An English double door welcomes its guests, granting passage into Pigna, a reception room with tall ceilings and original tiled floors, bestowing a lavish burst of color and belle epoque charm. The carefully curated collection of antique furnishings and ormolu objets d’art, including a grand piano, an ornately gilded mirror and an exquisite console, gracefully coexist in harmonious equilibrium with a pair of modern sofas, beckoning guests to indulge in their embrace. To the side, a pair of double doors unveil the enchanting Rotonda dining room, where an antique round table takes pride of place. A set of majestic picture windows offering views of the bay and a French veranda door providing a seamless transition to the side gardens, add to its allure.

Both the living room and the dining room merge with a central hall that connects the remaining ground floor accommodations. At the far end of the hall, a second French door leads guests to the east facing sea-view veranda, boasting sweeping scenes of the azure bay. To its left, the exceptional Sisi bathroom with a stunning marble bathtub of timeless beauty, once gracing the halls of Empress Elizabeth of Austria’s summer residence, the Achilleon Palace, provides an extravagant wellness space. A final doorway within the hall unveils the Ivy kitchen where vintage cabinetry blends with state-of-the-art appliances. The original stone-flagged flooring, the 18th century wood-burning stove with superimposed induction hobs and the access to the ivy-shaded al fresco dining area complete this culinary haven.

Pigna, the exquisite reception room on the ground floor

Pigna, with its prestigious fireplace

The reception room; period furniture and down-cushion sofas offering superior comfort

Rotonda, the adjacent dining room with stunning views and direct access to the seafront terrace

Rotonda from a different angle

The al fresco Ivy kitchen with 360° views; your cook’s paradise

Fabulously equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, the Ivy kitchen

The gracefully reclaimed traditional wood-burning stove adored by “The Durrells” series

The antique marble-tub, a majestic masterpiece in Sisi bathroom.

Sisi bathroom from a sea-view angle

An English style staircase ascends from the hallway, guiding one to the first-floor landing where one discovers the truly expansive suite. The Cyclamen double bedroom, affording breathtaking scenes of the bay with its adjacent spacious Amaryllis drawing room and its beach view shower room, create a serene backdrop of opulent repose and relaxation. The first floor unveils the second impeccable double bedroom, Belladonna, offering captivating panoramas of the Ionian Sea. This splendid chamber is complemented by an en-suite shower room, meticulously designed to provide an oasis of tranquility.

The first floor garden-view lounge of the master suite; the Amaryllis drawing room

Rococo style furniture decorated with excellent down cushion seats in Amaryllis drawing room,

First floor bedroom one. The Cyclamen double master suite

French antique brass beds dominate the Cyclamen suite

Cyclamen suite leading to its drawing room

The inviting suite’s bathroom overlooking the Bay of Corfu

First floor bedroom two. Belladonna bedroom with panoramic views of the Ionian

Belladonna bedroom from another angle

Belladonna bedroom

The en-suite bathroom of Belladonna

Ascending further, the staircase leads to the second floor, where three radiant double/twin bedrooms await, enchantingly nestled beneath the sloping original wood beams of the residence. Each of these delightful havens, named Calla, Magnolia and Mallow, after beautiful garden flowers that have been a constant presence in the estate, is graced with treasured antique furniture and modern beds that prioritize comfort and impeccably designed en-suite shower rooms, ensuring the utmost calming atmosphere. Calla and Mallow offer an enchanting vista of the boundless “blue”, while Magnolia affords a serene outlook onto the lush, verdant ombrellone gardens.

Second floor bedroom three, seaview. The Calla double/twin bedroom.

Calla bedroom leading to its en-suite bathroom

Calla en-suite bathroom

Second floor bedroom four, garden view. The Magnolia double/twin bedroom.

A rustic charm of the Magnolia bedroom unveiled

The Magnolia en-suite bathroom

Second floor bedroom five, seaview. The Mallow double/twin bedroom.

The Mallow bedroom

The Mallow en-suite bathroom

Eco-friendly furniture is scattered throughout the grounds, offering ample opportunities to relax and soak up the enchanting atmosphere. However, it is the area around the house itself that truly comes alive with outdoor activities. The centennial marble table outside the Ivy kitchen, becomes the perfect spot for a leisurely refreshment, while the seafront terrace provides an unbeatable setting for sunrise breakfasts and memorable moonlit dinners.

Venturing further afield beyond the historic protective walls, the estate’s 200m shoreline invites guests to seek for story-telling sea glass or plunge into the transparent waters of Corfu Bay, teeming with underwater life visible to snorkelers, only to discover the beauty of marine life in the Mediterranean’s most vital ecosystem, the Posidonia meadows.

In the abundant space of the gardens, guests are free to indulge in their desire for physical activity. A walk through the unspoiled meadows leads to the recreational area of the tennis court and pool, for a refreshing dive into its inviting waters after an energizing game of tennis. That delicate balance between invigoration and serenity offered in this majestic garden corner is a revitalizing secluded retreat.