Opis:

To reach the property from the village of Sparto, perched high above the Ambracian Gulf, you descend down a winding country road through olive groves. At the end of the road is a high stone wall with a large iron gate flanked by two immense stone urns containing pomegranate trees. Pass through the gates and you enter a landscape that has not changed in centuries.

The road down to the house is lined with oleanders and lavender, which form a border around the olive groves. From the gravel parking area next to the house, you get your first glimpse of the sea.

The walkway to the house is covered with an arbour of lemon trees, which opens to a courtyard planted in lavender with a fountain in the centre, which emerges from an old terracotta amphora.

Beyond the courtyard is the outdoor kitchen and dining area, which features a six and a half metre long bar made from a piece of eucalyptus wood, a grill, gas range, sink, refrigerator and a traditional wood-burning oven. The massive wooden dining table seats sixteen, all under a bamboo pergola.

Beyond the dining area is an outdoor sitting room with four teak wood settees, which overlook the infinity pool. Nestled past the sitting room is a mini spa with oval stone tub, outdoor shower and massage table. Behind the spa and sitting room are three bamboo summer bedrooms, which share a bathroom. These rooms are perfect for teen-age guests or extra staff.

The entrance to the house is furnished with a rustic console table and an imposing, twisted wood-framed mirror. To the left is the kitchen, fitted with pale grey cabinets and granite counter-tops and includes a centre island, gas range and oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and ice-maker.

Straight ahead of the entrance, the living room has linen covered sofas, rough-hewn coffee tables, plus a fireplace, sound system and large screen television. Through the balcony doors is a covered terrace with wrap around banquets piled high with plump cushions. The sea view is framed by two majestic palm trees.

To the left of the living room is the dining room, which seats eight and looks out on both the sea and the infinity pool. Both sides of the pool are lined with teak wood sun loungers, while the far side has also one table and chairs suitable for tête-à-tête cocktails. For those who prefer their cocktails while immersed in the water, the shallow end of the pool features two swim-up teak tables and a wide built in sofa.

Next to the living room, there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bedroom on the left side overlooks the sea and has its own wide screen television. The one on the right side is overlooking the lavender courtyard. Terra cotta tiles cover the floors throughout the house.

Outside the sitting room balcony, an outdoor staircase descends to the guest level. Four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, have large shower rooms covered in granite tiles. One guest room has a fireplace and all have their own verandahs with tables and chairs, separated by walls of flowering plants.

Below the guest area, a stone pathway leads down to the outdoor cinema shaded by tall trees. In the daytime, this wooden decked platform is a perfect place to read and relax. A small outdoor bar, with sink and refrigerator, service both the cinema and the seaside deck, which is on the edge of the sea. A small gate, guarded by the statue of an Indonesian goddess (which doubles as a shower), opens to reveal a boat dock and diving rock for swimming in the sea.

SERVICES

During the year spent on the complete renovation of the property, t he entire electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, irrigation and heating systems were totally reconstructed, both for the house and the grounds. Although connected to the town’s water system, the property has its own cisterns. Electricity comes from the main grid, while solar panels provide hot water. The central heating system is generated by a furnace, which uses olive pits as fuel. The house has satellite television and internet connections with wifi.

THE GARDENS

A vegetable garden of 1000 square metres supplies the estate with vegetables and herbs, while pomegranate, lemon and fig trees are planted throughout the property. A grape arbour provides both shade and fruit. The 500 mature olive trees, which surround the villa, produce ten tons of olives every two years and these are processed into extra virgin olive oil. The estate also hosts a family of chickens, which provide organic, free range eggs every day. Under-brush is cropped by a family of deer, which graze under the supervision of the caretaker.

LOCATION

The village of Sparto is perched high above the Ambracian Gulf. Sometimes known as the Gulf of Arta or the Gulf of Actium, the Ambracian Gulf, which takes its official name from the ancient City of Ambracia, located near its shores, is a gulf of the Ionian Sea in North West Greece and, at about 40 km long and 15 km wide, is one of the largest enclosed gulfs in the country.

Sparto is one of three nearby villages, the others being Pigadaki and Tria Alonia, which make up the local community and offer basic facilities. Also situated above the Amvrakikos Bay is the town of Amfilochia, where there are much more comprehensive facilities, including shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, plus a variety of leisure amenities.

The ownership of 150 metres of private coastline on the West coast of Greece, which is renowned for its sandy beaches and the inviting sea, coupled with the wonderful views from the elevated property, make the location of this magnificent estate particularly special and inviting.

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Key Features:

A magnificent sea-front estate of 18,000 sq m with 150 metres coastline
Completely updated and renovated in 2010-11 to the highest standards
Resulting in an outstanding Eco-friendly retreat in an unrivalled location
Superb, exquisitely furnished accommodation within the 230 sq m villa
Outdoor sitting room, kitchen and dining area with 6.5 metre long bar
Outdoor grill, gas range, sink, refrigerator, wood-burning oven & BBQ
As well as six en-suite bedrooms, three bamboo summer bedrooms
Mini spa with oval stone tub, outdoor shower and massage table
Infinity pool, boat dock-private pier, diving rock for sea swimming
500 mature olive trees produce 10 tons of olives every two years Ref: 36696-PS-KR-TVA