The Zarka Centre: Fabulous holistic centre, with swimming pool, accommodation and the potential for many business uses
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Villa
Zarakes
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PRICE ON APPLICATION. Buildings 414 sq mts, Land approx 40,000 sq mts
A large, unusual property comprising several buildings, set in grounds of outstanding natural beauty. Perfect for a wide range of commercial and residential uses.
The Zarka Centre was lovingly designed and built as an holistic centre but could easily be adapted for other uses, for example; yoga, art or nature retreats; residential courses and day conferences; team building events; weddings and other celebrations. It could be used as a small, private complex of villas for residential and/or holiday rentals with the central hall building easily adapted to provide further residential accommodation.
Located in a peaceful valley, just outside the village of Zarakes, The Zarka Centre consists of the main hall, the old house, 2 villas for guest accommodation, a swimming pool, approximately 10 acres of land and the foundations for a studio/workshop.
The Main Hall is an architect-designed building, situated on a secluded hilltop, with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The large circular hall (12 metres diameter) is perfect for group activities at any time of year. Folding, glass doors along the whole of one side enable the hall to be open to the outside. There is also a large, covered verandah which is wonderful for outdoor dining. There is a large kitchen, designed to cater for groups and two double bed/therapy/small group rooms. The Hall has two shower suites, each comprising a shower room, wc cubicle with hand basin and a changing room. There are 2 further shower rooms, with wc, handbasin and shower, accessed from outside the building, near the swimming pool, plus a basement storage room. A large patio links the Hall with the swimming pool, which has been tastefully constructed, with water cascading over a natural, rocky outcrop. All of the furniture, fittings and kitchen equiment in the Hall are included in the sale.
The Old House is a beautifully renovated, traditional stone built house, which overlooks the valley. It enjoys wonderful views from all rooms, as well as from the verandah and the patio. It has a large living/dining area, a kitchen with patio doors onto a covered verandah and three double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower, one with a hand basin). There is a spacious family bathroom with corner bath/shower, hand basin, bidet and wc. A separate wc is accessed from the verandah. The living room has additional 'bench' sleeping facilities and there is a small utility room. The house is surrounded by pleasant gardens and has a reed-bed system for the ecological treatment of waste water from the house. Full house contents are also offered as part of this lot, including office equiment.
Villa Eleni is an architect designed villa of 121 sq mts, due to be completed in 2009. It sits in a scluded position and combines modern design with a traditional stone finish. The ground floor consists of two sections joined by a spectacular glass corridor. This level has a large living/dining area with open plan kitchen, a double bedroom, family bathroom and an additional shower room with wash basin and wc. Bench seats or a sofa bed in the living space would enable this floor to be used as a self-contained apartment for up to 4 people. A verandah off the living room provides outdoor dining space and the ground leve has a patio. The lower floor contains 2 rooms, a shower room and a kitchenette area, enabling this floor to be used as a self-contained apartment.
Villa Aprilios is an 82 square metre, architect designed villa, due for completion in 2009. The ground floor consists of a large living/dining area and open plan kitchen, a double bedroom and shower room, with wash basin and wc. The living area could accommodate bench seating or a sofa bed, to provide self-contained accommodation for up to 4 people. A verandah provides outdoor dining space. The lower floor comprises 2 separate double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room.
The Centre provides sleeping accommodation for a total of 20 people (maximum 34 - including sofa beds, bench seats etc) and further sleeping accommodation is available nearby, allowing the centre to cater for much larger day groups.
The grounds include gardens, olive groves (with over 100 trees, many actively oil producing) and virgin hillside/gorge, constituting a rich habitat for plants and animals (including tree frogs and eagle owls). A road connects all the properties within the grounds and the car parking areas. A path provides access through natural areas to quiet sitting spots and there are potential large outdoor group spaces, including a natural amphitheatre. Near the hilltop, the foundations have been laid for an arts & crafts workshop to accommodate groups of up to 16. Plans and planning permissions are available to complete this building, which has been designed to resemble a traditional Greek windmill.
The nearest beach is on the island's Aegean coast, just 4 km away, either by road or along a delighful path. Easy access to Athens and the airport makes the Zarka Centre accessible to both Greek and foreign visitors.
Property Reference: 381
Access is via a private road, which leads from the valley road that connects Zarakes village to Zarakon beach. All services are connected.
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