When we bought the house in 2022, it had been empty for 25 years. The furniture inside had remained mostly unchanged, making it feel like stepping back into history. During renovations, we decided to blend modern amenities with the house’s enduring charm. For instance, the original toilet, which was just a hole in the ground downstairs, was removed and replaced with modern facilities in other areas. Wherever possible, we restored and reused old features to maintain its unique appeal.
A Glimpse into History
The house was originally built in two phases: the downstairs area, which served as an olive processing and storage area, dates back to 1916, and the upstairs section, one of the first bourgeois houses in the village, was constructed in 1936. This was a very different time when Milina was still primarily connected to the outside world by boat and kalderimi (stone-paved paths).
Picture Gallery
Take a look at some pictures from before and during renovation.
The old kitchen and old baking house which is now a bathroom.
The olive storage area downstairs featuring several big wooden barrels.
The only toilet in the original house. A small hole in the ground.
The Green Studio undergoing renovation.
Working on the floor together.
Newly painted rooms.
Marble delivery arriving by truck.
Marble being laid in the Persephone hall.
Installing insulation and a new ceiling.
Restoring an old ornament.
Persephone hall undergoing renovation.
The kitchen undergoing renovation.
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