Cyclades islands, Sifnos, Platis Gialos, Greece

The villa in Sifnos is a point of reference of the Cycladic architectural tradition and without any doubt of natural beauty. Its spaces embrace you and fill you with respect for the Cycladic sensitivity and civilization.

FURTHER INFORMATION
The house gives the impression that it is curved in the rock like a proud eagle’s nest. This house was restored a few years ago with a lot of taste and the help of local craftsmen and builders of Sifnos. The natural beauty of the landscape, the sea all around and the wonderful view at the Kastro of Sifnos, can enchant any visitor.

The villa is situated near the settlement of the traditional village of Exampela. Its location allows a unique view to the Aegean Sea. It is built on a land plot of approx. 2,500 sq m, landscaped with local materials and stunning views. The villa has a built area of 150 sqm and on the plot there is also a guesthouse of 50 sqm. There is also a lovely yard with living room, separate from the main Villa. There is a beautiful and traditional oven near the auxiliary's house yard that is still functional. This Villa has been used many times as a model in magazines for architects for its unique architecture and its aesthetics in the interior and the surroundings with its wonderful living room corners and the view to the picturesque Castle.

The main house is 150 sqm and the auxiliary house is 50sqm. It is consisted of a comfortable wide living room of 46 sqm, another living room at a second level, while in the same unified space opens a traditional kitchen with all the modern facilities, fully equipped. The architect has built the Villa with very thick walls approximately 0.5 m in order to imitate the traditional buildings of Sifnos. There are three bedrooms, one large bedroom with one double bed, two children’s rooms, one of which can accommodate up to three children (the bed below opens as a drawer). The villa includes two beautiful bathrooms, as well as a really spacious surrounding area with two open equipped living room corners. The small traditional auxiliary Villa is independent, ideal for a family with children, very comfortable, near the main Villa and can be used as a guest house. There is a large bedroom and living room, a small kitchenette for preparing your breakfast or lunch and a big bathroom.

LOCATION
Over the last years, Sifnos Island has developed as a tourist destination, although in a shorter scale than other Aegean Islands, retaining thus its quiet beauty. With traditional architecture, relaxing beaches and lovely landscape, Sifnos Island is located in the western side of Cyclades and can be combined with island hopping to Serifos and Milos. The capital of Sifnos Island is Apollonia, a picturesque village with white cube houses, paved streets and nice view to the sea, as it is built amphitheatrically along the slopes of a hill. The beaches of Sifnos Island are sandy and relaxing.

DIRECTIONS
2 km from the main village Apollonia

6 km from the beach of Platys Gialos

8 km from the port of Kamares