Currently under construction in the hills of Aspro Chorio, Emelia is a contemporary single-level residence designed with a restrained Cycladic sensibility and a strong connection to the surrounding Parian landscape. Positioned on an expansive 8,200 sqm plot, the property combines clean architectural lines, natural materials, and carefully considered outdoor living spaces, with open views extending across the countryside toward the sea.
The approach to the house unfolds gradually through low native planting and dry terrain characteristic of southern Paros, where white volumes and stone-clad walls sit quietly against the hillsides. The architecture balances simplicity with warmth, using natural stone, shaded pergolas, and broad openings to soften the contemporary geometry of the home and anchor it within the landscape.
Arranged entirely on one level, the residence has been designed to prioritise ease of movement, natural light, and a seamless relationship between interior and exterior spaces. The main living area combines the kitchen, dining, and sitting room in one open-plan environment, where large sliding openings frame the surrounding landscape and draw daylight deep into the interiors throughout the day. Soft neutral tones, textured surfaces, and understated finishes create a calm and grounded atmosphere, while the fireplace introduces a natural focal point within the principal living space.
The kitchen has been planned with clean architectural detailing and integrated materials that allow the living spaces to remain visually uncluttered. Wide openings connect directly to the shaded outdoor dining and lounge terraces, creating a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor living during the warmer months. Underfloor heating and climate control systems provide year-round comfort while maintaining the simplicity of the interiors.
The main residence will comprise three en-suite bedrooms, each positioned to preserve privacy and natural light. Large windows and sliding doors open the bedrooms toward terraces and planted outdoor areas, while the bathrooms continue the restrained material palette seen throughout the house, combining stone textures, timber detailing, and soft natural light. In the early morning, sunlight moves quietly across the pale floors and recessed walls, reinforcing the calm rhythm of the architecture.
A separate guest suite with its own entrance provides additional independence for visitors while remaining visually connected to the main house. The layout allows guests to move naturally between private and communal spaces without disturbing the overall sense of openness and tranquillity.
Outdoors, the 14-metre swimming pool forms the centrepiece of the landscaped terraces, extending parallel to the house and reflecting the surrounding sky and hillsides. Pergola-shaded seating and dining areas have been carefully integrated into the architecture, including a built-in outdoor lounge designed for long summer afternoons protected from the sun and prevailing winds. Low Mediterranean planting softens the edges of the terraces, allowing the house to settle naturally into the terrain rather than dominate it.
The elevated position of the property allows uninterrupted openness while maintaining privacy and distance from neighbouring homes. From the terraces, the landscape unfolds toward the sea and distant Cycladic horizon, particularly in the softer evening light that settles across the southern side of the island.
Scheduled for completion within one year, Emelia presents a contemporary interpretation of Cycladic living — understated, practical, and deeply connected to the landscape of Paros.