An Anglo-Italian Property Studio

Holiday Today.
Home Tomorrow.

We turn cultural experiences into property investments. Discover, design and create your second home in one of Italy’s most captivating regions — Puglia.

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Welcome to Simply

Simply Puglia

We turn cultural experiences into property investments — guiding you from your first Puglian sunset to the keys of your very own home in southern Italy.

7+

Years Experience

60%

Funding Available

30+

Homes Delivered

4

Languages Spoken

60%

Government Funding Support

Our Mission

Let Us Handle the Details —
You Embrace the Beauty

At Simply Puglia, we help you discover, design and create your second home in one of Italy’s most captivating regions. Our journey begins with Puglia Experiences — curated stays and cultural immersions that reveal the best of Salento’s architecture, design, food, wine and art.

Led by a British Architect & Designer in partnership with the Puglia Regional Redevelopment Initiative, we source local funding and regional incentives to support the restoration of historic properties — from traditional masserie to community-led projects like the mini-pia (up to 60% of funding to meet the cost of restoring a period building).

Welcome to your Italian sanctuary.

Anglo-Italian Team

Regional Funding

End-to-End Delivery

British Design DNA

Pick a town

Tap a town to read about it and see homes on the market

Town

Description

Explore Town

WHERE to buy in Puglia

From the rugged Gargano in the north to the sun-bleached tip of Salento, every corner of the heel of Italy tells its own story. Click any town below to read about it and see a few properties that are currently on the market.

What We Offer

Our Bespoke Services

From holiday to home — three refined paths to owning your piece of Puglia.

Luxury Rentals

01

Handpicked holiday villas and masserie across Puglia — the perfect first taste of la dolce vita.

Construction & Renovation

02

Anglo-Italian architects delivering new homes and full renovations with government-backed funding.

Real Estate Scouts

03

Local scouts uncovering off-market properties, from beachfront hideaways to historic trulli.

Property Portfolio

Four paths to your Puglian home

Whether you dream of a modern villa, a coastal retreat, an ancient trullo or a baroque palazzo — we design and deliver every detail.

New Homes

Our Anglo-Italian team specialises in the creation of exceptional residences, designed entirely around your lifestyle. Timeless elegance, modern comfort, architectural harmony with the Puglian landscape.

Bespoke Architecture

Seaside Residences

With two breathtaking coastlines — the Adriatic and Ionian — Puglia offers a unique opportunity to own a refined retreat by the sea, with excellent rental potential in summer.

Coastal Living

Trulli & Masserie

Iconic expressions of Puglia’s architectural heritage. We specialise in the acquisition and meticulous restoration of these unique structures, preserving their ancient charm.

Heritage Estate

Historic Renovations

Historic buildings offer rare opportunities to create something extraordinary. Generous funding — up to €60,000 for insulation and €30,000 for energy-efficient systems — makes this both a lifestyle and financially savvy choice.

Restoration Grants

Luxury Rentals

Your private Italian retreat awaits

Four exceptional properties — a magnificent private villa, a historic Salentine sanctuary, an architect-designed pied-à-terre in Lecce, and a restored country villa with private chef — each offering an unparalleled taste of la dolce vita.

Private luxury living with full service comfort

Luxury Private Villa with Pool, Spa-Style Comfort & Full Staff Services

Up to 12 guests 6 bedrooms 8 bathrooms

Welcome to your private Italian retreat — an exclusive villa designed for unforgettable stays with family or friends. Set within walking distance of local restaurants and shops, this elegant property blends luxury living with total comfort, privacy, and personalized services.

  • Private pool
  • Daily cleaning service
  • Gym & wellness area
  • Home cinema & smart entertainment
  • Pets welcome
  • Private parking
  • Outdoor dining with BBQ & pizza oven
  • Walking distance to restaurants and shops

A historic sanctuary in nature

A Historic Country Sanctuary in Salento

12 rooms & suites 5+ hectares Wellness spa

Once a country house, today a sanctuary of peace. In Salento, a casina was an elegant rural wine estate — the Italian soul of a French château. Built where grapes were once pressed and wine was made, this historic residence has been lovingly transformed into a green oasis, far from the noise of modern life.

