Volte a stella and Secret Garden: 390 mq total in the Heart of Lecce

The Rooms with Garden

Beneath sixteenth-century star vaults, a home of great charm with exclusive access to a 170 sq m private historic garden: a rare residence in the heart of Lecce, just 50 metres from the Cathedral.

€ 630,000 390 m²Surface area 6Bedrooms 3Bathrooms DisponibileStatus

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RESIDENCE WITH HISTORIC GARDEN: AN EXCLUSIVE HOME IN THE HEART OF LECCE

On the ground floor of Palazzo Sambiasi, accessed through the monumental entrance hall, lies a residence of approximately 220 sq m offering the rare privilege of living within history, in the heart of Lecce’s historic centre.

The extraordinary sixteenth-century star vaults in Lecce stone, the massive sixteenth-century walls and the restored period floors create an atmosphere of rare intensity. Every room carries the breath of five centuries of history and conveys the charm of an authentic noble residence.

The highlight of the property is direct access to a private historic garden of approximately 170 sq m. This secluded and striking space is enclosed by Lecce stone terraces and overlooks the park of the Convitto Palmieri, where an absolute silence reigns, surprising for the historic centre. Here you can dine outdoors, read in the shade or entertain guests in a truly evocative setting.

A home with an exclusive garden just 50 metres from the Cathedral is an exceptionally rare privilege in the heart of Lecce: a unique opportunity for those seeking a residence of character, combining the grandeur of historic spaces with the tranquillity of a private green oasis.

The property is offered unfurnished and will be available from February 2027.

The stated price includes the ownership shares of the building’s common areas: the monumental entrance hall, atrium, loggia and circulation spaces.

16th-Century Architecture

Under the volte a stella in pietra leccese

The entire residence retains its extraordinary sixteenth-century star vaults and massive sixteenth-century walls, enhanced by careful conservative restoration. An entrance, a living area and a spacious main nave follow one another across approximately 220 sq m of vaulted spaces with period floors, completed by a kitchen, a utility area and three bathrooms. An atmosphere of rare intensity, the ideal setting for a unique home in the heart of Lecce.

The main hall with 16th-century volte a stella

An Oasis in the Historic Center

170 mq of Exclusive Garden among Lemon Trees and Centuries-Old Trees

The highlight of the property is direct and exclusive access to the palazzo's historic garden: a secluded and striking space, surrounded by Lecce stone terraces and overlooking the park of the Convitto Palmieri, home to ancient Messapian tombs. Old lemon and mandarin trees, a large bay laurel and the towering canopies of pines and an araucaria create a unique microclimate, where the silence is broken only by birdsong. An exceptionally rare privilege just 50 metres from the Cathedral.

The historic garden surrounded by pietra leccese terraces

Versatility and Potential

A restaurant today, tomorrow a home with a garden in the heart of Lecce

The layout of the spaces, with large vaulted rooms, a kitchen, bathrooms and a direct view onto greenery, offers a quality of living that is hard to find in the historic centre. Living beneath sixteenth-century star vaults, with a private garden just steps from the Cathedral, means combining the charm of a historic residence with the comfort of everyday life. An opportunity that unites a dream home with an investment of lasting value, in one of Lecce's most sought-after settings.