Lefkada, Greece - A Place in the Sun

Lefkada, Greece, Jasmine Harman

Emma is looking for a permanent home on the Greek island of Lefkada and she’s brought her friend Mandi along to help. For her budget of £120,000, Jasmine Harman is tasked with finding her the perfect place. She has five fantastic properties to show them but will any result in a sale?   

About the area

Lefkada is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, connected to the mainland by a causeway. West coast beaches like Porto Katsiki and Egremni feature sheer cliffs and turquoise waters. The east coast is known for its traditional villages, including the seaside resort of Nydri. In the north, Lefkada town is the island's gateway and capital. Vassiliki, in the south, attracts windsurfers. 

Property 1

2 Bedroom Apartment in Lygia

This first floor apartment has a balcony with mountain views and a second which has a pleasant view over the village. Inside there's a light and airy living and dining room, a separate kitchen, the main bedroom which opens onto the balcony, a second bedroom and a bathroom. 

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Valued at £103,077 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

2 Bedroom House in Spartochori village

This house has a small courtyard out front and a bigger one opposite which has stunning views over the sea along with an outbuilding used for storage. Inside there's a light and bright living dining and kitchen area, two good sized bedrooms and a stylish shower room.

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Valued at £145,299 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

2 Bedroom Villa

This villa which is in need of work throughout has a large balcony, a courtyard out front plus a plot of land with the pool potential. Inside on the upper floor there's a living and dining room, a spacious kitchen two good sized bedrooms with wooden floors and a funky 1970s bathroom, plus there's loads of room downstairs ready for conversion. 

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Valued at £85,470 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

1 Bedroom Apartment in Nikiana

This apartment has a big balcony overlooking the sea, a stylish light bright and white open plan living dining and kitchen space, one bedroom which also opens onto the balcony, plus a family bathroom.

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Valued at £115,384 at the time of filming.

Property 5

2 Bedroom Apartment in Nidri

This ground floor apartment has a spacious covered terrace with mountain views, a light and airy open plan living dining and kitchen area, two good sized bedrooms one currently set up as a double and the other as a twin, plus a shower room.

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Valued at £128,205 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

4 Bedroom Stone Luxury Villa in Lefkada

Built in 2006 by the British owner, this totally private and idyllic Estate that spreads nearly 27.000m² of land allowing for expansion, with intoxicating views of the Ionian sea adorned by the white sailing boats gliding by.

The main residence is finished in stone and extends to 356m² which is spread over 2 floors. The high vaulted ceilings, the large glass french doors, the spacious rooms as well as the light color schemes used throughout create an extremely comfortable, refined, and welcoming environment.

Once inside you are welcomed by a generous yet warm open-plan living and dining area connected by a contemporary kitchen, and a guest bathroom just a few steps down. At the opposite end of the living area, a hallway leads to the master bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom fitted with a large double walk-in shower. The room also opens onto a private balcony where once again you cannot help but be captivated by the view.

Heading back to the living area past a shower room, a staircase leads to the other two bedrooms each with its own en-suite bathroom: one has a sunken spa-like bath with a shower and the other a walk-in shower. The 38m² pool house with a double bedroom, a shower room, and a small kitchenette complete the living quarters of this grand estate 

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Valued at approximately £2,155,000 at the time of filming.