Description
One of the most imposing properties in the wider area of the Argolida region, just 400 meters away from the renowned Yalasi beach in Ancient Epidaurus, is offered for sale, this fantastic, high-spec villa with an Olympic-sized swimming pool! It is a luxurious construction with a total area of 640 sqm, renovated in 2020, situated on its own 6,000 sqm plot with captivating views of the Saronic Gulf, the town, the small ancient theater of Epidavros and the beaches.
The ground floor of the residence (300 sqm) consists of 2 master bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a separate apartment that can be used for guest accommodation. This apartment has its own kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, 1 master bedroom, 1 WC and very large verandas with stunning sea views.
The first floor (340 sqm) includes a fully equipped kitchen, a separate living room with a fireplace, a 60 sqm terrace, and 3 master bedrooms. Additionally, it features an external apartment of 40 sqm that can be used as a service room or guesthouse, and external storage of 30 sqm.
The villa is fully equipped technologically with the most modern systems, offering autonomy in electricity from a generator and water from a tank (70 cubic meters) through drilling. It has underfloor heating with autonomy for each floor, a solar water heater of triple energy, autonomous oil heating, fireplace, air conditioning, high-quality thermally insulated aluminum frames with double glazing, mosquito nets, electric awnings on all terraces and security doors.
The surrounding area is fully landscaped with lawns, paving, stone fences around the plot, planted with citrus trees, an external Olympic-sized swimming pool of 108 sqm (18x6) with a hydromassage that is cleaned with natural salt (its own drilling), 3 entrances for parking spaces for 15 cars, and an external BBQ. The incredible view from all interior and exterior spaces combines beautifully the green landscape with the boundless blue of the sea and the tranquility of the area.
The purchase of this amazing villa is ideal for either permanent or holiday residence and is an excellent investment choice!
Beautiful coasts with azure sea and sandy beaches surround Ancient Epidaurus. One of them is Yalasi, 2 km from the port of Ancient Epidaurus, while smaller beaches can be visited by boat or vessel. Behind the church of Agios Nikolaos is the beach of Vagionia, and if one follows the path through the pine forest, they reach the beautiful Kalamaki beach. There is also the lovely beach of the settlement Spilia.
Maintaining the cultural tradition of the area, during the summer months, in July and August, as part of the Athens – Epidaurus Festival, performances of ancient drama, comedies, and modern works take place at the Great Theater. Within the same festival, musical July with music performances is organized at the Little Theater of Epidaurus. Every July, the Agrotourism Festival takes place in the port of Ancient Epidaurus, where agricultural products of the region are exhibited. It started in 1998, initiated by the "Friends of Music Association" in collaboration with the Municipality and is now an institution included in the events of the Music July.
During all these events, the number of visitors from all over Greece and beyond is significant. On July 20, a big celebration is organized in Upper Epidaurus and at the chapel of Prophet Elias. In recent years, alternative tourism has developed greatly in the Epidaurus region. Here, visitors can go cycling or explore both archaeological sites and paths leading to beautiful beaches. They can also wander through beautiful forests around the village.
The organized marina at the port of Ancient Epidaurus serves a large number of luxury boats during the summer months and beyond. Access to Ancient Epidaurus can be done both by road and by sea. During the summer months, especially in July, ferry boats operate from the port of Piraeus, serving those who want to attend some of the performances of the Festival. By road, from Athens via Corinth (134 km) and from Nafplio via Lygourio (36 km). There is also the provincial road from Hermione to Kranidi - Porto Heli - Epidaurus.