Villa Christina Paros
Rising above an olive grove on the serene west side of Paros, this private residence is centred on the setting of the August sun. The solar axis is described by a linear path that terminates at a negative-edge pool cantilevering into the Aegean blue. This linearity is mirrored by the adjacent pergola – a gently undulating wave of bamboo punctured by a single oculus that brings light onto a chiselled marble poolside lounge. Around this end of the pool, the built volumes touch gently upon the earth on overlapping terrazzo slabs, which ‘float’ above the soil. The airy sensation culminates around the pool. Clad in rustic mirrors, the inset base reflects the Mediterranean landscape and transforms the pool into yet another floating slab.
Just as the built elements are placed gently on the site, the material richness of the building is derived subtly by means of texture. Beyond the traditional white and stone walls, the materiality is augmented by Greek marble and terrazzo. The simplicity of these raw materials is the key to the intricacy of the project. The size of the stone aggregate displays calculated variation between different terrazzo surfaces, creating a subtle but vital gradation. The windows are framed by a densely hammered Aliveri marble, inspired by the decorative stone surround that marks the entrance of Parian churches, while counters and benches feature sandblasted and chiselled stone. These careful adjustments provide complexity without overloading the site, allowing the magic of the landscape to imbue the house with the unique energy for which we build by the seaside.
Designed and built by the renowned architect Christina Seilern in 2021, and featured in the 2025 Amazon Prime series, Malice, the house is large, with ample entertaining space, both inside and outside, a 270-degree view of the sea and beautiful islands including Antiparos, as well as a huge infinity swimming pool and further lounge/dining area around the pool and sea views.
Paros is considered one of the gems of the Cycladic archipelago and this house, one of the unique properties in Paros. Designed and built by the renowned architect Christina Seilern in 2021, the house is large, with ample entertaining space, both inside and outside, a 270-degree view of the sea and beautiful islands including Antiparos, as well as a huge infinity swimming pool and further lounge/dining area around the pool and sea views.
The house has direct access to over five secluded beaches and coves.
Area: 709 m2
7 guest bedrooms
7 guest bathrooms (en-suite to the bedrooms), a pool changing room and a changing room off the open plan lounge
Main Block
- Master bedroom with super-king-size bed and large en-suite shower room offering spectacular sea views and its own two roof terraces/gardens
- 2 double bedrooms, each with king-size beds and en-suite shower rooms, all with sea view, and each with their own terrace leading to the pool area
- Fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room with separate prep kitchen
- Inside dining can seat 10
- Open plan lounge
- Study
- Large infinity pool with sunbeds
- Outside kitchen with dining area can seat 22 people
- Outside lounge
- Games room/ lounge with bathroom/ changing room
- 2 staff bedrooms in basement
Block B
- 2 double bedrooms all with king size beds and en-suite shower rooms all with sea view, each with their own terrace leading to the pool area.
Block C
- Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Study with sofa-bed and next door to pool changing room that can be used as an extra bedroom, if necessary
- Pool changing room
- 1 bedroom with 4 bunk beds with ensuite shower room
- Dining Area
- Outside dining
- Swimming pool: 33 x x6 m
- All interior spaces have heating and cooling capacity with individually controlled VRV air conditioning units
- Internet
- HiFi system in main exterior area and playroom
- Parking: 3 spaces covered, 4 spaces uncovered
- Kitchen: Oven, Induction hob, two refrigerators, one freezer, two dishwashers
- Washing machine and dryer
- Direct access to five secluded coves and beaches
- Daily cleaning
- Bed linen changed twice a week
- Staff member for pool cleaning
- Utilities (water, electricity, gas)
- Additional housekeeping service
- Chef
