Ionian Islands, Corfu, Nissaki, Greece

A magnificent five-bedroom stone property set in an elevated position & with commanding sea views.
Katavolos House is located in the hills in the region of Nissaki on the desirable North East Coast of Corfu, within close proximity of Kaminaki beach and the harbour village of Nissaki.
Originally an old olive press, this charming property has been carefully renovated by the current owners in 2002.The house has retained many traditional features, is characterful throughout, with an appealing décor and ambience.
The front façade of the property is incredibly attractive and is like no other in Corfu and has a twist of Corfiot and Provencal style.
Internally the focal point of Katavolos House is the wonderful open plan living area, with a working fireplace and a dining area, which are separated by an original archway and leading to a kitchen, which is simple in design and with a farmhouse feel.This part of the property is elegant and traditional in design and is most spacious & comfortable and has French doors leading out on to the main terrace.
The sleeping quarters are spread over two separate wings on the first floor.
The first wing, accessed internally via a flight of stairs from the dining area, comprises two bedrooms.A master, with four poster double bed and large bathroom with shower over the bath.A second large bedroom, that can be arranged as singles or a large double. This room has a wet room style shower room.Both of bedrooms have wonderful sea views.
This level is also accessed via the main front door, where you enter into a lovely entrance hall / library area, with a working fireplace, off which the two bedrooms are situated.
The second wing is on the same floor as the first but is accessed externally from the terrace behind the house.Here there are three more good sized bedrooms.Again, each bedroom has its own bathroom.The large twin room has a separate shower and bath, the large double has a shower over the bath and the smaller double to the rear, has a shower room.The twin room and one of the double bedrooms both have excellent views looking out over the sea and gardens.
All the bedrooms are light and roomy, with tractional timber roofs and some of the bathrooms have Corfiot panelled ceilings.
All throughout the property and the from the main terrace and pool area, there are exceptional panoramic sea views, looking across the sea to Corfu town, mainland Greece and parts of Albania.
The main terrace has an area for dining under the shade an olive tree, along with other seating areas. Off this terrace there are steps leading down to the pool area.
The swimming pool has infinity edge to benefit from the position and views and ample space around it for sunbathing.
The gardens are well established, with varying levels and terraces, with natural stones walls, ancient olive trees and attractive planting. The old olive press wheels and mill are located on a terrace to the side of the property, creating a lovely feature.
A wonderful opportunity for some to buy a truly genuine Corfitot house, as being at Katavolos house, feels like stepping back in time to a more traditional Corfu, in the time the Durrell’s were there, but with modern comforts.
The property also has the benefit of rental income and repeat clients.
Property size: 330 sqm.Land size: 2,535 sqm.5 bedrooms (2 master bedrooms)5 bathrooms.Large open plan living room, dining area and kitchen.Swimming pool.Spectacular sea views.Traditional stone build with half metre thick walls.AC in all the bedrooms.Underfloor heating.Wood pellet fed boiler.Solar panel hot water system.Parking.CCTV.Small old stone outbuilding (with further potential, subject to planning).