If you are in the market for a sleek and chic modern villa with all of the mod-cons you could ask for, a private pool, a short drive to the beach, easy access to gorgeous and famous towns along the coast of Istria, plenty of space, and all at an incredible price point, then look no further than De Flora.
This four bedroom, three bathroom gem of a villa in Istria sleeps up to nine guests and is located in Galižana, 1km from the centre of town, 5km from the famous town of Pula, and 4.5km from the beach. It offers ample room, with bright, spacious, and modern interiors. Split across three floors, the house actually has two living room and kitchen areas with bedrooms on the same floor on the lower ground and ground floor, making it an ideal option for more than one family travelling together or a group of friends who want to have room enough to cook or do their own thing and have their own space at times. There is also ample room, of course, for everyone to mingle or for a single group or family to all be together while not being on top of each other.
On the lower ground floor you will find the living/dining room with its charming (though only decorative) open-hearth fireplace and more cosy, homely interiors featuring exposed stonework, exposed ceiling beams, tiled floors, and other more rustic touches. This floor, however, still has all of the mod-cons and amenities you could need including a flat screen satellite TV, WIFI, a kitchen with an oven, fridge-freezer, a dining room, and more. In terms of bedrooms, there is one room with a sofabed that can just be used as a living room should you so wish and another double bedroom. A bathroom with a shower and a separate WC round out this floor.
Then, on the ground floor, we have the strikingly sleek, stylish, and modern rooms, which are less homey but welcoming and appealing in their own right. Expect high ceilings, well-proportioned rooms, lots of windows and natural light, and interesting works of art. On this floor, there is a spacious and very open plan living room/kitchen and dining area with doors directly out onto the pool area and terrace, one double bedroom, one single bedroom, and one bathroom. The amenities are also plentiful on this floor with an even better-equipped kitchen boasting a dishwasher and coffee machine in addition to the other basic features, another flat screen satellite TV, and a (decorative only) fireplace.
Finally, on the first floor there is another single bedroom and another double bedroom as well as one more bathroom in addition to a charming little roofed terrace that boasts views out across the property, the surrounding landscape, and over the coast as well as a nice little set of table and chairs so that you can enjoy those views while drinking a glass of wine or reading a good book.
The exterior of the villa is, however, perhaps one of the biggest selling points. Enclosed by a wall, gate, and hedges, with lovely bright stone paving and green lawns, the gardens are carefully manicured and have everything you could need for a perfect holiday. A covered outdoor dining area is just off the kitchen on the ground floor, overlooking the private pool, which is surrounded by sun loungers and has an outdoor shower area as well as a shallow end and gentle steps down into the water. Brightly-coloured blooms, ample planting, and peaceful surroundings only add to the charming atmosphere. Additionally, there is a garage with parking for two cars on the grounds.
With everything you could need for a perfect getaway, De Flora is an ideal spot for a dream vacation in Istria.