19th CENTURY STONE VILLA

 WITH GUEST HOUSE FOR RENOVATION

EXTENSIVE GROUNDS; 4034sm

350,000 Euro

THE MAIN HOUSE 213sm.

A 19th Century stone villa built in Pelion in 1894 and providing 213sm of accommodation on 3 floors.  It presents excellent opportunities for an owner to test his skills on modernisation and renovation of a property with large spacious rooms. The generously sized villa is rich in character and represents the best traditions of 19th century building.

Present planning laws allow the restoration of the existing building but it can not be replaced with a new building.

The size of the existing rooms ensure ample space for the creation of additional sleeping accommodation

THE ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor 105sm

• Large hall with dining room 7m. x 2.4
• Living room
• 2 bedrooms, one with fireplace, one with cast iron stove
• Traditional kitchen

First floor 

• Wooden staircase from ground floor
• Guest room with sea view
• Large 80sm. room; beamed ceilings; previously used for storage of nuts and fruit from the orchards

Semi Basement

• Exit to gardens
• Bathroom
• Storage

THE GUEST HOUSE  36sm

The guest house is older than the Main House and is in need of full renovation.

Ground floor storage room

First floor two rooms, one with fireplace

It is believed that  subject to planning permission, the renovations may provide a bathroom.

THE GARDENS

The formal gardens of about 250sm provides ample space for relaxing and entertaining. A large traditional wood burning stove is available for use as a BBQ. Despite being in a mountain village, the plot of 3,394sm is level.  It allows parking for 15 vehicles, as well as space for construction of a swimming pool. There is a further plot of 639sm on an incline behind the house, with unobstructed views.

The gardens maintain their productivity with a range of 18 mature fruit and nut trees whose produce can be stored in the large spaces available within the main house.

PEACE FULL AND TRANQUIL LOCATION IN PELION

The hallmark of the property is the peace and calm of its location. The house is not next to a road and enjoys complete privacy with no other houses nearby. It enjoys both sea nd mountain views.  The gardens have maintained their productivity with a range of 18 mature fruit and nut trees whose produce is still stored in the large spaces available within the main house.

Sea & Mountain Views

MOUNT PELION & SKI RESORT

Pelion is close to the east coast of Central Greece and  is the location of some of the most beautiful villages and  beaches in Greece. The peninsular comprises a 44 km. long mountain chain and offers  a wide range of activities on  attractive beaches and mountains.

The ski resort at Pelion is only a 30 minute drive from the property and reaches a height of 1,471m. Facilities of the ski centre include 3 surface lifts, two chair lifts, a descent of 337m. and 5 kms of cross country ski trails. It is one of the few skiing centres which is located close to the sea. Night skiing events take place every Saturday night during the season.

TSAGARADA

THE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

The village of Tsagarada was founded in 1500 and is one of the best known villages in Pelion. It consists of four settlements built around old restored churches.   Tsagarada is a popular tourist destination and is surrounded by forests and a network of paths and nature trails.

The numerous attractions of the region and the activities which it fosters add to its investment potential.

The special characteristics and features of the properties also add to that potential, as do the variety of uses for which the property is suitable. Amongst the possibilities, one can includes a small B&B, holiday rental accommodation on an Air B&B basis,  a small hotel with a taverna specialising in local cuisine.

Investors have in the recent past shown especial interest in converting and renovating older properties in the village, into hotels and holiday rental accommodation.

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QUIET RURAL VILLAGE

CAN BE EXTENDED

65,000 Euro

A Cretan renovation cottage, facing the central square of the small village of Sokaros. The cottage is a traditional village house, now unoccupied and built some 120 years ago. Extensive work was carried out with a new roof in 1965.  Further renovations were completed in 2,000. The most recent improvements were the addition of new windows and doors.

Constructed of brick and stone the cottage is the most centrally located property in the village. It comprises a single storey building of 54.28sm. and is set on a plot of 266.55sm

FEATURES

• 3 interconnected rooms and wc
• outhouse
• garden with fruit trees including oranges, tangerines and lemon trees
• Electricity connection available
• Water supply can be reconnected

The property requires re furbishment in the form of painting and plastering. It could also be extended, subject to building regulation approval. With the addition of a bedroom and a bathroom it could be turned into a charming and cosy home.  Both water and electricity were connected whilst the cottage was occupied. Both can be easily reconnected.

 HERAKLION

Heraklion, is the capital of the Greek island of Crete. Famed for its  huge archaeological site, the Palace of Knossos dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization. The Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art. Situated on the north coast of the island Heraklion has its own airport and a well known university.

SOKARAS

Sokaras is in an idyllic location in central Crete 35 kms south of Heraklion. It is only 20 kms from  the stunning beaches of the south coast of Crete. A full range of facilities is available in the nearest large village of Assimi.  Assimi is a working village, not just full of retirement homes and holiday  properties. It is lived in  all year round and offers  a bakery, chemist, tavernas, mini Market,  Medical Facilities

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Built in 2005, this  3 bedroom bungalow is for sale in a quiet location at Hatarta on the outskirts of the village of Katastari. It is only 2 kms from Alykes, a small family resort on the east coast of Zakynthos, with excellent sandy beaches.

Katastari is a working village which remains open all year round and has a full range of shopping facilities, including a post office and tavernas.

Surrounded by olive groves, peace and quiet reign supreme. The bungalow enjoys panoramic views over Alykes Bay on one side and also across to Kefalonia on the other, whilst to the rear are the wooded mountains of central Zakynthos which remain green throughout the year. The views can never be obstructed because the land in front of the bungalow slopes down to Katastari and then to the sea.

