Beautifully Restored Stone Residence with Award-Winning Traditional Aesthetics in Gavalochori, Apokoronas

Chania, Apokoronas, Gavalochori

€220,000

Description

Beautiful Renovated Stone Residence with Award-Winning Traditional Aesthetic in Gavalochori, Apokoronas For sale: A historic stone-built property in the picturesque village of Gavalochori in Chania, Crete. Tradition and modern aesthetics harmoniously coexist in this beautifully renovated home, located within the heart of the settlement. This was one of the first buildings in the village to be restored by specialized architects experienced in the renovation of old stone houses. The house also gained fame as the filming location for the well-known movie First Time Godfather. The details: With the symbols we have: 2 bedrooms (but 3 rooms in total with high ceilings) 2 bathrooms one with a bathtub and one with a shower. Ground floor (89.35 m2) 1 high ceiling sitting room with a gorgeous original fire place, a fan and original stone floors and massive wooden beams. 1 sitting room/ dinning room/ guest bedroom with high ceiling and two inbuilt single beds and a door to the court yard 1 kitchen with beautiful stone arches 1 bathroom with a bathtub and plumbing for a washing machine First Floor (34.85m2) 1 large bedroom with a high ceiling, hard wood floor and ceiling, window, door to front terrace. 1 bathroom with a shower 2 terraces, one with a view of Gavalochori village and one with a view of the mountains. Common Court Yard: 41.41m2 Gavalochori is a traditional village with stunning stone houses, an active cultural association, a museum, and many visitors. Surrounded by lush nature and scenic walking paths, the village also offers cafés, tavernas, and a unique charm. Since the 1980s, the area has been designated as a preserved historic site of natural beauty. Additional Information: Furniture seen in the photos is not included in the sale price. The village is located 29 km from Chania city and only 4 km from the sea. It is a perfect place to blend tradition, nature, and landscape, with surrounding hills filled with olive and carob trees. A walk around the village offers serenity and natural beauty. The mild climate is beneficial for residents’ health. Nearby, you'll find more tavernas in the village of Vamos. You can also visit the coastal villages of Almyrida or Kalyves (just 3-4 km away), which offer beaches, dining, cafés, and vibrant nightlife. Chania’s Old Town and the historic Venetian harbor are 29 km away, while the airport is 36 km from the village. Total area : 124,2 sq.m. Price: 220,000 Euros plus transfer fees. About the Area Gavalochori is situated at an altitude of 100 meters in a rocky valley with olive and vine cultivation. It is a traditional village with beautiful stone houses. The name derives from the noble family of Gavaladon (who owned the village during the division of Crete into 12 new rulers of Byzantium in 1182). Many of the well-known Gavalian walls are preserved in a fantastic landscape. There is also an excellent folklore museum in the village, where you can learn about the history and culture of the village. It is housed in a renovated Venetian building with stone arches. Additionally, there is an agricultural and tourist women's cooperation in the central square, producing knitted embroideries and lace in a cottage. Gavalochori is 29 kilometers from Chania and just 4 kilometers from the sea. In the village, you can combine tradition with nature and the landscape; many hills, mainly with olive trees and carob trees, are scattered around. Visitors are encouraged to take a walk around the village to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. The climate is mild and beneficial for the health of the residents. You will find many taverns in the nearby village of Vamos. You can also visit the seaside villages of Almyrida or Kalyves for swimming, dining, coffee, or even a drink in the evening, as they are 3-4 kilometers away.