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The sea-view house in the forest-green hills The space Located in a fabulously secluded position overlooking Zakynthos's west coast, Estrella has been designed to make the most of its natural surroundings. Wooded mountains rise silently behind, the sparkling blue waters of the Ionian stretch out to the horizon, and sunsets hypnotise with their glowing warmth. Add a 17m-long infinity pool, beautifully finished interiors, and bags of al fresco space, and Estrella becomes an irresistible proposition. Inside: accommodation at Estrella is laid out over one U-shaped floor. The front door leads into the bottom of the U, home to a bright, welcoming communal space that perfectly encapsulates the design aesthetics of the property as a whole. Straight ahead, a wall of sliding glass doors brings in the sea views and provides access to the terraces; white ceilings, walls and floor tiles create a luminous atmosphere; splashes of colour, from vibrant house plants to soft furnishings, ornaments and decorative wall panels add vivacity; and integrated lighting and contemporary styling complete the picture. To the right of the front door is a well-equipped, modern, L-shaped kitchen with blue-grey cabinetry and olive-green tiles. Next to this is a round dining table. To the left are two comfortable sofas gathered round a fireplace. On either side of this space, forming the vertical lines of the U, are the bedrooms. Both are double-twins with sea views, two sets of sliding glass doors opening out onto the terraces, semi-partition walls doubling up as wardrobes, and glamorous, semi-open, and light-filled en-suite bathrooms with sleek grey marble feature walls, tubs and walk-in showers. Outside: stone-flagged terraces, a seamless continuation of the stone-clad exterior walls, wrap around the house, offering numerous possibilities for stylish al fresco living. Guests will spend most of their waking hours on the sea-facing terraces, where glorious views pan out to the blue waters of the Ionian. Between the two vertical lines of the U-shaped accommodation is a shady dining area, accessed from all rooms. A few steps from here is the irresistible 17m-long infinity pool, which features a wide ledge of shallow water for wallowing and an integrated hydromassage area. Flanking the pool on the far side is a stretch of emerald lawn. To the left of the pool is a voluminous stone-built pavilion with lofty wood-beamed ceilings, a generously cushioned L-shaped sitting area, and a dining table served by an impressive built-in barbecue grill, a little fridge and a sink. Looking out over the pool, the sea and the surrounding countryside, this fantastic space is perfect for long, lazy lunches and convivial dinners. A few metres to the right of the pool, meanwhile, is a shady, open-sided stone pergola with massage beds, sea views and, round the back, two beautifully finished bathrooms, each one with double sinks and a WC. A door from the treatment area opens into the property’s barrel-vaulted wine cellar, which, fully stocked with Zakynthos’s best vintages, is built into the rocky hillside. The owner’s passion for wine and food is also evident in the recently planted vineyard below the pool, and the vegetable garden near the treatment area. Last but not least, a path leads from the stone pavilion living and dining area to a copse of shady, fragrant pine trees with a picnic table looking out to sea. Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times. Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist. Registration Details 1094278