Paros Villa, Minimalist, Bohemian-Chic Style
PAROS, GREECE
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 6
Strip away all distractions and drink in island life from this holiday home in Greece. Paros- and Athens-based firm React Architects responded to the site with a modern Cycladic creation that departs from the rounded angles of tradition, aligning architecture and enviroment, using nature as a guiding principle of design.
Placed above the Aegean with spectacular views of the sea, the curvature of the island, and Antiparos in the distance, the home gently yields to the site's rugged terrain, with whitewashed monolithic forms and pure, simple lines.
Working closely with the architects on the concept and design, the owners, who hail from the arts and media world, conceived of the home as a place of simplicity, creative expression, conviviality and intimacy, where nature plays a starring role. They sourced and curated a handpicked selection of smart mid-century pieces from flea markets and their favorite shops in Paris, Athens and Paros, making the house a mix of minimalist, Bohemian-chic style and timeless island beauty.
Location
Airport
Paros Airport (5km)
One of the largest islands of the Aegean Sea in the Cyclades chain, Paros is situated between Naxos and Antiparos. The capital of Parikia, or Paros Town, is located in a picturesque bay with a beautiful natural harbor and traditional Cycladic settlements dating back to the 13th century.
Known for its lively nightlife, it's built like an amphitheater around the port, with narrow cobbled paths, beautiful old churches, small shops and blue-and-white houses – as well as a trademark whitewashed windmill. A 13th-century castle, built from the remains of an ancient temple, sits at the highest part of the town, while cafes and restaurants line the waterfront.