Foiniki, Peloponnese, Western Greece and Ionian, Address available on request

Villa Skantza ref.310: Stunning views to the sea, 3km (6 minutes) distance to the beach, Plot 2,102 m², Total living area of 107 m² plus Storage 20m², 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Guest Toilet, Elevated Garden with Beautiful Trees, Olive trees and Plants, Paved Parking area.

This house may be the ideal holiday home for those looking for contact with nature, tranquility and privacy but at the same time do not want isolation and the feeling of living in the middle of nowhere.
It is beautiful, simple and practical, built on a scale that does not detract from the wonderful landscape and natural environment. It is located on the slope of a hill where a small neighborhood has been created with few similar houses and enjoys a wonderful view of the sea away from the noise of the tourist areas. It is in excellent condition, very neat and organized. The current owners have loved and taken great care of it and this is something that is evident from the first moment one visits. A residence that expresses hospitality and warmth, a real sweet home.

The Villa is located on a hillside in the lovely area of Finiki between Methoni  Finikounda. It was built in the year 2003, in two levels measuring 107 m² of total living area, on a plot of 2,102 m². In recent years, the area has seen a gentle but noticeable development with new holiday homes under the control and the strict building regulations that protects the natural environment and the agricultural landscape.

The upper level (upper ground floor) of the house measures 81 m², consisting of an open plan living room with fully equipped kitchen and a wood burner, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a guest toilet. The spacious veranda is partly shaded and covered with a tiled pergola and enjoys magnificent unobstructed views to the sea, the green hillsides and the garden of the property. 

The lower level (lower ground floor) of 26 m² consists of a guest bedroom, bathroom and storage area. A small terrace at the entrance of the guest bedroom enjoys nice view to the sea and the garden.

The plot is fully fenced. The area of the entrance gate and the parking area are paved with natural stones. Next to the parking area there is a stone-built storage of 20 m², a very useful and practical element in a property.
The elevated garden is planted with wonderful palm trees, yucca trees and olive trees. 

The property gets access via a dirt road of 1km.
The nearest wonderful sandy beach (Lampes) with restaurants and beach bars is 3km (6 minutes drive) away. 

Additional information:
-House perfectly maintained, ready to move in.
-Fully furnished and equipped.
-All windows and patio doors are double-glazed, aluminium units with shutters and fly screens.
-A/C units (cooling & heating) in the 2 bedrooms of the main house 
-Infrastructure for central heating.
-Connected to public electricity & water networks 



The area:
Methoni, in a distance of 12 minutes, is a small well-preserved traditional town, protected by the Greek Archaeological Service due to the imposing Venetian Castle, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view to the sunset and beneath which lie a beach and a sheltered harbor. There is a beautiful square in the centre of the town and another one in the seaside, where you can find nice restaurants to enjoy fresh fish and other traditional Mediterranean dishes.  Methoni has also supermarkets, pharmacy, dentist and a public infirmary.

Finikounda, 12 minutes by car, a coastal village, which has developed into one of the most beautiful summer resorts of the southern Peloponnese, is surrounded by long sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, where you can enjoy water sports as well. The village has a very pretty harbour for traditional fishing boats and recreational boats. There are also beachfront cafeterias, several traditional restaurants, where you can enjoy, among other, fresh fish and delicious dishes of the Messinian kitchen. Additionally, in Finikounda you can find supermarkets, many tourist shops and pharmacy.

Pylos, a 20-minute drive away, is the main town of the area, with one of the biggest natural ports in Europe and a small marina. Amphitheatrically built and very picturesque, it is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece.
It has a lovely central square, shaded by ancient platanus trees, where you can find a good range of shops and nice cafeterias.  There are also supermarkets, traditional restaurants, pharmacies, a satisfying range of doctors and a small medical center with good facilities and reliable staff who provide prompt emergency service for mild cases.
The area of Pylos has four impressive signature golf courses and the nearest one is 25 minutes away from the property.

In Koroni, 30 minutes by car, you can find a wide variety of restaurants and bars which front the attractive harbour side overlooked by the ruins of the original Venetian castle. There are two banks, post office, hairdresser, dentist, doctors, and a wide range of shops for everyday needs. There is also a vegetable and bric-a-brac market on Sunday mornings.

It takes 60 minutes to drive to the International airport and 65 minutes to the modern hospital of Kalamata which is the administrative capital of the area. Kalamata has a port, large yachting marina and motorway access to Athens. The centre of town has been the subject of major regeneration during the past few years and offers a wide range of shopping, eating and relaxing opportunities along its main boulevard. There is a greater variety of shops here offering designer goods and some internationally known stores.

Buyers Expenses:

	Value of purchase
	Property Transaction Tax: 3.09% of the purchase price
	Notary: approximately 1.5% - 2% of the purchase price
	Title Registration Fee: 0.52% of the purchase price
	Lawyers Fee (upon agreement between the Purchaser and the Lawyer)
	Civil Engineer  Surveyor (optional)
	Real Estate Fee: 3,72% on top of the purchase price, incl. Vat 24%

The above description is based on plans and other information provided to Theasis Real Estate by the property owners. Theasis Real Estate makes every possible effort to provide valid information regarding the properties, as well as to check the information provided by the sellers, but does not bear any responsibility for the correctness of these information or for any omissions in the description of the properties. Also, Theasis Real Estate does not bear any responsibility for any change in this information, in case there has been no relevant written notification from the sellers.