LAMARI, Agios Martinos, Corfu

Ref: 11433

Agios Martinos

2,500,000 €

Lamari is an old olive press renovated with great attention to detail and style to create a unique property set in the hills above Acharavi. A separate building below houses a working studio and self contained office, kitchen and shower-room, which can be converted into a 2-bedroom summer house with roof terrace. The property enjoys a peaceful setting with panoramic views of the coastline, islands and Albania.

5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Receptions 290 m2 4000 m2

Description

Entrance to the house is through a porch with large double-arched oak doors into a living room, which reveals an extensive vaulted space with cypress beams and an old fireplace. Two double doors open onto the south-west terrace while three 5 metre sliding glass doors lead onto the north-west terrace with outside dining and BBQ area.

On the ground floor is the master bedroom with ample fitted cupboards. A connecting door leads to the 2nd bedroom with a 3rd bedroom separated by a corridor. All are doubles with en-suite bathroom. There is a separate exit from each room through French windows to a secluded terrace.

On the ground floor is a cloakroom with WC and basin.

The kitchen, with views into the olive groves is fitted with handmade units and high quality electrical equipment. Overlooking the living room is a large mezzanine, currently used as a TV/ office room and through double doors is a further office/library and music room.

The large utility room contains spacious airing cupboards, a double sink unit and storage shelves. The house has underfloor heating, which with the air-conditioning makes it suitable for year-round living.

The land has olive, orange, lemon, fig, pear and other trees as well as a well-established garden. The large terrace on two sides of the house has an 11m infinity pool overlooked by a pergola. A stone wall with arched entrance-way and oak doors preserves the privacy of this area from the approach to the house.

On the terrace is an open-sided, covered 40 sqm dining area with views of the sea and sunset. The swimming pool features a sculpture by the owner of the property and the garden was selected for the recently published coffee-table book "Gardens of Corfu" by Rachel Weaving and Marianne Majerus. The pool uses an ozone filter system, making it chlorine-free.

Below and largely hidden from the main property is a summer house, which includes a kitchen and shower room and is currently used as an office. Through a separate entrance is an artist's studio. The building also has a large roof terrace with sea and mountain views. There is space for a swimming pool and the building lends itself to a simple two-bedroom cottage conversion.

Although the area is wonderfully peaceful, a 5-minute drive takes you down to the beaches of the north coast and the nearest village containing shops, banks and supermarkets. Kassiopi is a 20-minute drive away and Corfu Town is 50 minutes.

History of the Property

Originally built as a house by a family of Venetian origin who gave the name Rousselatika to the local area, the building was converted into an olive press in the mid-19th century. It was later restored, combining its authentic feel with beautiful simplicity. The old oak doors, huge Cypress beams supporting a low-sloping roof and traditional Byzantine tiles combine tastefully with the discrete modernity of air-conditioning, oak kitchen, spacious bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms. The grey Kavalla flagstones of the terrace blend with the natural stone of the walls and lead to a spectacular infinity pool. In a separate but shallow pool is a water feature displaying a striking sculpture by the owner. Water cascades from one to the other. A verandah, small pergola by the pool, barbecue and large covered dining area complete the picture.

Important Remarks

Please note that all the above information has been provided by the vendor in good faith, but will need verification by the purchaser's solicitor. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans are not drawn to scale and are provided as an indicative guide to help illustrate the general layout of the property only. The mention of any appliances and/or services in this description does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order and prospective purchasers should make their own investigations before finalising any agreement to purchase. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or other items shown in photographs (which may have been taken with a wide angle lens) are included in the sale. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that the necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. We endeavour to make our details accurate and reliable, but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on their behalf.