Villa for sale in Afra, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece

An estate of spectacular beauty, unique not only to Corfu but the whole of Greece, Antico Rosso, home to one of the most prominent families, has been brought back to it’s original glory by it’s current owners. Surrounded by a large ancient olive grove, with an abundance of other trees some imported by colonies afar at the time of construction, it’s a private paradise “away from it all”, yet only a few minutes drive from the town of Corfu, the international marina, airport and all amenities.The Corfu Golf club is located 8km away.

This magnificent 17th century home, constructed on the ruins of a 13th century monastery has had all the hard renovation work done to it. All reconstruction works were carried out in full respect of it’s heritage.The new owner will have to add his finishes. The main house, arranged over one and two stories, laid around an exquisite courtyard, measures 1.750 square meters (18,834sqf) and among other features has a 20 meter (66ft) indoor swimming pool. An old olive press and auxiliary outbuildings complete the total of 2.500 m2 (26,910sqf) of potential accommodation. Many original architectural features.