Thinking
of Buying a Trullo ?
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you are planning a holiday to Southern Italy and would
like to experience staying in a
Trullo please look at our
Puglia
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Dear
Everyone,
Buying a house abroad has its ups and downs. Trulli
are particularly exciting and different, and the decision
to buy one will be a momentous one in your life. So,
please take just a few minutes to read on……..
Why
Puglia
?
Ray and I have spent the last nineteen years loving
Puglia and working with trulli. Puglia is the latest
“buzz-word” in travel. There is great
interest in buying and owning trulli. People want
their own slice of beautiful Mediterranean climate,
lovely mediaeval towns, fantastic sea and beaches,
and of that wonderful way of life, with its healthy
and delicious cuisine and superb wines. How better
to access that, than in a delightful trullo?
Beware....
Estate agents and builders are springing up everywhere.
We are starting to hear a few scare stories. Please,
be sceptical, be wary!
Why
Long Travel ?
Long Travel is in the business of selling holidays
and giving people a real and wonderful experience
of life in Southern Italy. We have been working, as
specialists in Puglia, for longer than any other company.
We have a passion for trulli. Our experience spans
almost two decades and this gives us a unique insight
and particular expertise.
Why
a Trullo ?
Trulli are unique stone buildings, usually set in
wonderful locations, with land, teeming with mature
olive trees, almonds, figs and other fruit. They require
careful, sympathetic and skilful renovation, by well-respected,
local craftsmen, with years of knowledge and experience.
Don’t let this put you off – all of that,
is what makes the whole experience so rewarding.
Your
Starting Point
This section of our website is not aimed at selling
you trulli. It is here to point you in the right direction
and put you in contact with people we know and trust,
so that you can buy and renovate a trullo, with confidence.
We start with local people, friends we have known
and have been able to rely on, completely, for years.
These are local agents, builders, architects and lawyers,
whom we have used ourselves. We have put friends in
touch with them and all have completed really successful
purchases and renovation projects. It has worked for
all of us, so it can work for you.
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Trullo Melograno, before...
...and
after.
SOLD !
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A
wonderful opportunity to buy a trullo which can be easily
renovated to offer a unique one, two or three bedroom
property of the highest standard.
Planning
has already been discussed with the relevant authorities
and will go ahead with minimum adjustment (up to 80m
² with swimming pool).
Builders
quotes have also already been received and can be supplied
with an informal plan if necessary.
The
property is detached and is situated on an old vineyard,
which extends to approx 2 acres. It is about 3kms from
the beautiful, historic town of Cisternino. In an elevated
position, it has panoramic views towards the town's
centro storico'.
The
trullo is easily accessible from a country lane and
the land is edged by traditional dry stone walls. There
are a number of fruit, nut and fig trees in the grounds,
as well as a number of mature olive trees dotted around
the grounds and an olive grove with approx 40 trees.
The
property itself is made up of two parts, one part is
thought to be approx 200-250 years old the other larger
part is thought to be approx 150 years old. An unusual
feature is the size of the main trullo cone, which is
at least 5m tall. There is traditional limestone flooring
in the main cone. There are 3 cones in all and a good
sized alcove/'forno'.
Planning
has already been discussed and it is possible to build
up to 3 bedrooms and even a swimming pool.
Offers
in the region of 120,000 or £90,000
For further information please call 01694
722193 or email: info@long-travel.co.uk
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What
Next ?
Use this site and any other you look at, as your first
research. Go out to Puglia, get a feel for the area,
preferably stay in a trullo, and let us introduce you
to the local experts.
How
We Help ?
Once you know your dates, ring us. We can make an appointment
for you to meet two of our trusted friends. One has
a varied selection of trulli. He speaks good English
and will guide you through the purchase, as well as
giving you contacts for renovation. The other has far
fewer trulli to offer. His passion for trulli has led
him into this. If you decide to buy from him,
he too speaks English and can put you in touch with
some good contacts to help you organise the renovation.
If you would
like us to, we could help you arrange your trip. As
well as the trulli in our brochure, we have additional,
strategically-placed, hotels, and apartments
FOR
SHORT OR PURELY TRULLI-PROSPECTING TRIPS,
where you may
need to combine locations, click
here to see some excellent accommodation
to use as your base.
FOR
STAYS OF AT LEAST A WEEK,
see
the Puglia
pages on our website. Choose any of our trulli or hotels
in and around Cisternino and Ostuni.
We
can help with flights and car hire, too.
If
you do buy ..
What we hope is that you remember us, appreciate our
help and book trips and future holidays through us.
Then, when you are trulli-owners, we hope that you will
come to us, if you decide to rent your trullo. We are
always happy to look at new trulli to rent, particularly
if they have been renovated with loving care!
Finally……
the decision
to buy or not to buy is yours. Follow your gut feelings
and your heads, as well as your hearts. We will do you
the favour of putting you in touch with our friends,
but our trust in them is based on our own experience
and you must make up your own minds, and satisfy yourselves
with any decision you make.
Good luck! Let us know how you progress.
