Villa Ipothesi is a substantial and particularly characterful single-storey residence of approximately 180m², set within a secluded and picturesque 1,100m² garden in the traditional village of Perithia, northern Corfu.
The property is currently the home of the Durrell Library of Corfu and has also been the residence of an award-winning writer, giving the house a distinctive literary connection and a unique sense of history and character.
Approached through the mature, wooded garden, the entrance is reached via an attractive terrace paved in traditional old stone and shaded by a vine-covered trellis. From here, a long hallway leads through the main living spaces of the house.
The accommodation includes a dining room, fully fitted kitchen and separate utility/scullery, equipped with a five-burner gas hob, double oven, Belfast sink, American-style fridge-freezer and polished granite worktops. The adjoining scullery provides an additional sink, hot-water tank and washing machine.
One of the property’s most impressive features is the double-height studio, designed by a local architect and currently used as a library and gallery. With its generous proportions and large volume, this exceptional space is heated by a substantial wood-burning stove and could readily be divided to create two additional rooms, offering considerable flexibility for future use.
The studio opens onto a conservatory and then onto a wonderfully private, traditional stone-paved patio, beautifully framed by mature bougainvillea and jasmine and featuring a charming marble table – an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The current bedroom accommodation comprises a master bedroom with en-suite shower room featuring a marble washbasin and a guest bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and bath. Both bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes. A third bedroom could be created, with plumbing already installed for a WC and washbasin.
The extensive surrounding garden is one of the property’s great assets. There is ample space for the construction of a swimming pool, while the mature grounds are planted with approximately 20 fruit-bearing trees, including lemon, orange, mandarin, fig, pomegranate and persimmon.
Importantly, the substantial plot lies within the village boundaries, offering the potential, subject to the necessary planning permissions, for the construction of an additional residence.
All rooms are equipped with radiators, with provision for the installation of a central-heating boiler, while a large traditional storage room/apothiki provides useful additional space.
Villa Ipothesi enjoys an unusually convenient village setting. It is within immediate reach of local shops, a café-bar, post office, taverna and bus services, while the beautiful St Spyridon beach is nearby. The property is conveniently positioned between the popular north-coast resorts of Kassiopi and Acharavi, both offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and services.
The atmospheric and historic village of Old Perithia (Palia Perithia), famous for its traditional stone architecture and excellent tavernas, is also close by.
Corfu Town and the international airport are approximately 40km away.
With its substantial accommodation, exceptional double-height studio, mature garden, potential for a swimming pool and possible additional building opportunity, Villa Ipothesi represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of genuine character, history and flexibility in one of northern Corfu’s most distinctive traditional villages.
