Old Carpet Factory Recording Studio Hydra

HOUSE

Old Carpet Factory is a historical Hydra mansion built in the end of the 18th century by Venetian architects for the family of the prominent Greek naval admiral Anastasios Tsamados. The house was eventually donated to the church. Later it was used as a weaving school and carpet making workshop of Soutzoglou family, hence becoming known as the Old Carpet Factory among the locals.

Old Carpet Factory Recording Studio Greece

The home's artistic period began in the late 1950s when American sculptor John La Farge bought and renovated it. The architect removed parts of the deteriorated roof and glazed the retaining arch to create a large window, opening into a private courtyard. La Farge's arch, together with three large elegant windows became the signature architectural feature of the house.

Old Carpet Factory Recording Studio in Greece

Hydra Mansion Old Carpet Factory Recording Studio in Greece

Hydra Mansion Old Carpet Factory House La Farge Arch

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Inside: Accommodation at this Hydra mansion is spread over three floors.
The ground floor features an easy access to the recording studio with a private bedroom attached to it. The kitchen is also conveniently located on the ground floor.
From the main entrance a stone staircase leads into the terrace with the view of Hydra Port. The terrace features a comfortable sitting area perfect for sunset watching.
The grand room with tall ceilings and three large windows overlooking the island is also on the main floor. The room features a dining area, a sitting area with a large chaise longue. The glazed arch by John La Farge connects the grand room to the courtyard.
The top floor is a studio room.

Outside:
The private courtyard on the main floor is the perfect spot for outside dining. The courtyard leads into the garden in the back of the house surrounded by a stone wall and features a dipping pool, an outside kitchen equipped with a coal grill, shady areas for relaxing, an orchard with almond, pomegranate and citrus trees, as well as a wide variety of herbs for the kitchen.

Bedroom 1: adjacent to the recording studio on the ground level, double bed and in-room bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Bedroom 2: double bed on the main floor, adjacent to the veranda and the grand room, private bathroom with a bathtub.

Bedroom 3: main floor, not private, double bed, adjacent to the inner court. Access to the bathroom on the ground floor.

Bedroom 4: top floor, double bed, private bathroom with a shower.

Today the house hosts a residential music recording studio and an art residency. The Warp of Time book published by Mnemosyne Project s in 2024 tell the story of the house and its owners.

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