Villa Monoko

Classical elegance awaits you when you rest awhile in the charming Villa Monoko, nestled in the countryside, near the east coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, in the azure waters of the Ionian Sea. Villa Monoko is the last house before the famous Nidri Waterfalls, set in a gorge, surrounded by nature, with a verdant mountain backdrop. The villa has four spacious double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests, ideal for a large family holiday, or group of friends’ sharing.

This two-storey, detached villa is set in one thousand six hundred square metres of natural grounds and gardens, surrounded by high stone walls and tall trees for privacy, seclusion, and security.  The villa is bordered by a paved terrace, with a stunning centrepiece private swimming pool. The property comes complete with on-site garage parking for two cars, and complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. The exterior of the villa is traditional Mediterranean whitewashed walls, a terracotta tiled roof, a bandstand-style veranda, and garden-view balconies. The interiors are exquisite, with parquet floors throughout, high sloping ceilings, and full-length sliding doors that open onto the pool terrace. Villa Monoko has been stylishly furnished with contemporary pieces, lots of natural wood, and decorated in a calming colour palette of crisp whites, and dreamy creams.

Access your hideaway holiday home through the automatic drive-in gates, and enter Villa Monoko to be welcomed by a light and airy open-plan living space, with double doors that open onto the terrace. The seating area has two cream-coloured, comfy sofas, arranged around a glass coffee table and antiqued pouffe, facing a wood-burning fireplace, and a flat-screen satellite television. The adjacent glass-topped dining table with six white chairs, is ideal for some formal indoor entertaining. The curved wood and steel grey kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest built-in appliances you will need to cater for your holiday, including an American style, family size, double fridge freezer with ice maker, lovely for those cooling summer drinks. A computer desk with an office chair sits in front of a mullioned window with a view of the garden, whilst a guest cloakroom and laundry room complete the ground floor accommodation.

Take the stairs to the first floor, where you will find four beautifully-appointed double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a handcrafted king-size wooden bed, a vaulted ceiling, walk-in wardrobes, an ensuite shower room, and a furnished romantic garden view balcony. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed, and the other two have convertible twin beds, all have their own balconies with views of the pool, garden, or mountain. A large, shared family bathroom, with a big bathtub, hand basin, and WC, rounds off the top floor.

Step through the doors of the living space onto a veranda which runs the length of the house. Under a gazebo, there is a seating set overlooking the pool, the perfect place for breakfast, morning coffee, and light lunches. Take the stairs down to the paved pool surround, where the step-entry swimming pool takes pride of place. Relax on one of the modern mesh sun loungers, positioned under shady parasols. Take a stroll around the superbly maintained gardens, and admire the flowers and shrubs in season. Enjoy a picnic under the mosquito net on the lush green lawn. Feast alfresco at the outdoor dining set, with dishes freshly grilled on the impressive brick-built barbeque, as you raise a glass to the most memorable holiday.