A culturally iconic house with a wonderfully inspiring history in a fabulous setting. Impossible not to be captivated!
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Situated in Kardamyli, Southeast Peloponnese, Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House is considered to be one of the most beautiful properties in Greece. Within a Mediterranean garden of cypress trees, olive trees, fragrant shrubs rolling down to the sea, stand three stone buildings: the Main House with three suites, the writer’s studio or Traditional House next door and the Guest House, adjacent to the Main House. This historical beach front villa sleeps up to 10 guests. With beautiful pool and direct beach access, guests cannot help but be captivated by a stay in this magical idyll.
Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011), universally known as Paddy, was one of the most charismatic and adventurous personalities of the last century. An author, scholar and decorated war hero, he is celebrated as one of the finest travel writers of his generation. As a member of the British Military Mission to Greece, he played a prominent role in the Cretan resistance during the Second World War. He was a great admirer and lover of Greece. In the 1960s Leigh Fermor and his wife Joan chose to spend the rest of their lives in Greece and to build their home, lavishing much love and attention on it, in the idyllic coastal town of Kardamyli. In 1996, they bequeathed their home to the Benaki Museum with the express wish that the house would host intellectuals and scholars who wanted to work or study in an inspiring setting. The Leigh Fermors also granted the museum the right to rent the property for a period of three months per year.
Main House: Living room with fireplace and garden views; fully equipped kitchen with dining area; two double bedrooms both en suite (43 & 30 sqm respectively); further double en suite bedroom (51 sqm) with private veranda
The main house is laid out over 2 levels connected by an external staircase.
Traditional House: Private entrance; open plan area with desk and fireplace; kitchenette; double bedroom (52 sqm) with en suite shower room; private veranda with garden and sea views.
The Traditional House used to be Paddy Femor’s office.
Guest House: Private entrance; kitchenette; double bedroom (31 sqm) with en suite shower room features a private entrance and offers one double en-suite bedroom; private patio with garden room.
