Messinia Peninsula, Greece - A Place in the Sun

Messinia Peninsula, Greece, Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton is house hunting around the Messinia Peninsula in Greece with Martin and Sonia from Bristol. The couple have been travelling extensively around Greece for many years since their first trip 36years ago, and now they’re dreaming of retiring here permanently. For their maximum budget of £125,000,Laura has 5 fantastic options to show them, but will any turn out to be their new forever home?

About the area

Around a 4 hour flight from the UK takes you to Messinia, in the south-west corner of Greece’s Peloponnese region. The area is known for its spectacular coastline, with some of the best beaches in the whole of the country, most famously Voidokillia, which attracts thousands of visitors every month. Further inland, there are miles of unspoiled countryside here, mountains, gorges, forests and lagoons to explore, as well as traditional towns and villages dotted in between. Further inland, there are miles of unspoiled countryside here, mountains, gorges, forests and lagoons to explore, as well as traditional towns and villages dotted in between.

Property 1

Two-bed house in Evangelismos

This house has a large terrace with stunning views over olive groves. It has an open plan living area with a large kitchen, lounge and fire place. A folding staircase leads up to a mezzanine level, which would be perfect for storage or an extra bedroom. View more from the agent.

Valued at £136,697 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed house in Kastania

This house has a large open plan living area with plenty of space for a lounge and dining table. It has two bathrooms, and three bedrooms - including a large master bedroom with its own balcony and lovely views. View more from agent.

Valued at £119,266 at the time of filming.

Property 3

One-bed house in Finikounda

This new-build, unfinished, house has a good-size garden. Inside, most of the work has been finished - it has a large open plan living area, with a brand new kitchen and a shower room. Upstairs is another bright space, currently laid out with two beds in, which shows off its size and potential. View more from agent here.

Valued at £123,853 at the time of filming.

 

Property 4

Three-bed village house in Kinigos

This renovated village house has a large terrace that wraps around to the side. The living accommodation is all on one floor, with a spacious lounge-diner, and a potential separate kitchen with plumbing installed. View more from the agent

Valued at £90,367 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed house in Marathopolis

This two-bed house has an annexe with views, a lovely garden and a terrace to the front door that leads straight into the open plan living area with a cosy lounge on one side and an eat-in kitchen to the other. There are two good sized double bedrooms on this floor and a shower room. Up an external staircase a separate door takes you inside a spacious, bright annex, laid out as a studio apartment, with its own balcony and fabulous views. And another shower room. More information here.

Valued at £128,440 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Luxury house in Pilos

The property has a main house, a separate house and a number of outbuildings in a beautiful rural setting. More information here.

Valued at £2,293,578 at the time of filming.