Timeless Waterfront Residence | Opatija Riviera
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Opatija
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About this property
Timeless Waterfront Residence on Croatia’s Prestigious Opatija Riviera
Some properties are defined by their architecture. Others by their location.
The truly exceptional ones are defined by both.
Standing proudly on the waterfront of one of the Adriatic’s most distinguished coastal addresses, this remarkable villa is a residence where history, architecture and contemporary luxury exist in perfect harmony. Originally built in 1938, it has been meticulously restored to an exceptional standard, preserving its timeless elegance while discreetly introducing every refinement expected of a modern luxury home.
Its greatest luxury, however, is something that can never be recreated.
The sea is quite literally at your doorstep.
A private gate opens directly onto the legendary Lungomare, the twelve-kilometre seaside promenade that has connected the elegant villas of the Opatija Riviera for more than a century. Here, the Adriatic becomes part of everyday life. Morning coffee is accompanied by the sound of the waves, evening walks begin from your own garden, and every return home feels like arriving at a private Mediterranean retreat.
Occupying a approx. 1000-square-metre estate, the residence offers approximately 260 m2 of beautifully composed living space arranged across three levels. Every detail of the restoration reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, craftsmanship and longevity.
Behind the villa’s elegant façade lies an interior that celebrates authentic materials and timeless design. A magnificent foyer with staircase sculpted from Aurisina Chiara stone becomes the architectural centrepiece of the home, while exquisite Carrara and Lepanto Verde marble intarsia floors, Chevron parquet flooring and meticulously restored Art Deco stucco detailing create interiors of remarkable sophistication. Bespoke timber joinery throughout the residence reinforces the atmosphere of quiet elegance that defines every room.
While the villa faithfully honours its heritage, its technical standards belong entirely to the present. The residence has installed security system with ourdoor video surveillance, remote access front gate, new electrical and plumbing installations, underfloor heating powered by a heat pump and individually controlled air conditioning in every room, with smartphone management which ensures effortless comfort throughout every season.
Designed for both intimate family living and elegant entertaining, the residence features two fireplaces that bring warmth and character to the principal living spaces. The bespoke kitchen, appointed with premium Miele and Liebherr appliances, incorporates a concealed cooking area, allowing functionality to disappear seamlessly behind refined design. Carefully selected Gino Sarfatti chandeliers complete the interiors with one of the most celebrated names in Italian lighting design.
Outside, the property offers something increasingly rare: possibility.
Rather than imposing a predetermined landscape, the grounds invite the future owner to create an outdoor environment entirely according to their own vision and lifestyle. Whether envisioned as an elegant Mediterranean garden, tranquil entertaining space or private sanctuary by the sea, the setting provides an exceptional canvas worthy of the residence itself.
A separate 19-square-metre auxiliary building further enriches the estate, offering outstanding flexibility as a guest house, private office, wellness studio, staff accommodation or garage.
Properties of this calibre are seldom offered for sale. Waterfront villas on the Opatija Riviera have always been among Croatia’s most desirable residences, yet opportunities to acquire one that has been restored with such architectural integrity and uncompromising attention to detail are exceptionally rare.
This is not simply a luxury home.
It is a legacy property.
A residence created for those who value authenticity over fashion, craftsmanship over excess, and understand that the rarest luxury of all is owning something that time can never reproduce.
ID CODE: 1851
Dario Oriović
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The villa was originally built in 1938 and was recently renovated while preserving its historical character. It features approximately 260 m² of living space distributed over three floors, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is situated on a plot of approximately 1,000 m².
Inside, highlights include a staircase made of Aurisina Chiara stone, intarsia floors of Carrara and Lepanto Verde marble, Chevron parquet, restored Art Deco stuccos, and custom-made wooden joinery. The kitchen is custom-built and equipped with Miele and Liebherr appliances. The villa has two fireplaces.
The plumbing and electrical installations are completely new. Heating is underfloor, powered by a heat pump, and each room has individually regulated air conditioning controlled via smartphone. The property has a security system with outdoor video surveillance and a remote-controlled entrance gate. The grounds are not landscaped. There is also a separate auxiliary building of 19 m² on the plot.
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