Hidden Hill Villa

In the area of Oskelos – Kastraki on the island of Naxos, on a mildly sloping plot with spectacular views to the west and the island of Paros, two independent summer residences are built. Access to them from the parking area is made through a common, intermediate, open route, linking the front and back courtyards, while also being their theoretical dividing line. The building development is linear, forming a composition of smaller volumes. Following the slight slope of the natural ground, the independent volumes have distinct morphology and different levels with each other. At the same time, their radial opening to the broad perspective of the sea view is emphasized by the corresponding arrangement of strong stone elements on the landscape.

The height difference of these independent white cubes contributes to the familiar feeling of small scale that most Cycladic villages have, while at the same time highlighting their independence.

The pergola of each volume follows this change in altitude, using a relatively closed form to actively enhance the entire composition of the project.

Functionally, each residence consists of a large open-space living room and kitchen with direct access to both the backyard, naturally protected by the wind, and the front outdoor space featuring lounge and kitchen areas near the pool.

Hidden Hill Villa I has a total indoor surface of 100 m² with two bedrooms and Hidden Hill Villa II expands in 120 m² with three bedrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with private bathrooms and verandas for each one, and are accessible through the back, gaining independence from the common living areas of the house. The overall outdoor areas, consisting of the backyards, verandas and lounges have a total surface of 340 m².

Kastraki beach is a long approximately 3km sandy beach, still untouched, with turquoise waters. This beach has safe waters and is perfect for sunbathing, swimming and long beach walks. Here you can enjoy one of the most romantic and majestic sunsets on the island with the sun setting behind the mountains of Paros Island.

The area is ideal for relaxing, walking, jogging, mountain biking, yoga, windsurf, kite surf, swimming, snorkeling or just as the base for your daily excursions to the rest of the beautiful places of Naxos. Between Kastraki and the adjacent Glyfada beach is the recently opened Naxos Kite Surf. 

Heading more to the south part of the island you can reach a number of remote, unspoiled and stunning beaches like Alyko, Hawaii and Pyrgaki. The unique Cedar Forest at Alyko is an environmentally protected area with marvelous sand dunes that spread all over the area and create an exotic landscape!