Single-family detached house via Roma 132, Centro, Specchia

There is a profound and continuous synergy between the architectural lines of a house and its most authentic character. The truth is that some ideas never stop inhabiting places and it is as if there was something magical capable of translating every environment into a state of mind, an integral part of a story that cannot be forgotten. This time we are in the beautiful Specchia, in a house that has preserved the reverberations of time, while accommodating decidedly more modern needs in the definition of spaces.

The domestic path is preceded by a large and bright courtyard, which has the merit of accompanying the house along the entire northern side, until it becomes a real courtyard in the central space, a riad with intriguing intimacy where the views of the main living area and the garage behind it can naturally be gathered together. Around this space, outlined between heaven and earth, the domestic environments unfold like a fan from east to west, bringing out all the charm of a house that makes the most of the evocative force of light and the intriguing play of exchanges between interior and exterior.

The dining room with open kitchen experiences a singular tactile and visual softness, with the light color of the flooring prolonging the white impact of the lime walls, while the focal point of the room stands out, represented by a fireplace which appears subservient to the absolute beauty of memories. On the right side, in a private position, a windowed "salle de bain" can be appreciated for the generosity of its size, perfectly illuminated by a window facing north-east.

A double door, with unchanged charm, free after itself a marvelous room for its beauty and spaciousness, dominated by a star vault, which to our eyes appears like a white cloth full of wind, capable of broadening the perception of the spaces with the complicity of the light, which emanates from the window projected onto the courtyard. A final room, of the same consistency as the previous one and also star-vaulted, offers in the background the symmetrical joy of a window door in perfect balance between the solid hangings, accompanied on the right by a wall pantry, obtained from an original niche , whose extraordinary evocative power can be perceived. The possibility of independent access from the courtyard, as well as the opportunity to increase the sources of light precisely because of the large open space, give the house a character of thoughtful versatility, a duplicity of interpretation that can be exercised both in the use of the individual rooms and in the overall vision.

Going outside, beyond the riad which acts as the center of gravity, the ground floor is completed by a garage and a storage room measuring 50 m2, with direct access from the parallel street of Via Roma. Precisely the generous size of these rooms and the concrete advantage of direct access from the street, suggest the possibility of imagining this space as an additional living unit, an ancillary annex, capable of increasing the number of beds and the general enjoyment of the house.
A stone staircase, originating from the courtyard, bends gently to the left to reach the first of the terraces, which acts as a prelude to the comfortable technical room located on the first floor. A handful of steps to follow mark the change in level to the main terrace, an ascent accompanied by the white walls and the blue garrison of the sky, a small sentimental flight that opens the view of the surrounding landscape, freeing the heart from all heaviness, there where the gaze is lulled by the calls of history and the beauty of nature.

Specchia (de' Preti) is an enchanting Salento village with a rich history and an authentic atmosphere. Its historical monuments, such as the Palazzo Protonobilissimo Risolo and the Church of Sant'Eufemia, testify to the glorious past of the area. Its strategic position allows you to easily reach the main seaside and cultural locations of Salento, making it an ideal place to explore the beauty of the area.