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Unexpectedly back on the market, this is a unique opportunity to buy a slice of Corfu's past. Forming the larger part of an historic manor house set in the olive groves above Nisaki, this will appeal to lovers of the North east coast and those wanting an authentic, unspoilt renovation project. It is not difficult to imagine the lord of the manor keeping watch on his workers as they gathered his olives to carry to the family olive press slightly lower down the hillside (also for sale, separately). Once a family home, this beautiful house is large but not rambling and would lend itself to modern day living quite easily. It is arranged mainly on two levels. Entering through the gateway and up the stone steps into the covered arched porch, you have the choice of going into the house through the old kitchen or the more formal entrance hallway. Into the kitchen first, there remains a very large old bread oven (pizzas?) with a pretty window looking out onto the courtyard. Off the kitchen is an internal hallway, with a staircase leading up to the first floor. From this is the more formal hallway which in turn leads through to two rooms, ideal for use as a sitting room. Upstairs are three very spacious rooms which have several windows all overlooking that fantastic view. The room at the back has a doorway leading to the rear of the property and up towards its olive groves. There is ample space upstairs to create three bedrooms and bathrooms. On the lower level, at the bottom of the stone steps leading into the house, are two rooms which were originally the old cellars. Below ground only at the back, there are some windows so this too could be turned into living accommodation. The exterior of the property is made up of several courtyards with lots of mature shrubs and trees, a gardener's dream! Lots of old stone paving, columns and walls add to its wonderful character. There are plenty of shady and sunny spots to choose from. The mansion house is almost entirely hidden from view, being reached up a twisting driveway through the olive groves. Most of its land lies behind the house, and there is also a fascinating old stone-built water collecting tank, built before the introduction of mains water. Adjoining the house on one side is a smaller, separate wing belonging to another member of the same family. Secluded but only five minutes drive from the centre of Nisaki, this is an exciting property which is waiting for the right owner to bring it back to life. price: 395,000 euros for more information about this property click here |
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