Taking ownership of the villa was like unlocking a hidden chapter of history. What began as a crumbling house on a hill quickly revealed itself to be so much more with sprawling land rich with wild beauty, ancient caves carved into the earth, and secrets waiting in every stone. Each step uncovered a new layer of story, each wall echoing with a past begging to be revived. This wasn’t just a property — it was a discovery.

Exploring the land was like unrolling a forgotten map, tracing contours, defining spaces, uncovering shapes hidden beneath wild growth. Ancient paths emerged, natural terraces whispered of past purpose, and secrets lay buried beneath olive roots and ivy. With each discovery came vision, and from that, the beginnings of a sustainable landscape, one that honors the past while shaping a future rooted in balance, beauty, and renewal.

Inside the villa, six ground floor rooms unfold like a forgotten time capsule marble floors worn smooth by centuries, antique furniture standing proud, and 18th-century fireplaces that once warmed lives long past. The dining room still holds echoes of conversation, and in the kitchen, faded but defiant, original art clings to the walls. It’s not just a house,  it’s a living museum of elegance, untouched and waiting to breathe again.

The first floor reveals six rooms steeped in character, from the former maids’ quarters to a master bedroom that opens onto sun-soaked balconies. Each space tells its own quiet story, adorned with antique furnishings and original artwork still hanging, undisturbed. Time lingers here, in chipped frames and faded fabrics, offering a glimpse into a world of quiet grandeur and lived-in beauty.

The 13th room remains a mystery, undefined, unseen, and entirely ours to create. Perhaps a safe room, a secret lounge, a private office… or something even more unexpected. A hidden space tucked away from the world, where stories are written and secrets are kept. Schsssss... more to come.

Beneath the villa lies a forgotten world, over 300 square meters of ancient caves, carved deep into the earth, resting on the foundations of a pagan temple dating back to 100 BC. The ground itself holds ritual, mystery, and echoes of sacred ceremonies long past. This isn’t just history beneath your feet — it’s myth, magic, and something far older than stone.