These beautiful houses are set in easily maintained, landscaped gardens.

In the peaceful rural area of Anilio a short distance away from picturesque Palio Klima on Skopelos Island, the houses have a 180 degree view over the sparkling blue Aegean to Skiathos, Evvia, the Pilion and the small islands between.

You reach the property down a quiet country lane and there is ample private parking.

Mature landscaped gardens flank the houses. The planting has been chosen to survive Mediterranean summers aided by an automatic watering system.

There are shaded terraces for all times of the day interconnected by covered walkways.

The land extends to approx 6,800 sq metres with a good level space near the houses ideal for a pool.

The main house is a pair of independent conjoined houses, although the party wall could be knocked through if required. The first house has a large kitchen / dining room with galley kitchen off, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also has a rooftop terrace with stunning views. There is ample storage, including a wine cellar.

These two houses benefit from geothermal underfloor heating.

The next house has a very large sitting / dining room, kitchen, guest bathroom, office / study, double bedroom with its own bathroom and terrace.

The separate house has a large terrace garden which contains a small kalivi, currently used for storage, but capable of being converted to a self contained bedroom.

The house has a sitting / dining area with woodburning stove, double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

All white goods and most of the furniture (including lovely antiques) are included in the price.

The houses are approx 240 sq metres in floor area and the land is approx 6,800 metres in all.

Mains water and electricity are connected and the houses also have solar collectors for hot water which work year round.