The Old Taverna Apartments, Ichalia, Messinia.

THE OLD TAVERNA APARTMENTS

 2 BEDROOM LOFT APARTMENTS

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

PARTIALLY RENOVATED

ICHALIA  120,000 Euro

The Old Taverna Apartments which are now under renovation were previously The Old Taverna, a traditional stone taverna in the main square of Ichalia. Built in 1928 the taverna was for some 40 years a building of some importance in this small rural village 30 kms north of Kalamata. It is now one of the few buildings in the traditional architectural style

The property consists of two buildings, on a plot of 500 sq.m. The main building comprises The Old Taverna whilst in the garden is the  two storey Courtyard Building.

THE OLD TAVERNA APARTMENTS

The renovation of The Old Taverna Apartments will provide 216 sm of accommodation. In the main building each of the  three floors, of 72 sq.m. has already been partly renovated as follows;

• New roof
• Full restoration of the main structure.
• Sandblasted stonework
• Re-pointed both inside and out
• 3 phase electricity supply
•  marble window sills
• metal gates to the courtyard
• New septic tank
• Beamed ceilings to top floor.
• It is also self contained and has external staircase and entrance door to top floor.

 RENOVATION PLANS FOR THE OLD TAVERNA APARTMENTS

PLAN A

First floor and basement; Restaurant / café with kitchens. An internal staircase would be required to link the two.
Second floor; Owners accommodation or letting rooms. This floor is large enough to create 4 rooms and high enough, for a further 2 rooms in the loft. Some of these rooms could be used as owner’s accommodation, whilst still retaining some of the letting rooms.

Internal partitioning on all floors could be carried out to meet the requirements of a new owner as to the size and number of rooms.

PLAN B

Four two bedroom apartments of 70 sm each

PLAN C

Bed & breakfast; Air BnB; 9 individual rooms
The present owner is selling because unfortunately ill health means that he can no longer pursue his plans. Having regard to the work already carried out, the size of the buildings and the potential, the price of 120,000 Euro is extremely attractive.

THE COURTYARD BUILDING

The Courtyard Building provides a further 80sm of accommodation with a ground floor of 45 sq.m. and a first floor of 35 sq.m.

Further restoration works are required, including plumbing, electric wiring, new doors and windows. The Courtyard Building has a tile roof and the first floor has been rendered

Fruit trees, vines and a well can be found in the private gardens of some 350 sq.m.

The Courtyard Building is suitable for use as a separate 2 storey cottage, providing either additional letting accommodation, or owners accommodation. At the present stage of renovation the the courtyard building includes;

• Lounge
• Kitchen
• 2 bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Garden

Alternatively,it, could  be used to provide additional guest rooms, two on the ground floor and one on the first floor, or as a separate holiday cottage.

Having regard to the renovations already carried out, the size of the buildings and the investment  potential, the price of 120,000 Euro is extremely attractive.

Before moving to Greece the owner was an English architect practicing in London.  He is prepared to assist a new owner with the redesign and room lay out of the property and to supervise the completion of the renovations. It is estimated that the cost of completing the works will be about 45,000 Euro. The present asking price may be slightly negotiable.

MESSINIA

The new Athens – Kalamata motorway has helped to open up this part of Messinia. There is now demand for both overnight and longer stay accommodation from Athenian and other Greek visitors. Italian and European tourists enjoy the rural atmosphere and beautiful scenery of the Peloponnese mountains and coast. Similarly the area has become more and more popular with foreign tourists from Europe.

ICHALIA

Ichalia is a cross roads for those wanting  to cross from or to the west coast. Kalo Nero which is 20 minutes away on the west coast, has some of the best sandy beaches in Greece,. At present there is no guest house or B&B to meet this new demand and visitors are having to try and find accommodation in private homes.

A popular weekly market is held every Sunday in the large square. Ichalia, also has a mini market and a doctors surgery is held in the village twice a week. There is a supermaket and a range of shopping facilities in nearby Meligalas as well as a medical centre.

THE PELOPONNESE

Peloponnese is one of the last unspoilt regions of Europe. In many places the mountain and coastal scenery is   breathtaking. Small villages still dot the landscape, life goes on unchanged and even the occasional donkey can still be seen.

Kalamata, the capital of Messinia is a 20 minute drive to the south. The airport at Kalamata receives flights from most European countries from April to October and scheduled domestic flights from Athens, throughout the year. Road connections in the area are excellent with a new motorway having reduced the driving time from Athens airport to under 3 hours.

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