Kifissia, the undoubted centre of Athens′ northern suburbs is the city′s main upper-class district known for its elegant mansions, extensive parks, foreign schools, gastronomy scene and relaxed lifestyle.
Heading north from Athens Centre along Kifissias Avenue, we encounter a series of affluent districts each one with its own distinctive identity.
Psychiko and Filothei suburbs developed during the 1920s for the Athenian aristocracy of the time have been influenced by the architectural style of English garden cities. No wonder why many of the streets here are named after flowers. Besides hosting a significant number of foreign embassies they are also known for their elite private schools: Arsakeio Tositseio School, Moraitis School and Athens College.
Further north Kifisia, Kastri, Kefalari, Ekali, Dionysos and Politia are all idyllic districts developed amongst vast city parks that one feels being in the mountains. As they are slightly elevated from the sea level and in close proximity to the countryside the air is much cleaner and cooler. Their centres are buzzing around vibrant cafes, elegant restaurants and sophisticated boutique shopping malls.
Goulandris Natural History Museum founded in 1964 and villa Kazouli are two of Kifissia’s landmarks housed in imposing neoclassical building. Kifissia’s Park, a unique space that was created in 1885 and features sky-tall trees, wonderful design, a café and playground.
For passionate tennis players, two of Greece’s elite private clubs are based in the northern suburbs. Ekali club and Tatoi club that offers a variety of wellness services and top-class restaurants to their members.
in the heart of filothei, just moments from the church of agia filothei, this distinguished detached home occupies a quiet, tree-lined setting in one of athens north’s most established neighborhoods.
designed by a renowned architect and completed in 1980, the house is defined by balanced proportions, solid craftsmanship, and a disciplined use of materials. pitched rooflines, stone chimneys, arched windows, and deep verandas give the architecture presence and identity, while mature planting enhances privacy from the street.
set on a 650 sq.m. plot, the property offers approximately 450 sq.m. of principal interiors, complemented by 75 sq.m. of supporting spaces. the layout is practical and well considered, separating formal reception areas from everyday family living.
the ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall, a formal living room with fireplace, an additional sitting room, and a defined dining area. the kitchen is generous in scale and incorporates a daily family sitting space. a guest bathroom and a solid wood staircase complete this level.
an established family home in one of the capital’s most desirable residential settings.
upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms each include walk-in wardrobes. two open onto private balconies overlooking the garden, while one extends to an attic space suitable for a study or secondary sitting area.
the lower level accommodates a staff bedroom, laundry facilities, storage rooms, and the mechanical area, ensuring operational practicality without compromising the main floors.
three fireplaces, autonomous natural gas heating, substantial auxiliary areas, and parking for four vehicles support comfortable long-term family living.
with a total built area of approximately 525 sq.m., this is a home of scale, character, and enduring presence in a prime filothei location.
this property is eligible for both the golden visa and the greek non dom program.
