The Find
Toward the end of 2022, after months of searching and countless property visits, I came across a trullo listing that immediately caught my eye. The property was spacious, in good condition, and listed directly by the owner - thus avoiding the usual intermediaries and creating a personal connection that set it apart.
Shortly after discovering the listing, I visited the trullo, located in the rural outskirts of Martina Franca, yet not too far from the famous towns of Locorotondo and Cisternino. Meeting the owner added to the experience; his openness and warmth made it feel less like a transaction and more like the beginning of a shared vision. He even revealed approved municipal plans for a pool and an extension, sparking hope for what this property could become.
Still, I hesitated. My initial plan was to find a simpler, more affordable trullo that required only basic renovations. This project, on the other hand, demanded a greater financial commitment—and likely securing a loan. For a moment, doubts crept in, but the potential of this property felt too significant to ignore. I realized this was a rare chance that deserved the leap of faith.
On the very last day of the year, I made my offer. It felt like the perfect way to embrace an instinct that had quietly lingered in the back of my mind - an opportunity that now seemed destined to take shape. This marked the beginning of turning a quiet notion into a tangible reality.
December 27-31, 2022
Toward the end of 2022, after months of searching and countless property visits, I came across a trullo listing that immediately caught my eye. The property was spacious, in good condition, and listed directly by the owner - thus avoiding the usual intermediaries and creating a personal connection that set it apart.
Shortly after discovering the listing, I visited the trullo, located in the rural outskirts of Martina Franca, yet not too far from the famous towns of Locorotondo and Cisternino. Meeting the owner added to the experience; his openness and warmth made it feel less like a transaction and more like the beginning of a shared vision. He even revealed approved municipal plans for a pool and an extension, sparking hope for what this property could become.
Still, I hesitated. My initial plan was to find a simpler, more affordable trullo that required only basic renovations. This project, on the other hand, demanded a greater financial commitment—and likely securing a loan. For a moment, doubts crept in, but the potential of this property felt too significant to ignore. I realized this was a rare chance that deserved the leap of faith.
On the very last day of the year, I made my offer. It felt like the perfect way to embrace an instinct that had quietly lingered in the back of my mind - an opportunity that now seemed destined to take shape. This marked the beginning of turning a quiet notion into a tangible reality.