Villa Sirius is a magnificent estate on a hillside overlooking the sea in Elounda, Crete.

The main six-bedroom house accommodates 12 and sits impressively in 25,000 square metres of grounds

Outside the Villa

The extensive grounds include an olive grove, a Roman tank, which is protected by Greek laws on antiquities, and several large outdoor sculptures.

Outside the house, an infinity swimming pool (12 x 6m) faces the sea, and has a large terrace on three sides, with a dining area seating 12 and barbecue under pergola. There is also a bathroom with changing area and shower.

A large terrace off the living room and dining room, also sea facing, has an additional outdoor dining area.

Away from the house, on a hillside, is a Davis Cup size tennis court, with an adjacent boules court.

Below the far end of the tennis court is a charming cottage with excellent views and an additional two bedrooms.

The property has spectacular sea and mountain views. Guests can use watersports facilities, golf course, spas and restaurants at nearby Elounda Mare, Porto Elounda or Peninsula Hotels at additional cost.

Interiors

The interiors have a wonderful feeling of space, with very high ceilings, and the rooms are furnished with antiques from around the world. Every room (other than the eight bathrooms) has a balcony or patio with access to the garden.

The large living room, with its 600-year-old fireplace and sea views on three sides, is furnished with large, comfortable sofas and fine art.

The well-stocked library has a Boston Steinway grand piano, broadband wireless internet connection, fax and printer, and opens to a large balcony with sea and mountain views.

On the lowest floor, there is a games room with billiards table and satellite TV, opening to the pool area on one side and a patio and the garden on the other.

There are three superb bedrooms on the top floor, all with balconies and views, and three on the lowest floor, which open to patios and the garden. On the lowest floor, one sitting room has a fold out sofa (double-size bed) with an excellent mattress.