Casa Biancu

Designer hillside retreat with panoramic views, a rock-carved pool and open-air living spaces, just a short walk from a beach and seafront restaurant.


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Casa Biancu Corsica Olivers Travels 1

Overview

Sleeps 14
6 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms

Property highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Air-Con
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Walk to Restaurant
Local Amenities
Nearest AirportAjaccio Airport
(48km)
Nearest Airport 2Figari Airport
(65km)
Nearest BeachSandy bay
(10-minute walk downhill)
Nearest CityAjaccio
(54km)

Carved into the hillside above the Gulf of Valinco, Casa Biancu is a masterclass in elemental design and serene living. Here, natural stone and warm wood merge with the contours of the land, offering a soulful retreat where panoramic gulf views stretch from every angle. Sliding glass walls dissolve the boundaries between inside and out, inviting the breeze and light to dance through vast open-plan interiors. The living, dining and kitchen spaces flow seamlessly onto lounge terraces, where every detail encourages stillness, connection and quiet indulgence.

This unique 6-bedroom residence combines spaciousness with intimacy. Three en-suite doubles and a dorm-style bedroom with bunk-beds occupy the main house, while two additional suites lie tucked beneath the pool area, perfect for those seeking an added layer of privacy. Every room offers a soothing palette and calming textures inspired by the wabi sabi aesthetic, allowing the architecture and landscape to speak for themselves.

Outside, a dramatic swimming pool carved directly into the rock provides a unique focal point, flanked by double daybeds and shaded lounging corners. A covered pool house creates a gathering space made for long summer lunches and slow evenings. With a large table for up to 20 guests, a barbecue and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, it’s designed for sharing good food and better company. Above the main house, a roof terrace yoga deck invites sunrise salutations with a view.

Located between Propriano and Porto Pollo, Casa Biancu offers proximity to the best of Corsica’s southwestern coast. A ten-minute stroll downhill leads to a beautiful beach lapped by turquoise water, ideal for snorkelling or a leisurely swim, not far from a summer seafront restaurant. In one direction, Porto Pollo’s laid-back cafés and watersports; in the other, Propriano brings harbour buzz and Corsican gastronomy. Inland, mountain villages and hiking trails promise adventure, while the wider region is rich in heritage, from Campomoro’s Genoese tower to the dramatic cliffs of Bonifacio.

Whether gathering with friends or retreating into nature, this is a place to reconnect and to breathe in the beauty of Corsica.

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What Oliver loves...

  • Carved into the hillside with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Valinco – every room celebrates the scenery
  • Seamless indoor-outdoor living with open-plan interiors flowing onto panoramic terraces
  • Chic, calming design inspired by wabi sabi – think natural textures, soft tones and soulful simplicity
  • Striking swimming pool set into the natural rock, with shaded lounging spots and double daybeds for full relaxation
  • Just a 10-minute walk to a sandy beach and seafront restaurant, with nearby car access to Porto Pollo’s watersports and Propriano’s dining delights

What you should know

  • There are four bedrooms in the main part of the house (one with two sets of bunk-beds), and two separate bedrooms below the swimming pool area (in the lower part of the grounds). Please see the "Layout" tab for full details. 
  • This unique and stunning home is built on a steep hillside with the swimming pool carved into the rock. As you can see from the photos, guests need to be able to safely manage a variety of stairs/steps (no handrails) and some unprotected areas across the steep grounds. Therefore, the house is better suited to older kids/teens.

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