Grandly named property, located in Apulia (Puglia) near the city of Conversano (3 kms away), far 30 minutes driving from Bari airport and 45 minutes from Brindisi airport. Affording complete privacy behind high walls and an electric gate, it is a haven of naturally shaded peace, deep within rural Apulia. In a gorgeous pinewood, absolutely relaxing, near to the principal mostly visited locations, such as Alberobello and Martina Franca (famous for their 'trulli'), Castellana Grotte (the famous caves) and Ostuni (the 'white city'). Conversano itself is 3 kms away, good for shopping, will tempt you to visit: the Norman Castle, with its three commanding square towers, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, fully restored in 1911 after a fire, and the 12th century St. Benedict's Church. The Adriatic sea is just 6 kms away and San Domenico's golf club is just 35 kms away. This 'masseria' is very spacious and old; infact the current owners alone have owned it for the last two centuries. It has been recently renovated; consequently it now blends an attractive mix of modern convenience and venerable Italian style. A palm-shaded courtyard gives us an inkling of what lies within: enormously thick and solid stone walls, cosy alcove seating, vaulted ceilings, shiny flagstone or tiled floors, they all ooze history. Above the house multi-purpose terraces eather collect rain water or dry olives, as well as provide ideal places to eat al fresco or just gaze in wonder att the surrounding countryside, dotted dark green with thousands of olive trees. Private swimming pool measuring 10m x 5m, 1.50m deep end and 1.10m shallow end. Entrance into a sitting slash dining area. Low door into a delightfull games room cum sitting room with low vaulted ceilings, subdued lighting and a billiards table. Small kitchen (not the main one) off which an informal dining room, with a small en-suite shower, WC, etc. Spiral steps up to the main kitchen, rustic with sink unit, fridge freezer, cooker and washing machine. Eight steps to a spacious sitting area of which: one large twin bedded room, two very spacious double bedded rooms, one with a small en-suite shower, WC, etc. The other with an en-suite bathroom, WC, etc. One single (or double, if required) bedded room and one separate shower room, WC, etc. Included in the cost of the Villa rental: normal use of gas, electricity, water facilities, a weekly change of bed linen, towels, tea towels; you must take your own swimming pool towles. It is possible to arrange cleaners in advance; this service is extra and is payable locally directly to the person giving the service. We take a refundable security deposit to be paid in cash on arrival. Contact us for further details on costs and periods of accomodation. Happy bidding!