Please call
01694 722193 or email: info@long-travel.co.uk
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FOR
SALE
TRULLI, MASSERIA,
CHARACTERFUL HOUSES & APARTMENTS -
NEW PROPERTIES ARE BEING ADDED ALL THE TIME.
NEW
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which are in Cisternino's centro storico.
This is an exciting opportunity to buy something
which offers a completely different experience
from trullo ownership. The properties are in
various states of repair, and the prices will
reflect this.
Each
property has something special - such as original
stonework, or a lovely outside terrace.
please ring for more information.
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Trullo
Montenaro:(work already in progress to be completed
and ready by July we hope!) Price on request.
8,800 sq m incluing 100 cherry trees, peach,
lemons apple and pear trees, vines, capers.
1-2 km from Cisternino
To be finished with 2 double bedrooms (1en-suite),
main bathroom, single bedroom/ snug/study, spacious
living room, spacious kitchen.
Outside courtyard with garage, separate building
with pizza oven and small kitchen and beautiful
separate walled courtyard area. Two other buildings
with potential for conversion into two self-contained
units of 80 sq m and 60 sq m
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Specchiaruzzo: (Includes plans already passed
for 2 bedrooms & 2 bathroom)
8,000 sq m with 80 olive trees beautiful location
in the heart of the Itria valley.
Elevated, very private location. 3km from Cisternino,
16km from the sea.
Price on request.
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Trullo
Lamacesare: under
offer (Includes plans already
passed for 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom, including
enlarging access track)
6,500 sq m with olive, fig, almond and walnut
trees private location with great views towards
Cisternino which is only 1-2 km away. 16km from
the sea.
Price on request.
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Masseria
Donavone, near Cisternino:
22,000 sq m including 150 olive and carob trees
and a small, newly planted vineyard (Primitivo
grape). In its own hidden valley 2km from Cisternino
and 12 km from the sea. Large stone masseria
(early 19th century) with huge potential as
a large family home or to develop.
Please enquire as there are various possibilities.
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Trullo
San Donato:
6
cones, 2 double bedrooms. 1.5km from Cisternino
set in grounds with olive trees.
€300,000
including furniture |
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Trullo
Don Pepe Sole/ Monti:
5
cones and separate lamia building.
100,000
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Trullo
Calongo:
Price on request.
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Trullo
Pico: sold
5
cones/alcoves
3,900
sq m of land with olive and oak trees.
€45,000
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THE
FOLLOWING IS A LARGE PROJECT WITH PLANS ALREADY
PASSED
The pictures below show the existing
trullo the surrounding countryside. The artist
impressions will give an idea of how the finished project
will look. There are already plans passed for
this building work and pool so it is a fabulous opportunity
to get involved in something very exciting.
Please enquire
as there are various possibilities.
A
FURTHER SELECTION OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE
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Trullo
Aquaerella
Council:
Ostuni (2.5kms)
Road:
For Ramunno
Land:10,000(sq.m)
Olive trees
Description:Saracen
trullo comprising entrance, living room with
2 alcoves, bathroom and two bedrooms. Completely
restored.
Price: €130,000 |
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Trullo
Albrizio (No.2)
Council:Ostuni
(6.7kms)
Road:
For Francavilla
Land:
10,000 (sq.m)
Description:
A type of saracen trullo, comprising one bedroom
with bathroom, living room with bathroom and
another room with fireplace. Completely restored.
Price:
€120,000 |
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Trullo
Giovannarolla
Council:
Ostuni (7kms)
Road:
Contrada Giovannarolla
Land:
(10,000sq.m) Olive trees
Description:Trulli
comprising living room with alcove fireplace.
Another trullo with alcove, garage. In
need of complete restoration.
Price:
€85,000 |
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Trullo
Recupero
Council:
Ceglie
Road:
Ostuni - Martina Franca
Land:
(13,000sq.m) Olive trees
Description:Trullo
with an alcove and another trullo with 2 alcoves.
In need of complete renovation. Currently no
access to electricity.
Price:
€75,000 |
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Trullo
Lamacoppa (No.2)
Council:
Ostuni
Road:
Contrada Lamacoppa
Land:
(12,000sq.m) Almond & Olive trees
Description:Lamia
in need of complete restoration- in a panoramic
position, close to a village.
Price:
€60,000 |
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Trullo
Palazzo
Details
to follow
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Somewhere to Stay
Four-star
hotel in Cisternino
On the outskirts of the town and within walking
distance of the centre, this modern 28-roomed
hotel offers guests comfort and convenience.
Rooms on the first floor have small balconies.
(Car
not essential)
PLEASE
CONTACT US FOR PRICES
Four-star
hotel in Ostuni
In the very heart of the historic centre of
the town, this 16-roomed hotel is a real gem.
Renovated with taste and imagination, it offers
guests a special stay, as well as comfort and
convenience. Its restaurant has an excellent
reputation.
(Car
not essential)
PLEASE
CONTACT US FOR PRICES
Masseria,
convenient for Cisternino and Ostuni
(and
Martina Franca)
A tastefully renovated masseria and a little
trullo, in a superb rural location, and with
only five lovely apartments, this offers a taste
of the country, but with easy access to the
town.
(Car essential)
PLEASE
CONTACT US FOR PRICES
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