Ionian Islands, Greece

Nestled in the serene surroundings of Machairado, this unique property spans an impressive 11,000 sqm, offering competed privacy

FURTHER INFORMATION
There is a single-family house of 203.80sqm along with three additional buildings. The grounds include a 54sqm ground-floor home, another ground-floor residence of 92sqm, and a 16sqm auxiliary space.

In the early 1990s, this property was designed and built by a well-known Zakynthian painter, who brought his artistic vision to life here. For years, it served as his personal retreat and as Crypti, a cultural and exhibition centre showcasing works by Greek and European artists.

With its distinctive artistic flair, the main house features two levels: a ground floor of 151sqm and a 52sqm upper floor. Every detail, from the colors on the walls to the textures of the finishes, reflects the natural beauty of Zakynthos, inspired by its olive trees, golden sunlight, and azure skies. The ground floor includes a spacious living room, an open kitchen-dining area, a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms (each with a charming wooden mezzanine perfect for a play area or reading nook), a bathroom, and a WC. Upstairs, the former painter's studio is a luminous space with access to a large veranda. Flexible for various uses, it can be transformed into additional bedrooms, a lounge, or even a guest suite thanks to its cozy wooden loft. The second building, once the exhibition space of Crypti, is a 56sqm structure with soaring ceilings, offering potential for further expansion. It could be converted into a loft-style home or an additional residence. The third building, a 92sqm earthquake-relief house built in 1953, offers renovation potential to align with the property's charm.

This estate's strategic location, just a stone's throw from the historic village of Machairado and its 14th-century landmarks, makes it equally appealing for a large family residence or conversion into a boutique hospitality retreat.

LOCATION
Zakynthos is the most southern of the Ionian Islands and one of the most popular Greek islands. The island has three distinct geographical areas: the northwest is mountainous with quaint traditional mountain villages; the central region is a fertile plain rich with olive groves and vineyards and the southeast is characterised by beautiful beaches. Rich in beauty and tradition, both historical and cultural, Zakynthos, or Zante as it is also called, is the "ideal" of any traveller. The property is located on Machairado area with easy access to Zakynthos town and the new pier of the port.

DIRECTIONS
Machairado, Agia Marina

8 km from Zakynthos town and port

8 km from Zante International Airport

1h flight from Athens International Airport

1h boat ride from Kyllini (80 km south of the port of Patras)