Ionian Islands, Zante, Agios Nikolaos, Greece

A seaside estate occupying a clifftop position above the Blue Caves on the northern coast of Zakynthos, with direct access to the sea, its own blue cave, and panoramic views taking in both sunrise and sunset.The villa stands on the cliff edge, built in the Zakynthian architectural tradition in natural stone and finished to West European construction standards. It sits within its own private courtyard, among mature olive trees and established gardens, with views across the sea towards the Peloponnese — a stretch of coast recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty.The accommodation comprises four spacious en-suite bedrooms, all with sea views. On the top floor is a double bedroom with an additional single bed and en-suite shower room. At ground level are a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with two large single beds and en-suite shower room; both of these have their own kitchenettes, private entrances and terraces.The fourth bedroom is housed in a self-contained 60 sqm guest house overlooking the pool and the sea towards Kefalonia, accommodating two to three people. It has a private entrance, an open plan kitchen and a large bathroom, and is fully equipped with appliances, television and hi-fi, and air conditioned throughout.In the main house, a comfortable sitting and dining room is centred on a traditional stone fireplace, alongside a fully equipped galley kitchen with generous space for family dining. Dining tables are set in the kitchen and the sitting room, and on the 80 sqm covered balcony, which enjoys the full sweep of the sea view.Outside, the private infinity pool is fitted with a hydro-massage area and surrounded by sun loungers and parasols. A traditional wood-fired oven and barbeque serve the outdoor dining areas. The estate also provides a helipad, a gym, a yoga terrace overlooking the sea, a massage gazebo and a giant chess board.The estate carries significant further potential, with permission to build an additional 440 sqm of residential property and 3,205 sqm of commercial development — a hotel or suites, for example — making this as compelling a development proposition as it is a private residence.With the ability to buy an additional 8,500 sqm of land, creating a total plot size of 16,000 sqm4 en-suite bedrooms  |  Self-contained 60 sqm guest house  |  Sitting and dining room with stone fireplace  |  80 sqm covered balcony  |  Infinity pool with hydro-massage  |  Direct sea access with private blue cave  |  Helipad  |  Gym and yoga terrace  |  Development potential |SpecificationsLand of 7,500 sqm, clifftop position with direct sea access.Private blue cave within the estate4 en-suite bedrooms, all with sea views, all air conditionedTop floor: double bedroom with additional single bed and en-suite shower roomGround level: double bedroom with en-suite shower room; twin bedroom with two large single beds and en-suite shower room; both with kitchenettes, private entrances and terracesSelf-contained 60 sqm guest house with private entrance, open plan kitchen, large bathroom, appliances, TV, hi-fi and air conditioning; sleeps 2–3Sitting and dining room with traditional stone fireplaceFully equipped galley kitchen80 sqm covered balcony with dining table and sea viewsPrivate infinity pool with hydro-massage area, sun loungers and parasolsTraditional wood-fired oven and barbequeHelipadGym and fitness facilitiesYoga terrace and massage gazeboGiant chess boardNatural stone construction in the Zakynthian tradition, built to West European standardsMature olive trees and established gardens within a private courtyardInsect screens throughout; satellite TV; WiFi; parkingPanoramic views with both sunrise and sunset aspects, towards the Peloponnese and KefaloniaDevelopment potentialPermission for a further 440 sqm of residential developmentPermission for 3,205 sqm of commercial development, suitable for a hotel or suitesLocationAgios Nikolaos, northern Zakynthos – directly above the Blue CavesDirect access to the sea from the estatePort of Agios Nikolaos nearby – shops, cafés, mooring, boats to Navagio and the Blue Caves, and ferry to Kefalonia