‘somewhere between calabria and corfu the blue really begin s…you are aware of a change in the heart of things: aware of the horizon begin ning to stain at the rim of the world: aware of islands coming out of the darkness to meet you’.
so begin s lawrence durrell’s 1945 ode to corfu, prospero’s cell. even today, visitors to the island often arrive by sea, approaching from italy in the west, of the greek mainland in the east.
emerging in the early morning sunshine, the pastel-hued houses above corfu town’s old port are a jumble of slim tiers with narrow passages running between them, made brilliant with washing hung out to dry from every balcony like festive bunting. the tall venetian mansions display ancient coats of coloured paint, blurred by successive winters and giving visitors to the town the feeling of stepping into a watercolour painting.
corfu has rightfully earner the title of the music capital of greece because of its hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras, bands, opera music events a tradition dating back to 400 years of venetian rule of the island.
the town is centred on a wide tree-lined esplanade called the spianada, whose french arcades echo the rue de rivoli. a drop of britishness is to be found on the noble sweep of this square, which is transformed into a cricket pitch throughout the summer – the world’s only working sports field within a unesco world heritage site.
meanwhile , the corfiot countryside boasts elegiac greenery, unrivalled across greece and contrasting remarkably with the solemn barrenness of the aegean. bathed in brilliant white sunlight throughout the summer months, the winter rains ensure a sublime frondescence across the island, with the inland valleys thickly carpeted with wildflowers, studded with gnarled olive trees and dense groves of stiffly swaying cypresses.
Magnus is a show case of modern architecture, excellent design and quality, offering the highest level of luxury living close to the sea with endless entertainment areas and features.
Situated in the area of Viros, Magnus is just a short drive from the buzzing centre of Corfu town and the sandy beaches and the resorts of the South coast.
Distributed over 3 floors, the materials and furnishings have been carefully selected to please the most demanding fans of contemporary minimalism.
The main entrance opens to the main living area, with floor to ceiling windows seamlessly connecting the the exteriors with the interiors and allowing the space to be flooded with natural light.
On this floor, is an open plan kitchen with breakfast bar, elegant dining room, living room with billiard table, a fully equipped gym, and a spacious bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
Stairs lead to the first floor, with 2 bright bedrooms and the beautiful master suite with a private sea view terrace overlooking the pool.
Exteriors are just as impressive as the interiors, with stunning private, L- shaped pool area surrounded by sun-beds, an outdoor lounge and covered outdoor dining area.
Top-quality materials and finishes, tastefully decorated with outstanding furniture Magnus is truly one of a kind, in an exceptional privileged location.
