Eastern Peloponnese - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Eastern Peloponnese, Lee Juggurnauth on 25 May 2023

Eastern Peloponnese, Lee Juggurnauth

Lee Juggurnauth is jetting off to the Greek island of Aegina to help Marjory find the perfect holiday home that all the family can enjoy. She’s chosen this island as its just a ferry ride from her son and baby grandson who live in the Greek capital Athens. To help her in her search, she’s brought along her twin sister Margaret, who plans to be spending plenty of time in the property too. With a budget of £150,000 Lee has 5 great options lined up, but will Marjory love any enough to put in an offer?

About the area

The island of Aegina lies in the Saronic Gulf between Athens and the Peloponnese peninsula, and as it doesn’t have its own airport, you get there by flying into Athens - around 3 ½ hours from the UK – then jump on a hydrofoil which takes around 45 minutes Aegina isn’t a big place – you could probably walk round it in a day.

Its population is around 15 thousand, and it’s hugely popular with Athenians wanting to escape the city – many of whom own holiday homes on the island. It’s a nice mix of lively and bustling resort towns and quieter villages and beaches, with plenty to do for watersports lovers, hikers and those of us who just like to sit and watch the world go by.

Property 1

Two-bed Villa in Leonti

This detached villa has loads of outside space – there are raised patio areas at the front side and back as well as front and back gardens, and Marjorie was spot on as there is indeed a roof terrace with some cracking views! On entering the villa there is a large open plan reception area with with a feature fireplace. This room opens right up to the kitchen/diner area. There are also two decent sized bedrooms and a bathroom. See more from the agent.

Valued at £145,690 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed Townhouse in Aegina Town

This house has a reasonable amount of outside space including two patio areas on the upper level, and the bigger one has fab views. there’s also a courtyard garden. Downstairs has a small kitchen diner, a shower room and two bedrooms. Upstairs opens up a bit with a large main bedroom which joins onto the patio and an en suite bathroom. See more from the agent.

Valued at £137,888 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed House in Kipseli

This house has lovely views from the balcony, and that’s not the only outside space – there’s also a small courtyard and a large garden with pistachio trees. Inside there’s a spacious open plan kitchen and living area with some traditional features which leads onto the balcony, the main bedroom which has a beautifully finished contemporary wet room, as well as two more bedrooms which share another uber modern shower room. See more from the agent.

Valued at £159,483 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed House in Souvala

As well as the garden full of greenery, this place has a patio area at the front of the house. Inside there’s a decent sized living room, a dining room and a kitchen, along with two bedrooms, both of which open onto the garden and a family bathroom. On the upper level there’s a huge terrace in front of the self contained apartment with cracking views of the sea, a kitchen and living area, one bedroom and a bathroom. See more from the agent.

Valued at £185,345 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed House in Aeginitissa

This house is set on 3 floors. And the balconies here boast superb views. The main reception area is ultra bright and light, and it opens right up to the perfectly formed kitchen area. Upstairs there are two large and beautifully finished bedrooms, both of which open onto a balcony. They share a family bathroom. And to top it off, the lower floor is home to a totally separate living space which is a work in progress – with one room ready to be made into whatever you would want - and a toilet. See more from the agent.

Valued at £150,862 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Perdika Luxury Villa

This is a stunning villa in the south west of the island, close to the town of Perdika. This place is a great mix of modern and traditional and is designed for both indoor and outdoor living, but of course it doesn’t come cheap – it’s priced at just over a cool million pounds. See more from the agent.

Valued at £1,034,483 at the time of filming.