Ionian Islands, Corfu, Gouvia, Greece

Situated at the crest of a hill looking over the olive trees and rooftops to the Marina, Villa Gouvia is reached by way of a long private driveway which ensures uninterrupted views from all the main reception rooms and the horizon swimming pool which runs the length of the villa.

The main living level is a vast inter-connected space, including luxury oak kitchen, dining room, living area and library. A sweeping staircase leads up to a gallery style landing from which lead two large master bedrooms with ensuite facilities. The bathrooms are lilned with marble, one with a bath and one with a walk-in shower. Both have separate W.C's. Huge windows overlooking the pool and view, marble columns, a fireplace and decorative wrought iron balustrades complete the impression of opulence.

At the lower ground level is what could be a completely self-contained apartment comprising a second kitchen, two bathrooms, and two rooms that could be bedrooms or offices, plus a large fitness/games room. The 2-car garage is also located on this level plus laundry area and boiler room and wine cellar.

The house also features underfloor heating, electrically controlled shutters, fly screens, remote controlled entrance gates and garage doors.

Outside are the 15m pool, with attractive pergola, 400 m2 of paved terraces, gardens on several levels and many flowering shrubs, trees and other plants.