sitting in the most northwesterly corner of greece, corfu is an elegant and cosmopolitan island, wearing the mantle of its colourful venetian history with style.
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‘somewhere between calabria and corfu, the blue 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 running between 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.
corfu has rightfully earned the title of the music capital of greece because of its hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras, bands, and opera music events, a tradition dating back to 400 years of venetian rule of the island.
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 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 wildflowers, studded with gnarled olive trees and dense groves of stiffly swaying cypresses.
the sophisticated northeast is known as kensington-on-sea and is the site of the finest real estate in greece, with its epicentre, the rothschild family’s imposing summer villa.
here, 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.
property market:
seafront villas for sale in corfu are considered the pinnacle of luxury real estate in greece. corfu real estate is the oldest and most established luxury property market in greece, trendy for savvy international sophisticated buyers looking for both a heritage and a lifestyle real estate investment in the mediterranean at a fraction of the acquisition cost of other popular destinations in southern europe. those rare seafront jewels are priced on average at 12,000 euros per sq.m., offering property collectors significant quality to their real estate portfolio and a solid long-term investment. these properties are mainly located on the northern east coast of the island, on a stretch of lush greenery and turquoise waters called kensington by the sea. equally appealing, corfiot inland offers fine examples of old-times aristocracy mansions starting at 6,000 euro per sq.m. while apartments in the city are a popular solution for an entry-level investment in the world of luxury real estate
This stunning villa is a luxurious hideaway, ideal for those looking to spend their holidays in ultimate peace and comfort.
It was strategically designed so that every room would enjoy the breathtaking views. Immediately apparent from the open-plan living area are the wall-to-wall glass windows leading out to the infinity pool and the sunken sitting area beside it.
There are plenty of spacious outdoor areas around the pool to relax, including a built-in barbeque and outdoor dining area.
The villa′s 4 bedrooms are bright and spacious, fully airconditioned, all have ensuite bathrooms and direct access to the swimming pool.
The villa is within walking distance from a secluded beach and a 10-minute from the charming village of Pentati, with a few excellent tavernas.
Modern, stylish simplicity along with privacy, seclusion and stunning sunsets. This property is a true gem.
