GG Magazine 3/21 Greece (english)

THE ENGEL & VÖLKERS MAGAZINE

GREECE

MY BIG FAT GREEK SUMMER! The Land of the Gods has never been more desirable.

A selection of the most beautiful holiday homes for sale.

No 3/21

WELCOME

elcome to Greece! A country that has coalesced harmoniously since the beginning of time with the sun and sea, with crisp white and every shade of blue. This place I am honoured to call “home” really is a special part of the world that offers a unique feeling of freedom, tranquillity and peace of mind. Every page, word and image in this special edition of GG Greece invites you to discover the beautiful islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese, the Peloponnese with its majestic gulfs, and the pristine Athenian Riviera – a gorgeous stretch of coastline.

But Engel & Völkers Greece isn’t here only to connect these images and feelings. Our goal is to inspire you, to spark your desires, and, ultimately, to provide shelter for your dreams. The timing could not be better for investing in Greece, with the country reintroducing herself, by reinterpreting and updating her brand identity – while remaining true to her roots and values. By treasuring ancient traditions, while leaving the old chains that almost caused her to asphyxiate behind forever. The new vision, “Greece 2.0”, consists of 170 projects, investments and reforms, aiming to add as much as 7 percent to GDP over the coming six years.

Greece has always been a warm hub, welcoming travellers from every corner of the world for centuries. So it is no surprise that tourism remains an export champion for the country.

But make no mistake: when buying property within Greek territory, it will feel like you are finally returning home. A warm and loving place that has always been here, I assure you, waiting patiently for your return. Not only to rest, but to enjoy the ultimate luxury in life: time.

Personally, I am thrilled to welcome you – and very much hope you enjoy Sincerely,

this special edition of GG Greece.

Georg Petras

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MARINA VERNICOS IS WEARING “POLYAIGOS” SILK DRESS BY VICTORIA KYRIAKIDES, IMPRINTED WITH A PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN BY HER, WWW.MARINAVERNICOS.COM

SEA THROUGH

Her favourite colours are black and white. Yet award-winning photographer Marina Vernicos definitely knows how to masterfully orchestrate the blues. For nothing says “Greece” louder and clearer than the crisp images she captures. One can almost taste the crystal saltwater and feel the stubbornly strong wind just by gazing into them.

TEXT: Doya Karolini PHOTOS: Marina Vernicos

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thens-based photographer Marina Vernicos studied Communications and Photography at Emerson College in Boston, and Business Administration at Harvard University, before diving into artistic photography head on. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, from Paris to New York, Qatar and Korea.

Forever wild at heart, she is an avid world traveller, with a track record of 133 countries. That hasn’t stopped her from publishing four coffee table books, while providing assistance to the local community as the founder and President of CREAID – a non-profit organisation with a humanitarian mandate, served through art. But when asked who she is, she will undoubtedly say, “A daughter and a mother, a wife and a friend, a photographer and a traveller – but most of all, a Hellene, born and baptised in the Aegean Sea”. She firmly believes that Greece stands out. It’s that light and the diversity of each of the thousands of islands with their eternal turquoise waters and breathtaking gulfs – the largest coastline in Europe. This small country is steeped in history, stretching back thousands of years. “And, let’s not forget the overwhelming hospitality of the people, or the gastronomical wealth, incomparable across the globe. Greece truly is a mirror image of its people, as well as the forces of nature: raw, delicate and kind, absolutely beautiful. Heaven on earth,” she adds.

She could be based anywhere in the world. But to her, not opting to live in Athens seems unthinkable. “Imagine having the first espresso of each day across from the tranquil and majestic Acropolis. We could never get enough of it. Which is why we chose this spot at Lycabettus to build our home on, with the precious help of the star architect Dimitris Tsigos. Our house lies in the threshold between the city and the natural environment of the hill.”

When asked about her relationship with the sea, almost like a love affair, she laughs. As a child, she used to spend all summer with her grandparents on the island of Sifnos. Where her great grandfather had built a small hotel, right on the beach. And that’s where she would stay.

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“My grandfather would wake me up early every morning to go for a two-hour swim.

All my memories are soaked in saltwater.

So, the sea is part of who I am.” And it becomes obvious she gets extreme pleasure from even just looking at her, whether she is calm or not. But her greatest dream is to defy all photographic barriers and shatter her own limits, as well as record, by traveling to all existing countries and sailing all seas she hasn’t yet dived into.

Nevertheless, when in Athens, it’s quite possible to bump into her. In summer her favourite place to enjoy a cocktail is “Island”. Just 27 kilometres from the vibrant city centre, being there feels rather like being on a remote island. During the rest of the year, she opts for the emblematic restaurant “Athénée” (it first opened back in 1939, hosting legendary personalities of the last century like Odysseas Elytis, Manos Hatzidakis, Melina Mercouri, Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn). And “Balthazar”, also downtown. Or strolling through the Acropolis Museum (designed by Bernard Schumi). “I love the way the rays of light play with the timeless statues and geometry of space. And I can’t wait to visit the renovated National Gallery, showcasing treasures never before exhibited.

