Villa Alexakis

Description

Accommodation at Villa Alexakis is laid out over two wings, north and south, facing each other across a central terrace. Both are on two levels.

INSIDE THE SOUTH WING:

on entering the south wing, one is immediately struck by the luminosity, the sense of open space, and the minimalist atmosphere of serenity. Creamy white walls and light sandy floors link the various areas in a homogeneous uniformity, while a mix of raw concrete and painted ceilings adds variety and interest.

Immediately to the right of the main entrance is an all-white, well-equipped contemporary kitchen, whose banks of discreet cabinetry keep things uncluttered.

To the left of the kitchen is an open-concept room with a dining table and chairs to one side, and a living area with sofas to the other. Four sets of French windows on opposite walls bring in the views, while a third wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass opens up entirely to allow the space to flow seamlessly onto the central terrace between the two wings of the property.

Moving right from the kitchen, a corridor leads to a guest shower room and the first bedroom, a double with en-suite shower room, sea views, and French doors opening out onto the surrounding terraces.

Stairs opposite the kitchen lead down to the south wing’s lower floor, which is home to:

• two double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and light wells planted with exotic greenery
• a large social space with a sofa and a sleek kitchen corner with a large fridge

INSIDE THE NORTH WING:

the north wing, which faces its southern counterpart across the aforementioned central terrace, is accessed via a wall of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors or by its own front door.

On the ground floor is a living area, a little stainless-steel kitchen area hidden away in a cupboard, and three bedrooms:

• two doubles with sea views and terrace access sharing a shower room
• another double with a walk-through wardrobe, an en-suite shower room, sea views, and access to terraces on both sides of the house

The lower floor of the north wing, meanwhile, is given over to:

• a suite with a double bed, a well-cushioned sofa, a kitchen corner, an en-suite shower room and a wall of sliding glass doors accessing a private sunken terrace with gently sloping steps leading past a shrubbery up to the gardens
• a well-equipped gym room

OUTSIDE:

al fresco living at Villa Alexakis is as easy and as pleasurable as it gets. Terraces wrap around and between the two wings of the house, and the interiors spill outside at every opportunity. White slatted structures run the full length of the house on either side, providing an abundance of shade throughout the day, and views pan out, east and west, always looking to the azure waters that lap either side of the peninsula on which Villa Alexakis rises.

Between the two wings is a contemporary agora, a fabulously well-furnished, sociable space where guests can meet up to enjoy convivial moments. To one side is a sitting area with a voluminous, L-shaped sofa, day beds and easy chairs; to the other is a long dining table that’s served by a shady barbecue area with an expanse of well-cushioned built-in seating.

All the rooms on the ground floor of the two wings open out onto the terraces, which are dotted with comfy chairs and sun loungers, meaning that everyone can find their own spot in which to read, snooze, or simply gaze at the views. The lower-floor bedroom in the north wing has its own secluded, sunken terrace.

A step from the central terrace leads down to the inviting pool, which has infinity edges on two sides, and more of those gentle views out to sea. To one side, a little army of quality sun loungers is lined up ready for action (or, rather, inaction).

The two-acre grounds, which are planted with low-lying shrubbery and fragrant herbs, envelop the terraces, never obstructing the views, but providing a gentle, soft backdrop to the overall scene.