Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece

Houzz Tour: A sunny villa in Mykonos, Greece - Featuring spare, walls whitewashed, external rounded corners that protect against meltemi (strong northerly winds ), and flat roofs to collect rainwater, Cycladic house - style you often see in the Greek island communities postcard perfect - evokes dreams of escape for most people. But the California native Elleni Makris and his family, it is everyday life. "Our villa, Anassa, is a labor of love. I worked with bricklayers, masons and plasterers to get everything just right and to create a feeling that is significantly Mykonos, "she said.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Zissis and Elleni Makris and their two son
Size 4843 feet square
Location Mykonos, Greece
This is interesting Anassa, the name of the villa, means "deep, restful breath" or "breath" in Greek .

Mykonos Panormos Villas

In Mykonos town, houses historically have been built close to each other so that word on potential invaders move swiftly. Anassa is somewhat of an exception, because it is located on the sprawling property. Elleni said: "We live in Anassa and rent other houses in our compound to visitors.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

The family Makris has an open door policy - customers come and go at any time of the day. "Time and our location in Mykonos fosters a close-knit community, Elleni said.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Just five minute walk from the villa is Panormos Bay, where locals and expats swim freely. "There are no crowds, and you get a nice mix of different owners in Mykonos, Elleni said. "We have people from all over the globe, but here in the Bay of Panormos, houses owned mainly by Italians, Germans and Greeks."

A nearby archaeological site is believed to house the tomb of Iliad 'hero, Ajax.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Elleni bought ancient carved doors in the living room (and other parts) of a junk shop in Tripoli. "My carpenter built the chassis and incorporated the doors to hide the entertainment center, she said.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

slabs stone floors, a career in the north of Greece, have been customized for the villa. The flooring has an antique finish and was put in a traditional Byzantine style, Elleni said.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

friends visit California often, so the house is often full of people. "Our table was built to our specifications by a local manufacturer of furniture, Elleni said. According to Greek custom, lunch is usually served late, at 4 pm Guests and hosts both contribute to the preparation of food, and meals are long and quiet.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

"Cooking for many people at once is sometimes a challenge, especially because I have son who also have friends. The men in the house are usually in charge of grilling the fish caught or local beef, lamb or goat, Elleni said.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Elleni bought Moroccan tiles in the bathroom in a tile shop in Athens. They have been wet plaster on the floor and the walls and around the mirror. The marble sink has the hand-carved details.

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Mykonos Panormos villas

This coffee table has a sculpture of the star of David in the middle of the frame.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

cross breezes and thick walls keep the house a comfortable temperature, it is rare for the family to use the air conditioning of the villa. "I stuck with the traditional way of having the plaster [extend] in the room about 6 inches, clearly defining the spaces, said Elleni.

A starfish ceramic, made by a friend and artist Rosa Greek Pappas, punctuates this space.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Pappas also the sea creatures that appear on the bathroom walls and throughout the interior of the villa painted by hand.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Elleni used traditional colorful cement floors (above in white) to seven rooms of the villa.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Elleni bought two sinks brass handmade (above) on a trip to Morocco and was installed in the bathrooms down the villa.

Mykonos Panormos Villas

Mykonos Panormos Villas

family welcomes three full moon parties throughout the year in their conservatory area and a swimming pool (this picture and previous). The moon rises over the bay, and it is truly magical. The full moon in August is the most fun because the house is usually packed. It is a great way to close the summer, "said Elleni.


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