Paphos, Paphos

Luxuary villa located in Kato PaphosThis striking four-bedroom, three-storey house in Tala, Paphos is designed to make the most of its exceptional hillside location with sweeping panoramic views to the sea. Entry is at the top level, where the car access from the road leads directly to a covered parking area, enclosed with vertical timber louvres that provide both shading and security. From the street, the residence presents a discreet single-storey profile, but from below its dramatic architectural form is revealed in full.The steep drop of the site has been embraced by organising the living spaces vertically across three levels, taking advantage of the natural topography to offer privacy and maximise the outlook at every floor. The parking sits at road level while the house unfolds down the hillside beneath it, with privacy increasing as you move to the lower levels.Inside, the kitchen, living and dining areas flow seamlessly onto a terrace and a stunning cantilevered swimming pool, both projecting out towards the horizon for uninterrupted views. Secondary spaces such as bathrooms and storage rooms are tucked deeper within the plan on each level, ensuring that the main living areas remain open and light-filled.From below, the form of the house is even more impressive, with large fair-face concrete volumes appearing to float away from the cliffside in a dramatic composition that plays with gravity and light. The use of fair-face concrete enhances the contemporary design while the structures integration into the hillside helps to naturally regulate temperatures. The house stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter thanks to the thermal mass of the surrounding earth.Large south-facing windows frame the spectacular sea views and bring the outdoors in, while louvres and overhangs provide passive solar control, adjusting to the seasons. The building envelope is constructed and insulated to a high standard to optimise energy efficiency and all active systems, appliances and lighting have been carefully chosen for their environmental performance.Offering an internal area of 384 square metres, the property also benefits from a walk-in wardrobe, fitted wardrobes, an en-suite, double glazing, tiled floors, a storage room and an open-plan layout. A lift adds convenience across all three levels and title deeds are available.