This
house Caldera View provides the unique occasion to live in a private property that combines
luxury, privacy and authenticity. It has been built on the same site of an older
“palazzo” owned by the family since centuries. It is positioned in a historical
location at the highest part of Fira city, the capital of Santorini, with a
spectacular view of the famous caldera and the Santorini volcano.
Architecturally
the house has a unique neoclassical style that follows the form of the older
house that suffered serious damages at the earthquake of 1956. Domes, arches,
thick walls and vaulted roofs compose the distinguished geometry and form of
the building. It is decorated with elegance and modern mood, while some antique
furniture of the older house and a significant collection of authentic gravures
representing different aspects and old maps of the island of Santorini offer a
finishing touch.
Some
contemporary paintings vary the collection.
The
property is located at a walking distance of ten minutes from the center of the
town, in the most unspoiled part of the old town, calm and perfect to enjoy the
various terraces with views literally in the middle of the caldera bay.
The main house consists of three bedrooms,
two bathrooms, a guest WC, the kitchen, a living and a
dining-room. The Master’s bedroom suite is on the ground floor, has queen size
bed and en suite bathroom with a cyclical bath made out of off-white polished
cement, combined with sky-blue plaster on the walls. The bedroom has a vaulted
ceiling with fan and solar chimney. The second bedroom is on the ground floor
again, is particularly high ceiling, has a queen size bed that can separate in
twins, wardrobe and en suite bathroom with shower. It is ventilated with
ceiling fan and solar chimney. On the upper floor is situated a third bedroom,
with an undisturbed view towards the volcano, with queen size bed (can separate
in twins). It is provided with A+ air conditioning system.
On
the ground floor area you can find a fully equipped kitchen.
The
kitchen’s bench is made with the same technique of pressed cement.
Connected
with the kitchen is the dining room, with its splendid cross vaulted high
ceiling, with a wooden table and chairs of medieval Spanish style, an old gold
plated mirror and an original Venetian chandelier.
Next
to the dining area is a stylish and comfortable living area with its splendid
cross vaulted high ceiling, provided with a marble fireplace and a unique view
towards the city, the Caldera bay and the impressive volcano.
From
the living and dining area you can exit to the large terraces and outdoor
dining areas of the property. Actually the villa boasts generous outdoor space:
it has spacious seating areas and two dining areas so as one can easily say
that you can lie and enjoy outdoors the whole day long.
An
outdoors jacuzzi with views is also situated on the outdoors area.
The guest studio (the “thyme” studio) is connected with the house
terraces and has its own private
entrance. It lies on the same level as the main house with its own veranda. It
can accommodate two persons in two single or a double bed (the beds are
arranged according to need). It is air-conditioned, has a small bathroom with
shower and supplied with a kitchenette.
The third apartment (the “rosemary” guest house) consists of two adjacent rooms, living area and one
bedroom with its own private garden with the cooling shade of a magnificent
tree (trees are truly rare in the stiff rocks of the island). The bedroom can
accommodate two persons in two singles or a double bed (the beds are arranged
according to need). The living room is equipped with a bed-size sofa that can alternatively
be used as an extra bed for a child. It is also supplied with a kitchenette and
a bathroom with shower.
The
whole complex provides privacy and autonomy to each of the three adjacent
residents, while communicating through the outdoor terraces. It is perfectly
suitable for a group of friends (up to ten persons plus two extra persons upon
request), for special events as weddings or for a big family reunion.
Life
in Greece -especially to the Aegean islands- is particularly appropriate for
outdoor living. The property offers this opportunity to the maximum: Built-in
benches with comfortable sofas around wooden tables, The Morning table with its
cool and all-time classic “Kafeneion” chairs –all paint in earthy colours, the
relaxing chaises longue made of teak wood, lying to the front terrace, the open
air shaded areas by either cross-vaults, pergolas or sun parasols, and the big
outdoor Cement table (made of polished cement, where up to ten people can dine
in comfort), provide the property with a variety of outdoor possibilities for
every time of the day. The whole place is surrounded by islets of gardens,
planted with a variety of endemic plant species: pomegranate tree, oleanders,
hibiscus and bougainvilleas along with a fan of aromatic plants, such as basil,
oregano, thyme, rosemary, lavender and mint.
The
property is equipped with ecological mattresses by Cocomat and, depending on the the room, with A/C or ceiling funs
or/and solar chimneys (natural cooling system through air flows from the ceiling).
The inner temperature throughout the property is comfortable, even without the
use of the of fans or air conditioning.
Accommodation:
Bedroom 1: Bedroom with Queen size
bed and en suite bathroom with bath
Bedroom 2: Bedroom with Queen size
bed and en suite bathroom with shower ( can turn in twins)
Bedroom
3: Bedroom with Queen
Bedroom 4: Guest House Bedroom with
Queen, en suite bathroom with shower( can turn in twins)
Bedroom 5: Guest House with Queen size
bed, en suite bathroom with shower(can turn in twins)
Additional bedding: 2 sofa beds
Features
& Amenities:
Sleeps 10: 5 bedrooms & Bathrooms
Air
conditioning in two bedrooms only
Satellite TV
DVD player
Hi Fi
Wi-Fi access throughout the property
Telephone
Fax machine
Hair dryer
Fully equipped kitchen
Natural
Bath amenities
Safe
deposit to each property
Washing
machine
A/C
on the upper floor bedroom and Thyme studio only
Ceiling
fans, solar chimneys for natural cooling
Outdoor
Features:
Multiple
sea view terraces
Outdoors jacuzzi
Outdoors dining
Loungers
Staff
& Services Included in the Rental:
Daily
maid service
Local taxes
Concierge
service
At Extra Cost:
Arrival
transfers
Villa pre-stocking
Breakfast
Activities and excursions
Chef service
Helicopter transfer
Spa treatment
Boat Tours
Refundable Security Deposit 1 000 €paid on arrival and
returned on departure
Minimum
stay 3 nights (please enquire)
Villa:
Maximum
12 guests
Children welcome
Getting
there:
Taxi
Transfers can be organised
Location:
At
Fira Town
Oia 8 km
Mesa Pigadia beach 3 km
Airport 6 km
Port 8 km
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 3 nights (please enquire)
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 3 months prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 1 000 € paid on arrival and returned on departure
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended!