Holiday home of the month: A sun-drenched Adriatic address with plenty of charm
Step inside a luxurious Montenegrin bolthole perfect for those with a passion for life by the sea
Europe is heating up – and, in the world of property, that means the second home market is in full swing. While some prefer escaping to glamorous addresses in Los Angeles, or balmy locales in the Caribbean, others find their calling in the Mediterranean – think pied-à-terres in Portofino, villas on the Côte d’Azur and Ibizan estates. However, one destination which is often overlooked, but is becoming increasingly synonymous with the well-heeled crowd, is Montenegro – and it happens to be where we found our latest Holiday Home of the Month.
Situated in the quaint coastal village of Mirista – a 20-minute drive from Tivat International Airport – and fringing Boka Kotor Bay UNESCO World Heritage Region, Villa Mirista seamlessly blends Venetian architectural design with modern functionality, spanning four floors featuring large open spaces, seven bedrooms, and nine bathrooms. Step inside to discover an array of stand-out amenities, including secluded courtyards, alfresco summer kitchens, serene viewing areas, a fire pit, private parking and, of course, mesmerising ocean vistas from every room.
The perfect choice for those looking to while away the summer on The Med’s azure waters, Villa Mirista has been designed with yacht owners in mind, boasting its own private quay ready to moor up to three vessels for effortless escapes along the coast. It comes as Montenegro reintroduced duty-free fuel for foreign private and commercial yachts this year, removing VAT and excise duty and therefore creating a saving of close to 50 per cent for those who wish to sail into the Bay of Kotor in style.
But what makes this home unique is its location within Montenegro, which has been dubbed as Europe’s best-kept secret and is fast becoming a global luxury hotspot. Just a short boat ride away from Villa Mirista, the newly-opened Mamula Island Hotel, set in a restored 19th-century fortress, is an architectural marvel blending history, contemporary design, and five-star indulgence. A stone’s throw away is One&Only Portonovi with private beaches, Michelin-star dining, and a world-class Chenot spa, as well as sister hotel Siro Boka Place, which offers a cutting-edge fitness and wellness concept and only opened earlier this year.
Becky Fatemi, from Sotheby’s International Realty, says: “Villa Mirista isn’t just a home – it’s a masterpiece on the Montenegrin coast. Designed in partnership between the owner and his architect son, this Venetian-inspired [property] commands one of Montenegro’s most breathtaking waterfront positions. For those seeking a one-of-a-kind home in one of Europe’s most exciting emerging markets, Villa Mirista isn’t just an investment – it’s a dream waiting to be lived.”
Villa Mirista is on the market for $8,000,000, visit sothebysrealty.com
