Contemporary and sleek, this villa is an architectural marvel, like two white and wood boxes on top of each other. It sits in the hamlet of Salvela, surrounded by the olive groves and vineyards of the Istrian countryside, just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Vodnjan. If you fancy a beach break, it’s just a fifteen-minute drive to the turquoise waters of Istria’s beaches. The open and airy kitchen, living and dining room is pure 21st-century-chic with a slate grey kitchen hiding all the appliances you need for self-catering. Perhaps serve alfresco, on the terrace by the swimming pool. Out here you’ll find plenty of sun loungers to fit the whole group and there's a playpark and trampoline for kids. Inside, you can spend time in the games rooms or unwinding in the Finnish sauna. Geometric patterns and pops of neon-bright colours give a mid-century feel to the decor, like a 1960s entertainer's home. Each bedroom is a haven of stone-grey, with splashes of colour courtesy of modern artworks on the wall. Glass sliding doors lead from each bedroom to the terrace, so you can wake up and slip straight to the poolside.

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