In the heart of Salento, in the charming village of Vignacastrisi (Ortelle, Lecce), we offer for sale Le Rotae, a fascinating historic oil mill dating back to the early 1900s.—an authentic testament to Salento’s rural architecture and its long-standing olive oil tradition.
The property still preserves its original features of great value, with rooms characterized by evocative star vaults and barrel vaults in local stone. These elements are a true expression of traditional Salento architecture, giving the property a unique and timeless charm.
The building is composed of several rooms and is ideal for a significant restoration project, perfect for creating a refined private residence full of character—whether as an exclusive home or a real estate investment.
A distinctive feature of the property is access to the rooftop area, with the real possibility of creating a large panoramic terrace, ideal for outdoor living spaces, relaxation, and entertaining.
This property represents a rare opportunity in the market of historic properties in Salento, thanks to its strategic location in an authentic and private setting that ensures tranquility and privacy, while remaining well connected to the main destinations of the area.
In fact, Vignacastrisi is ideally located in southern Salento, just a few minutes from the renowned Adriatic coastal towns such as Castro and Santa Cesarea Terme, as well as the Ionian coast and major cultural destinations.
This strategic location makes the property ideal both as a private residence and as an investment for developing a charming and distinctive property.



