Piedra

Inside

accommodation at Piedra is set over two floors.

The main entrance leads into the well-equipped bespoke kitchen, a spacious, light-filled space whose polished concrete flooring morphs organically into the worktops, the cupboard surrounds and the central island breakfast bar. This sculptural technique of uniting floors and built-in fittings and furniture in one single flow of material is one of two main design features of Piedra. The other is the juxtaposition of the curvaceous with the angular, as exemplified in the next space.

The kitchen flows through a wide opening into the heart of the home, a spacious, airy dining area with white-washed wood-beamed ceilings and circular walls punched with light-giving windows. To one side is an oblong dining table with well-cushioned built-in seating and chairs, while to the other are stairs leading to the first floor.

Up a step from the dining area is the super-panoramic living area that features more built-in seating rising from the smooth concrete floors, white-washed brick walls and wood-beamed ceilings, and a wall of bifold doors that bring in the sea views and allow access to the terraces and the pool area.

Back in the circular dining area, a flight of stairs curves up to the first floor, which is entirely given over to the main bedroom. This is a remarkable space, with a fabulously lofty conical ceiling in grey-painted wood, a centrally positioned bed looking out to sea, in-room double-sinks and walk-in shower, an en-suite WC, and a door opening out onto the sea-view roof terrace.

The remaining accommodation at Piedra is accessed externally from the sea-facing terrace and comprises:

• a sea-view double bedroom with extra day bed and en-suite shower room that incorporates the curvaceous arc of the dining room's wall
• a second sea-view double bedroom with a little kitchen counter and an en-suite shower room

Outside

Piedra is surrounded on two sides by a sweep of beautifully designed terraces. As with the interiors, soft concrete flooring rises from the ground to create an abundance of in-built seating topped with cushions. In contrast to the smooth texture of the concrete, the villa's external walls are clad in locally-quarried stone in hues of honey, grey and bronze. To complete the picture, raised borders planted with aromatic plants and the occasional olive tree delimit the various areas of terracing.

The main terrace runs along the entire sea-facing façade of Piedra. To one side of the indoor living room is a large covered sitting area and a dreamy al fresco dining area served by a barbecue. This is the perfect spot for gathering everyone together, particularly for lazy lunches and long convivial dinners.

A few steps towards the sea is the gorgeous 16.5m-long infinity pool, which features a shallow beach-effect section for watery lounging. To one end of the pool is another seating area, and the front terrace is completed by a shady space outside the two ground floor bedrooms. Here there are also steps leading up to the wonderfully panoramic roof terrace, which wraps around the grey cone of the first floor bedroom.

Below the pool is another section of concrete terrace, and beyond that a long stretch of decking, the ideal place, closest to the sea, for watching the breathtaking sunsets.

Behind the main shaded sitting and dining area, the terrace extends to a sheltered area outside the kitchen. This too has a place to sit and steps leading up to the roof terrace.

Piedra features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop off the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Some areas of this property may be overlooked.

The last 10 minutes of the road to access the property are unpaved.

As this villa is located on an island, we recommend extra caution when booking your flights to avoid problems or delays with ferries and hydrofoils. It may be advisable to arrive a day earlier and depart a day later. Please contact us for any information or advice.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.