Elaion House

The house unfolds over two levels. The upper floor features an open living area with built-in stone benches that sit naturally within the stone architecture, plus a kitchen and dining area finished with wooden detailing, while an open balcony takes in views of the sea and the Mani mountains. The lower floor has two bedrooms, each opening onto a balcony that leads down to the garden. Traditional Mani stone architecture is paired with day-to-day comfort: air conditioning, a solar water heater, a fireplace, wooden frames and tiled floors, and the house is fully furnished and equipped. After careful upkeep and steady investment by the current owners, it is presented in excellent, move-in-ready condition.

The garden is laid out for relaxing and entertaining, with a generous barbecue area and an outdoor dining space. The plot holds eight olive trees, seven grown for oil and one table olive, several of them over 300 years old, which give it a genuinely old Mediterranean character. Three private parking spaces sit directly in front of the house.

Characterful yet comfortable, and ready to enjoy from day one, the house suits permanent living, a holiday home, or an investment in one of Greece's least spoilt parts.

Rental potential
An authentic stone house with sea and mountain views, a short walk from the beach and a short drive from the resort of Stoupa, has clear appeal for holiday letting alongside personal use. The West Mani draws visitors across a long season for its coast and its traditional villages, while reputable management companies operate in the area, and can offer assistance and ease-of-mind for the short-term letting of the property.

Location - distances
Ano Rigklia is a quiet, authentic village in the Messinian Mani, set in the hills just above the coast in a region of stone villages, olive groves and a dramatic shoreline where the mountains meet the sea. Close by is the fishing village of Agios Nikolaos, with its harbour, tavernas and shops, and the popular resort of Stoupa, known for its sandy beaches, restaurants and boutiques. Traditional mountain villages such as Platsa and Pigi lie a short drive inland, and the nearest beach, Pantazi, is within walking distance.

• Pantazi Beach: 800 m

• Agios Nikolaos: 1.5 km

• Stoupa: 6 km

• Kalamata: 48 km

• Kalamata International Airport: 60 km