Holiday home Palazzo Coppola

The best way to begin a stay at Palazzo Coppola is with a view over the rooftops of Matino – a typical Salento village situated between Gal­lipoli and Maglie. At 190 square metres, the roof terrace is not only the largest room in the spa­cious apartment, but also an area fea­turing various levels and zones: from a raised vantage point over­looking the Ionian Sea, through a sun deck with a plunge pool, to the dining area with an outdoor kitchen. It is struc­tured by small steps, high walls and sur­prising ope­nings.

To this day, the Palazzo Coppola plays a central role in the urban fabric, as the building stands on the foun­da­tions of the Arco della Pietà, a triple archway dating from the 17th century, through which one offi­cially enters the his­toric old town. This con­nection to the archway also con­firms the Palazzo’s origins, which were sub­se­quently altered on several occa­sions by exten­sions added in the 18th and 19th cen­turies. Dif­ferent eras and influences have been har­mo­niously brought tog­ether through the reno­vation and its mini­malist design, and have since com­bined tra­di­tional craft­smanship with con­tem­porary ele­gance.

The resi­dential wing is situated on the first floor and is accessed via a separate ent­rance. A barrel-vaulted ent­rance hall and a sky­light lead into the atrium-like inner cour­tyard, which forms the heart of the pro­perty and serves as a cooler coun­terpart to the roof terrace – a place of tran­quillity and light. Once covered, it was opened up during the res­to­ration and the walls raised to optimise ven­ti­lation and shading and to restore the building’s ori­ginal grandeur. The cour­tyard forms the centre around which all the other rooms are arranged: from the three bed­rooms, each with its own living area and bathroom, to the com­munal spaces – a dining room, a kit­chenette, two living rooms and a studio.

The mate­rials, too, bridge the gap between eras: old, hand­crafted cement tiles evoke the building’s pres­ti­gious past, the lime plaster reflects the soul of the region, and the sel­ected classics of Italian design history blend so natu­rally into the sur­roun­dings that it feels as though they have always been there. Palazzo Coppola is not only a place of rela­xation, but also a cul­tural project. The income from letting the pro­perty goes towards artist resi­dencies, which enrich Matino with site-spe­cific art­works. In this way, the old building becomes a living part of the com­munity, pre­serving history whilst simul­ta­neously pro­viding new impetus.

What to do

Experience life in the historic old town whilst enjoying the peace and quiet of the house; go hiking and cycling in the sun-drenched hills through olive groves and vineyards; swim at the numerous beautiful beaches; try out a range of water sports; and discover Matino’s historic sights (such as the Palazzo Del Tufo or the underground oil mills carved out of limestone), day trips to Gallipoli, Lecce, Otranto or Santa Cesarea Terme, or to the surrounding agriturismi

Why we like this house

The minimalist house is tastefully designed from top to bottom. The only dilemma, however, is which to choose each day: the roof terrace or the courtyard.

This house is great for


Families, groups of friends and couples looking for a peaceful retreat in an authentic Salento village

Sustainability

The revenue is channelled into artist residencies, thereby leaving the town with a lasting legacy of site-specific urban art installations. Electric vehicle charging points at the entrance to the town;

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