KH-0695 - ***SOLD*** - Nikos' House - Drapanos
- SOLD
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The front of this lovely restored house
The front of this lovely restored house
The delightful courtyard is filled with flowers
The wooden front door is arched
The view of the mountains from the roof terrace
The magnificent Cretan arch dominates the living room
The inner courtard is visible from the living room
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Description
***NOW SOLD***
This immaculately restored 3 bedroom Cretan Farmhouse is set in the heart of the highly desirable hilltop village of Drapanos & enjoys stunning views of the White Mountains.
The house comprises:
Ground FloorEntrance: Entry from the road is via a traditionally styled double wooden gate and leads into the sheltered courtyard. The private courtyard, with its tall boundary wall and filled with sun and Mediterranean plants and shrubs, is a delightful area to sit and relax or to dine.
Main living area: Entry to living room is through an attractive arched doorway into the sympathetically restored living area with its exquisite Cretan arch running along the spine of the house. The arch naturally sections the room into individual segments
Dining room: displays an original conical-topped stone niche and overlooks the lemon and pomegranate trees in the front courtyard garden.
Living room: in the front corner to the left of the front door is a traditionally constructed open fire with stone frame and a magnificent olive wood lintel. The room offers a generous area for seating with views into the inner courtyard through windows and a half-glazed door and out to the front courtyard.
Staircase: beneath the hand crafted wooden open staircase is an old sterna which was used to supply water to the farmhouse. The staircase is open slatted and rises to the first floor. The doorway to bedroom 3 is located next to the staircase.
Office: a raised section on the far left of the room next to the kitchen door is in use as an office and computer room. This is a multi purpose area that could be adapted to new owners’ requirements.
Kitchen: Well equipped with mid-toned wood panelled units, neutral work surfaces and toning splash-back tiles with a window looking out over the village and towards the mountains. The full sized cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine are included in the selling price.
Bedroom 2/Guest Suite: This suite provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy family living but to retain some independent with access from the courtyard through double doors or from the main house. The generous room can accommodate king-size or twin beds and has its own en-suite shower room/WC. The room benefits from floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, air-conditioning unit and windows looking towards the village.
Bedroom 3: This cool room has windows looking out to the adjoining inner courtyard. It currently houses twin beds.
First Floor
Landing/Reading room: The impressive staircase leads you upstairs from the living room where you will find an open reading area with magnificent views across the countryside and mountains. The addition of a sofa-bed here would enable the area to become an additional sleeping space if required.
Bathroom: The family bathroom is massive and features a superb corner bath standing on a raised plinth with ample room to spare for vanity unit, cosmetics table and WC.
Master Bedroom: The beautiful master bedroom features a high wooden ceiling, and windows looking out towards the mountains. It easily accommodates a king-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and a dressing table.
Roof terrace: A wooden door from the master bedroom provides access to the huge roof terrace which gives stunning views over the village, surrounding countryside and the White Mountains. As the terrace is so large, it would be easy to install a Jacuzzi or hot tub for an even more relaxing summer evenings under the Cretan stars. A wrought iron spiral staircase leads back to the main courtyard.
Key benefits include:
oil fired central heating in all rooms
solar panel
fresh water storage tanks
external boiler/storage room
satellite TV
full EOT licence providing the ability to commercially rent the property for holiday lets
Summary: The renovation of the farmhouse was carried out to very high standards approximately 5 years ago. The thick walls ensure the house retains a fairly constant temperature – cool in the summer months and warm in the winter. It has been sympathetically restored in keeping with the Cretan style and has retained many original features.
The courtyard walls provide protection from the Cretan breezes which occasionally blow in the summer months but also catch the sun during the winter months, making this a perfect property for permanent living at a more than realistic price.
CONTRACT COMPLETED plus agents fees, transfer tax and legal expenses
Appliances Courtyard Fire Place Nearby Taverna Shower room Tiled Floors Traditional Wooden Windows and Doors
Central Heating Installation EOT Licence Fresh Water Storage Tank Roof Terrace Solar Panel Installation Traditional Stone Features View of the White Mountains
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