Holiday home - Gaios, Greece

Description

This stone built Paxiot villa, surrounded by gardens with lush vegetation, combines a traditional exterior with a modern and comfortable interior. Nestled amongst the olive groves surrounding the hillside hamlet of Geromonachos, the villa provides the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday coupled with a touch of history. It is rumoured that during the rule of the British Governors in the 1860s, because of its proximity to his own residence, the house was occupied by the Governor’s mistress!

Admire the local limestone on the outside of the property, highlighting its original features, whilst the interior has been renovated with a simple Mediterranean décor providing a pleasant and relaxing living space. An open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen occupy the ground floor of the villa, which leads out onto a large patio with shaded dining area and the lower garden. An unusual feature of the property is the original external stone staircase which leads from the first floor to the pool area and upper garden.

The house is fully equipped and furnished with comfortable mattresses and cotton linens. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, oleanders, ferns and flowers, the garden spreads out on three levels around the villa, inviting guests to dine under the shady pergola, take a swim in the pool, sunbathe under an umbrella, or just relax in the hammock under the olive trees.

The villa is approximately 1.5 km from the main port travelling via the main coastal road. The final 200m track to the house is paved with cement. The beaches of Kamini, Kloni Gouli and Kaki Lagada are just 1.5km away. A quick 3-minute drive will take you to the village of Bogdanatika where there is a taverna offering delicious Greek cuisine. Alternatively, Gaios, the main village on the island, is only a 5-minute drive away.