A renovated stone villa in Kokkini, Corfu, featured in the BBC series ‘Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job’, has been listed for sale at €675,000 (£587,318). The property, restored by television presenters Amanda Holden and Alan Carr, sits on 326m² of land in the Corfu hills near Kassiopi.
The villa had been vacant for several years before renovation work commenced. A local developer was engaged to restore the property, focusing on preserving traditional Corfiot architectural elements whilst updating functionality. The restoration included work on original stone floors, beamed ceilings, and structural repairs.
Property specifications
The villa features an open-plan ground floor with a kitchen area containing custom-built units and marble worktops. Stone steps lead to a combined living and dining space designed to accommodate six to eight people. Two double bedrooms are located on the upper level, accessible via an external staircase leading to an open terrace, locally termed a ‘bodzo’. The property includes a bathroom with a custom-built circular bathtub and tiled finishes. A landscaped and fenced garden surrounds the building. Both bedrooms offer sea views.
Location and market context
Kokkini is positioned inland from Kassiopi, with Agios Stefanos and coastal areas within several minutes’ travel. The village maintains local amenities including tavernas and shops. Previous properties renovated by the presenters have demonstrated measurable impact on regional property search activity. Following their Spanish renovation project in Moclín, Rightmove reported search volume for the area increased 800-fold year-on-year. Their Tuscany project correlated with a 40% increase in searches for that region.
Sale proceeds allocation
The sale proceeds will be distributed equally between Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need. The property is the fourth renovation project undertaken by the presenters for their BBC series, following projects in Sicily, Tuscany, and Spain. The listing is being handled by Corfu Home Finders.
The property represents a segment of the overseas property market where media exposure has shown correlation with increased buyer interest in specific locations, particularly in Mediterranean regions marketed to UK buyers.
