BACK TO PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Casa Guaceto
Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Casa Guaceto
Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
Traditional Puglian Design Meets Contemporary Style and Sustainability
This villa for rent in Italy comes to us from one of our favorite design teams. Born from the love of a land that's full of tradition and rich in history, art and gastronomy, the homes created by Moroseta Villas always grab our attention, with their signature whitewashed walls, striking geometry and immersion in nature.
The land in question is Puglia in the south of Italy, more specifically the countryside of the Valle d'Itria, and the newest addition to their portfolio, Casa Guaceto, is located on the edge of the Torre Guaceto National Park, a nature reserve along the Adriatic coast between Ostuni and Brindisi, which is characterized by sandy dunes and beaches. The villa retains much of the traditional character of a Puglian home, but it's also a striking contemporary space with a compelling blend of indoor and outdoor living.
This five-bedroom villa sleeps up to 10 guests in four separate structures. It's a home that's as livable outside as in, with covered terraces offering sheltered spaces for cooking, dining and lounging. Its outdoor kitchen is an impressive space with a concrete island for food preparation, a wood oven, barbecue, and an elongated but gently curved dining table that sits 10 guests.
Shaded walkways guide residents around the complex of dwellings, and details we love include the latticed walls of cored concrete bricks and the dramatic exterior staircase sliced through with a wall that creates a separate stairway to nowhere. The garden, with its native plants and succulents, features a large pool and its own bathroom.
Interiors have poured, industrial-style concrete floors and simple furnishings that allow the breezy exteriors to take centerstage. The main building consists of a living room overlooking the pool terrace, with a large window that pivots outward to blend the two spaces. It also holds two en-suite bedrooms, and a brick-lined indoor kitchen with all modern appliances. Two further bedrooms are in the guest house, and one is in an additional unit.
The home was built using local materials and techniques that reduce its ecological footprint, from solar energy to rainwater recovery.
AROUND
This villa for rent in Italy is located on the edge of the Torre Guaceto National Park, just a few kilometers from the sea. The cities of Carovigno and Ostuni are 15 minutes away by car. Bicycles are available, designed for exploring the park of Torre Guaceto at a more leisurely pace.
Come for the amazing summer food festival in Carovigno at the end of July where the very best of the region is on offer, the Ceglie Messapica food fest in August, and the d’Ostuni la blanche market on Saturdays. From Michelin-starred restaurants to simple cafes and shops, the area is a foodie mecca.
The port town of Brindisi (and final stop along the famed Appian Way) lies 20 minutes southeast while the stunning Baroque city of Lecce, known as the Florence of the South, is within 30 minutes. The lovely UNESCO port town of Otranto and the Ionian seaside town of Gallipoli are also worth a day trip.
LOCATION
Carovigno/Ostuni, Puglia, Italy. Nearest airports: Brindisi (15 mins), Bari (1 hour).
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round
