Rustic Historic Building 1,096.4 sqm in Casarano

Rustic historic building for auction in Casarano (LE) – Via Sansonetti corner Via Astore snc. The property, identified as Palazzo Astore (or Palazzo Latrofa), is a historic building located in the center of Casarano, between Via Elisa Sansonetti and Via Francesco Antonio Astore. Built in the 1700s, it is situated in a central and protected area, with local traffic and sufficient parking. Primary and secondary urbanization services are available nearby, including average provision of hospital, town hall, cinema, pharmacies, and theatre, while retail shops are below average. The railway station is 1 km away and the bus stop is 0.5 km away. **Surface Area and Internal Layout** The palazzo is spread over two floors, ground floor and first floor, with a total commercial area of 1,096.40 sqm and an average internal height of 4.5 meters. Entrances from Via Sansonetti and Via Astore lead to two distinct entrances, which open onto uncovered courtyards and provide access to the ground floor rooms. Stone staircases connect the ground floor to the external balconies of the first floor, from which the various rooms are accessed. A third smaller, enclosed courtyard provides light and air. On the flat roof, there are two small roofless rooms. The property is in a complete state of decay and neglect, requiring substantial renovation and structural reinforcement. **Features and Fittings** The load-bearing structure is entirely made of local tuff blocks, with cavity walls for the perimeter and some external walls. Internal partitions are made of tuff of various sections. The roofing is entirely vaulted, with 'barrel' vaults on the ground floor and 'barrel' and 'cross-ribbed' vaults on the first floor. The flat roof is partly covered in cocciopesto (crushed brick mortar) and partly with Cursi stone slabs. The external facades are in exposed tuff with projecting elements. Internal surfaces are covered with damaged plaster, with decorative paintings visible in some first-floor rooms. Flooring is non-existent or partially visible in concrete screed, grit, and cement, or stone slabs in the courtyards. External openings and internal doors are without frames. No type of system is present (water-sewage, electrical, heating). **Context and Connections** The property is located in the historic center, in a protected area. Connections are average, with the railway 1 km away and the bus stop 0.5 km away. Exposure and panoramic views are average. The property is free for the procedure and is offered at auction. **Main Auction Details**