It and the neighboring properties are approached by a surfaced road which leads up from the main road through Katastari.

Set on a plot of 350 sq.m. the bungalow provides 101 sq.m. of accommodation, including;

• Fully fitted kitchen area
• Spacious open plan lounge and dining areas
• Inner hall
• 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes
• Bathroom with full bath and shower
• Utility room
• Store room (16 sq.m.)

FEATURES OF THE PROPERTY

• Central heating
• Air conditioning in the lounge and one bedroom
• Wood burning stove
• Solar hot water
• Fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms
• Fitted kitchen
• Beamed ceilings
• Parking for 3 vehicles
• Full length balcony with panoramic sea views
• 1,000 litre water tank in addition to mains water supply
• Parking for 3 vehicles

ZAKYNTHOS

Zakynthos is the most southerly of the Ionian islands and is well served by direct flights from many European citie from May to October, whilst in the winter there are daily flights from Athens. Altrnatively throughout the year there are regular car ferry services from Patras to Italy. The ferry crossing from the mainland to Zakynthos town takes approximately 1 hour.

ALYKES

Alykes and the neighbouring resort of Alykanas are noted for their clean sandy beaches. They have a good selection of bars and tavernas, serving a wide range of Greek and international dishes. Both resorts are bounded by vineyards and olive groves and still have a rural feel to them, with not a single disco in sight.

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SERIFOS
FULLY RENOVATED
1 BEDROOM
110,000 Euro

This traditional Cycladic island house for sale on the island Serifos is so full of character it could have come straight from a travel brochure. From its whitewashed walls to its timbered ceilings, it is everyones dream of what a picture postcard Greek island house should be.

RENOVATIONS
The stone house, built before 1950 has been well cared for and renovated by the present owners, with wall texturing and re-painting carried out in 2010 together with the installation of new plumbing and electrical services. The roof was renovated in 2013 and in 2014 an attractive mezzanine floor was created to provide additional sleeping accommodation.

Water and waste systems are connected to the village’s main services.

ACCOMMODATION
Situated towards the top of the village of Chora, the house is on a plot of 38.1 s.m. and provides on the ground floor 32.7 s.m. of accommodation including;
Living room
Kitchen
Bathroom

The Mezzanine floor now provides an additional 9 s.m., of cosy sleeping area.
Externally, a terrace leads from the front entrance door to the quaint narrow street and there is also a further roof terrace.

The following are included in the sale price;

appliances including heater, fridge, hot water boiler, mattress, table, chairs, wooden shelves and fan.

CHORA
Chora the capital of the island, is noted for its narrow streets. Traditional Cycladic architecture and whitewashed buildings tumble down the hillside towards the port. Two roads lead into the top of the village and then stop. After that the donkey is king and the streets are no more than two donkeys wide, just enough for two of them to pass.

Chora enjoys a range of facilities including a mini market, pharmacy, resturants, cafes and bars and a very attractive taverna lined square. The house is 2 minutes on foot from the medical centre, 8 minutes by car from the port and 2 kms from the nearest beach.

SERIFOS
Serifos lying in the Aegean sea and a member of the Cycladic islands, has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, It is an island of many bays with soft sandy beaches and is one of the main islands of the West Cyclades. From Piraeus it is 2.5 hours by high speed ferry and 4.5 hours by ferry boat. Regular ferry services connect it to the neighbouring islands.

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Evia renovated house for sale at Koskina  comprising a traditional cosy stone cottage in the village of Koskina and which is set on a substantial plot of 860sm. It presents an ideal opportunity to acquire a permanent residence or holiday home, as well as being able, because of the size of the plot, to add the possibility of a certain amount of self sufficiency. For those seeking “the good life” this is a chance to acquire an attractive cottage, full of character  in a rural Greek village.

During the past five years the house has been improved with a new stone fireplace, a modern bathroom, extension and tiling of the bedroom and new floors throughout. Built some 80 years ago, it provides 70sm. of accommodation;

• Living room with open fireplace, beamed ceiling and traditional built in, glazed wall cupboard
• Kitchen area
• Large double bedroom with built in wardrobe and pine boarded ceiling
• Modern bathroom with full size bath
• Outside , there is stone terracing and a covered patio for eating out. In the garden there are vines and a selection of fruit trees.

The washing machine and a new fridge freezer and the double bed are included in the sale price.

EVIA

Evia is the second largest of the Greek islands and  is close to the mainland from where there are regular ferry services to the island, which  is also connected to the mainland at Halkidi by a road bridge.  Tourists come to Evia to enjoy the many natural beauties of the island, to walk, cycle, relax and to swim from the many uncrowded bays and beaches. Evia holds many attractions for the birdwatcher, those interested in flora and fauna, photography and painting, as well as those who want to enjoy the quality of life which no longer exists on many of the busier islands.

KOSKINA

Koskina is a traditional Greek villages which provides a haven of peace and quiet but which with three tavernas providing good Greek food at village prices, civilisation has not quite passed by. . Every day shopping requirements are met by a minimarket, whilst the nearby town of Aliveri has a full range of shopping facilities.

Fresh bread and fresh, locally caught fish are delivered to the village daily and there is also a daily direct bus service to Athens. The ferry terminal at Styra from where there are regular daily ferry services to the mainland, is just over 30 minutes away. From Agia Marina it is  45 minutes to Athens airport.

LAKE DISTOS

Lake Distos a protected nature reserve and bird sanctuary.

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