Ideal for those valuing their privacy and want refuge in nature, on a hill with impressive sea and sunset views, while still about 4km away from the main areas of attraction of the island, Vourkari the island’s yacht harbour, Korissia the main port and Ioulis the capital gives Now and Zen its distinctive advantage. Local stone craftsmanship with contemporary architecture designed as four separate blocks combine together with the walled vegetable garden to create the feeling of continuity. The flow from the inside spaces to their courtyards is seamless and designed in a way to create big inside/outside spaces for living. All rooms have big windows with sea and sunset views. Even the bathrooms have beautiful views of the gardens.
The construction completed in 2015 and 2016 has been of the highest possible standards. The whole building is 364 sq.m. There is an open plan communal living room, library and kitchen of 34 sq.m. that extends to 110 sq.m. when the 3 big folding doors are open and the outside courtyards are used.
It has two en-suite bedrooms with balconies, two en-suite studios with kitchenettes, one bedroom en suite with living room and kitchenette, one bedroom en suite, one maisonette (a small house ) with bedroom and second alcove bedroom, living room, kitchen. Every room has its own outside entrance and its own private balcony, terrace or garden designed in a way to provide enhanced privacy for guests.
Now and Zen can be used as a holiday home all year long. Ideal for somebody who wants to enjoy nature’s away from the crowds with an exceptional sea and sunset view while still only 4km away from the closest beach and life of the island. It can be used as a High End Boutique Hotel promoting events such as weddings and other functions.
There is another plot of land 4500 sqm in size, the natural extension of the current owner’s land This can be included in the sale, giving you a total plot of land of 9000 sqm (1 hectar). The additional land will let you build further square meters. The price for this land will be quoted separately.
Main Building:
Ground Level:
Living room with fireplace and access to the outdoor terrace.
Open plan kitchen and dining area.
Upper level:
Independent suite (28sq.m): Living room with kitchenette, single bed, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Private balcony with sitting area.
Adjusted Building:
Upper level:
North Bedroom (20sq.m): Double bedroom with two joined single beds, en-suite bathroom, private bathroom and sea view.
West Bedroom (20sq.m): Double bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom, private bathroom and sea view.
Lower level:
Studio 1 (20sq.m): A bedroom of a double bed (two joined singles), kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, outdoor patio.
Studio 2 (20sq.m): A bedroom of a double bed (two joined singles), kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, outdoor patio.
Independent Guest House 1(50sq.m):
Living room, kitchen, one double bed, one sofa bed, one bathroom.
Loft with two joined single beds and access to the outdoor.
Two private courtyards with patio.
Independent Guest House 2 (30sq.m):
Bedroom with two joined single beds, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, outdoor area with patio.
Lap pool is 11m X 2.5m wide and 1.5m deep with hydromassage at one end.
0.5-hectare land, an old farm.
Gardens planted with local plants and trees which are drought tolerant.
5 Parking spaces under pergolas.
Rain water collection in a 80 cubic meter covered cistern.
A biological septic tank providing underwater watering for one of the vegetable gardens, solar panels for hot water.
Heat pump for heating.
Strong heat insulation (double standard insulation, 70cm thick walls, green roof in some parts and heat blocking windows).
Remote monitoring of the property with smart house functions for heating, outside lights, hot water, water sistern level, smoke detectors and a burglar alarm with cameras.
