This ancient arch runs along the spine of the house
The charming kitchen viewed from under the arch
The kitchen is in keeping with the style of the house
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Description
This stunning renovated village house, parts of which date back to Turkish times, is set in the middle of a private garden of 713sqm in the heart of one of the most attractive villages in Apokoronas. The property comprises:
Entrance to grounds: Attractive paved entrance from the off-road parking area. To the right of the garden is the most magnificent old olive tree which still produces fruit. Terraces outside the front & kitchen doors provide generous seating areas to pass the time of day with neighbours
Main House Ground floor: Entrance is through a traditional wooden door into a room which was the original main house. Here a stunning wooden ceiling with many of the original beams casts subtle atmosphere cedar fragrance into the room. However, here the dominant feature is the massive arch which runs along the spine of the house, sub-dividing each end into 4 alcoves. The front right area became the “U” shaped kitchen. Behind the arch is the very practical utility room for fridge, washing machine, storage, cleaning utensils and other household items.
On the rear left of the arch is the tiled family bathroom with bathtub, WC and hand-basin. The 4th alcove on the front left has been left as a very pretty fixed seating area.
Centrally immediately under the arch is a large dining table which is perfect for entertaining. Then to the centre rear of the room is a traditional styled 2 winged staircase each leading to a mezzanine floor – the 1st is in use as an office with the 2nd a guest bedroom.
Old stable: From the impressive main room a doorway with an original olive wood lintel leads into what previously was the old stable, but is now a charming, bright & cosy living room. Patio doors open out to the front garden.
Music room: A door from the living room leads into this charming multi-purpose room. Unusually for a renovated house is the light and airy feel of the room. Currently set out as a single bedroom and with the current owners musical instruments, this room can be bedroom, study, office or just a lovely place to sit and gaze out of the glazed doors into the garden. Patio doors lead to a sunken terrace then upwards into the walled garden. Located discretely in the corner is a store-room/boiler room all shaded by another magnificent olive tree.
Shower room: A classic-styled shower room is the final room on the ground floor. Finished in polished stone & marble, with stone plinth for hand-basin, chrome shower & fittings this is simple, classy and totally in keeping with this style of house.
Upper floor: A painted wooden staircase leads to the 1st floor bedroom. This is another delightful room with triple aspect windows looking out to the village, towards the sea and also glazed doors leading to the large terraces. The room with its bleached wood floor and beamed ceiling is charming – white and floaty - a really romantic room.
Roof terrace: the flat roof of the main house provides a large terrace which provides excellent views of the White Mountains and Souda Bay. A wrought iron staircase leads up to the top roof terrace from which the views are panoramic from Kefalas, Xerosterni Village, White Mountains and sea.
External: Returning to the garden, which surrounds the house, at the front of the house low growing herbs, natural planting and gravelled beds merge on to a slightly more practical area in the far left corner with solar panel and water storage tank, then onward to the wonderfully natural rear garden. The old stone walls frame this area and mature trees and wild flowers blend in with the carefully selected flowering plants and shrubs to create a natural paradise.
Key features: include the pretty rose-coloured plaster and eau-de-nil colour palette which blends in seamlessly with the village houses whilst full oil-fired central heating makes for comfortable all year round living. The owners individual touches, pictures and décor enhance this enchanting property but the structure and character is the core of the house. This outstanding property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
€275,000.00 plus agents fees, transfer tax and legal expenses
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