LOFT2A

Nardò, Puglia, Italy

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Contemporary Loft in Ancient Puglia

A unique architect-designed loft for four, where modern design meets old world elegance. Nestled in the historical heart of Nardò, one of Puglia’s jewels (read more on our blog), staying here is the perfect base for an Italian urban break plus you’ve access to some of the loveliest beaches and nature anywhere. Soak up the very best of this fascinating region.

The Location

In the 3,000 year old centro storico of Nardò, LOFT2A is perfectly situated to be in the centre of the action. The town is easily walkable, with various restaurants, bars, and shops lining its streets. For a quick getaway to soak up that famous Puglia coastline, Gallipoli’s beaches are a 20 minutes drive away or the stunning state park of Porto Selvaggio only 15. The landscape is striking and it’s a great place to escape the crowds. Lecce (known as the Florence of the south) is full of Baroque elegance and is an ideal city day trip option, 25 minutes by car.

  • The location of the property is perfect for those looking for all the atmosphere and convenience that being in the centre of a stunning, ancient and truly Italian town provides
  • The coastline in this area is unspoilt and quieter than some others
  • The blending of modern design with traditional craftsmanship (such as an 16th C. stone hearth fireplace) is lovely
  • The generously sized terrace (with a remarkable Agave collection), surrounded by some of Nardo’s old town rooftops is a wonderful and private oasis
  • The sculptural resting space “the nest” – suspended above the main floor – is a whimsical and tranquil place to curl up with some fabulous local wine and a good book
  • The fully equipped kitchen with ample countertop space is the perfect spot to prepare some fabulous Italian meals with all the fresh local produce available – with plenty of shops within walking distance
  • There’s a beautiful bedroom on the main floor with ensuite and light and airy feel
  • The suspended loft has a double bed with a full bathroom (with oversized shower) on the same level, as well as a lovely palm tree view and access to “the nest”
  • The full bathroom on the main floor has an oversized shower with towels and some toiletries included
  • A fully equipped kitchen, plus the terrace has a BBQ grill, providing you a private al fresco dining space
  • There’s TV and Wifi, for those moments when entertainment is needed
  • Longer term stays carry a discount of up to 25%
  • Weekly cleaning service is available
  • The antique hearth fireplace is working. That, plus underfloor heating, means you’ll stay warm in the chillier months
  • Air con in both spaces for the summer months
  • There is free street parking

Art and design are second nature to owners Karen Bamonte and Martin Stubenrauch, a choreographer/sculptor and architect/artist respectively, and they’ve lived and worked in Italy since 1998. The couple’s works have both been shown throughout Europe and Martin designed the wonderful space at LOFT2A.

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Korneel - November 2021

My husband and I spent some wonderful summer days in Loft 2A.
The place itself is an architectural masterpiece: the way authentic old and inventive & original new blend together, the durable and beautiful materials, the stylish and comfortable interior of the loft… it was very special. The ‘nest’ is a wonderful place to rest or read in after a long day of exploring all the beautiful heritage of the region. The kitchen is so exceptionally well equipped that – despite the proximity of many excellent restaurants – we enjoyed cooking ‘at home’. Everything is clean and tidy.
And above all, the spacious roof terrace was a huge asset. You are in the middle of the historic city centre of the quiet and beautiful town of Nardó, but you have all the space you need to enjoy the good weather in your own private place among the well-tended plants.

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Gregor - November 2021

We stayed in the Loft apartment for 2 weeks in July. We loved the location and the comfort of the apartment. The spacious terrace was a particularly favourite place for us and we loved the cactus and plant collection that Karen & Martin have. The street was quiet with friendly neighbours. The apartment is very well equipped and to a high standard. Nardo itself is beautiful and a great place to be at any time of the year. We will be back, that is guaranteed. For us this was a five star stay and Karen is a delightful host, great communications and very helpful advice.

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Costanza - November 2021

This is a place of rare beauty, drenched in natural sunlight it does true justice to a special place like Nardò but with a qualitative architectural edge which makes this place even more beautiful and not like anything we had seen before. The location is perfect if you wish to immerse yourself in the local culture but still have some of that wonderful peace and quiet we all long for in a holiday, especially the terrace is a true gem that makes you wish you could stay in this place forever. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and special places I’ve ever had the privilege of staying in.

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Leanore and Heinz Ickstadt - March 2018

This is the perfect base for a trip around Puglia or just to relax and enjoy life. The apartment itself is spacious, stylish and comfortable. We had a lot of fun exploring the 'nest' hung from the ceiling - an adventure! Everything in the kitchen worked and is well thought out; the huge roof terrace wonderful for chilling. We really appreciated the under-floor heating and the open fireplace during the cool weather we had in March, but I spotted an air conditioning unit for the summer weather. The location in central Nardo is convenient without a lot of street noise. Karen was welcoming and informative about 'what to do' during our stay. We had a wonderful time. This place is a jewel.

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LOFT2A

Nardò, Puglia, Italy

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