LECCEIn the heart of the historic center of Lecce, directly overlooking the Triumphal Arch of Charles V (Porta Napoli), we are delighted to offer for sale an elegant large apartment on the first floor of a finely restored historic building dating back to the early 1500s.A large courtyard on the ground floor of 150 sqm is the entrance to the apartment, which can be reached both by an elegant wrought iron marble staircase and by lift.The apartment is about 380 sqm and it consists of elegant rooms with precious marbles, high ceilings and frescoed vaults with wonderful paintings; it also has a small terrace of about 20 sqm and several balconies that offer a splendid view of Porta Napoli and the historic centre.The property includes a cellar of about 59 sqm located in the basement. The entire building has an imposing 30-metre facade on Via Principi di Savoia and a load-bearing structure in Lecce stone; it has been renovated with attention to detail and it features underfloor heating, a video surveillance system and thermal break windows. On the other hand, the internal fixtures are original from the 19th century and have been skilfully preserved.The property lends itself well to being used both as an elegant private residence and a prestigious representative office.Lecce is about 35 km from Brindisi Airport, 10 km from the Adriatic beaches, about 18 km from Porto Cesareo and 45 km from Gallipoli and Otranto.