Villa Echo
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 guests
- Upon Request
This one-of-a-kind estate offers spectacular views over the dazzlingly blue Aegean Sea to the islands of Paros and Naxos in the distance. Framed by mountains and sea, the two‐hectare private estate contains olive orchards, a working vineyard, and wheat fields. The estate overlooks a hidden fertile valley where, over thousands of years, the islanders have carved out terraced fields planted with gnarled olive trees.
From Spring to Fall, life revolves around the expansive outdoor living and entertaining areas and the 60 square meter pool. The area is purely agricultural, with animals grazing peacefully in the surrounding fields. At night, the outdoor terraces and cloudless sky provides excellent stargazing opportunities. For 2023, a one‐kilometer‐long on‐property looping walking trail enables guests to explore the estate and take in the surrounding scenery. The back gate of the property accesses the trail that passes through the valley to the ancient Church of Agios Sostis at the water’s edge.
The architecture and interior are design tributes to Cycladic heritage, modernist spirits, the Mediterranean lifestyle, sustainable principles, and contemporary luxury hospitality standards. While the exterior of the building complies with strict Cyclades architectural style guidelines to preserve the island’s historical Cycladic character, the spatial configuration of the house reflects the contemporary ideal of openness and connectivity and the interior design features bold sculptural form of architectural elements, accompanied with free flow of space and sight lines.
The 249 m2 ground floor indoor area comprises two spacious bedroom suites, each of which with independent entrance, a high ceiling living room with a library and a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room, all with amazing sea views; a chef’s kitchen, and a powder room. The expansive ground level terraces surrounding the house provide yet more sea views, poolside sunbathing, a reflecting pool, al‐fresco dining and entertaining, and nooks to hide away with a good book. The private upper floor is devoted to a 56 m2 master suite, with four terraces and two verandas totaling 170 m2 of furnished outdoor living spaces offering a 360‐degree panoramic view to the sea and mountains. The terraces of the ancient valley provide a foreground to the serene water; on windy days, the waving wheat stalks echo the waves on the sea. At night, the sea becomes iridescent, lit only by the light of the silver moon.
Villa Echo is conveniently located on the east coast of Sifnos, a 20‐minute drive from Kamares Port, near the Agios Sostis trailhead, overlooking a quiet and unspoiled valley to the sea. It is 4 km north of the village of Artemonas and 6 km from the village of Apollonia; both villages are Cycladic gems with centuries‐old alleys and excellent shopping and dining options.
Most beaches are a 20‐minute drive away, including Vathy, a long sandy beach with sunloungers at one end and a naturist segment beyond, Apokofto, overlooking Chrisopigi monastery, and Plati Yialos, a family‐friendly beach. The ancient hora of Kastro is a 15‐minute drive away.
License No: 00001931736
Main House
Ground Level
Living room, high ceiling, with library, TV, fireplace, pool and sea view
Dining room, sea view
Fully equipped kitchen
Upper Level
-1 master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, terrace
Guest Bedroom Suite 1
-1 bedroom, en-suite bathroom, independent entrance
Guest Bedroom Suite 2
-1 bedroom, en-suite bathroom, independent entrance
Exterior
Infinity pool (60 sq.m.)
Shaded dining area
Lounge area
-Cleaning services twice a week
-Change of linen twice a week
-Travel assistance and Concierge services
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-Wifi access
-Total Land Area: two hectares
-Total Above‐Grade Building Floor Area: 317m2
-Total Outdoor Terrace Area: 234m2 on Ground Level, 170m2on Upper Level
-Pool: 60m2 Pool with Infinity Edge and Sea View (heated for 2023)
-Powder Room: 5m2
-Kitchen: 15m2 semi‐open kitchen, with Miele fridge, freezer, wine fridge, oven, and hob; island bar seating, garden and sea view
-Guest Bedroom Suite #1: 28m2 with full bathroom and sea view, independent entrance
-Guest Bedroom Suite #2: 29m2 with full bathroom and sea view, independent entrance
-Master Suite: 56m2 with breathtaking sea and mountain views, three person inground soaking tub, twin washbasins, twin toilets, double shower, double wardrobe, two verandas, and four private terraces
-Home Office: 15m2, with printer, monitor and keyboard for guest laptop plug‐in; sea view
-Laundry Room: 8m2, with Miele washer and dryer, hand-wash sink, and line dry rack
-Parking area (2-4 cars)
Closest airport: Athens Airport (ATH)
Closest port: Kamares, 20 min drive
Closest village: Artemonas, 4 km | Apollonia, 6 km
Closest beach: various beaches in 20 min drive