Traditional Stone House Restoration
Protected stone village, Mani, Peloponnese
Investment Concept
A historic stone house in a protected village, carefully restored into a boutique holiday rental with a strong resale exit.
Overview
A two-storey stone house of roughly 120 m² in a protected traditional village in the Mani, with original masonry, timber ceilings and a walled courtyard. The building is structurally sound but has been uninhabited for years. The plan is a faithful restoration — respecting the protected architecture while inserting modern comfort — to create a boutique holiday house that commands premium nightly rates and, once established, a premium resale price.
Why This Opportunity
01
Scarcity by law
Protected villages cannot add new supply — restored houses trade at a durable premium.
02
Character sells
Authentic stone architecture is precisely what the premium travel market seeks and pays for.
03
Two-stage return
Rental income while the asset matures, then exit into a proven market for finished village houses.
Investment Strategy
The sequence adapts to the asset — this is the proposed path for this opportunity.
Acquire & permit
Purchase and secure restoration permits with heritage-experienced architects.
Restore
A 10–12 month craft-led restoration with local stone masons.
Operate
Launch as a boutique holiday house with professional management.
Exit
Sell as a turnkey lifestyle asset once income history is established.
Key Numbers
All figures are indicative estimates for orientation only. They require verification through due diligence and are not offers or financial advice.
- Acquisition€110,000
- Development / Renovation€140,000
- Fees & Contingency€15,000
- Total Investment€265,000
- Potential Rental Income (/ year)€22,000
- Potential Resale Value€380,000
Estimated Return
≈ 20–28% value creation plus rental yield
Timeframe
12–18 months restoration, then operation
Exit Options
Resale as turnkey boutique house (primary) · continued rental operation.
Indicative investment breakdown
Property & Site Information
- Interior sizeapprox. 120 m²
- Plotapprox. 300 m² with courtyard
- StructureStone, two storeys, sound
- StatusProtected traditional settlement
- Distance to seaapprox. 10 minutes by car
Design Potential
The restoration keeps stone walls, arches and timber exposed, adds discreet underfloor heating and modern bathrooms, and turns the courtyard into a private outdoor living room — the defining photograph of the listing.
Risks & Items Requiring Verification
No use or return described here is guaranteed. Legal, planning and technical feasibility must be individually verified before any commitment.
Location
Interactive map available on request — exact locations are shared with qualified investors.
Documents
Available to qualified investors on request:
- Investment brief
- Plans & drawings
- Due diligence summary
- Feasibility study
- Financial analysis
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