Beautiful Traditional Cretan Village House

Property Description

This beautiful Cretan Village home is ready to move in. An absolute jewel in the crown this home offers an abundance of amenities such as banks, shops, super markets, hairdressers, restaurants & coffee shops & more besides just a short distance away. The nearest beach is only 5 minutes away With plenty more surrounding.
If you have an appreciation for quiet village living, in a quaint traditional house with history & character within a wonderful neighbourhood then this house could be your idyllic home....

Property Description

This enchanting property in the heart of Xerosterni is about 120 years old & was the old home of the village Papa (Priest). The house is full of history & character having many original features. From the village square we take the small road to the left side of the church, after a short distance we see the double wraught iron gates to the property on our left. This parking area is covered with a trained mullberry tree a very natural & effective sun shade for the car. A winding path leads to a garden area & a wooden garden shed with water, electricity & toilet. The path continues to the main courtyard with a traditional wood oven & barbecue. The south facing courtyard area has high stone walls & raised flower beds with many traditional plants & flowers.The courtyard is very private & has a magical atmosphere with outdoor lighting setting the mood making it great for entertaining or just relaxing in the sunshine. There is plenty of room to put a small pool if required. From the courtyard through the original double wooden doors we enter the large sitting room with a log burner, cement floor and a beautiful beamed ceiling. To the rear of the sitting room is an interesting flag stone floored room currently used for storage but could eaisily be an office, music room or a bathroom. From the front doors turn right into the kitchen with modern appliances but still having many old features. A rear door from the kitchen leads to a private courtyard great to relax with a beer & a book. Back to the sitting room we go up the old wooden staircase to a landing area with 3 doors. Bedroom 1 is a large double room having wooden floors & a traditional cretan wooden ceiling. A door off the bedroom leads to a small private outside balcony looking across village rooftops & hills. Bedroom 2 is also a good sized double with tiled floor & storage cupboard also having views to village & hills. The shower room has a spacious shower, toilet & a wash basin with mirror & light above & Storage under. In Summery. This beautiful traditional Cretan village property must be veiwed to appreciate the homely feeling. The stone construction ensures all year round comfort being cool in the summer & warm in the winter. The property also benefits from a high efficiency gas heating system.
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Village location with village shop & Kafenion,
Bank, super market, resturants petrol station & shops just 3 minutes away in nearby Vamos.
Traditional stone built house
Garden with raised flower beds
Gas central heating
2 large double bedrooms
Wooden ceilings
Fly screens & shutters
Log burner
Covered off road parking
Storage shed with toilet
160 litre solar panel
big 2m x 2m cess pit
Telephone & broadband internet line available
Front & rear courtyards
Lots of storage
Big american fridge freezer
Neff electric oven
Gas 5 ring hob
Space for a small pool
Fabulous family home, holiday home or good investment opportunity