Although recently constructed to very high modern standards, the three-storey villa oozes the kind of elegance and grandeur more commonly found in period mansions. Finely crafted solid oak doors, window frames and floors have been teamed with glossy marble tiles, sumptuous silk fabrics and sparkling chandeliers, while ornate mirrors and paintings sit happily beside plasma TVs, DVD players and a games console. There’s even a four-person lift to transport guests between floors.

The house’s versatile accommodation is perfect for groups of friends or families holidaying together, with six gorgeous en suite bedrooms divided across the three storeys, along with two fully fitted kitchens, two plush, comfortable lounges and a very smart, spacious office with free internet connection. It means everyone can enjoy their privacy as well as spending time together.

After a delicious supper around the elegant dining table on the lower ground floor, some of your party may like to sink into one of the velvety sofas to watch a movie, others may drift onto the outside terrace for an after-dinner drink under the stars, while those with a competitive streak will probably head for the adjacent games room to pot a few balls at the pool table.

Also on this floor you’ll find a gym with a treadmill, exercise bike and multi-gym as well as a wonderfully indulgent hammam to soothe those aching muscles afterward a work-out. Nestling in the trees below is a superbly constructed all-weather ¾ size tennis court, equipped with floodlights to make the most of the cooler evening air.

The jewel in this exceptional villa’s crown is the breathtaking infinity pool, fabulously positioned at the top of grounds (accessed via a stone staircase) on high and appearing to seamlessly link the sapphire blue waters below with the cloudless Mediterranean sky. Broad areas of lawn and stone terracing provide plenty of choice for stretching out in the sunshine before taking a cooling dip or relaxing in the whirlpool. There’s also a shaded kitchen, barbecue and dining area with a sit-up bar where you can sip a chilled cocktail or prepare a tasty lunch as you relish the dazzling views.

With its long private driveway, extensive grounds and even its own vineyard, Ionian Islands View offers a wonderful sense of space and privacy, yet it’s only ten minutes’ drive to the charming coastal resort of Kassiopi. Here you’ll discover delightful harbourside tavernas as well as first class international restaurants, bars and boutiques and pretty pebble beaches with crystal clear waters that are ideal for snorkelling. The more tranquil villages of Avlaki, St Stefanos and Kerasia, with their stunning coves and inlets, are also within 15 minutes’ drive.