Ionian Islands, Paxos, Greece

A delightfully restored four-bedroom villa within walking distance to Monodendri Beach. Surrounded by appealing Mediterranean gardens, with views over the valley and distant sea views.The property is arranged around an attractive freshwater swimming pool and pool terrace, with differing areas to relax and unwind.Villa Phoebe has been comprehensively and sensitively restored and has been completed to a high standard that balances charm and character with light & contemporary interiors. The house is well appointed throughout, with a soothing colour scheme and a quietly comfortable feel. The ground floor comprises a sitting room with a wood burner, a dining area and a well-equipped kitchen, with granite work tops.On the same level, there are three bedrooms - A king size double, a queen double and a single bedroom, together with a shower room and a utility room. On the lower ground floor, accessed externally, there is a spacious fourth double bedroom, with an ensuite shower room.All bathrooms are well specified and finished with an appealing Lusso stone.The property can sleep up to seven people.The villa's terraces enjoy valley views overlooking the surrounding olive groves and stretching towards the sea.The gardens and terrace wrap around the pool and have been planted with lemon and pomegranate trees and Mediterranean shrubs. There is an al fresco dining area with a fully fitted outdoor kitchen and barbecue, creating a fun and practical outdoor space.Monodendri Beach, one of Paxos's best-known swimming spots with two tavernas at the water's edge, is a 1.2km walk or three minutes by car, and both Loggos and Lakka are within a five-minute drive. Accommodation Ground floor – Sitting room with dining area – Well-equipped kitchen – Double bedroom with king-size bed – Double bedroom with queen-size bed – Single bedroom – Bathroom with shower – Utility room Lower ground floor (external access) – Double bedroom with king-size bed (convertible to twin) with ensuite shower room Features – 8m x 4m freshwater swimming pool cleaned by electrolysis (chlorine-free) – Al fresco dining area with fully fitted outdoor kitchen and barbecue – Mediterranean gardens with newly planted lemon and pomegranate trees – Valley and distant sea views from the terraces – Air conditioning – Seven-stage water purification system for drinking water – Washing machine and dishwasher – Wi-Fi – 1.2km walk to Monodendri Beach (three minutes by car) – Five-minute drive to Loggos and Lakka Location Monodendri lies on the north-east coast of Paxos, between Loggos and Lakka, with the island's capital and main port at Gaios to the south. Paxos is reached by sea, with regular connections from Corfu Town and from Igoumenitsa on the mainland; Corfu's international airport provides the nearest air link.