Villa RafaGreece, Cyclades, Paros

Villa Rafa sits on a quiet part of Santa Maria, allowing for perfect privacy and uninterrupted views to the seascape. The residence resembles a small oasis of Mediterranean bliss, with its interconnected cubes painted stark white and surrounded by vegetation. The outdoor grounds are expansive; lawn gardens peppered with palm-trees, comfortable pergola-shaded lounges, an inviting swimming pool fitted with sunbeds and a generous dining space that can sit up to 18 guests - an ideal setting for hosting family and friends. 

The stone-paved terraces and textured walls of the exterior that extend indoors and the tall windows that open the rooms to the seascape make the interior feel like a continuation of the outside. The decoration is elegant with island-chic touches. The kitchen ticks all the boxes that make it the heart of family-home: enough room for everyone to fit, a central island with ample space to prepare a home-made meal and a dining table where friends and family can sit and chat with the cook. The bedrooms are rustic, intimate in size and open to the views to convey the relaxing vibe of a country-style family home.