Trifyllias, Athens

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Urban Artist's Residence— Elegant and functional custom-designed apartment in central and safe residential neighborhood, next to the metro station and less than 10 minutes away from Syntagma Square. The perfect urban hideout for global travelers, a short 3-minute walk from Panormou metro station, great local food markets, restaurants, cafes, and shops. A 77 sq.m. (829 sq.ft.) spacious and relaxing environment, ideal for both pleasure and work. Characteristic 1960's Athenian apartment with its own private entrance, thoughtfully converted into a serene and unique spot. Designed by the owner, with a clean, modern aesthetic and thoughtfully-selected details such as custom lighting, original artwork and furniture by Philippe Starck. The apartment features a floor-to-ceiling window facade and switch-operated blinds. The charming and typically Athenian neighbourhood of Panormou in Ampelokipoi is residential and relatively quiet, while well-known for all of its restaurants and bars which Athenians frequent! You couldn't be more perfectly situated to take in Athens attractions while having an authentic neighborhood experience, with cafes, traditional bakeries and grocery stores right down the block, and a weekly farmers market with delectable fruit, vegetables, fresh olives and fish close by. You'll be close to attractions, concert venues, theatres and open-air cinemas, with the Acropolis Museum and the Parthenon, Monastiraki and Kolonaki less than 5 metro stops away (no more than 10-12 min). Syntagma Square, the heart of the city's centre, is only a 6-minute metro ride from home. Additionally, it's a pleasant 30-minute walk to Kolonaki neighbourhood or a 15 min. walk to Mavili square - a popular, classic place to socialise with bars dating from the 1950s, right next to Megaro Mousikis - The Athens Concert Hall and the American Embassy. Features: -Floor heating (rare for Athens!) - easily adjustable temperature levels in each room -Large workspace that couples as a dining room -Amazing natural light -Open, airy floor plan -Whole facade covered with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows -Impressive audiophile hi-fi system -Library of Greek and English art books -Flat-screen TV and DVD player -Tons of closet space -Lots of power sockets -Modern kitchen -Clothes Washer, drying rack, iron, iron board -Fantastic location The apartment is below street level, which means it naturally stays comfortably cool in the summer and warmer in the winter. It has an easily accessible private entrance and large double glazed windows looking onto a garden, with switch-operated rolling shutters for privacy and security.