My wife and I visited Marina Franca in 2006, with a view to finding a summer retreat. We found Trullo Monted'oro which was in need of modernisation, we set about bringing the property up to date whilst maintaining the originality of the Trullo. As a property developer in the UK, I ensured that we prepared the Trullo to the highest standards using local materials and local tradesmen.
With the summers so warm, it was essential that we included a swimming pool for our young children.
We travel to the Trullo as often as we can and when not in use by us, make it available for others to enjoy.