The schematic diagram above shows the different levels and parts of the property.
A is the main residence;
B and C can be independent residences;
D is the underground service area.

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Description

A beautiful country residence in a serene setting with inspiring views, built in an environment-conscious manner, and just 10 minutes from Athens airport, metro station, or Porto Rafti beach.

It is far enough to enjoy privacy and close enough to enjoy the Athenian life. It offers panoramic views of the town of Markopoulo, the nearby vineyards, the Equestrian Centre and Athens Airport further away.

A rare feature of the property is that it was built just before the introduction of a new law forbidding any further construction on the 'Mountainous Zone' where the villa is located.

The building is for sale, as a whole or in parts; being near completion, it allows amendments to suit buyers' lifestyle.

Accommodation

The layout provides for 500 m2 of heated space, including a large reception area and 8 bedrooms with private bathrooms.

An additional 300 m2 accommodate auxiliary functions and a 4-car garage.

Outside, there is a 75 m2 heated swimming pool and direct access to the adjacent backwoods.

The plot

The one hectare (10,000 m2) plot is situated at an altitude of 150m above sea level, right at the foot of a hill. The mild slope (10-20%) is facing NE.

A 2.5m high masonry wall separates the plot from the street, with a 5m wide sliding gate at its end.

The plot contains about 50 fully grown olive trees that can produce a fair quantity of olive oil. Numerous new trees and bushes (cypress, laurel, etc.) have been planted along the edge of the plot as a natural fence. Vegetation has been enriched further by a number of lemon trees, herbs like rosemary and lavender, a small vegetable garden, and about 900 m2 of grass carpet.

An extensive automated irrigation system supports vegetation using underground water pumped from a deep borehole which offers water self-sufficiency and supports a powerful heat pump for underfloor heating and cooling.

Price for the whole : 3,150,000 euro
(approx. £2,140,000)

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Location:

4 km from Markopoulo town
34 km from downtown Athens
10 min drive from Athens airport and the metro station
7 km from Porto Rafti resort with good swimming beaches and a busy night life in summer
9 km from Kalyvia, a place renowned for its grill houses.
1 km from the Equestrian Centre and the new Shooting Centre nearby.

Editor's Notes

An estate of eclectic architecture, situated in the centre of Mesogaia winery area, suitable either for private use or for investment.

The property can be subdivided (officially) into 3 separate residences and arrangements are already in place for renting as executive holiday accommodation.

As Greater Athens shifts eastwards, thanks to Attiki Odos motorway and the new airport, the area is becoming a hotspot for real estate development, with new buildings emerging in many parts of the rural landscape.

For nature lovers, the unspoiled pine forests on the hills SE of Markopoulo are a splendid site for hiking or just a stroll, hardly reminiscent of the fact that busy Athens is just 30 km away.

Architect's account

The original brief was for a spacious main residence joined by a self-contained smaller flat, integrating environmental features for the optimum combination of thermal comfort and energy cost.

Topography, orientation, wind, and spatial flexibility were the major factors in the layout, alongside structural considerations for quake-proofing and materials durability.

The outcome has been a result of close consultation between architect and client during the design and construction stages. Close supervision by the architect ensured a high level of technical and aesthetic integrity reflecting a profound minimalist spirit.