if you really want to get to the heart of athens, scale the ancient citadel of the sacred acropolis and check out the urban landscape sprawling before you like concrete arteries of a throbbing city. discover secret rooftop bars buzzing with unadulterated energy like colour locale in monastiraki or step into one of the world’s leading ‘best bars’ and an athenian favourite for a deftly made cocktail at the clumsies. gastronomy is taken very seriously in athens, with hip places like funky gourmet sporting its shiny michelin status and classy restaurants like spondi setting the standard for fine cuisine. of course, there is the deluxe grande bretagne hotel if you want to stop for afternoon tea in its winter gardens, where the line-up of famous guests has included elizabeth taylor, sophia loren, maria callas and brigitte bardot, not to mention sean connery, francis ford coppola, david bowie and jay-z.
the modern athenian is in love with every part of this city’s past yet embraces the modern vibes of the new with vigour.
shopping is a blissful pursuit with ermou street catering to fashion-conscious shopaholics, whilst a walk up to voukourestiou street is true soul therapy for those who want to add to their collection of louis vuitton bags. then head for up-town kolonaki, the place to see and be seen while sipping on the newest ‘boutique’ coffee blends. check out the spectacular remains of the hellenic past, testimonies to the ottoman occupation and old byzantine churches, all nestled amongst elegant 19th century neo-classical buildings and designer stores.
the modern athenian is in love with every part of this city’s past yet embraces the modern vibes of the new with vigour. colourful street art, gastro eateries, trendy bars and a feeling of living in the moment make this a destination which continues to be an all-time classic.
majestic is a landmark property situated on one of athens′s most iconic streets. with extraordinary views of the parthenon and the acropolis, as well as close to other significant cultural sites and monuments, the enviable location is rich in history.
with a strong architectural presence, this striking corner building is one-of-a-kind. with five floors in total, the ground level consists of two commercial properties of 146 sq.m and 114 sq.m, each with its own direct access to the basement and a 40 sq.m residential apartment.
on the first floor, there are four apartments ranging from 45 sq.m to 115 sq.m, while the second and the third floors consist of two apartments each, ranging from 160 sq.m to 175 sq.m. on the fourth floor, there is a spacious 279 sq.m apartment, while on the fifth floor, an apartment of similar size benefits from direct access to the roof garden.
majestic could be used as a symbolic private mansion, an art gallery, or a private members club.
the interiors impart a sense of grandeur with the use of marble and wood throughout the property, adding to the opulent feel. the sweeping staircase with curved marble steps and solid wood and iron balustrade is an impressive feature at the center of this extravagant building.
an oasis in the center of the city, the roof garden is a great place to relax while enjoying 180-degree views of athens, from the national garden down to the sea.
surrounded by splendid neoclassical mansions, the new acropolis museum, and herodes atticus’ roman theater, majestic is at the epicenter of athenian cultural life. simply embrace the feeling of being lost in time and history.
the buyer of this property is eligible for the greek golden visa program.