The ideal vacation villa on the Island of Paros

Agnanti
The ideal vacation villa
on the Island of Paros
Agnanti
Airial view
Floor Plans
1st level
2nd level
3rd level
Facilities
The Island of Paros
Brief History
Paros Today
Agnanti
Brief description
Agnanti is a Greek word for unobscured view and this beautiful
villa, built on levels with 180° view, fully justifies its name.
The outdoor spaces, with the infinity pool and the many different
On the level of the pool there is an autonomous guesthouse,
as well as the pool house which can comfortably accommodate
two adults. On the middle level you find the living rooms, kitchen
and a bedroom, along with four outdoor sitting areas, while the
master bedroom on the upper level has a beautiful veranda.
sitting and relaxing areas, are ideally created to enjoy the view,
from the islet of Dryonissi in front to the islands of Naxos,
Koufonisia, Ios, Sikinons, even Anafi when the sky is clear.
The pergola in front of the main dining room is the perfect spot
for breakfast with a view, while a hammock waits you to relax
and… forget time together with your book. There is even a shaded
sitting for the windy days. Lanterns, pillows and cactuses create
a dream setting.
The decoration is a sophisticated mix of nautical and Cycladic
style, with blue and wooden details in harmony with the total
white and the traditional architectural elements like the reed
ceilings. In the big living room artworks and design pieces make
a stylish combination, while there is also a cozier sitting with
stone details.
The pool area with its own sitting is ideal for a morning or late
afternoon swim after enjoying the nearby famous beach of Hrissi
Akti (owing its name to the golden sand) – that is if you will not
be tempted to sit here all day.
The house faces the east and the afternoon light is magical.
You can enjoy it relaxing with a drink or a book in the living area
next to the pool, in one of the lounges located on the middle
level or on the terrace of the master bedroom offering the best
panoramic view.
3rd Level
-Master Bedroom
with En Suite Bathroom
2nd Level (Main Entrance)
-Parking
-Living Room - Dining Room
-Kitchen
-2nd Bedroom - Bathroom
-Cupboard
-External Wood Storage
1st Level
-Swimming Pool Area
-3rd Bedroom
with En Suite Bathroom
-Detached Poolhouse Suite
with En Suite Bathroom
-Pool & Furniture Storage
-Tools Storages
-Guest Parking
House size : 220 sq. metres
Plot size : 4,050 sq. metres
Floor Plan
1st level
Swimming Pool Area
When the sun sets,
the well lit lower area
is ideal for absolute relaxation.
Confortable outdoor sitting
and dining area, by the pool.
The property’s private
infinity pool which was built
on the lower floor
is surrounded by green trees
and a garden with spacious
outdoor pergolas and sundeck.
Detached
Poolhouse
Suite
This guest room
built entirely of local stone
is a magic retreat
particularly for children
3rd bedroom with en suite bathroom
Floor Plan
2nd level
Main House
Living Room
Dining Room & Kitchen
2nd bedroom
We call it the strategic center. Satellite
TV, VHF, Satellite Internet, Telephone,
Internal Communication, Weather
Receiver, Radio FM, CD Player, DVD
player, are all gathered here.
Floor Plan
3rd level
The spacious master bedroom
has its own two terraces, one protected from the sun
by a pergola and the other open to the sun
for sunbathing, away from indiscrete eyes.
The view from this level is really breathtaking.
House Facilities
The Island of Paros
Villa AGNANTI is suitable for 8 persons in 4 bedrooms.
Main house (level 2)
•The main entrance of the villa is through level 2.
•Spacious sitting area with fire place.
•Satellite TV,DVD, Wi-Fi internet, telephone center, stereo system.
•Dining table for 8 persons.
•Open plan spacious and fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator with ice cooler,
washing machine, dishwasher, micro appliances etc.) with a casual dining table
for 8 persons.
•Bedroom with two single beds, en-suite bathroom and ceiling fan.
•Storage space for linen and everyday items.
•Open Patio for the windy days, with sitting arrangement for 8.
•Outside dining area under a pergola for 8 persons.
•Sun deck.
Brief history
Third floor (level 3)
•Master bedroom with queen size bed, en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and TV.
•The master bedroom offers total privacy and has access to two private
verandas, one of which has a pergola.
