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cc5250 - RECENTLY RENOVATED TWO BEDROOM STONE HOUSE FOR SALE IN A TRADITIONAL CRETE
VILLAGE Price - €155,000 -
€145,000
The Location
This two bedroom property is located on the edge of a village and you can enjoy becoming
involved in traditional village life including olive and grape growing,
wine and oil making. The area is idea for walking and bird watching and is also
in easy reach of the North, West and East coasts. The village itself is rather
large with lower and upper areas which include some interesting Venetian period
houses. About 200 metres from the house there is a kafenion and shop providing
basic merchandise for the villagers. The upper part of the village (about 1km
away) has an elementary school, kafenion and olive factory.
The village bus goes to Kastelli twice a day during the week. Kastelli is
typically Cretan town on the north coasts which also boast lovely sandy beaches.
At Kastelli there are banks, post office, medical centre and doctors.
This house would suit anyone seeking a quiet village life within a traditional
rural but environment yet within easy reach of all amenities.
The Property
This recently renovated stone house is partly on two floors and set in a quiet
village in the Kissamos area of Crete. All services are connected. There are
lovely views over the mountains, valley and traditional church. A few metres
away, and outside the village boundary, is a separate 670sq metre olive grove.
It has 15 mature and new olive, lemon and fig trees together with a vegetable
and flower garden. The septic tank for the house (very common in Crete) is located here. The
is parking in the grove and there is also room to install a swimming pool if one
wishes.
This house is situated on a narrow sloping street. On the ground floor there are two
double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en suite shower and toilet, walk in
wardrobe with additional storage space. There is a door onto a small balcony
with wooden pergola. The bathroom has a bath with overhead shower. Each bedroom
has an air-conditioning unit / heater.
Half way up the interior marble staircase is a spacious storage cupboard. The
living area has a large open fireplace and storage cupboard. The kitchen has
wooden fitted units, double stainless steel sink unit, cooker, extractor and
fridge / freezer.
All ceilings throughout have a wooden beams and panelling giving the house
additional character. There are many 'character' niches in the walls the living
area.
The recently installed central heating system has two thermostats for more
efficient heat control. It also provides the hot water in the winter. There are
sx radiators including a fan assisted radiator in the upstairs living area.
The upstairs living area leads out onto a large balcony with superb views of the
surrounding area. The floors and balcony are all tiled. Attached to the house is
a large storage room which houses the central hat8ing system and washing
machine. On the roof there is a solar panel which includes an emersion, oil and
water tanks, and satellite dish.
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