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AN AEGEAN OASIS

Set on the sun-kissed island of Paros with beautiful beaches and charming villages, this is an Aegean slice of paradise

By Phil Butler

It’s difficult to imagine

a more sublime place for living the slow rhythms these Cyclades islands are famous for.

spectacular slice of cycladic island style, the Sappho Villa on the island of Paros is an attainable dream. Although the price is only available on request, the value of idyllic Aegean living is readily apparent in this magnificent property on one of Greece’s most beautiful islands.

The 330-square-meter (3,552-squarefoot) villa is surrounded by 8,200 square meters (over 2 acres) of flawless seafront nature. The villa’s curved arches and framed architectural elements accentuate eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and airy living spaces. The designers melded natural materials and clean lines to create a sense of warm welcoming.

In the main house, there are six bedrooms, and two in the guest house. To assist in enjoying the idyllic Greek lifestyle, there’s a professional country kitchen, open and airy entertaining spaces, numerous al fresco dining areas, and more.

Ideal for entertaining and relaxed home life, the property features delightful terraces with spellbinding sea views, a private sandy

Dining al fresco is a part of the culture of these islands. Here, we see one of the covered terraces that overlook the grounds and the sea beyond.

The classic Cycladic architecture of the villa is wrapped with meticulously kept nature that melts into the island’s landscape. Night or day, there’s a sense of belonging to the culture of these amazing islands. The villa’s interiors are open and breezy, but warm and welcoming, too. Here, the generous use of warm wood and fabrics, fine art, and themed furnishings reflect the classy comfort the designers wanted to convey.

beach, an epic pool, and verdant nature that highlights the Cycladic architecture of the home.

The adjacent Alcaeus property is also available, providing an additional 300 meters of stunning private shoreline that can be enjoyed by owner and guests.

Paros was chosen as Travel + Leisure Magazine’s “Best Island in Europe 2018.” This medium-sized island has beautiful beaches, traditional little villages, and picture-perfect towns such as Naoussa, where there are wonderful bars, restaurants, and shopping haunts.

This wonderful Cycladic settlement is a cobbled street wonder. The village’s tiny harbor is lined with famous traditional taverns and ouzeries. It’s a gastronomy lover’s heaven of culinary gems, such as Barbarossa, Mario Restaurant, and Le Sud. This is a place where living life takes on new meaning.

Phil Butler is a publisher, editor, author, and analyst who is a widely cited expert on subjects ranging from digital and social media to travel technology.

SAPPHO VILLA PAROS, GREECE PRICE ON REQUEST • 8 BEDROOMS • 8 BATHROOMS • 3,552 SQUARE FEET INSIDE • 2 ACRES OUTSIDE

KEY FEATURES • PRIVATE BEACH • CLOSE TO FAMOUS GASTRONOMY • STUNNING SEASIDE POOL

AGENT GREECE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

DESPINA LAOU, HEAD OF PRIVATE OFFICE +30 695 169 0565