The Contemporary Trulli

The Cube brilliantly combines two architectural styles that couldn't be more opposite: the traditional, centuries old trulli building with its characteristic cone structure and the contemporary glass and raw concrete structure. The result is a truly mesmerizing property full of wonderful surprises!

The villa is a unique complex of five interconnected Trulli houses recently restored to very high standard. In order to give this traditional building "more space", as the architect puts it, a glass structure was added to one side and now houses its very own olive tree! Indeed it is an ingenious idea as the glass structure unifies the building with the surrounding olive grove, a strong statement that underlines the importance nature has in Puglia. The restoration work did not stop at this! The interior combines a pleasant minimalist atmosphere with luxurious materials, coloured glass and contemporary design pieces with olive wood and warm colored stones. All the surfaces are exposed: the ceilings display the naked stone, the pipes are laid out externally. The furniture, most of which was especially designed for this property and built by local artisans, has been chosen as a neutral and organic complement to the building itself. Located in a 2 hectare/5 acre farm of olive, fig and fruit trees, red clay and original-old stone walls, enjoy a private 20 m. long salt water swimming pool surrounded by rows of olive trees, a unique cooking space that boasts a quarry-stone barbecue and a wood-burning stone oven. But this is by all means no ordinary BBQ: it is a 9-ton stone, 4meters long and 1.5meters high, transported from a nearby query. The oven? A stone-igloo, perfect to cook pizzas.

Due to their shape and thick stone walls, trulli stay lovely and warm when it's cold outside and are always cool and refreshing in the summer months. The villa does not have air-conditioning although the thick walls of the trulli will keep the interior cool even in the summer. The staff of the villa will be of assistance explaining how to achieve this.

There are three fireplaces in the living areas to snuggle around if you decide to visit Puglia during the winter, and along with all the light from the glass makes this an ideal off season rental.

The kitchen is modern and fully equipped with everything an enthusiastic chef could ask for, including a coffee machine and a soda stream drinks maker. The panoramic dining room is located in one of the glass structures and offers unparalleled views over the surrounding countryside. It's hard to beat magical meals surrounded by the glory of nature with the stars twinkling in the night sky above. If you'd rather eat outdoors, there is a wonderful patio area complete with chairs and a table.

The villa is located a mere 5-minute drive from the charming old town of Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica, nested in one of the most picturesque valleys in the region, known for its Trulli houses, the nearby picture-postcard towns of Alberobello, Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Lovely beaches offer stretches of sandy bays and highly recommended WWF natural reserves and a beach oasis.

3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms

Amenities

• 3 Double bedrooms within the trulli complex (one with 2 double beds)
• 2 Bathrooms with hairdryers
• Fully equipped modern kitchen
• Wine cellar
• Living areas
• 3 Open fireplaces
• Washing machine, iron and ironing board
• Wi-Fi
• 3D Smart TV system with satellite Sky full premium package
• DVD player
• Bose™ iPod system
• Safe
• 20 m swimming pool
• 2 hectare/5 acre garden
• Video alarm system connected to a private security company
• Staff available 24-hrs
• Free parking
• Wheelchair accessible
• On request: private chauffeur, fresh Mediterranean breakfast delivered daily, private chef for special meals or occasions, daily laundry and linen change

Inclusions

• Utilities (electricity, gas, water).
• Arrival set of bed linen and towels.
• Maid service, 4 hours on Wednesday.
• Internet.
• Heating.
• Exclusive use of the swimming pool (20 x 5m / 65.6 x 16.4ft).

Extra Services

• Change of bed linen available at EUR 40.
• Change of towels available at EUR 20.
• Final cleaning (mandatory charge) EUR 250 due in cash on arrival.
• Additional maid service available at EUR 15/ hr.