Rooms & Suites

12 uniquely designed rooms and suites, each a private sanctuary with:

  • Queen or King Size bed & en-suite bathroom
  • Air conditioning, in-room safe, kettle, and plush amenities
  • Signature features like Juliet balconies, private patios, terraces with outdoor showers, Jacuzzi tubs, and even a private pool suite

Ideal for couples, families, small groups — and perfect for corporate events, team-building retreats, weddings, and celebrations.

  • 12 rooms & suites
  • Wellness & spa area
  • Organic gardens
  • Rain-fed natural pools
  • Historic wine estate architecture
  • Ideal for retreats & weddings
  • 5+ hectares of landscape
  • Private patios & Jacuzzi suites

An architect-designed urban retreat

An Architect-Designed Pied-à-Terre in the Heart of Lecce

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms City centre

An architect-designed urban pied-à-terre combining contemporary spatial elegance with the historic charm of Lecce. Conceived with clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and bespoke detailing, this two-bedroom residence offers a relaxed, design-focused base that reflects the refined aesthetic of our broader collection.

  • Two private bedrooms
  • Two modern bathrooms
  • Private sun terrace & balcony
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • High-speed Wi-Fi & streaming
  • Full climate control
  • Dedicated workspace
  • 7-min walk to Piazza Mazzini

Countryside elegance with private chef & full housekeeping

A Restored Country Villa with Private Chef & Full Housekeeping Near Lecce

Private chef Sleeps 12 Near Lecce

Set in the peaceful Puglian countryside just outside Lecce, this restored country villa offers an extraordinary blend of historic character and contemporary design. Soaring timber ceilings, vaulted stone arches, and warm plaster walls create an atmosphere of refined rusticity, while curated modern furnishings and a sleek black kitchen bring effortless sophistication.

  • Private chef available
  • Full housekeeping service
  • Historic stone fireplace
  • Vaulted timber ceilings
  • Sleek modern kitchen
  • Designer en-suite bathrooms
  • Countryside setting near Lecce
  • Architectural arched interiors

All bookings are confirmed directly with our team. Have a question? Get in touch.

The People

Meet Our Team

Manjit Dhillon

CEO / Founder

Adriano Margiotta

Architect

Sue Rye

North American Consultant

Savio Corrado

Real Estate Partner

A British Designer & Architect with a lifelong passion for Italy, Manjit studied at the Politecnico di Milano and has 25+ years of experience across airports (including Rome Fiumicino), five-star hotels and residential design. He now works between London and Lecce.

Graduated in Architecture from the University of Florence, Adriano has 25+ years specialising in restoration of period buildings. Born and raised in Galatina, he has led numerous high-end residential restorations in Galatina's historic centre.

Sue helps American buyers secure exceptional homes in Puglia with a personalised, international approach — from identifying the right property style to navigating the legal aspects of purchasing in Italy.

Savio operates his own real estate agency covering Lecce, Santa Caterina and the wider Salento region. His years of experience and deep local knowledge are vital in securing the ideal property at the best possible value.

Video Journal

Discover Puglia

Baroque cities, olive groves, honey-toned villages and turquoise coastlines — a taste of what awaits.

300+ days of sunshine

Salentine cuisine

60M olive trees

800 km of coastline

Puglia Experiences

Our Experiences

Curated moments that reveal the soul of Salento — before you decide to make it home.

Food & Craft

Meet the Cheese Artisan

Culture

Art Workshop in Lecce

Gastronomy

Seasonal Eating in Puglia

Nature

Valle d'Itria Walking

Celebrations

Getting Married in Puglia

Tradition

La Taranta Dance

Where We Are

Locate Us

Based between London and Lecce, easily reached via Brindisi and Bari international airports.

Bari Airport

1 hr 13 min • 100 km

Brindisi Airport

32 min • 37 km

Lecce, Puglia

Historic Baroque city — the Florence of the South

London Office

United Kingdom operations & consultation

Ready to Begin

Looking to own a piece of Puglia?

Let’s start with a conversation. We’ll listen to your vision — and turn it into a home.

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