•Both offer breathtaking views and are ideal for sunbathing or evening drinks
under the moon.
Pool Area (level 1)
Just 5 minutes by car you reach Chrissi Akti, one of the most
famous beaches of Paros, shallow, with golden sand and many
different spots and beach bars, a water sports paradise, ideal also
for kids, while more beaches for different styles can be found
nearby.
Closest Airport
Paros, 13km, 15min drive, 30min flight from the airport of Athens
Closest Main Port
Parikia, 22km,30min drive, 3hour trip from the port of Pireaus
Closest Town
Drios, 5 min drive, to to the supermarkets and local tavernas.
•Separate guest room with two single beds, en-suite bathroom and ceiling fan.
•The guest room if not used as a bedroom can be used as a pool house.
•Guest room with an independent entrance, double bed, en-suite bathroom
and a private terrace.
General facilities
•Infinity swimming pool with 5 sun beds two dining tables for 8 persons each.
•Five different lounge areas spread in three different levels, offering
the perfect relaxation point for every moment of the day.
•All the rooms are interconnected through the telephone center.
•All the rooms have separate water heater for hot water.
•All the rooms and general in-house areas, have very discrete electrical heating appliances.
•3 storage spaces for wood, furniture and pool equipment.
•A lot of closet for winter storage of household linen.
•The parking areas can accommodate 5 cars (2 owner, 3 guests).
•The garden is watered by an automated system.
•The house is water supplied by a network from the local community of Dry’s village
(very rare facility in Cyclades islands).
•Huge underground water tank (10.000 liters) that collects rain water in winter time
for general use (garden, cleaning the decks etc).
An historical time-line of Paros
Paros has been inhabited since at least the Neolithic Ages, around
4000 BC, but in all likelihood much earlier, possibly dating back as
far as Paleolithic times or so the evidence found in several places
around the island would suggest.
During these Stone Age times, caves such as Demonon in the
hillside of Lagada in Aspro Chorio, or Antiparos' spectacular cave
would have provided shelter for small groups of people who lived
off the fruit of their labours. Fishermen, hunter/ gatherers and
quite possibly some of the first farmers were the people who
initially colonised these islands between 4300 – 3900 BC.
During the Cycladic times, or early Bronze Age (3200 – 2000 BC),
the islands began to flourish. Ruins of villages from this era have
been found on the sites of the modern day Kastro in Parikia, in
the wind sculpted rocky hills of Kolymbithres, and also in Aliki and
Glyfa. Ancient tombs from this time have been found all over the
island, decorated with what we now perceive as classic Cycladic
sculpture.
Around 1100 BC the Ionians invaded, destroying the Minoan
civilization and taking the island for themselves. Not for long
though, as roughly a century later (1000) BC, the Arcadians took
over under the leadership of Parios – hence the name Paros.
During the period 800 – 700 BC Paros began
to flourish. It became a prosperous maritime power, trading
with the Phoenicians and even colonising other islands, notably
Thassos, an island rich in metal deposits. It was during this time,
the Archaic age, that literature and sculpture really arrived, many
temples were built, one dedicated to the Goddess Athena was
built in Parikia, although its marble blocks were later recycled into
a Venetian castle built on the same site, remnants of which are
still visible today. Paros also became famous for its' marble at this
time. Nowhere else had been found marble of such high quality,
translucent to a depth of 3.5cm. It became highly prized and was
used by sculptors like Agoracritos, Scopas and Thrasymedes for
famous works of art such as
the temple of Apollo on Delos, the Praxiteles of Hermes, the
maidens of the Acropolis, and possibly the most famous of all
Greek statues , the Venus de Milo, now housed in the Louvre In
Paris. The ancient marble mines are still possible to visit today at
Marathi, in the maidens of the Acropolis, and possibly the most
famous of all Greek statues , the Venus de Milo, now housed in the
Louvre In Paris. The ancient marble mines are still possible to visit
today at Marathi, in the hills above Parikia, although apart from
the marble that was excavated here to make Napoleon’s tomb
they have not been used for centuries, possibly even millennia.
