MAKRIS MANSION, Makrades, Corfu

Imposing, historical manor house in northwestern hill village. Bursting with potential for renovation to boutique hotel (conversion partly completed). Off road parking, large walled garden and well.

This is the ex-home of the "lord of the manor" and has already been partially converted for use as a guest house/bed and breakfast. The accommodation has been divided into twelve en-suite rooms on two floors, leaving two large, single-storey store rooms for conversion to reception/dining/communal areas.

In terms of atmosphere and potential this must be one of the most exciting properties at present on the market in Corfu.

The plumbing and wiring is all new, as are internal divisions and traditionally designed wood ceilings. Just the personal touches need to be added.

The Manor House is right on the edge of the village of Makrades, within walking distance of coffee-shops and tavernas (in the summer) and the local village shop and cafe (all year round). It has large, fenced and gated grounds, with a well, and plenty of private space for a pool and formal gardens to be added. The area abounds with country trails and walking to the beach at Ag. Georgios is also possible.