Castle Elvira’s sister residence Tower Elvira opens in Puglia
Following an extensive restoration, Tower Elvira has now opened its doors in Puglia.
Set on St Elia Ridge, the 18th century lookout tower offers views across citrus groves, private parkland, a 40m2 swimming pool with colonnaded sun loungers and sister residence, Castle Elvira.
With design and art at the heart of this unique property, owner Steven Riseley enlisted a team of local architects and specialist artisans to assist in the respectful restoration of the two historic structures and surrounding gardens. Whilst the suites are now equipped with modern, state of the art technology and contemporary design details, Riseley has ensured these details are carefully hidden amongst a mix of antique furnishings and design elements. The guestrooms also feature a careful curation of artworks, including a selection of new pieces by Elvira’s resident artist Harvey B-Brown.
Now home to two guest suites, the tower boasts star vaulted ceilings, meet supersized Timothy Oulton beds and exquisite design fixtures. The ensuite bathrooms feature powerful rainfall showers with luxury fittings from IB Rubinetti with a sunken bath in the Park Suite and hand-carved sandstone bath on the private terrace of the Top Suite.
The ancient masseria features two en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to five guests. Each suite boasts a private garden with barbecues for an exclusive dining experience. Additionally the suites features a two-person, hand carved, sandstone bathtubs within the private garden (Agave Suite) or extra-large ensuite (Pepper Suite). The split level Agave Suite, with its own lounge area with open fireplace, is suitable for up to three guests.
In a conscious effort to preserve nature in the estate and local area, Riseley has invested in the preservation and potential cure of the estates 500 olive trees, suffering the ravages of Xylella bacterial disease which has hit the entire region, destroying thousands of trees. This remarkable new scientific effort is showing great promise and could potentially save some of Puglia’s most ancient trees. Riseley and his team have also put huge efforts into the revival of the 50-tree citrus orchard, with its lemons, limes, and mandarins.
Tower Elvira’s sister residence, Castle Elvira, accommodates 12 guests in six uniquely designed suites. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Tower, the castle offers the same luxury across its suites with private salons, luxurious living and dining rooms, an incredible roof terrace, a heated 70m2 swimming pool, and 37 acres of private parkland and gardens.