HOSPITALITY

The Architecture of Taste

MASTHEAD

PUBLISHER EV MMC GREECE S.A., ATHENS TOWER, 2-4 MESOGEION AVENUE, ATHENS 11527, TEL: +30 21 11 05 50 15, GEORG PETRAS, GEORG.PETRAS@ENGELVOELKERS.COM, LICENCE PARTNER OF ENGEL & VÖLKERS RESIDENTIAL GMBH /// COORDINATION INKEN BECKER, INKEN.BECKER@GG-MAGAZINE.COM, PETROS AGGOS, PETROS.AGGOS@ENGELVOELKERS.COM /// CREATIVE & VISUAL DIRECTION MARIA MUNDT, MARIA. MUNDT@GG-MAGAZINE.COM /// GRAPHIC DESIGN ANNA GEHRMANN-PHILIPPI, ANNA.GEHRMANN-PHILIPPI@GG-MAGAZINE.COM /// COPY EDITOR DOYA KAROLINI, DOYA@GIRAFFES.KITCHEN /// TRANSLATION ROBERT SMALES /// PRE PRESS BERTHEAU DRUCK GMBH, MARIE-CURIE-STR.10, D-24537 NEUMÜNSTER /// PRINTER NEEF & STUMME PREMIUM PRINTING GMBH & CO. KG, SCHILLERSTRASSE 2, D-29378 WITTINGEN

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TEXT: DOYA KAROLINI

His insatiable restlessness is notorious. And so is his sense of humour and humbleness. Chef Angelos Lantos is a tireless ambassador for the renaissance of modern French cuisine, reinterpreted through the purity of Mediterranean products, at two-star Michelin restaurant “Spondi”. Bridging two different worlds together, so close to the iconic Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens.

His first dishes were far less sophisticated however, and genuinely modest. He learned them by watching closely as his father cooked.

And it was in those moments that he realised his calling. Still, the greatest lesson of all was that respect is earned, not given.

When asked how he would introduce Greece to someone who has never been here before in a culinary way, he chooses the traditional path, without hesitating for even a second. “I would prepare a juicy horiatiki salad, followed by a traditional, aromatic phyllo-dough pie with greens, pan-fried red mullets with lemon, and roasted lamb with garlic and fresh herbs. And I would end with a beloved dessert, the delicate Greek custard pie known as “Galaktoboureko”, made from semolina, wrapped in sheets of phyllo and soaked in syrup,” he adds, smiling.

That said, the Greek gastronomic scene is in the process of reinventing itself. The ingredients remain the same, following age-old traditions, but boundaries are being expanded with new scientific approaches, in pursuit of a balance between artistry and flavour.

“In Mediterranean cuisine, the purity of all the ingredients used is what constitutes luxury. It’s seasonality, sustainability and inventiveness that set the rules on how to satisfy your senses.”

To him, food is pleasure, memory, communication and culture.

And his favourite dish is fresh crayfish with caviar and grapefruit. But when asked of the one ingredient he would never use, the first Greek chef to be awarded two Michelin stars, Angelos Lantos, laughs. “It would be like trying to write a novel without using a certain letter from the alphabet. Impossible!”

Mykonos

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2020 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Splendid Residence with Panoramic Sunset Vistas

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 7 mill.

Interior approx. 725 m² Land approx. 1,000 m² E&V ID W-02L02O

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Cyclades (GR) Tel. +30 21 1105 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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INTERVIEW

The Talented Mr. Schwab Coming full circle, half-Greek, half-Austrian Marios Schwab has now returned to Athens as Creative Director of the upscale brand Zeus+Dione. And is now proving that the most fascinating collections are indeed the product of creative synergies.

What is the concept behind your first work for Zeus+Dione?

It’s a collection of beautifully crafted elements inspired by the Revolution of 1821 (for example, the exquisite embroideries reminding one of the distinctive Evzoni uniforms) and my personal interpretation of the modern Greek dress code. I’m inspired by the chiaroscuro of the landscape, from the authenticity of remote rural corners to the concentrated urban life of Greek cities.

How can a brand be revolutionary nowadays?

It’s a matter of ethics and sustainability, of respecting the environment as well as the raw materials used, while treasuring tradition. It’s the enemy of extensive seasonal industrial production, in a hugely competitive business. All of which are rooted in the brand identity of Zeus+Dione. It’s what constitutes luxury, really.

INTERVIEW: DOYA KAROLINI; PHOTOS: YORGOS KAPLANIDIS

Your clients treasure your clothes.

They feel just how precious they are. It’s not just about the purity and rarity of materials used, or even of the artisanal craftsmanship. When I create clothes, I have a conceptual approach. There is storytelling. This in turn creates an emotional connection.

Who is the Zeus+Dione woman?

She is empowered. Far more important than the clothes she is wearing, but they elevate her personality, like a second skin. She is a jetsetter who does not follow trends. She is timeless, like her choices.

