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A renovated old stone house offers a charming getaway in Southern Italy

rustic vine-covered pergola

Casa Olivetta is a charming old stone house that has been beautifully restored by Australian fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan, nestled in the heart of Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, in Southern Italy. The dwelling is surrounded by rolling hills, ancient olive trees, and trullo cones dotting the landscape.

The property encompasses a main building, a separate guest villa, two gazebos, and an outdoor pizza oven. All these structures feature pale limestone brick exteriors, traditional stone terracing, and reclaimed antico terracotta floor tiles, complemented by lime-washed white walls and rich timber accents.

rustic vine-covered pergola

Need To Know: This beautiful vacation rental offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a comfortable TV lounge room, a kitchen, outdoor dining and living areas, a swimming pool, and a cabana. Casa Olivetta can be all yours for weekly rentals.

rustic stone house exterior with outdoor living room

Casa Olivetta earned its name from its location amidst silver-leafed olive trees in the Italian countryside.

rustic stone house exterior with French doors into the kitchen

What We Love: This old stone house provides a wonderful retreat for family and friends to gather in the countryside of Southern Italy. We are loving the overall aesthetics of this home, from the material palette to the inviting living spaces, both indoors and out. There are so many fabulous spaces to relax and spend quality time with loved ones โ€” from the cozy nooks to the amazing swimming pool and the pergola covered dining terrace.

Tell Us: Would this be your idea of the ultimate escape to the Italian countryside? Let us know why or why not in the Comments below!

Note: Check out a couple of other fantastic home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the Italian countryside: Fairytale stone house nestled into the breathtaking Tuscan countryside and Stone villa boasts unforgettable views of the Italian countryside.

rustic kitchen

Above: This fully equipped chef’s kitchen has a large dining table with a large kitchen workbench, six burner gas top, electric oven, large stainless-steel fridge, freezer, and dishwasher.

rustic kitchen

rustic kitchen

rustic kitchen

rustic kitchen

rustic kitchen

rustic dining room with French doors

Above: The dining room includes a cozy fireplace and French doors leading out to the courtyard.

rustic dining room with a fireplace

rustic dining room with a fireplace

rustic hallway

rustic stone house exterior with outdoor bistro dining

rustic living room with built-in seating

rustic living room with built-in seating

rustic living room with built-in seating

rustic stone house entry with a fireplace

contemporary guest bedroom

Above: The main bedroom suite features a large king bed with an aloe vera handmade mattress along with an ensuite bathroom. This beautiful space overlooks the courtyard with olive trees.

contemporary guest bedroom

contemporary guest bedroom

contemporary guest bathroom

contemporary guest bathroom with a large window

contemporary bathroom shower

contemporary guest bedroom with two canopy beds

Above: This guest room features a pair of canopy beds and a spacious shared bathroom. A large window looks out towards the serene courtyard with olive trees.

contemporary guest bedroom with two canopy beds

contemporary guest bedroom with two canopy beds

contemporary guest bedroom with two canopy beds

contemporary guest bedroom

contemporary guest bedroom

Above: This guest bedroom features a super king bed with an aloe vera handmade mattress. French doors open onto a courtyard with olive trees.

contemporary guest bedroom with French doors

contemporary guest bedroom

rustic bathroom with a barrel ceiling

rustic stone house private patio

rustic stone house exterior

contemporary guest bedroom

Above: The ‘Guest Apartment’ features an aloe vera handmade mattress, a built-in window seat, and a comfortable daybed that can be used for reading or as an additional bed. There is also an outdoor private terrace with a cactus garden.

contemporary guest bedroom with a built-in window seat

contemporary guest bedroom

rustic built-in daybed

rustic powder room

rustic stone house exterior with built-in seat

rustic stone house exterior with outdoor bistro dining

rustic stone house exterior with gardens

stone house exterior with blue shutters

stone house exterior

stone house exterior with a patio and outdoor furniture

rustic stone house exterior with outdoor dining

Above: This inviting dining table can seat up to twelve guests under the pergola with outdoor lounge chairs.

rustic vine-covered pergola

rustic stone house exterior with outdoor dining

rustic patio with an outdoor dining table

outdoor dining table with a pizza oven

Above: An outdoor terrace features a pizza oven, tables, chairs, and seating.

contemporary swimming pool in the Italian countryside

Above: Casa Olivetti features fabulous outdoor living spaces including a sumptuous swimming pool, sun beds, an outdoor shower, and a pool cabana with chairs and a table.

rustic swimming pool

rustic swimming pool with a patio and lounge chairs

rustic swimming pool with a patio and lounge chairs

rustic stone house exterior with a view of the pool

rustic stone house exterior landscaping

rustic stone house exterior with landscaping

rustic stone house exterior

rustic stone house exterior

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rustic stone house site plan

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Michael D Keenoy
1 year ago

Great showing of a wonderful home. Thank you for the floor plan drawing…it puts everything in it’s place and helps us to see how the home flows bringing it to life.