‘somewhere between calabria and corfu the blue really begin s...you are aware of a change in the heart of things: aware of the horizon begin ning to stain at the rim of the world: aware of islands coming out of the darkness to meet you’.
so begin s lawrence durrell’s 1945 ode to corfu, prospero’s cell. even today, visitors to the island often arrive by sea, approaching from italy in the west, of the greek mainland in the east. emerging in the early morning sunshine, the pastel-hued houses above corfu town’s old port are a jumble of slim tiers with narrow passages runningbetween them, made brilliant with washing hung out to dry from every balcony like festive bunting. the tall venetian mansions display ancient coats of coloured paint, blurred by successive winters and giving visitors to the town the feeling of stepping into a watercolour painting.
the town is centred on a wide tree-lined esplanade called the spianada, whose french arcades echo the rue de rivoli. a drop of britishness is to be found on the noble sweep of this square, which is transformed into a cricket pitch throughout the summer - the world’s only working sports field within a unesco world heritage site.
meanwhile , the corfiot countryside boasts an elegiac greenery, unrivalled across greece and contrasting remarkably with the solemn barrenness of the aegean. bathed in brilliant white sunlight throughout the summer months, the winter rains ensure a sublime frondescence across the island, with the inland valleys thickly carpeted with wild flowers, studded with gnarled olive trees and dense groves of stiffly swaying cypresses. the sophisticated north-east is known as kensington-on- sea, and is the site of the rothschild family’s imposing summer villa. it is here that the luxury villa lifestyle comes into its own, with the hillsides sprinkled with secluded, high-end properties boasting private infinity pools and awe-inspiring sea views, with the snowcapped albanian-epirote mountains rising mysteriously in the east.
Located in the Corfiot hills, this beautiful villa offers mesmerising sea and sky views, painted with all the colours of the sunset.
Morning Star is a modern villa, conveniently located on the alluring west coast of Corfu. The property’s privacy, tranquility and panoramic views make it the perfect home-away-from-home, whether for year-round living or memorable summer vacations.
This large and airy luxury residence is sheltered by trees and is the perfect hidden retreat for families and friends. It has ample living spaces including a spacious living room, dining room and wide terraces fringing the pool. Refined interiors are decorated in a minimal way, distinguishing this villa as a place of style and elegance. The property has several balconies and terraces perfect for
taking in those sunset views, and comes fully furnished with independent A/C and heating throughout. An infinity pool and contemporary kitchen complete the exclusive comforts found in this one-of-a-kind estate.
Morning Star comprises of one plot of land measuring 1,500 sqm plus a further 1,700 sqm, totalling a grand 3,200 sqm. There is also the capacity to build on further 180 sqm.
