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.
‘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.
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 an 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 wild flowers, studded with gnarled olive trees and dense groves of
stiffly swaying cypresses. the sophisticated north-east is known as kensington-on-
sea, and is the site of the rothschild family’s imposing summer villa. it is here that
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.
Orabelle is located in an elevated position, with spectacular sea views to the sea and across to Corfu town. Set within a plot of 3,700 square meters of land which is fully landscaped with beautiful trees and flowers as well as lawn and beautiful stone paths and patios offering an abundant environment.
The infinity pool of 14m x 4.5m features paved sun terrace as well as shaded dining and living area. The external area also features a Spa area with steam room, gym equipment, changing room with shower and toilet as well as a Jacuzzi for four.
Spread over three levels, the main entrance is on the ‘pool level’. This level features three of the bedrooms – a master bedroom and two Queen bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom. The main living space is open plan in design – a spacious living room with fireplace and dining area. There are large patio doors that lead out to the covered external seating area and whether you are inside or out, you have the stunning views. There is a large modern fully equipped kitchen that has space for an informal breakfast dining and a laundry room.
The garden level houses two further Queen bedrooms, again with their own ensuite bathrooms. The upper level houses a further ensuite Queen bedroom.
Other property features include parking for 8 cars, staff bathroom in the garden area, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sound system, VRV central cooling and heating system throughout the villa, WiFi throughout the villa and pool area, high quality drinking water throughout.
