From an institutional capital perspective, this contemporary luxury villa for sale in Motovun, Istria, represents a high-yielding, premium asset engineered specifically to capture the lucrative high-end vacation rental market. Motovun remains one of the most recession-resilient real estate micro-locations in the "Croatian Tuscany," driven by an acute shortage of premium inventory and an affluent, year-round international tourist demographic. Positioned on an expansive 1,410 square meter private plot with a southwest orientation, this designer estate boasts a gross area of 255.60 square meters (190 square meters net) and commands an uninterrupted, multi-layered panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea, the Alps, and the historic hilltop towns of Grožnjan, Vižinada, and Završje.
This asset is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the massive, non-seasonal rental demand from neighboring Slovenia. Given Motovun’s exceptional geographic proximity—sitting a mere 30-minute drive from the Slovenian border—this property serves as an elite, easily accessible drive-to destination for high-net-worth Slovenian executives, entrepreneurs, and luxury weekend travelers. This proximity effectively mitigates the standard seasonal dips of coastal real estate, unlocking a highly profitable, year-round rental model that targets both premium summer holiday weeks and affluent off-season wellness weekend getaways.
To maximize rental yield and occupancy rates, the villa’s layout incorporates a highly monetizable ground-floor spa and wellness zone featuring an infrared sauna, a steam sauna, and a commercial-grade hydromassage jacuzzi. This wellness infrastructure integrates seamlessly with an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area that flows out to a covered loggia. The first floor is dedicated to high-end accommodation, comprising a guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a versatile bedroom/office suite with a private terrace, and a grand master suite with an en-suite bathroom and a private panoramic viewing deck. The entire villa is delivered fully furnished to a meticulous custom standard, utilizing premium Italian designer furniture, custom lighting systems, and high-end sanitary ware.
The exterior grounds function as a self-contained private resort, anchored by a heated 55 square meter infinity overflow pool equipped with a premium Magnapool magnesium water system, automatic pH regulation, a hydromassage zone, and an automated BWT cleaning robot. The outdoor living infrastructure is completed by an 80 square meter pergola pavilion, a fully integrated summer kitchen, a 50 square meter covered parking canopy for two vehicles, and an automated 6 cubic meter rainwater irrigation reservoir.
From a technical and operational expense (OpEx) perspective, the villa is exceptionally optimized to protect net profit margins. It features a decentralized 12.3 kW solar power plant, an industrial-grade heat pump, full underfloor heating across all rooms, an integrated fan-coil cooling network, a Nobel water softening system, a fast EV charging station, and an ENTIA smart home system with comprehensive video surveillance. This ultra-high energy efficiency infrastructure guarantees remarkably low overhead costs, vastly improving the net operating income (NOI). For institutional investors or private equity buyers seeking a high-liquidity holiday home with a proven, ultra-premium rental framework tailored for the Slovenian and Central European luxury markets, this Motovun villa stands as an unrivaled investment vehicle.
Ref: RE-U-47437-1Overall additional expenses borne by the Buyer of real estate in Croatia are around 7% of property cost in total, which includes: property transfer tax (3% of property value), agency/brokerage commission (3%+VAT on commission), advocate fee (cca 1%), notary fee, court registration fee and official certified translation expenses. Agency/brokerage agreement is signed prior to visiting properties.
Property advantages: Spa, Sauna, Floor heating, Modern
