Stone house in need for renovation for sale. ID 05-2437

Emprosneros 730 07, Greece

€42,000

Description

Stone house in need for renovation for sale, just at the beginning of the village and yet in quiet area and open views of the surrounding an traditional old house for sale in need of total renovation... At the beginning of the village, with big elevation to the main road, only 6km from the centre of the village Vrysses, where one can find taverns, kafenia, post office, bank, doctor etc. This approximately 50m² old house for sale is in need of renovation and comes with an old fireplace and big arch, which once renovated to its former glory would make a splendid residence. In addition the lovely home comprises of the so called “Ontas”, another traditional feature. With respect to the Cretan architecture features such as stone elements and picturesque arches will dominate this beautiful home once restored, creating an atmosphere of living in older times, while keeping the comforts of a new house constructed to the highest of standards. At the outer area there is enough space which would be ideal for relaxation at your veranda reading a book or growing your own vegetables, a fact that along with the whole surrounding and location will make you get a true taste of the older unspoilt times in Crete. Water and electricity supply are available but the wiring has to be checked and probably be renewed. This property in located in the traditional Crete village of Embrosneros and offering the opportunity, and perhaps chance of a lifetime, to renovate and end up with the perfect village house with small pool on the vast land of 800m² in the heart of “Real Crete”. Location The village of Embrosneros nestles, surrounded by oak trees, into a gentle fold in the green picturesque foothills of the majestic mountain range “Lefka Ori” (White Mountains), 5km south of Vrysses. It is an ancient village that can be dated back to at least 1355, when it belonged to the Latin patriarch of Constantinople. The village is best known for the notable farmer and janissary Alidakis, who had a big estate in the village. It remains untouched by modern day tourism, and the area is one of extreme unspoilt natural beauty, offering a perfect base for walkers and nature enthusiasts, or those wanting to relax and enjoy the tranquility of a traditional Cretan village. A stroll into the village one will find a small Kafenio and a tavern serving simple Cretan dishes. Just a 7min drive away is the larger village of Vrysses with several taverns, kafenia, super markets, bank, post office, and a few minutes driving on, is the National Highway Chania-Rethymno, and the long sandy beach of Georgioupolis is reachable in approx. 15min. Why Greece? It has strict build density regulations, which will avoid major developments in future and thus overbuilding Only 3 hours from London and many European cities making it a viable weekend break holiday destination Voted by the Lonely Planet Guide 2010 as one of the top 10 countries in the world to visit