Blog 9/16/2022
Luxury living at Santa Thekla Peninsula
Old hasn’t just met new at this luxurious mansion; they’ve become neighbours. Perched atop an ancient peninsula, the crumbling remains of a 17th-century monastery share Ionian Sea views with a 21-bedroom, Bond lair of a mansion. It really is quite the contrast, yet that is precisely the charm of Santa Thekla Peninsula. The champagne-coloured property prioritises its guests’ privacy and independence; it is accessed by a private terracotta road, although you could, of course, arrive via its helipad. It’s surrounded by 100 hectares of olive-tree-dotted gardens, with an outdoor events space and the aforementioned monastery adding further outdoor interest. Inside, spacious rooms come in multiples. 21 modern bedrooms are all clean lines and oak floors; three kitchens mean every culinary dream can be whipped up and granted; and two luxurious living rooms make relaxing second nature (make a beeline for the second level for floor-to-ceiling views of the village-speckled mountains).