Villa Atropos

INSIDE

Accommodation at Villa Atropos is laid out over three floors.

The main entrance to the property is accessed via a flight of stairs that leads from the gated driveway at street level to the upper ground floor. This level is entirely given over to a luminous free-flowing, open-plan communal space that is characterised by a palette of muted natural colours, and provides a minimalistic backdrop for quality fittings, furnishings, and fixtures. Ceramics, artwork, and soft furnishings offer splashes of colour and texture, and the atmosphere is at once welcoming, familiar, and serene. One feels immediately at ease and at home at Atropos.

A wall of south-facing windows in the living area drinks in the views out to sea, and the space features a fireplace, a comfortable rounded sofa surrounding a collection of rattan coffee tables, and a telescope for those clear, starry evenings.

To the right is the well-equipped, well-organised kitchen, with its natural wooden cabinetry, its sleek white worktops, and its central dining island with space for six. A sliding door conveniently opens out from the kitchen onto the rear al fresco dining terrace.

An internal staircase on this level provides access to both the first floor above and the lower ground floor below.

The first floor is home to:

• the master bedroom, with a king-size bed, superb sea views, and an ensuite bathroom with a tub; and

• another sea-view king bedroom, with a large desk, and served by a bathroom just across the hallway with a walk-in shower.

Accommodation at Atropos is completed by the independent suite on the lower ground floor. This suite features a king bed which can also be prepared as two twin beds, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a bathroom with walk-in shower. A pair of French doors opens out from the bedroom onto a private sea-facing terrace furnished with lounge seating, an outdoor sink, and access to the front garden where a hammock awaits. An external staircase leads up from here to the main dining terrace directly above. These French doors can be used as a separate entrance for guests staying in this lower part of the villa.

OUTSIDE

Terraces and gardens wrap around the front and sides of Atropos, and there are numerous spots in which to while away the days, laze in the shade, dine al fresco, and generally commune with your gorgeous surroundings.

Next to the main entrance on the upper ground floor is home to the gorgeous 10m2 urban pool with hydromassage jets, with stunning views out over the Adriatic. Served by two loungers, two pool chairs, and an outdoor shower, this terrace is a great spot in which to soak up the sun during the day.

The main al fresco dining terrace flows on the other side of the house and is accessed from the kitchen. This sea-view space is furnished with a cushioned bench wrapping around a rounded hardwood dining table for six. Sheltered by a wooden pergola with bamboo shades, and served by an electric barbecue, this is a fabulous option for grilling up long dinners under the stars.

Steps lead down from this terrace to the ground floor immediately below, where there are even more al fresco pleasures on offer with lounge seating and a hammock. This space is also accessed directly from the lower ground floor bedroom below.

Around the terraces and lining the front of the villa, aromatic plants perfume the air, Mediterranean shrubbery abounds, and leafy trees whisper in the gentle sea breeze.

As if all this weren’t enough, Atropos has yet more magic up its sleeve: immediately across the street in front of the house, large rocks give way to the transparent waters of the Adriatic. If you’re craving a more lively beach scene, a short walk (under 15 minutes) along the coastal road leads to the renowned Pokonji Dol beach – the perfect spot for soaking up the ultimate Mediterranean reverie.