Traditional Corfiot pool villa-8 bedrooms,7 bathrooms
ΙL GIARDINO SEGRETO DI PROSPERO is an intriguing mix of tradition, elegance, finesse and comfort that offers a get away with a fairy-tale view of the most amazing Corfiot landscape, flora and fauna.
This new, large, traditional and artistic Corfiot country mansion, has carefully designed and architecture living rooms, verandas and patios, to provide a large party the unique ability to enjoy their vacation all together in communal relaxing spaces, both in and outdoors, while at the same time not losing the potential of privacy for each individual residence.
The four residences (Ariel,Titania,Oberon and Puck) are available individually or as one, accommodating up to 16 people in total.
The olive green main steel entrance with its’ twin Venetian lanterns, reminiscent of a long gone but not forgotten age and surrounded by deep red bougainvilla, leads you into the fairy-tale garden. There along with the ancient olive trees are tall cypresses, orange, lemon, almond, peach and cherry trees, as well as exquisite mint plants.
Wood, stone, pebbles, cement-mortar, traditionally used in the construction of Corfiot houses, are the sole building materials for this exceptional country mansion. It consists of four individual residences, all of them offering amazing views of the sea and Mount Pantokrator.
The walled entrance and fully fenced estate guarantee absolute protection of your privacy.
IL GIARDINO SEGRETO DI PROSPERO is located in the setting made immortal by Edward Lear’s paintings , distancing 12 Kms from the old town of Corfu and within walking distance (1200 m) from the beach of Ipsos bay.
A lot of parking space in the estate.
Small port for motor boats & yachts in Ipsos Bay.
6 km to seaplane port.
Frequent city bus service to Corfu.
ACCESSIBILITY
The mansion is not suitable for wheelchair users as it is built on a rather steep hillside and on three levels. The swimming pool and living areas are all different levels. Access to the mansion is via a long, driveway while foot-access to all levels is via external spacious staircases.
Large swimming pool app.10 x 5 m. Deepest part of swimming pool is app. 1.8m.
Designer’s terrace with 10 sun loungers next to pool and 3 large tents.
Lounge style seating area under the olive trees with sofas and armchairs.
ΤΙΤΑΝΙΑ is a sophisticated three bedroom-three bathrooms (one en suite to the bedroom) residence that can accommodate 5 people. It offers large fully equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens, a spacious living room and bedrooms with two double beds and one semi-double bed hand crafted in the Corfiot tradition.
Both double beds are cast iron while the semi-double is wooden.
All bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.
Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
OBERON is a sophisticated two bedroom-two bathroom (one en-suite to the bedroom), residence, with a large fully equipped indoors kitchen, along with an outdoor BBQ kitchen, a spacious living room, an indoors dining table for 5 persons and an outdoors one for 12 persons, and may accommodate 4 persons.
Oberon’s bedrooms are offering two double beds , cast iron hand crafted in Corfu.
All bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.
Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
PUCK is an artistic one-space studio, with a double bed hand crafted in Corfu (cast iron bed equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables), one bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, along with an outdoor BBQ kitchen, a spacious living room, and indoor and outdoor dining facilities to cater for 6 diners. The studio accommodates 3 people.
Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating . iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
ARIEL, at the summit of the mansion, is a sophisticated two bedroom-one bathroom residence, with a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, an indoor dining table and an outdoor one for ten people. The residence can accommodate 3 people.
Ariel’s bedrooms offer two double beds hand crafted in Corfu, one of them is cast iron, the other is wooden.
Both bedrooms are equipped with handcrafted designer’s side tables.
Large contemporary furnished open plan living room and kitchen. Direct access to balcony with stunning sea views and pool terrace. Comfortable seating area with fireplace. Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
Maid service provided three times per week. Bed linen and towels changed twice weekly. Our helpful house manager is available to deal with any queries or requests that may arise during your stay.
Barbecue, Private Pool, Parking, Garden.
Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Washing Machine.
Air Conditioning , Internet Access , TV , CD/DVD.
Sound system. iPod docking station. Wireless Internet connection.
Fireplaces in Ariel , Titania and Oberon.
Frequent & convenient public bus to Corfu town.Very close (12 km) to Corfu port & the airport on the main road of the island.
Easy drive to all beaches of Corfu island and all points of interest.
Within walking distance to Ipsos Bay.
Taxicab service available.
Horse rental service available by TRAILRIDERS horse trekking centre and riding stables, located 4kms north of the estate near the village of Ano Korakiana,established in 1992 by British born Sally-Ann Lewis.
The area of Kato Korakiana is home to the award winning restaurant “Etrusco” of Ettore Botrini.
You may also enjoy the most genuine and true to the spirit Corfiot food at “Moby Dick" (northern end of Ypsos beachfront).
North east Corfu is an area of great interest, for the many beaches as well as for its interior which is dominated by Pantokrator Mountain.
In Pantokrator there are the two highest peaks of Corfu, the Pantokrator at an altitude of 915 meters in the east and Stravoskadi at 890 meters a couple of miles to the west.
Many small mountain villages which keep their traditional beauty intact, with very few inhabitants, almost untouched by progress and time.
They are Spartilas, Strynilas closer to the top and many more.
Perithea is an abandoned medieval village, hidden among mountain peaks, so that pirates could not find it.
In recent years, the village has been reborn, taverns and other small shops have been created in renovated old traditional houses, here the stone dominates as the main building material.
So they are ideal destinations for those who prefer a quieter holiday in calm clear waters.
In the northern part, the most developed tourist resort is Kassiopi, a historic village that existed since antiquity.
Here was a theater visited by Nero and a large fortress, whose remnants are still preserved.
Here is also the area of the Erimitis, a pristine expanse of paradise beaches which is going to be sold and destroyed because this is implied by the memoranda.
To the north there is Corfu`s second lagoon of Antivioti, which is a great wetland.
East of Antinioti the beach of Agios Spyridon Karniaris.
South of Kassiopi the beaches of the area are multifarious, small bays mainly with pebbles and locations not very developed, many small seaside locations with many tavernas and crystal clear waters, such as Agios Stefanos, Kerasia, Kouloura, Kalami, Agni, Krouzeri, Kaminaki, Nissaki, Barbati, dozens of small and beautiful sceneries scattered within the manifold bays, each with its own uniqueness – all these forming the area of the old Sinies.
The area from Pyrgi to the city of Corfu is touristy developed and includes large tourist resorts with large hotel units up to 5 stars.
Below on the east coast the famous tourist resorts Ipsos, Dassia one of the oldest tourist areas on the island and finally Gouvia with the large homonymous yacht marina…….
It should also be noted that in the area of Tzavros there is the General Hospital of Corfu, a state-of-the-art building, unfortunately without the necessary staffing specifically for medical staff.
Ipsos lies in a large bay a few miles north of Corfu town, at the foot of Mount Pantocrator, Corfu’s highest peak.
9 km north to Corfu town, it is a lively resort, with water sports and a diving school, and dolphins are often spotted frolicking out at sea.At the southern end is a small harbour with fishing boats and boats for hire, and if you walk inland from here there is the small village of Analypsis.
The bars, tavernas and shops are all on one side of the main road to the north, with the beach on the other side.
At the northern end Ipsos joins the small village of Pyrghi, it is hard for the visitor to know where one begins and the other ends!
**Starting January 1, 2024, a new Greek tax was introduced which is called the "Climate Crisis Resilience Fee", requiring a fee of EUR15 per night. The amount needs to be paid in cash upon your arrival at the villa.