Peloponnese, Agios Nikolaos (Messinia), Peloponnese, Western Greece and Ionian

Agios Nikolaos is a small fishing village on the Messenian Gulf, one of the quieter stretches of the West Mani, and this two-storey stone house stands among olive trees. Built in 2007 in traditional stone, the house measures 105 sqm over two floors, linked by an internal staircase, on a plot of 450 sqm. A short flight of stairs leads directly into the open-plan living/dining and kitchen area, while a fireplace provides warmth on chilly winter evenings. The living room opens onto a balcony with soothing views of the landscaped garden and surrounding olive groves. A bathroom completes this floor, while an internal staircase leads to the first floor. This floor features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with both bedrooms opening onto balconies with sea views. Autonomous oil-fired central heating with solar water heating keeps the house comfortable well beyond the summer months. It is sold fully furnished, ready to move into or to let. The landscaped gardens are partly paved in stone and planted with a variety of local and exotic flora, creating a verdant ambience. Parking is accommodated just outside the premises, while the scenery is characterised by the olive groves. The sea is about 300 meters away, and the nearest beach, Pantazi Beach, is a sandy and pebbled bay with parking and summer tavernas. Rental potential A furnished house in a village with real character, rather than a purpose-built resort, is ideal for short-term rentals in an area within easy reach of Kalamata and its International Airport, which offers connections to many European cities. This area of Western Mani draws visitors across a long season, from spring walking weather to warm autumn, and its unspoilt reputation keeps steady interest among travellers seeking older, quieter Greece. Location - distances Agios Nikolaos, known locally as Selinitsa, keeps a working harbour and a handful of waterfront tavernas, with the livelier resort village of Stoupa about 4 km north and the historic stone town of Kardamyli some 13 km beyond it. Behind the coast rise the Taygetos mountains, with gorges and old villages to walk to, while the deep Mani and Areopolis lie to the south. Kalamata, the nearest town, and Kalamata International Airport are both roughly an hour to an hour and a half away by road, so a car is part of life here. Pantazi Beach: 300 m Agios Nikolaos: 2 km Stoupa: 5 km Kardamyli: 10.5 km Kalamata: 46.5 km Kalamata International Airport: 56k km