‘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.
within walking distance of two of corfu’s most stunning, pebbled beaches, this villa is set in a privileged position, uniquely enjoying uninterrupted sea views on both sides.
on one side the views extend to the beach of chouchoulio and on the other, to kalami bay and all the way to corfu town.
with accommodation shared between 3 buildings, eurybia is a remarkable combination of charm and privacy, in an undeniably mediterranean setting.
the spacious swimming pool and shaded bbq area, ensure much needed moments of relaxation, enjoying the sun and dining al fresco.
the main house consists of an open plan living/ dining area, with high beamed ceilings and large patio doors allowing the light to flow freely through the space.
the kitchen, independent and fully equipped, also benefits from the stunning scenery.
there are also 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets and 2 bathrooms.
accommodation is complete with a second building featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a third building which is an independent studio apartment.
additionally there is a basement measuring 40 square meters, where two further bedrooms could be constructed and a covered garage.
extensive stone work and paved areas, along with the lush vegetation of the manicured gardens, create a picturesque environment, enhanced by the strategically placed lighting in the evenings.
