Villa “Achilleion Private Estate” & Plot With Building Permits In Gastouri

Set in the green hills of Gastouri, Central Corfu, close to the historic Achilleion Palace, “Achilleion Private Estate” presents an unusual combination of an existing private villa, additional development rights and 2 separate plots with active planning permissions. With a total land area of approximately 7,093.98 sq.m., the property offers the foundations for a substantial private estate, subject to the applicable permits and planning requirements.

At the centre of the offering is “Achilleion Private Estate”, an existing residence of 190.50 sq.m. Set within the established landscape of the estate, the villa is designed for relaxed Mediterranean living and includes 4 bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor areas and a private swimming pool. Its existing character provides a completed residential component around which the wider estate can be developed.

The development potential extends across 2 additional plots, each measuring 2,213.54 sq.m.

The first plot includes an existing structure and a valid building permit. The approved scheme provides for the repair of an existing building with swimming pool, together with a new residence and pool.

The second plot benefits of a valid building permit as well. The approved development provides for 2 stone-built residences with private pools.

The third plot extends to 2,666.90 sq.m. and incorporates a Villa together with further development potential. In addition to the existing villa, there is an additional building allowance with a swimming pool.

This combination gives the property a distinctive multi-residential character. Rather than being limited to a single standalone villa, it offers an existing home alongside permitted or approved opportunities for additional residences. Depending on the future owner’s objectives and the applicable planning framework, the configuration may be relevant to those seeking a private family compound, a multi-villa residence, additional guest accommodation or a boutique hospitality or retreat concept.

The location adds an important lifestyle dimension. Gastouri is a historic village in the southern-central part of Corfu, approximately 9–10 km from Corfu Town, and is closely associated with the Achilleion Palace, the former residence created for Empress Elisabeth of Austria. The surrounding landscape is characterised by mature vegetation and the green, elevated terrain for which this part of Corfu is known.

The estate also benefits from its position within Central Corfu, providing a practical base for exploring the island while remaining outside the urban environment of Corfu Town. The nearby area of Benitses provides a coastal setting with access to the sea and marina, while Corfu Town offers a broader range of cultural, dining and commercial amenities.

For an international buyer looking beyond a conventional Corfu villa, Achilleion Private Estate offers a combination of an established residence, substantial grounds and documented development potential in a historically significant location. The existing permits and approvals provide an important framework for evaluating the future possibilities of the property, subject to their terms, validity and any further planning requirements.

For further information on the existing residence, plots, permits and development possibilities, contact Roula Rouva | Forbes Global Properties to arrange a private consultation or viewing.