Villa Posillipo
OVERVIEW
A historic beachfront villa located just 7 km from Corfu Town, Villa Posilippo enjoys a lot of fame as it was the original house used for filming during the beloved ITV series “The Durrells”. It can accommodate a party of 10 guests and features all the necessary amenities for the guests to have a wonderful and unforgettable time in Corfu.
Summary of the villa:
- Sleeps up to 10 guests
- Five Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Brand New Swimming Pool & Tennis Court
- 2 Acres Plot
Villa Posillipo has undergone a meticulous and affectionate preservation endeavor, skillfully reviving its rich tapestry of Venetian, French, and British architectural elements to their original splendor. With modern luxuries, thoughtfully interwoven, this magnificently preserved residence breathes newfound vitality into its noble heritage. Accommodation spreads over three floors, with common areas on ground floor and five en-suite double and twin bedrooms in the upper floors.
Posillipo offers daily breakfast except Sundays. The villa is staffed with a team that includes a house manager, maid, breakfast cook, caretaker and gardener.
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.
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.
All bedrooms have their own private bathroom.
On the ground floor, there is also 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.
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.
A 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.
The brand new heated swimming pool will be operating during season 2024.
Maintained gardens (2 acres plot)
Eco-friendly lounge areas
The centennial marble table provides an unbeatable setting for sunrise breakfasts and memorable moonlit dinners.
Tennis Court
Swimming Pool
Bathroom branded essentials
Entire house Multi-split air-conditioning (cooling and heating)
Free Wi-Fi fast internet indoors & outdoors
Safety – Security systems
Safes for valuables
Fully equipped kitchen / state-of-the art appliances
High efficiency refrigerators
Steam oven and Convection oven
Dishwasher – Washing machine – Tumble dryer
Sonos music system
Smart TV 65”
Remote working facilities & equipment
Nursery and Toddler facilities
OFYR barbeque
Water sports amenities & equipment
Garden sports amenities & equipment
Welcome hamper
Daily “Breakfast of variety” except Sundays
Breakfast local market and deli ingredients
Digital Guide of the villa
Experience specialist to guide you through a pool of experiences
All sales taxes and utilities charges (except heating of pool*)
House Manager
Local support 24/7
- Car Hire: Recommended
- Maid Service: Daily except Sundays
- Changing of linens: Mid-Week
ABOUT THE AREA
Kontokali, Corfu
Kontokali is a semi-touristy village on the eastern shore of Corfu, facing southwestern Albania. Tthe village is a popular destination in Corfu, situated only 8 km away from the historic Corfu Town. Kontokali provides guests with supermarket facilities, ATM machines, and rent-a-car stores, as well as plentiful taverns, restaurants, and entertaining bars. Plus, the main yacht marina is located right next, in the village of Gouvia.
DISTANCES
- Corfu Town: 8 km
- Port: 5 km
- Airport: 8 km
- Barbati Beach: 11 km
- Corfu Hospital: 500 m