RASTONI, Vigla

Rastoni is a converted village house and retains its old world charm - original features such as stone flagstone floors, covered terraces and a higgledy-piggledy arrangement of rooms.

The living room is large and divided into two sections, the "summer" area having a wall of windows looking over the covered terrace to the view beyond. The kitchen leads off the dining area and has a back door leading to a maid's pantry and storeroom. In the main house there are two bedrooms, both ensuite on the first floor, and outside, with separate access are two guest suites, one next to the pool with shower room and one below the main house, in the cool lower ground floor which has space for three beds and a kitchen and bathroom.

This is not just an ordinary conversion, having been undertaken over many years by its artist owner, who has introduced a wealth of unusual features - exposed stone, old tiles sourced from the antique markets in Athens, and some lovely old furniture which will be left in the house when it is sold.

Rastoni is also a house with a spectacular view - one of the best known and most photographed views on the island, and this is one of the reasons why this house has been very successfully rented out every summer to various well-known British tour operators.

The swimming pool is situated conveniently close to the house and enjoys views to Albania and beyond. The garden is walled and private, and there are many different outside eating areas, including a stone barbecue next to the pool.

Rastoni is situated on the edge of the hamlet of Vigla and there are other properties close by, including holiday villas. The beaches at Kouloura and Kalami are just a few minutes drive away.

price: 895,000 euros

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