Stone Built Luxury Villa Complex For Sale

Business description

Stone Built Luxury Villa Complex in Substantial Private Grounds
Picturesque hillside location with panoramic views of Zakynthos and the nearby islands of Marathonisi and Pelouso
These popular and contemporary, luxury villas are owned and operated by a British company that offers luxury holidays, villa rentals, property sales and management on the very well known and internationally renowned Greek Island of Zakynthos.
The villas themselves are perfectly located on a hillside overlooking the island's stunning southern coastline, in the heart of one of the islands peaceful villages.
The villas are ideally designed for more than six people, and can accommodate up to ten. Each villa has its own private heated pool and stylish interiors including designer bedding, bathroom suites and the latest entertainment technology – including a plasma screen satellite television.
Each guest’s holiday experience is managed from arrival to departure by a local family, who have been looking after tourists in this area for over 25 years.
Airport transfers are included and a daily maid service, with a welcome hamper on arrival. Anything else a guest desires, from tours to butlers, chauffeurs and close personal security can also be arranged.
The business assures each of its guests a close and personal service that they would have never experienced before, but will want to experience again and again, year after year. It is this commitment to service quality that underpins the nature and success of this resort’s significant return business.
Zakynthos
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is the southernmost of Greece's beautiful Ionian Islands. It is perhaps the most lush of all the Ionian Islands with its strong agricultural tradition of wine, currants and olive oil production.
Today Zakynthos is one of Greece's most popular tourist islands and still, the people of Zakynthos remain some of the friendliest in the Ionian and its sandy beaches are hard to match.
The Venetians, who planted many of the medieval olive groves from which the villas take their name, described Zakynthos as 'The Flower of the Orient', largely due to its fertile plains and verdant hills.
The Villas
The property forms a complex of three stone-built luxury villas in their own extensive private grounds, set on a hillside with panoramic views of Zakynthos and the neighbouring islands of Marathonisi and Pelouso.
The villas are built in the traditional Zakynthos style, with extremely modern and fashionable interiors - including the latest kitchen designs from Porcelanosa. The villas also boast technology such as satellite television and plasma screens. There is secured entry and an elevator for guests and their luggage from the car park to the villas.
The Villas are designed for eight persons, but can accommodate up to ten people. Sleeping accommodation consists of two double rooms, two sets of bunk beds and one double couch bed.
Each villa has it's own private swimming pool. Other features include modern bathrooms and separate ground floor shower/wash rooms.
The villas are air conditioned throughout and have open fireplaces for the winter months. There is also a barbeque and outside dining area. A local supermarket is within walking distance of the villas.
Villas can be rented individually or, alternatively, it is possible to rent the entire complex thus ensuring complete and exclusive privacy.
Customer Service
The guest comes first. This is the simple and robust formula for all aspects of a guest’s stay at one of the three villas
The business is supported by exemplary relations with key suppliers who have helped to ensure that customer service is never compromised and that their experience is positive. Customer issues are dealt with thoroughly and effectively as any rare occasion arises.
Key strengths
The complex is an autonomous organisation where the business owner has, over time developed and nurtured a management team capable of overseeing business operations effectively, reducing the need for constant or daily input from the vendor. This has resulted in customer relations founded on a history of satisfaction and not contingent upon the remaining presence of the vendor.

The complex is well established and very profitable, with a strong, growing customer base managed by a comprehensive and sophisticated blend of management expertise and customer service. The business retains a high level of repeat business, particularly among a number of guests returning on a regular basis, some having done so for many years.

Property information

Location:

Zakynthos
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is the southernmost of Greece's beautiful Ionian Islands. It is perhaps the most lush of all the Ionian Islands with its strong agricultural tradition of wine, currants and olive oil production.
Today Zakynthos is one of Greece's most popular tourist islands and still, the people of Zakynthos remain some of the friendliest in the Ionian and its sandy beaches are hard to match.
The Venetians, who planted many of the medieval olive groves from which the villas take their name, described Zakynthos as 'The Flower of the Orient', largely due to its fertile plains and verdant hills.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Growth and Expansion
The current market for this tourist business is growing and is forecast in the near and longer term for further significant growth. The business is well positioned to take maximum advantage of this growth as it occurs.
Key opportunities
This is an outstanding opportunity to build on the existing business services and customer base of this property complex. With a strong demand for its experience combined with a capacity to increase turnover, a new owner contributing fresh ideas will have every advantage of building on an excellent platform.

The Island is well supported by International travel links from all parts of the World and as such is well positioned as a fully International holiday or vacation offering.
Technology
Extensive administrative and specific technical systems have been set up to provide the technology required for a modern and efficient business.

Competition / Market:

The business has used limited advertising in the past but includes promotion to international markets and there are excellent opportunities to increase this and market the business more aggressively to significantly increase turnover. The complex has a comprehensive website detailing the villas, services and a history of the complex, there is little doubt that turnover and profits will increase through development of this medium, as it consolidates even further the business’s reputation Internationally and opens the business to further enquiries. A high proportion of the business's revenue has been due to its excellent reputation for quality and service and strong word of mouth recommendation.

Support & training:

If required, the current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts to allow continuity of trading.

Reasons for selling:

The business is for sale as result of the vendor’s wish to follow other areas of commercial interest.