St John of 
the Doves

Unique opportunity to acquire approximately 32 hectare seaside estate with use of historical buildings and private Greek Orthodox chapel in Corfu, Greece. This property is located approximately 17 kilometers from the international airport, between the resorts of Benitses and Moraitika.

This unique estate, known as St. John of the Doves, is the last great estate remaining in Corfu. The first building was erected in 1203, when the property was used as a fortress.  Later it became a monastery, and eventually was converted into a private residence. The historic mansion, which includes the original medieval tower and a traditional olive press, showcases the sea from every front and side facing window, along with sweeping views of the coastline to the mainland from the pergola-covered terrace. 

Next to the main house is the private church of Agios Ioannis Peristeron (St John of the Doves), complete with church bells, stained glass windows, and frescoes. The buildings are set near a free-flowing spring, which remains cool and fresh even in the summer.

The grounds immediately surrounding the house and church include terraces with fruit trees and a flower garden. The remainder of the estate features a beach, and rolling hills with thousands of olive trees and cypress trees. A private road stretches from the beach to the buildings and gardens. 

The estate faces east, and includes natural forest buffers on two sides. The land has considerable potential for private and/or commercial development.