Off-Grid Villa with Pool & Olive Grove in Messinia

Set on the southwestern “finger” of the Peloponnese, this unique off-grid estate combines contemporary architecture, organic olive production, and complete self sufficiency in one of the most peaceful parts of Messinia. The nearest town is Koroni, just 10 minutes by car, while Kalamata and Kalamata International Airport are within easy reach.

Positioned on nearly 10,000m² of land across two separate plots, the property offers privacy, established gardens, mature olive groves, and planning potential for a future residence.

The Estate

The property consists of two plots of approximately 5,000m² each, fully fenced and with all required permits, rights, and approvals in place for the buildings, pool, borehole, and infrastructure.

Plot A includes:
– The main residence (“The Big House”)
– Guest house (“The Small House”)
– 15x3m overflow swimming pool
– Borehole and 55,000 litre cistern
– Landscaped gardens and terraces
– Greenhouse
– Woodshed and storage
– Private driveway with electric gate

Plot B includes:
– Approximately 5,000m² of undeveloped land
– Planning potential for an additional residence of up to 220m² under future legislation

Across both plots:
– 220 organic Koroneiki olive trees
– Trees aged between 120 and 400 years
– Irrigation network and access paths throughout the estate

The Main House

Designed by Max Wild Architect of Arrowtown, New Zealand, and built between 2009 and 2010, the main residence offers approximately 122.65m² of living space, plus a substantial 171m² basement and garage.

The home features:
– Open plan fully equipped kitchen and living area
– Bathroom with shower and bathtub
– Underfloor heating
– Wodke wood stove with heat exchanger
– Large roof terraces with open countryside views
– Covered and open terraces oriented for different times of day
– Outdoor kitchen
– Garage with electric roller door
– Homematic smart home system controllable remotely via app

Two ground floor rooms remain unfinished, allowing the next owner flexibility to complete according to their needs.

The Guest House

Originally built around 1910 as a traditional agricultural shelter, the guest house was fully renovated in 2007/2008 and now serves as a comfortable independent studio space.

Features include:
– 24m² studio layout
– Shower and WC
– Kitchenette with fridge
– Double bed and seating area
– Haas+Sohn wood stove

The space is ideal for guests, an artist’s studio, office, or private retreat.

Swimming Pool

Completed in 2014, the 15x3m overflow lap pool is designed for both relaxation and exercise. The pool is 1.3m deep throughout and benefits from an energy free solar powered filtration system.

Water temperatures typically range from approximately 24°C in April to 31-32°C during peak summer, with swimming season extending well into October.

Outdoor Living & Gardens

The gardens were personally designed by the current owners, a landscape architect and gardener, creating a mature Mediterranean landscape that blends naturally into the surroundings.

Outdoor features include:
– Remote controlled Corten steel entrance gate
– Concrete and gravel driveways
– Separate guest parking area
– Stone terraces and patios
– Dry stone walls and Corten steel garden stairs
– Vegetable and herb gardens
– Extensive fruit trees including oranges, lemons, figs, avocados, peaches, almonds, bananas, pomegranates, and Kalamon olives
– Automatic irrigation system controllable worldwide via app
– Greenhouse
– Decorative water feature between the buildings
– Electric perimeter fence for wild boar protection

Energy Self Sufficiency

The estate has been designed for complete off-grid living with advanced renewable energy systems, including:
– 3kWp photovoltaic system with solar tracking
– 900Ah battery bank
– 5kW inverter
– Backup Honda generator
– Solar thermal water heating system
– Air to water heat pump
– 1,000 litre storage tank
– Solar powered pool filtration system
– Solar powered deep well pump

Approximately 30-40% of firewood needs are sourced directly from the land itself.

Water Supply

The estate is fully self sufficient for water thanks to a private deep borehole installed in 2017. The potable water supply has been laboratory tested and is available year round.

The system includes:
– Solar powered borehole pump
– 55,000 litre underground reinforced concrete cistern
– UV sterilisation and filtration system
– Full irrigation supply for gardens and olive groves

The property is also connected to the municipal water network as an additional backup supply.

Fire Protection System

A professional grade fire protection system has been installed to support both the property and local fire services during summer months.

The system includes:
– Mitsubishi powered Koshin fire pump
– Three strategically positioned hydrants
– Professional fire hoses with quick couplings
– Access to approximately 115,000 litres of emergency firefighting water from the pool and cistern combined

Organic Olive Production

The estate produces certified organic extra virgin olive oil from its 220 Koroneiki olive trees. Organic cultivation began between 2007 and 2010, with certification through the Greek organisation DIO since 2010.

Annual production ranges between:
– 3 to 7 tonnes of olives
– Approximately 500 to 1,100kg of extra virgin olive oil

The grove is currently maintained by a local organic producer, allowing owners to continue benefiting from production without full time management responsibilities.

Additional Equipment Included

The sale also includes a wide range of professional equipment for olive harvesting, oil processing, and garden maintenance, including:
– Olive harvesting machinery and nets
– Stainless steel oil storage tanks
– Oil filtering and bottling equipment
– Firewood stock
– Garden tools and wheelbarrows

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, architect designed off-grid estate in the Peloponnese, offering privacy, sustainability, mature landscapes, and authentic Mediterranean living.

Distances from this Off-Grid Villa with Pool & Olive Grove in Messinia

– Koroni: 10 minutes
– Kalamata International Airport: 45 minutes
– Kalamata city: 1 hour
– Athens International Airport: 3.5 hours
– Patras ferry port to Italy: 2.5 hours