When lightning strikes in Corsica

Claudia Mura, Director of BARNES Corsica, is always packed and ready for a quick trip to the Isle of Beauty, and for good reason. You can find the villa of your dreams, for a vacation or for life, with the assistance of the BARNES Corsica agency and its selection of extraordinary properties.

However, Claudia explains, now is not the time to wait - it’s time to act. Corsica is waiting, and not just for you.

The island’s beauty lies in its spectacular, wild characteristics. In fact, almost 40% of the territory is classified as a national park, in addition to farmlands and sanctioned surroundings. As a result, there are not many buildings, but beautiful villas and seaside residences, which are especially popular. Properties are scarce, as loyal owners keep exceptional houses in the families for 20-30 years, passing them down from generation to generation.

What are the most in-demand properties?

It’s very simple: Buyers and tenants are looking to immerse themselves in nature. The more properties are integrated into the environment, the more attractive. The view, proximity and access to the sea, as well as comfort, are important points of the criteria. Some properties are so well integrated into the wilderness that it’s almost impossible to distinguish them from the sea. Like a 400 m2 beachfront villa with flat roofs, garden terraces, and black lava stone swimming pool. Claudia confided in us, with a bit of irony, that clients want authenticity, to feel disconnected, but never without Wi-Fi!

Claudia Mura, Director of the BARNES Corsica real estate agency, explains …

Our clientele is very loyal. Tenants return year after year. Under the island’s the spell, they end up buying because by then they know they’ll be back. They appreciate the high quality of life and the natural beauty of our island.

Our consultants at BARNES Corsica (a dynamic 11-person team) know every corner of the island and are at the service of our clients to meet all their expectations. The agency has services dedicated to all kinds of transactions, including rental and concierge services (one of the most competent) as well as the property management for second homes.

The BARNES Corsica agency has a number of offices. The first is located north of Porto Vecchio, at the entrance of the famous Cala Rossa, a second to the south of Porto Vecchio on the road to the beaches of Palombaggia and Santa-Giulia, and a third on the Port de Bonifacio. These offices work together to cover the best luxury real estate in the extreme south of the island, Ajaccio, and the northern sector - Bastia, Balagne, Saint Florent, Cap Corse - with a large portfolio of beautiful residences.

Our island is full of fabulous places and beautiful villas peacefully sheltered from prying eyes. In order to give our clients the best services while being time-sensitive, we offer remote visits via Skype. We give a video tour of the villa and also a film using a drone. One thing is certain in Corsica, exceptional properties never stay on the market for long, whether buying or renting.

Here’s an important tip: For holiday rentals, contact our consultants for the full range of beautiful villas.

Luxury on the Isle of Beauty is a large villa, renovated bard, or even an old residence with a lighthouse, surrounded by 3 hectares of land, with a small private beach. One thing is certain, happiness is found on these pure lands on the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, The Guardian deemed Pinarello Bay one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

In one word …

We asked Claudia Mura to play our little game: Define Corsica in one word. She responded, “beauty,” then quickly “preserved beauty,” and finally “wild nature.” We agree 100%, it’s impossible to define Corsica in just one world, so we’ll add “sublime.”