Italy & Spain · Countryside & Historic Cities

Bringing Charming
Mediterranean Dream Properties
Back To Life

We find forgotten masserias, trulli, masías, and cortijos — in the open countryside and the heart of historic cities — then restore them with the hands that built them.

How It Works
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Our Philosophy

Born from the land,
Built for the future

MASSERIAS is not a renovation company. We are custodians of living heritage — matching visionary buyers with historic properties that deserve a second century. Whether hidden among olive groves and rolling hills or tucked within the ancient streets of Lecce, Palermo, or Catalonia, every property we find carries centuries of character waiting to be reawakened.

Every stone placed, every beam set, every tile fired comes from within twenty kilometres of the property. The artisans who restore these spaces are the inheritors of centuries of craft.

47
Properties Restored
340+
Local Artisans
8
Regions
Masseria courtyard with ancient olive tree
How It Works

Three acts. One story.

01

Scout & Select

You tell us your vision. We scour eight regions across Italy and Spain — accessing properties never listed on open markets. From ancient masserias and trulli nestled in the countryside to noble palazzetti and cortijos within the walls of historic cities.

02

Design & Dream

We collaborate with local architects who understand the vernacular. Every decision honours the original structure while creating space for contemporary life. No imitation — only continuation.

03

Build & Belong

A curated team of local master craftsmen — stonemasons, tilemakers, woodworkers, fresco painters — restore the property using traditional methods and materials found within twenty kilometres.

What We Do

Full-spectrum guidance,
from first look to final key

01

Property Scouting

We access properties never listed on open markets — countryside masserias, trulli, and cortijos, as well as noble palazzetti and urban gems within historic city walls across Italy and Spain.

  • Off-market access
  • 8 regions, 2 countries
  • Countryside & city
02

Market Analysis & Benchmarking

We provide rigorous pricing intelligence and comparable analysis so you understand true market value before committing — and know precisely where an opportunity lies.

  • Comparable transactions
  • Renovation cost modelling
  • Investment potential
03

Negotiation Strategy & Support

We negotiate on your behalf with deep knowledge of local customs, seller psychology, and market conditions — protecting your interests at every stage of the conversation.

  • Buyer representation
  • Offer structuring
  • Due diligence coordination
04

Legal & Deal Closure

We coordinate with notaries, lawyers, and local authorities to guide you seamlessly through Italian and Spanish property law — from preliminary contract to final deed.

  • Notarial coordination
  • Foreign buyer support
  • Keys in hand
The Craft Network

Built by hands
that remember

Our network of 340 master artisans spans eight regions. Each one is a living archive of techniques passed through generations — not taught, but inherited.

When you commission a MASSERIAS restoration, you don't just acquire a property. You sustain a tradition.

Pietra Leccese
Stonemasons · Puglia
Maioliche
Tilemakers · Sicilia
Yesería
Plasterwork · Andalucía
Fresco Buono
Painters · Toscana
Falegnameria
Woodwork · Calabria
Ferro Battuto
Ironwork · Basilicata
Italian master artisan in his workshop
A living archive
Master craftsman · Puglia
The Palette

Every material,
from the earth it stands on

Tufo Grigio
Puglia · Limestone
Terracotta
Impruneta · Clay
Intonaco
Calce · Lime wash
Cotto
Vietri · Floor tile
Pietra d'Oro
Lecce · Sandstone
FACADE ELEVATION
Architecture & Interior Design

Spaces conceived
with intention

Every historic property has an architectural logic buried within it — proportions, light, circulation — that was placed there deliberately centuries ago. Our architects do not impose upon it. They listen to it.

We connect you with local architects and interior designers who have spent their careers working with the vernacular architecture of their region — understanding how stone breathes, how lime plaster ages, how a barrel-vaulted ceiling transforms the light of an afternoon.

Structural Restoration
Arches, vaults, load-bearing walls and historic facades restored using original materials and traditional building methods.
Interior Architecture
Spatial planning that honours the original layout while introducing discreet contemporary comforts — light, flow, and proportion as the guiding principles.
Interior Design
Curated material palettes — regional stone, hand-applied limewash, antique terracotta floors — composed by designers with deep roots in the local tradition.
Planning & Permits
Full coordination with heritage authorities in Italy and Spain — navigating soprintendenza approvals and local planning regulations on your behalf.
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Landscape Design

Gardens that grow
from the land itself

A property is not complete at its threshold. The land surrounding it — the terraces, the groves, the walled gardens — is as much a part of its soul as the stone it is built from.

We connect you with master gardeners, botanists, and landscape architects who have spent lifetimes reading the soil of their region. Together, they compose gardens that feel ancient — as though they have always been there.

Native Planting
Indigenous species selected for the microclimate — drought-tolerant, fragrant, and seasonally alive.
Orchard & Grove
Ancient olive, almond, citrus and fig trees sourced from local nurseries and planted to restore historic groves.
Walled Gardens
Enclosed Mediterranean kitchen gardens with stone paths, terracotta pots, and climbing roses on lime-washed walls.
Water & Stone
Traditional stone fountains, irrigation channels, and dry-stone terracing rebuilt by local craftsmen using period techniques.
Lavender Rosemary Olive Bougainvillea Jasmine Fig Agave Cypress
Discuss Your Garden
Native Grove · Puglia
Walled Garden Plan · Andalucía
Historic antique furniture collection
Antique Collection · Est. XVII–XIX Century
Furniture

Furniture that carries
centuries in its grain

Every masseria deserves furnishings as singular as its walls. We source and restore rare historic pieces — baroque chairs, Renaissance cassoni, Moorish side tables — then reimagine them with the finest local materials.

Our network of upholsterers, cabinetmakers, and textile artisans work exclusively with luxury fabrics and materials sourced within the region — Sicilian silks, Pugliese leathers, hand-loomed linens from Otranto.

Sicilian Silk Pugliese Leather Hand-loomed Linen Walnut & Olive Wood Andalusian Velvet Terracotta Maiolica
Sourcing
We hunt auction houses, private estates, and antique dealers across Italy and Spain for pieces with genuine provenance.
Restoration
Master craftsmen restore each piece using traditional joinery and period-appropriate finishes — no shortcuts, no shortcuts.
Upholstery
Hand-stitched with locally sourced luxury fabrics chosen to complement your property's architecture and palette.
Bespoke Commission
For pieces that don't exist, we commission local cabinetmakers to create furniture inspired by the historic vernacular of the region.
Enquire About Furniture
"
They found us a seventeenth-century masseria in the Valle d'Itria that no estate agent in the world knew existed. Six months later, twenty-three local craftsmen had given it another three centuries.
— Charlotte & James Ashworth · London · 2024
Investment Returns

See your property's
future value

Historic properties in Italy and Spain consistently outperform the market after expert renovation. Calculate yours.

€ 600,000
€ 100K € 3M
Pre-Renovation Value
—
Estimated market price
Total Investment
—
Purchase + renovation
Post-Renovation Value
—
After expert restoration
Value Uplift
—
Net gain on investment

Estimates are based on published market data from Nomisma, Idealista, TINSA, and Knight Frank Historic Property Index. They are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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