It’s been a year now since you returned to Athens.

And all memories of my childhood automatically resurfaced. I’m surrounded by the love of family and friends, by the kindness of strangers. I’m honoured to be back in such a versatile, vibrant and charismatic city. It’s an attractive chaos. And this light!

Marios Schwab is in sync with the brand’s passion for traditional craftsmanship coupled with a contemporary sophistication and subversive vigour.

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Where do you see yourself in forty years from now?.

Deeply enjoying the tranquillity of a remote island, spending hours gazing into the big blue.

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Paros

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Villa Kallithea – A Gem of Cycladic Architecture

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 2.4 mill.

Interior approx. 402 m² Land approx. 8,978 m² E&V ID W-02JFIV

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Symi

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2008 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: F

Newly Built House in a Neo-Classical Style

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 710,000 Interior approx. 140 m² Land approx. 339 m² E&V ID W-02HY27

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1810

Symi

Unique Property Located in Private Woodland

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 1.4 mill.

Interior approx. 425 m² Land approx. 8,000 m² E&V ID W-00UJG9

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2000

Rhodes

Beautiful Villa Right on Pefkos Beach

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 1.5 mill.

Interior approx. 241 m² Land approx. 4,000 m² E&V ID W-02975C

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Rhodes

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Attractive Villa Overlooking the Aegean Sea

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 390,000 Interior approx. 148 m² Land approx. 1,000 m² E&V ID W-02D20O

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Rhodes

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2012

The Epitome of Mediterranean Splendour

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 1.55 mill.

Interior approx. 417 m² Land approx. 8,298 m² E&V ID W-022RF9

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2018 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Rhodes

Unique Home Among the Olive Groves

Dodecanese Islands, Greece Price EUR 375,000 Interior approx. 95 m² Land approx. 1,000 m² E&V ID W-02L5K6

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Rhodes (GR) Tel. +30 22410 794 10 E-mail rhodes@engelvoelkers.com

P&P Rhodes Real Estate Georgios Petras & Partners E.P.E. – Ammohostou 18 – 85131 Rhodes Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Hydra

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

19th Century Mansion Built by Local Shipowner

Saronic Islands, Greece Price EUR 4.85 mill.

Interior approx. 590 m² Land approx. 685 m² E&V ID W-02I606

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Spetses

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

19th Century Home in Heart of the Town

Saronic Islands, Greece Price EUR 5.135 mill.

Interior approx. 400 m² Land approx. 600 m² E&V ID W-02JEXJ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2016

Porto Heli

Modern & Premium Design with Ample Light

Peloponnese, Greece Price EUR 1.9 mill.

Interior approx. 300 m² Land approx. 4,100 m² E&V ID W-02KBSF

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Mesinnia

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Modern architecture combined with luxury details

Peloponnese, Greece Price EUR 1.28 mill.

Interior approx. 230 m² Land approx. 6,300 m² E&V ID W-02LOP6

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 21 1105 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Mykonos

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2019 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

The Most Lavish & Exclusive Villa on the Island

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 3.2 mill.

Interior approx. 500 m² Land approx. 5,400 m² E&V ID W-02F4LJ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Cyclades (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Mykonos

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS:C

Elegant & Spacious Villa with Aegean Vistas

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 2.9 mill.

Interior approx. 400 m² Land approx. 5,500 m² E&V ID W-02F4LR

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Cyclades (GR) Tel. +30 21 1105 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Luxurious Villa Boasting Breathtaking Sea Views

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 7 mill.

Interior approx. 710 m² Land approx. 1,000 m² E&V ID W-02KGUB

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Cyclades (GR) Tel. +30 21 1105 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2020 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Mykonos

Mykonos

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Surrounded by Nature in a Cycladic Setting

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 2.1 mill.

Interior approx. 325 m² Land approx. 2,100 m² E&V ID W-02IKV3

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2008

Paros

Window to the Aegean Blue

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 1.23 mill.

Interior approx. 215 m² Land approx. 1,400 m² E&V ID W-02JKPP

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Paros

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Magnificent Oasis with Views of Aegean Sea

Cyclades Islands, Greece Price EUR 4.5 mill.

Interior approx. 546 m² Land approx. 1.1 ha E&V ID W-02LK1Q

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Cyclades (GR) Tel. +30 21 1105 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Anavyssos

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Beachfront Estate Overlooking the Azure Sea

Athens Riviera, Greece Price EUR 4.5 mill.

Interior approx. 800 m² Land approx. 3,840 m² E&V ID W-02JMLE

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Vouliagmeni

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1995 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: F

Contemporary All-White Villa on the Athenian Riviera

Athens Riviera, Greece Price EUR 6.5 mill.

Interior approx. 650 m² Land approx. 680 m² E&V ID W-02KBES

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Athens MMC (GR) Tel. +30 2111 05 50 00 E-mail athensmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Greece S.A. – Mesogion Avenue 2-4 – 11527 Athens / Real estate company – Licence Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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