US$2,174,000.00 Large estate very near Alberobello. 11 trulli, huge panoramic terrace, sweeping grounds. Superb private residence, or commercial opportunity for "agri-tourismo" boutique hotel, restaurant, event centre, etc. Excellent accessibility by autostrada, rail and air.The Alberobello Estate is situated only 2 kilometres from the beautiful town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Italy that attracts many thousands of visitors every year. The Estate covers 22 hectares (55 acres) of agricultural land planted with 500 olive trees and and fruit orchards, and has buildings totalling 2,000 sq.mt. (21,500 sq.ft.) of potentially habitable space. The buildings include a “masseria” or mansion house and 11 charming “trulli”, the characteristic 14th century conical-roofed dwellings unique to the area.The Estate is situated in a commanding position with sweeping rural views and enjoys a 400 mt. footage to the Strada Provinciale, providing excellent road access into Alberobello, to the main autostrada and to Bari airport. Other major tourist attractions in Puglia are within easy reach as are the venues of countless “festa” held every summer evening. The coast is an easy half hour drive away.Two private entrance drives with wrought iron gates lead from the Strada Provinciale up to the property, thus allowing a useful back entrance for deliveries and agricultural work separate from the grand front entrance leading to the masseria.Set in the walls to the right of the main entrance gates are embrasures with pointed arches which were once outdoor mangers for the horses, which drank from the adjacent ancient stone water trough. To the right of the drive and in front of the mansion house is a splendid “aia”, a circular brick-paved area, once used for threshing grain with machinery worked by oxen, but which now could be used as a terrace for al fresco dining.The drive leads to the front...