Greece’s greenest island, Corfu, is known for its natural landscapes and charming destinations like Ano Korakiana. Set at the foothills of Mount Pantokrator, the inland town was originally built into the wooded hills to avoid being raided by pirates. Today, the historic village is home to 37 churches and has deep ties to folk music.
On the outskirts of town, Greenhaven sprawls across 3.45 acres in the hills, with a restored manor house dating to 1880 and a separate guest apartment, both overlooking the countryside and the Ionian Sea. Behind the property, 10,000 square meters of protected forestland—once terraced olive groves—is now maintained as a sanctuary for native flowers and animals.
Mature trees and flowering shrubs punctuate the main home’s arched entrance.
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A winding driveway lined with towering stone walls and lush landscaping leads up to the manor’s entrance, where arched details and stone balustrading highlight the exterior. Inside are two living rooms, one with a fireplace, and two kitchens.
The home’s five bedrooms and four bathrooms include a ground-floor primary suite with direct access to the meticulously maintained grounds. The second-floor bedrooms are filled with natural light and offer panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. The one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment, meanwhile, has its own kitchen and dining area.
Mainland Greece can be seen beyond the rolling hills and Ionian Sea.
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A vaulted backyard pavilion featuring a classic Greek meander and supporting columns shades a bar, al fresco dining space, and summer kitchen with a BBQ grill and pizza oven. The pool has a mermaid design at its center and a springboard for deep-end diving. There is also a poolside shower and changing area, while the garden is planted with seasonal vegetables and fruit trees.
Greenhaven is available for $7.2 million with Despina Laou of Greece Sotheby’s International Realty. Buyers can apply for the Golden Visa and join the Greek Non-Dom program.
Click here for more photos of the hillside estate on the island of Corfu.
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Authors
Demetrius Simms
