Trulli sold in Cisternino in the countryside

Charming structure and original features, with "sleek-chic" contemporary touches

IContemporary meets traditional trullo at this country retreat with heated pool in the famous village of Cisternino.
With its far-reaching views across gently undulating countryside and the beautiful village of Cisternino, a garden of whispering olive trees, Zen-inspired interiors and a pulse-slowing stone pool, Trullo di Luce invites repose. After a couple of days of resting, however, you might like to take advantage of the property's strategic location and explore the area, from the beaches and towns of the Adriatic coast (15km) to the charms of the Valle d'Itria.
Inside: accommodation at Trullo Di Luce is spread over the main Trulli and a lovingly restored lower level. The former is designed to embrace the stunning architectural features of the trulli, not least the honey-coloured local stone floors with under floor heating and pale walls perforated by small windows and billowing white curtains. These aspects are subtly juxtaposed with modern elements including the handmade natural olive wooden furniture, stunning art work and large sliding glass doors of the central section and the lower living level, allowing this trullo to be filled with light. The main entrance takes one into an open entrance hall where there are two king-sized bedrooms with local stone floors, large handmade wooden beds and artfully designed unique bedroom furniture, including chest of draws, side tables and wardrobes. There has been no expense spared on the memory foam mattresses down to the fine details of the Egyptian white bed linen and soft luxury pillows, white cascading curtains hang down from the windows, next to the air-conditioning which is in every room. Off this is The family shower room, which has original local tiles, plus stone and wood finishes, and bright large mirrors, bringing elements of the outdoors inside and creating a relaxing space that has nature at its heart. Next to this is the stunning Trullo bedroom with a further handmade king-sized bed, delightful furnished bedside tables, chest of draws and plenty of hanging space. The trullo roof give such a sense of height and light creating a truly serene sleeping environment. To the left of the hallway down a few stone stairs, leads you into an open-concept space of another trullo cone, with a mariners office table and chairs for a study, that leads directly into the large cone that houses a stunning large olive dining table with ten contemporary rustic olive dining chairs, further is the open living/ kitchen area, furnished with soft large sofa cushioned on raised beds of stone, making the most of the delightful relaxing space in front of large contemporary fireplace and huge glass doors that look out over the olive gardens. In the same area there is the open living/ kitchen area, furnished with soft large sofa cushioned on raised beds of stone, making the most of the delightful relaxing space in front of large contemporary fireplace and huge glass doors that look out over the olive gardens. The stylish U-shaped kitchen is housed in the furthest Trullo cone, with top of the range Smeg appliances, continuing the theme of vintage classics.

Further in the living area there is a stone steps that winds down to a large sleeping quarters, comprising a double bedroom (fully furnished), plus a high quality large double sofa bed. There is another larger walk in shower room and a utility room, with washing machine and tumble drier. This bedroom has its own access to the surrounding gardens and a shaded sitting area.
The grounds of Trullo di Luce are a classic synthesis of Puglian country living with a modernist touch. Sun-baked earth, planted with age-old olive and almond trees. Dry-stone walls surround the property and aromatic Mediterranean plants and shrubs scent the air. Dry walls surround the property and aromatic Mediterranean plants and shrubs scent the air. Access from the front of the main house leads to an original stone terrace (chianche), furnished with comfortable garden furniture.
Outside the large doors of the living area is the well-shaded outdoor dining and lounge overlooking the pool. Where a large white pagoda houses a huge wooden table with fluffy padding on raised wooden seats.
The tempting curved natural pool is bordered by grass and loungers and offers great views of the surrounding countryside. It is heated in spring and autumn, making trullo a charming abode for year-round swimming. It is 9x4 meters and has large steps leading inside and a large interior shelf to sit in. The pool itself is only 1.30 meters deep, making it safe for all ages.
There is plenty of parking on acres of private land, completely isolated but a minute away from so many lovely nearby villages.
Trulli di Luce has a wonderful atmosphere from private country house, but the bustling city of Cisternino is just a few minutes' drive away and the beaches just 14km away. The historic white city of Ostuni is only a 10-minute drive away, as is Fasano, Alberobello, Locorotondo and Martina Franca "