About this property
A Greek idyll awaits you when you vacation in Villa Chic View, sitting on the hillside of the west coast of Corfu, overlooking the azure blue of the Ionian Sea. This simply stunning detached property is set on its own grounds, surrounded by ancient olive groves, tall trees, and indigenous shrubs, giving it a sense of seclusion and privacy. The seven spacious double bedrooms are housed over three storeys and a separate guest house, and can comfortably accommodate up to fourteen guests, perfect for a large family or friends get-together.
The villa boasts uninterrupted Ionian Sea views, with a mountain backdrop. The architect designed Villa Chic View as a contemporary build, with crisp, clean lines, constructed out of local stone and Mediterranean white-washed walls. The property is fitted with modern amenities, including complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, gym equipment, and a heated private swimming pool. The outdoor living space has its own organic vegetable garden, where you can pick your own supper. Whilst the interiors are glossy magazine gorgeous, maximising minimalism, using natural wood pieces, and a palette of classic cool white.
Take the stone path down to the villa, and enter the property at ground floor level. Here you will find a breath-taking, light-filled, open-plan living space, with floor-to-ceiling doors that slide open onto the pool terrace and rewards the guests with iconic sea views. The seating area has two white super-size sofas and matching armchairs, arranged around white coffee tables, facing a flat-screen smart television, and a built-in stone fireplace, ideal for those cooler months and evenings. The adjacent long wood dining table and white-covered chairs are perfect for some impressive indoor entertaining. The fully-fitted state-of-the-art white and stainless steel kitchen has all the built-in equipment you will need to cater for your holiday.
The first of the seven bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, with a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, and doors that open onto a small terrace and garden. The second bedroom has a twin or double bed, and a rear-facing terrace. A guest shower room with WC completes the ground floor. Take the open staircase to the first floor where there are three beautifully-appointed double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a small sea-view balcony. The double bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a sea-view balcony, and the twin room has an ensuite shower room with a rear-view balcony. The lower ground floor is home to a twin bedroom with a private shower room, and a gym fitted with the latest fitness equipment. A separate guest house is complete with its own entrance, a living space with a small kitchenette, and a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
The property comes into its own with its WoW factor outside the living space. The tiered tiled terrace commands sweeping sea views, where you will be spoilt for choice with seating and dining options. The Centre stage is the most inviting step-entry turquoise green swimming pool, long enough for a few lengths, and lovely enough to play in and enjoy the view. Two deep cushioned double day beds sit at the top of the pool, whilst cushioned sun loungers surround it, simply sit back, and take it all in.
Play at being Goldilocks, and choose from no fewer than three different soft seating spots, one secreted under a shady veranda, one nestled in a cosy stone-built nook, and the third situated on a glass-fronted stepped pergola looking out to sea. After a hard day sunbathing, pick your supper from the onsite organic garden, and by arrangement, your private chef can cook you up, or barbeque, a Mediterranean feast. Dine alfresco at the informal outdoor dining set in the shade, or opt for the elegant table and chairs on the elevated covered pergola looking out to sea.
Villa Chic View can be found nestled high into the hillside of the quaint village of Agios Stefanos, near the west coast of the island of Corfu, with uninterrupted views over the azure blues of the Greek Ionian Sea, The villa is a scenic thirty-eight-kilometre drive from the international airport of Ioannis Kapodistrias, across the island’s countryside. Villa Chic View has its own dedicated concierge team that can make your travel arrangements, charter yachts, book family-friendly excursions, recommend restaurants, take you on wine tours, have private chefs cook you dream dishes, and yoga and Pilates instructors help you to work it all off. In the village, you will find mini marts stocked with provisions to cater for your holiday and local tavernas where you can enjoy traditional Corfiot dishes.
The nearest beach is Avlaki, just two kilometres away, set in a natural bay with a verdant forest backdrop, white pebbles with crystal clear waters, and family-friendly restaurants. Whilst Kerasia beach is three kilometres away, set within an idyllic landscape with quiet calm waters, it’s ideal for snorkelling and swimming, has organised sun loungers, seafront tavernas, and a lush verdant backdrop, that’s great for walkers too. Corfu has two hundred and seventeen kilometres of coastline that are populated with beautiful beaches, most notably St George’s in the south, with the longest sandy beach, and fabulous facilities. It’s only five kilometres from the closest town of Kassiopi, a picturesque traditional fishing village, that dates to Roman times, and is now a friendly resort, with lots of facilities for a fun holiday visit. For those who want to keep fit, the island offers a whole host of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cycling, yoga, walking tours, snorkelling and scuba diving, horse riding, water rafting, sailing, and an international golf course too. The unesco World Heritage site of Corfu old town is well worth a visit and is only thirty-five kilometres from the villa.
The old town can be traced back to ancient Greece, with thousands of years of history, Venetian architecture, French influences, and English rule. Follow the winding streets to discover fortresses and palaces, Byzantine and Archaeological museums, destination squares, thirty-seven churches and a cathedral, souvenir shops, and a whole host of inviting restaurants, cafes, and bars. Visit Achilleion Palace, once the summer home of Sisi, Elizabeth, Empress of Austria, or take a trip to Mon Repos Palace, the original summer residence of the King of Greece, and the birthplace of Prince Philip.
Get a taste of Corfu with an olive oil or wine tour, sample the delights, and then take some home with you. If it’s nightlife you are after, many of the beach clubs offer after sundown sets, top of the list is Pazuzu Club in Glyfada or Fabrica at Acharavi. Party until dawn at the holiday hot spot destinations of Sidari, Acharavi or Kavos, or take a gamble at the Corfu Casino. Venture further afield with a trip to Benitses Bay, where you can take daily boat trips, cruise along the shore, or island hop to Paxoi and Antipaxoi, tiny islets in the Ionian Sea.
Accommodation
The Villa
Villa Chic View is a 7 bedroom villa sleeping up to 14 guests, with a private pool and sea views
Ground Level:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Living room
- Double bedroom with ensuite
- Twin/double bedroom
- W.C
Top Level:
- Master bedroom with ensuite
- Double bedroom with ensuite
- Twin bedroom with ensuite
Lower Level:
- Twin bedroom with shower room
- Gym area
Guest house:
- Double bedroom with ensuite
- Kitchenette
Outdoors:
- Private pool
- Dining/lounge areas
- Vegetable garden
Additional Facilities
- Woodfire BBQ
- Travel Assistance & Concierge services
- Daily services of a Cook preparing breakfast and one main meal
- Daily cleaning & turndown service
- Mid-week linen change