Anyone looking for a historical dwelling only 4 km away from one of the most valued coastlines in the Salento area will surely find this property fascinating.The Antica Masseria Pugliese – Old Puglia Mansion House – can probably be dated back to somewhere around the year 1000. According to historical documents, after a period of abandon around the year 1400 following the devastating presence of Turks in the area, it was rebuilt in the mid 16th century. All that remains from the original structure are the little church and the tower, around which was built a fortified palace or castle, as a defense against the frequent attacks of pirates and corsairs coming from the sea.The closest town, Melendugno, is only 4 km away, as is San Foca (a famous seaside town). Lecce (20 km) and Otranto (24 km) are only about twenty minutes away, and other important towns such as Porto Cesareo (49 km) and Gallipoli (60 km) are less than an hour away by car.The closest airport is that of Brindisi, about 68 km away, while the Bari airport can be reached in a little over two hours (183 km).