It is situated on the border of a sparsely populated traditional Mani settlement, in an area which is renowned for its distinct architectural style of Mani tower houses and its breathtaking landscapes combining sea and mountains.
The area is a haven of tranquility and not over-developed and over-dependent on tourism.
It is relaxing, easy going and quiet almost all year, with very light road traffic.
There is a supermarket at 5 kms, a small local tavern at 2 kms, a clinic at 13 kms. There is a picturesque coastal sea village at 9 kms, with tavernas and cafes.
The scenic setting of the surrounding area offers plenty of choice for lovers of trekking., the highlight being the peninsula of Mezapos, known as Tigani, with a ruined byzantine castle and settlement on its edge. There are also a lot of small byzantine churches scattered all around.
The winters here are usually very mild with many sunny days.
At 30 minutes drive you can reach the southernmost little village of Kokinogia, with its famous necromancy of the ancient Greeks.
Other nearby places of interest include Cape Matapas (Tenaron), with its impressive famous renovated light house.
The picturesque seaside town of Gythion is within 35 minutes driving distance, Kotronas at 20 minutes and Skoutari with a popular sandy beach at 30 minutes.
If you are looking for a unique property, peace, tranquility, privacy and a wonderful setting, this could be what you are looking for!!!

SIZE & DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE:

The house is a two- storey, authentic, 150m2 Mani tower, which was built more than 150 years ago.
The tower has been renovated with full respect to every detail of the original building, and it is a representative sample of the distinctive architecture of the area.
The stone walls are 75 cm thick, and this offers significant insulation for heat and cold all year round.

The ground floor comprises

• a living-room
• a separate kitchen/dining room,
• a bedroom with a lovely stone fireplace, and
• a bathroom with bathtub and a Jacuzzi shower cabin.
• All rooms exit to a covered, arched, approx. 40m2 veranda

An internal staircase leads to the first floor comprising a large master bedroom.

There is a solar-energy hot-water boiler (which works also with electricity for the very few days without sun).

The house is heated via the fire-place, a very efficient wood-burner and 2 electrical radiators in two of the rooms.

SIZE AND DESCRIPTION OF PLOT:

The house stands on a 3.500m2 land all fenced with stone walls.
There is also another piece of land of 500m2 nearby, separated, which belongs to the property.
Immediately around the house there is a large courtyard with crazy paving of approx. 350 m2 as well as a garden.
There is a big cistern of 45-50 cubic metres, and an outbuilding of 20 m2 at the rear of the house.
The olive trees of the property yield approx. 150 kilos of pure olive oil each year.

DISTANCE TO THE SEA:
1,5 km to the beach and crystal clear sea.

VIEW:
The property is situated in an elevated position, taking full advantage of the amazing sea- views with the Taygetos mountain range in the background.

COMMENTS:
This is an opportunity to purchase a beautiful property in an area of outstanding natural beauty & is suited to being a permanent residence, a holiday home, or an investment.
The current owner is a doctor who lives there and commutes to the hospital of Kalamata every day.