The universal appeal of Modernist architecture is especially apparent in the luxury sector. Sometimes referred to as International Style or International Modernism, the 20th-century genre is about as far from art deco as one can get with its precise lines, flat roofs and minimal ornamentation. Add in today’s penchant for open-plan living and the style remains in vogue and relevant with homebuyers worldwide.
A contemporary estate for sale in Zadar, Croatia, makes the most of its design origins on an oversized site ensuring privacy. Completed in 2020, the 9,500-square-meter (nearly 2.5-acre) Dalmatian Coast property contains a two-part main villa, two swimming pools, auxiliary building and producing olive grove of more than 200 trees.
Reached by way of a gated entrance and central driveway, the twinned residence is connected by a basement and has a combined total of 650 square meters (nearly 7,000 square feet) of living space.
“The villa serves the current owner as an investment, but it offers various possibilities to the future buyer,” says Dino Vulic of Broker Group, “whether for business purposes, staying in the summer months or living all year-round.”
He thinks the potential uses and appeal of the design will play well with deep-pocketed home seekers from abroad. “We believe that the buyer for this property could be an American citizen,” Vulic says, noting that most purchasers in this price range pay cash. The property is listed with Broker Group at €4.5 million or nearly US $4.9 million.
Designed by Zadar-based architect Pero Marušić and with interiors by Mario Furčić, the showplace is made of concrete with wood accent walls and ceramic floors to provide energy saving and create a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The paired residences each have their own entrances, living rooms, center island kitchens and dining rooms. Amenities include a gym, steam bath, air conditioning and underfloor heating.
Walls of glass bring in views of the Adriatic Sea, Zadar channel, nearby islands, vineyards, olive groves and the Velebit mountains.
In total, there are 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms on the estate, which features vining and Mediterranean plants. Bedrooms open to private patios.
The 90-square-meter (nearly 1,000-square-foot) auxiliary building, intended for staff, contains a video surveillance control room, bathroom and garage. The fence-enclosed estate is irrigated by a well. The sea is about 3,000 meters (less than 2 miles) away, and Zadar is a few minutes’ drive. The nearest international airport is Zadar Airport, about 8 kilometers or 5 miles from the city center.