Villa Tapia (Methoni) (Messenien)

This magnificent 315 sqm villa was developed by a well-traveled architect on a 4127.82 sqm plot and offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

The middle floor measures 101 sqm and consists of an open plan living room with fireplace, dining area, and a modern fully equipped kitchen; an office room, and a guest WC. From the living room and the kitchen, you have access to a terrific spacious covered veranda, where you can enjoy stunning views of the sea, the sunset, the castle, and the town of Methoni.

An internal staircase leads to the upper floor with a living area of 72 sqm, consisting of one master bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, offering access to a spacious balcony with a sea view. There is also a second bedroom, again with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom.

The lower floor, accessible via the internal staircase, measures 141 sqm and consists of one big bedroom, with a king-size bed and its own veranda; a sitting/TV room, which can also be used as a gym; one guest bedroom with a king-size bed, a sofa, and its own bathroom. This bedroom enjoys, via a large patio door, direct access to a covered pergola terrace and the property’s beautiful garden. Also located on this floor is an additional, spacious bathroom, a laundry room, a storage room, under the staircase, and the space housing the boiler.

All exterior doors and windows are aluminium and double-glazed. All three levels are equipped with heating–cooling A/C units and roof fans. A solar heater provides hot water throughout the year.

The outdoor area of the villa is planted with olive trees and offers shaded pergolas and a fully equipped barbecue area, while the 47 sqm swimming pool is fitted with an automatic rolling cover.
Location - Distances

• Methoni, 5 minutes by car, is a small, well-preserved traditional town, protected by the Greek Archaeological Service due to the imposing Venetian Castle, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunset and beneath which lie a beach and a sheltered harbour. There is a beautiful square in the centre of the town and another one at the seaside, where you can find nice restaurants to enjoy fresh fish and other traditional Mediterranean dishes.  Methoni also has supermarkets, a pharmacy, a dentist and a public infirmary.


• Finikounda, 13 minutes by car, is a coastal village that has developed into one of the most beautiful summer resorts of the southern Peloponnese. It is surrounded by long sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, where you can also enjoy water sports. The village has a very pretty harbour for traditional fishing boats and recreational boats. There are also beachfront cafeterias and several traditional restaurants, where you can enjoy, among others, fresh fish and delicious dishes from the Messinian kitchen. Additionally, in Finikounda you can find supermarkets, many tourist shops and a pharmacy.


• Pylos, a 15-minute drive away, is the area’s main town, with one of the biggest natural ports in Europe and a small marina. Being amphitheatrically built and very picturesque makes it one of the most beautiful towns in Greece. It has a lovely central square, shaded by ancient plane trees, where you can find a good range of shops and nice cafeterias.  There are also supermarkets, traditional restaurants, pharmacies, a satisfying range of doctors, and a small medical centre with good facilities and reliable staff who provide prompt emergency service for mild cases. The area of Pylos has four impressive signature golf courses, and the nearest one is 20 minutes away from the property.


• Koroni, 33 minutes by car, where you can find a wide variety of restaurants and bars which front the attractive harbour side overlooked by the ruins of the original Venetian castle. There are two banks, a post office, a hairdresser, a dentist, doctors, and a wide range of shops for everyday needs. There is also a vegetable and bric-a-brac market on Sunday mornings.

It takes 55 minutes to drive to the international airport and 60 minutes to the modern hospital of Kalamata, which is the administrative capital of the area. Kalamata has a port, a large yachting marina, and motorway access to Athens. The centre of town has been the subject of major regeneration during the past few years. It offers a wide range of shopping, eating, and relaxing opportunities along its main boulevard. A greater variety of shops here offer designer goods and some internationally known stores.