Villa Bianca - Ceglie Messapica - Apulia

4 Bedrooms - Heated Swimming Pool

Location and Surrounding Area. Set in one of the most appreciated areas in Apulia, just a few kilometers from the marvelous Adriatic coast, this exclusive four-bedroom villa is ideally located to offer complete privacy and tranquility to its guests, providing an opulent escape for those who want to explore the Valle d’Itria and its countryside, dotted with characteristic trulli, dry-stone walls, vineyards and olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see. Known for its scenic rural landscape, historic towns, excellent food and wine, the Valle d’Itria features all the ingredients for the perfect vacation.

Villa Bianca is just a stone’s throw away from Ostuni: appropriately nicknamed “the white city”, Ostuni’s location, just a few kilometers from the Adriatic, gives this hilltop town great views of the crystal-clear waters. Its historic center is located on a steep hill, with the beautiful 15th century cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta at the top. With its ancient cobblestone streets, great churches and quaint white houses, Ostuni boasts remarkable history that goes back to the Stone Ages.

The villa is also a few kilometers from Cisternino, which has been designated as one of the country’s most beautiful cities, and boasts lots of small alleyways for wandering in the historic center. After you have visited the historic Chiesa di San Nicola, you can get charming views of the countryside from Piazza Garibaldi, across the street from the church, and the Torre Civica, the tower which helped to protect the city. The villa is just half-an-hour drive from Martina Franca, the largest town in the Valle d’Itria.

The villa is also just half-an-hour drive from Locorotondo, a whitewashed hilltop town designated as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. The old city radiates out around the 19th century neoclassical Chiesa Madre San Giorgio, a church dedicated to the patron saint of the city. Since Locorotondo is perched on a hill, you can get amazing views of the surrounding countryside from the Villa Comunale, the public garden located on the west side of the historic center.

In less than one hour by car, you can reach Alberobello, perhaps the most famous town in the Valle d’Itria. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello boasts over 1,500 densely packed trulli, circular stone buildings with conical tops that are built without mortar. Unique to the Valle d’Itria, these buildings were originally built as field shelters or for storage, and in some cases as dwellings for rural families. Since trulli are generally found dotting the countryside and never in such a large concentration, Alberobello certainly makes for an unusual sight.

Villa Bianca is 53 km from Brindisi Airport (also known as Salento Airport) and 110 km from Bari Karol Wojtyla International Airport. The villa is 16 km from Ostuni, 21 km from Cisternino, 22 km from Martina Franca, 28 km from Locorotondo, 37 km from Alberobello, 48 km from Noci, 57 km from Monopoli, and 63 km from Polignano a Mare.

The Property. Located in the picturesque Valle d’Itria and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation of centuries-old olive and almond trees, Villa Bianca offers contemporary furnishings, innovative amenities and exceptional attention to detail to create a luxurious and relaxing retreat in the heart of one of the most popular areas in Apulia. Combining minimalist architecture with the most sophisticated design, this exclusive recently-renovated property can accommodate up to eight guests, featuring four double bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over the main villa and the dépendance.

Immersed in two acres of ancient olive and almond trees, the villa boasts an exceptional heated swimming pool (4 x 10 meters) and a spacious poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers and parasols providing plenty of shade on hot summer days. Offering a peaceful atmosphere, the paved area beside the pool represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and enjoying wonderful moments of relaxation in the company of a good book and a glass of prosecco. The garden also features a generous courtyard furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and an exclusive dining area with outdoor kitchen set under the shade of a pergola.

From the courtyard, guests can access the entrance hall leading to the spacious open-plan living and dining area of the main villa, which is divided into a seating area furnished with comfortable sofas and a dining space with a long oak table. Flooded with natural light from the large windows overlooking the courtyard, the dining area flows into a spacious well-equipped kitchen which features all the amenities you might need for your stay. Linear, technological and functional in its minimalism, the kitchen boasts a modern Scandinavian design, while the large window creates a luminous and airy atmosphere.

Combining pure architectural lines with modern interiors, the main villa boasts a light-filled master bedroom featuring an exceptional en-suite bathroom: finished with black tiles, the bathroom boasts a large shower and a unique yellow stone sink. Decorated with a palette of soft natural tones, the main villa also houses two comfortable double bedrooms overlooking the garden and a shared bathroom decorated with marble tiles. Situated next to the main villa, the dépendance boasts a spacious double bedroom complete with en-suite bathroom with shower, and a comfortable sofa offering plenty of seating.

Wireless Internet access throughout the property, underfloor cooling and heating system make this villa complete and perfect for even the most demanding guests. Villa Bianca also features Sony smart TV with Netflix, Bose wireless music system, washing machine, dryer, and iron. Further comforts and amenities include bed linen, towels, pool towels and complimentary Meraki toiletries. The villa also features smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and fire blanket, first aid kit, and parking space.