$3,923,300

Built into the hillside above the Ionian coastline, Ianthe sits within a private five-thousand-square-metre estate where olive trees and mature Mediterranean planting surround the house on all sides. The architecture is deliberately restrained — long horizontal lines, pale stone, glass and timber — allowing the landscape and uninterrupted sea horizon to remain the central focus throughout the property. From the moment of arrival, the villa feels closely connected to the water below. Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across both levels, drawing natural light deep into the interiors while framing continuous views across the coastline and open sea. The house extends across approximately 150 sqm of terraces, with each outdoor space positioned to capture a different aspect of the setting, from the stillness of early morning to the warm western light at sunset. The main living area opens almost entirely onto the pool terrace through sliding glass panels, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Timber ceilings soften the contemporary architecture, while natural stone, muted finishes and carefully integrated lighting maintain a calm and understated atmosphere. A fireplace anchors the sitting room, and a concealed projector transforms the space into a more intimate evening setting once the sun has disappeared beyond the horizon. The kitchen and dining area continue the same minimalist aesthetic, combining dark finishes and warm wood with expansive glazing facing the sea. Positioned directly beside one of the principal terraces, the dining space remains naturally connected to the outdoors, where shaded seating areas and long stone walkways move gradually through the gardens toward the cliffside edge. Accommodation includes three ensuite bedrooms arranged across the two levels of the villa. The ground-floor suites open directly onto the terraces and gardens, while the upper-level bedroom enjoys greater elevation and wider coastal views. Throughout the house, the emphasis remains on privacy, light and the relationship between the interior spaces and the surrounding landscape. Outside, the heated infinity pool stretches toward the sea in a single clean line, appearing almost suspended above the coastline below. A separate jacuzzi sits slightly apart from the main terrace beneath mature olive trees, while the landscaped grounds retain a natural softness that contrasts with the villa’s contemporary geometry. Stone paths move quietly through the gardens toward shaded corners overlooking the water, where only the sound of the sea reaches the property below. Although completely private, the villa remains within easy reach of Corfu Town, the marina and several beaches along the island’s western coastline. Advanced systems including underfloor heating and cooling, solar panels, security cameras and smart-home integration are discreetly incorporated throughout the property without disturbing its calm architectural simplicity. By late evening, the terraces become almost silent apart from the movement of the trees above the shoreline, while the final light reflects softly across the surface of the pool and open sea beyond.