The rolling hills and special views of the Aegean Sea are well-known quantities of life in Greece, but the tranquillity hits a new level when you’re enjoying the vista from inside the Cronus villa, a unique architectural feature on the island of Antiparos that has arrived on the market.
Situated in the Cyclades island group of Greece near Naxos, Cronus was designed by the Athens-based DECA Architecture firm and enjoys uninterrupted privacy and seclusion, with the nearest neighbour around a kilometre away. The carefully designed residence is built directly into the hillside and is semi-subterranean to beat the summer heat, while the exposed structure features a circular form that makes the most of the panoramic views.
As far as holiday homes Cronos is perfectly equipped to cater for a small group of friends thanks to its six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, with the jewel in its crown being the curved infinity pool that looks out over the sea below. The home also features a number of open-air dining and living spaces to make the most of the attractive climate, which fans out from the central hub courtyard which is home to a solitary lemon tree.
With rustic finishings and textures including stonework, bamboo ceiling thatching and an origami-esque steel island bench in the kitchen, it’s a home that unfolds before you as you move through it. Truly one of the most uniquely designed homes you’ll see in Greece, Cronus Villa has arrived on the market via Barnes International Realty with an asking price of €7.5 million (AU$12.2 million).
