Villa Kymata

On the east coast of Zakynthos, at the shore below the farming village of Kipseli, this traditional two-storey home sits right by the water, with its own private steps leading down to the sea. It is one of the few properties on this stretch of coast with direct, private access to the water, in a quiet rural setting that is still close to everyday amenities.

The house measures approximately 75 sqm over two floors. The two bedrooms are on the ground floor, both generously sized and fitted with large wardrobes, and there are two bathrooms, each with a shower. Upstairs is the main living space, an open room with high wooden-beamed ceilings that give it a genuine traditional character. Glass-panelled doors open onto a balcony that sits close to the water, a comfortable spot for a long lunch or an afternoon with a book, with open sea views across the Ionian. The living area connects to a full kitchen-diner with all appliances and a fitted dining area, set up for shared meals with family and friends. An open fireplace upstairs heats the house and adds character, and the property's borehole supplies water, heated by electricity.

Outside, a patio gives an easy setting for al fresco dining, and a manageable garden at the centre of the courtyard holds trees and flowers. A covered veranda at the lower end of the grounds leads to the private steps down to the clear water below. Access to the sea is private to the property, reached by its own steps, while the shoreline itself, as everywhere in Greece, remains public. Gated access opens onto a driveway with ample parking, and the property includes a garage, as well as external storage areas at both the front and rear.

The plot totals 1,000 sqm, including a section of land adjacent to the house grounds. That additional land carries the opportunity to build a further property, subject to obtaining the mandatory permits, which adds to the appeal for a buyer thinking beyond the existing house.

This is an unusual property for Zakynthos: a traditional home right on the water, with private sea access, a large plot, and room to extend, in a quiet rural pocket of the east coast that still keeps amenities close. For buyers who value the setting above all, it is a rare position on the island.

Rental potential
Zakynthos draws visitors throughout a long Ionian season, and a seaside home with private water access and its own outdoor space has clear appeal for holiday lets in the months the owners are not using it. The quiet, rural setting close to Tsilivi suits guests who want the coast without the busier resort strips. Elxis can advise on letting and property management options once the purchase is complete.

Location - distances
Kipseli is a farming village on the green east side of Zakynthos, a quiet, agricultural community a little inland, with this property down on its coastal edge. The area keeps a genuine local character, with a handful of tavernas nearby and the larger resorts within easy reach, while Zakynthos Town and the island's airport are both a manageable drive to the south.

• The Sea: A few steps

• Tsilivi resort and amenities: 5 km

• Alykanas resort: 7 km

• Zakynthos Town and port: 12 km

• Zakynthos International Airport: 15 km