In 338 BC Paros came under the authority of Phillip Of Macedonia,
Alexander's father, and after his death was ruled by the succeeding
Ptolemy. The ancient graveyard on Parikia's seafront dates from
this period. As Christianity spread during the Byzantine era there
was an explosion of church and monastery building including
what is considered to be one of the most important Byzantine
monuments in Greece, the Church of a Hundred Doors, or
Ekatontapyliani
In 1207 Paros became part of the Duchy of the Aegean, under
the rule of the Venetian Marco Sanudo and later passed from one
Venetian family to another until in 1537 it was captured by the
pirate Hayreddin Barbarossa, an event still “celebrated” today in
Naoussa's annual pirate festival on 23 August.
In 1560 yet another long period of occupation started when Paros
fell under Turkish rule, becoming part of the Ottoman Empire until
the Greek Revolution in 1821 when it finally gained independence
and was incorporated into the new Greek state.
During the Second World War Paros was once again invaded, this
time by the Germans, whose occupation took a heavy toll, leading
many of the islands inhabitants to seek their fortunes elsewhere.
Since the 1960's however the island's invaders have been rather
more welcome, as Paros has developed into a major tourist
destination famous for its' renowned cultural scene, glorious
sandy beaches and bustling night-life.
Paros today
With two lively and picturesque Cycladic Choras, lots of golden beaches for every
style, a beautiful inland rich in amazing traditional villages, special local cuisine and
hot nightlife, Paros is one of the more multi-faced Cycladic islands for all ages and
lifestyles. Ideal for family holidays, it combines easily accessed sandy beaches with
lots of activities and facilities, which will keep busy kids of all ages.
Teenagers will also be happy to find lots of hotspots in the little pedestrianized alleys
of Naoussa and Parikia, while their parents enjoy a cocktail in a more sophisticated
bar nearby not having to bother about transportation during night.
Being a large island with many different faces it assures you can find a peaceful beach
or inland spot even in mid August, while enjoy cosmopolitan life when you feel like it.
Parikia the main port has a beautiful traditional settlement with a special castle,
important Byzantine and archaeological monuments and a lively market with local
products and arty concept stores.
Naoussa, the second biggest village, is also very picturesque and cosmopolitan,
with lots of all day hangouts for handmade Italian ice cream, Greek yogurt and
loukoumades (traditional fried sweet), gourmet restaurants with fresh fish and
seafood and cocktail bars next to the traditional fishermen boats.
Lefkes is the better-known village of the island with great views, authentic tavernas
serving the traditional revithada (chickpeas) and beautiful ages old houses. Worth a
visit are also the amphitheatrical village of Marpissa with whitewashed cubic houses,
standing among narrow streets, churches and windmills, and the nearby village of
Prodromos, where you enter through an arcade that connects the churches of Agios
Nikolas and Agios Spyridon.
Chrissi Akti (golden shore) and Santa Maria are two of the most famous and best
beaches, with beach bars and service on the beach, while Kolimbithres is a special
beach with sleek rocks, like natural sculptures. But remember, in Paros you can find
a different beach for everyday of your holidays ranging from the youthful and funky
Punta Beach, a real all day club, to more secret spots like Kalogeros beach, which is
notable because the stones around it contain argil (clay), ideal for natural peeling.
In Paros, you can also enjoy horse riding, diving, kite surfing, surfing (attracting
surfers from all over the world), skiing, trekking, even dancing, since there are
schools for every activity. With many islands in close distance, Paros is also ideal for
yachting and sailing.
There is also a wildlife rehabilitation center, a butterfly valley, a large number of
monasteries and picturesque small churches, spread all over the island, to satisfy
your hobby for photography.
In case of emergency, there are 2 hospitals (a public and a private), plenty of
experienced doctors of all specialties and a municipal airplane, for cases that cannot
be treated on the island. Furthermore, there are chemists in every village that can
cover all your needs for sunscreen and sunburn treatment to more serious medicine.
There are plenty of flights to Athens, during the day (at least three), and at least
three ferries per day to Piraeus. Ferries and hovercrafts can easily take you to closeby Naxos, cosmopolitan Mykonos and Santorini and to other islands, if you so wish,
while the nearby small island of Antiparos, easily acceded by boat in 10 minutes
from the little port of Pounta, until late at night, is a popular idea for both daily and
evening excursions.