Avaro

The residence unfolds from a private entrance set back from the street, where planting and carefully considered landscaping establish a sense of separation from the surrounding neighbourhood. Large glazed openings bring daylight deep into the interiors and allow the principal living spaces to extend naturally towards the garden. Throughout the day, changing light moves across the interior volumes, highlighting the simplicity of the architecture and reinforcing the connection between the house and its outdoor spaces.

The main living areas occupy the garden level, arranged as a series of interconnected spaces that flow directly onto the terraces and surrounding landscape. Full-height sliding glazing retracts to create an almost seamless transition between inside and outside, allowing the residence to function as a unified environment during the warmer months. The garden and pool form an integral part of the architecture rather than a separate amenity, creating the atmosphere of a private villa within an urban setting.

The upper and lower levels accommodate five bedrooms, arranged to provide both privacy and flexibility for family life and guest accommodation. Large openings frame views towards the surrounding greenery, while terraces and private outdoor spaces extend several of the rooms beyond their interior boundaries. The principal suite occupies a particularly generous footprint, with a design language consistent with the rest of the residence: understated, light-filled and closely connected to the exterior environment.

The lower level incorporates a range of complementary spaces that support year-round living while remaining discreetly integrated into the overall design. Advanced home automation, underfloor heating, enhanced security systems and energy-efficient technologies are seamlessly incorporated throughout the property, supporting comfort without drawing attention away from the architecture itself.

The outdoor areas have been conceived as a natural continuation of the residence rather than separate recreational spaces. Covered terraces, shaded areas and the landscaped garden create a sequence of sheltered environments that respond to the Mediterranean climate, while mature planting softens the architectural geometry and enhances privacy throughout the property.

Although notably peaceful in character, the residence remains closely connected to the wider Athens Riviera. Glyfada’s marina, beaches, restaurants and boutiques are all within easy reach, while Astir Marina, the One&Only Aesthesis Resort and central Athens are accessible within a short drive. Completion is scheduled for October 2026.

As daylight softens through the garden in the late afternoon, the relationship between architecture, landscape and natural light becomes the defining quality of the residence, creating a sense of calm that feels removed from the pace of the city beyond.