Aethra is an exceptional neoclassical mansion in the historic heart of Athens, where grand architectural proportions meet a private garden with swimming pool and views towards the Acropolis. Extending across approximately 500 sqm, the six-bedroom home offers the scale and elegance of another era, beautifully reinterpreted for contemporary living.
Behind its distinguished façade, soaring ceilings of up to five metres establish an immediate sense of grandeur. Original architectural details have been carefully preserved throughout, from intricate ceiling mouldings and decorative wall panelling to patterned floors, tall shuttered windows, marble staircases and an elegant fireplace. Generous openings connect one room to the next, creating a wonderful sequence of reception and entertaining spaces filled with natural light.
A private garden and swimming pool hidden within the historic heart of Athens.
The principal living areas balance the building’s neoclassical character with a confident contemporary aesthetic. Expansive salons are furnished with sculptural pieces in a restrained palette, while statement lighting introduces a modern counterpoint to the ornate ceilings and classical detailing. The formal dining room is particularly impressive, centred around a dramatic marble table beneath contemporary pendant lighting and opening naturally towards the adjoining reception rooms.
The kitchen takes a softer, more traditional approach, with painted cabinetry, marble work surfaces, a central island and tall windows overlooking the greenery outside. Across the home, carefully chosen materials and furnishings allow the original architecture to remain the defining presence.
Six bedrooms and six bathrooms provide substantial accommodation, including a beautifully proportioned principal bedroom where a contemporary upholstered bed sits against the simplicity of pale walls and marble flooring. Walk-in wardrobes, an office, laundry facilities and staff accommodation add the practical spaces required for comfortable extended stays.
Five-metre ceilings, intricate period detailing and rooms conceived on a truly grand scale.
Perhaps the property’s greatest surprise lies beyond its interiors. Sheltered by mature trees and established planting, the private garden creates an extraordinary sense of seclusion for such a central Athens address. At its heart, a heated swimming pool is surrounded by spaces for lounging and outdoor dining, creating a peaceful setting removed from the energy of the city beyond.
Above, the roof garden reveals views across Athens towards the Acropolis, providing an unforgettable backdrop as daylight fades over the city.
Located in historic Thission, Aethra places some of Athens’ most celebrated landmarks, archaeological sites and neighbourhoods within easy reach, while offering something exceptionally difficult to find in the centre of the capital: architectural heritage, substantial proportions, outdoor space, a private pool and remarkable privacy within one extraordinary address.
Available for short and extended stays, Aethra offers the opportunity to experience Athens from within one of its most distinctive historic homes.