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Two Adjoining Properties on the Oia caldera of the island of Santorini.
Price on Application
Reference: CHE100016
Rare, historic two storey sea captain's villa set atop the caldera cliff in a quiet, central neighbourhood of the preservation village of Oia, Santorini. Top of the world views facing to the sea, caldera and volcano from the courtyard, main terrace, rooftop terrace and each room. Built in 1864 in an architecturally unique Italian renaissance inspired style, it has high cross-vaulted ceilings throughout. A national listed building renovated in 2001-2002 to a very high standard by the current British-American owner.
Full Description:
Upper floor has main hallway with two bedrooms, each with ensuite marble bathroom and lounge with visitors full bathroom. Staircase leads to the rooftop terrace with it's outdoor shower and Jacuzzi. Internal staircase leads to the lower courtyard floor with the living-dining room, kitchen, laundry and superior bedroom with canopy king bed and a second queen bedroom and ensuite marble bathroom.
Features include sea & volcano views from each room, 2 sea-view terraces, traditional pebbled courtyard, sauna, granite gourmet kitchen, rooftop jacuzzi with outdoor shower; high cross vaulted ceilings throughout; original wood plank floors; white Dionissos marble bathrooms; blue Brazilian granite bathroom; Dionissos marble flooring; hand-blown glass light fixtures, volcanic stone and marble façade; top of the cliff & central village location with few stairs to access. In the pedestrian only centre of Oia with nearby parking. Security camera system, internet Wi-Fi, multi line phone system, air conditioning-heating throughout; laundry room, on city water line and satellite TV connections to all rooms add the modern conveniences.
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Added in 2006 is the next-door cave style house built in the 1800's and also renovated by the current owner with many architectural features. This traditional house is now incorporated with the main house by two internal doorways. This very charming one floor 90 sq m house contains 1 large studio bedroom, 1 massage room or can serve as separate living room or 2nd bedroom; 2 marble bathrooms; 1 sunken oversized marble soaking bath-spa room; kitchen; courtyard with view terrace; walk-in closet; small loft study and dining room or home office. High quality iroko wood floors in two rooms, natural stone floors for entrance, bathrooms and kitchen; flooring has white pebble trim or black slate trim; green marble walls in double headed shower; double basin bathroom with local artisan polished natural walls. It can be maintained within the main house or function as an independent house for guests or staff.
The sea captain's villa was granted an EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization) operating license in 2004 as a traditional, luxury AA class hotel; hotel licenses are limited on the Oia caldera. The hotel immediately received reviews from Conde Nast Traveller, Gourmet Traveller, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Brides, American Express, the Greek & international press. Currently the house functions as a hotel and spa March thru November with international guests and the owner's island residence.
The sea captain's villa can be maintained as a private summer or year around island residence or as an exclusive 3-4 suite hotel with spa services. Antique and custom designed furnishings and the hotel operating license are included.
DISCLAIMER: For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. Room sizes are not to be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If these are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.