Time stands still on this small Cycladic island, with its turquoise waters, tranquil beaches and hushed villages. At just 35km2, Antiparos is a small gem with a big heart, loved by movie stars from around the world and the perfect choice for low-key, luxury living.
Antiparos is an island of stunning luminosity, with its white houses, cobbled streets and colourful gardens bathed in an astonishing, bright sunlight. With no airport, the only way on and off the island is via the small boats weaving between the island and its larger neighbour, Paros. The mesmerising beauty of Antiparos lies in its landscape. Mature olive groves are dotted with luscious fig trees, their sweet, ripe fruits bursting at the seams come August. The scent of rosemary, orange blossoms and and jasmine waft perennially across the island, whilst clusters of cheerful pink bougainvillea are perfectly offset on the whitewashed walls of every traditional house.
An array of picture-perfect beaches blanket the coastline, ranging from golden sands to smooth white rocks, but all providing warm, crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming. Windsurfers should head to Spot One Surf Club, who also offer SUP yoga, kayaking and paddle-boarding in the warm waters of Psaralyki Beach.
Chora, the main town, is filled with small boutiques, galleries, excellent restaurants and bustling cafes and bars, but always remains peaceful enough to not feel like a typical tourist destination. Such is the magnetism of Antiparos that Tom Hanks owns a summer house on the island, whilst Hollywood luminaries including Matthew McConaughey, Nia Vardalos and Whoopi Goldberg have been known to visit.
set on a west-facing slope above the sea on antiparos, this contemporary villa is positioned so that the pool terrace, the covered outdoor dining area and the principal living spaces all face directly towards the open aegean. white-rendered and flat-roofed in the restrained cycladic manner, the house sits quietly within the landscape, with uninterrupted views across the water and the islands beyond from morning through to sunset.
arranged across two levels, the interiors follow a calm and consistent material palette of white plaster, pale stone flooring and oak and teak detailing throughout. the ground floor unfolds as a single connected living space, with the sitting room, dining area and kitchen aligned along the seaward façade. wide glazed doors slide fully open onto the terrace, allowing the interior and exterior spaces to function almost as one during the summer months. high ceilings and carefully positioned openings allow natural light to move gradually through the house across the day, while the orientation captures the prevailing sea breeze from the west.
the upper floor contains three en-suite bedrooms, each opening onto a private balcony or terrace facing the water. the rooms are simple and well balanced, combining soft natural materials with unobstructed sea views. bathrooms are finished in pale stone and timber, with walk-in showers and natural light filtering through discreet openings. from the principal bedroom, the horizon remains fully visible from the bed, with the sea becoming the first element of the day at sunrise.
the outdoor areas are designed as an extension of the living spaces rather than as separate zones. the infinity pool sits level with the sea below, visually merging with the horizon when viewed from the terrace. alongside it, a timber pergola shelters the outdoor dining and sitting area, providing shade through the middle hours of the day while remaining open to the evening sky. the surrounding garden is planted sparingly with low mediterranean vegetation, allowing the architecture and the sea views to remain dominant rather than concealed.
as the afternoon light lowers across the western coastline, the stone surfaces of the terrace begin to soften in tone and the islands offshore gradually emerge in sharper relief against the horizon. reflections from the water move continuously across the pool throughout the evening, while long shadows from the pergola stretch across the terrace as the sun disappears into the aegean. a glass left beside the pool at dusk feels entirely natural within the quiet rhythm of the house.
the villa is equipped with air conditioning, bbq facilities and automated garden irrigation.
eligible for the greek golden visa and non dom programme.
