La Piscine d'Ioulis

Registration Number: 00002418564

Part of a small complex of exclusive houses sharing their own secluded  swimming pool; a modern independent 3-storey residence furnished and  equipped by its owner to offer a unique experience in a privileged  location at the top of Kea’s capital town, Ioulis.

The residence offers stunning panoramic  views over Ioulis to the Aegean Sea, sweeping 170° from the southern tip  of Makronisos in the west to the northern tip of Andros in the east.  The vista from its veranda encompasses a vast arena of hillsides and  ravines speckled with a plethora of tiny white Orthodox churches. Hawks may be seen gliding lazily high above in the morning air and in the  distance the famous Kea lion can be seen perched on its lair after more  than two thousand years among lush groves of miniature oak trees fed by  streams from the mountains amphitheatrically surrounding the island’s  ancient capital. The residence is a rare example of a modern townhouse  aesthetically integrated at a privileged location within a Cycladic  island’s capital or ‘chora’, offering mesmerizing vistas, breathtaking  sunsets, luxury, serenity and a secluded swimming pool ideal for  families and children. The house has direct access to the evocative  stone-paved alleyways of Ioulis leading to quaint shops, an  archeological museum, taverns, coffee and cocktail bars, while the  amenities of a private parking, bakery, mini-market and restaurant  celebrated for its gourmet Mediterranean cuisine are all within  5-minutes’ walking distance.

The residence has an area of 100 square meters divided into three levels and is suitable for up to 5 guests. It encompasses:

1.  An upper level loft-style bedroom area with a queen-sized bed and  windows with views of the sky, sea and mountains, integrated wardrobe,  desk, bookshelves, hi-fi and wall-fitted TV.

2.  A ground level area containing the main entrance, bathroom, kitchen,  dining area, living room with two large couches, one of which may be  converted to a single bed, a wall-fitted TV and door leading to the  large outside veranda area with dining table, chairs, bench and steps to  both the lower courtyard and a small private garden with lavender,  thyme, daphnia and olive trees as well as an open-air shower. The  veranda has ladder access to an exclusive rooftop area sundeck with two  chaise lounge sunbeds for those wishing to relax under the sun in an  ambience of infinite sky and stunning views of Ioulida, the Aegean Sea  and surrounding mountains.

3.  A lower level bedroom area with a queen-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, a  wardrobe, desk, library, wall-fitted TV and access to a small private  courtyard with table and chairs offering perfect shelter from any summer  winds.

4. An adjacent superbly furnished guest room capable of accommodating one adult.

The  house has WiFi, TV, a kitchen fully equipped with built-in electrical  appliances including filter coffee and Espresso makers, all necessary  cutlery and utensils. The owner has enriched the house with an extensive  library of books covering many genres including art, science, history,  philosophy and classical literature. The house's central location  provides equidistant access to all the island’s best-kept secrets,  including those of its pristine Eastern region, and the owner (a British  philhellene who has lived and worked in Greece for more than 30 years)  is available to offer advice about how to find them, including some  lesser known beaches blessed with crystal-clear cobalt-blue waters  where, even during high season, one may be virtually alone. 

Apart  from offering a base for a wonderful summer vacation in Kea, the house  is a permanent residence with full central-heating and excellent  insulation and can thus constitute the perfect off-season writer’s and  walker's retreat with many of the island's ancient walking trails  starting virtually at its doorstep.