‘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 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 earner the title of the music capital of greece because of its hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras, bands, 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.
evadne is a luxurious, brand new villa built on 5000 square meters of land enjoying stunning views towards the ionian sea, on the west coast of corfu, an island famous for its safety and tranquility.
the villa is situated in an outstanding position, on a slope just above the sea, giving each level marvellous open views of the ocean. a small private path between the olive groves leads to a small sandy beach below the property.
generously arranged upon three levels, evadne has been built to honour its surroundings, blending beautifully with the landscape.
a total of 360 square meters, this magnificent property has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 150 m2 of terraces, outdoor areas and gardens, a 77 square meter heated, infinity pool and jacuzzi and a multitude of olive trees creating a beautiful mediterranean backdrop to enjoy while cooling down by the pool.
entering from the top floor, this level comprises of an open plan kitchen – dining room, surrounded by sea view terraces and floor to ceiling windows allowing the light to flow freely through the space.
moving down to the ground floor, an impressive, welcoming living room with large fire place creates the ideal setting to enjoy precious moments with family and friends. further in, 3 ensuite bedrooms with massive sliding windows, create a seamless flow between the indoors and the outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy unforgettable sunsets from the comfort of their bed.
on the pool level there is a fully equipped fitness room and another spacious ensuite bedroom.
finally, there is a luxurious guest house, located just 20 meters from the sea.
lush green surroundings, sparkling blue sea views combined with comfort and technology, evadne creates a luxurious living experience tailored to the needs of the most sophisticated of buyers.
