House for sale in Paleloni with 2 bedrooms – ID 1831313

Have you ever wondered when walking through a village in Crete what lies behind the high stone walls and wooden archways...? Step inside and you will discover this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (main house and studio) property - a living piece of history, the original building is over 170 years old and contained a wine press! So many original features have been lovingly preserved to create a unique home, ideal for a character holiday rental or long term home with work area. Unusually, this village house is detached, with high boundary walls giving the garden the feel of a courtyard, so you have both peace and privacy here. The layout of the house follows the traditional floor plan and offers flexible use of spaces. Main house: From the covered terrace there are 2 entrances into the L-shaped building. The first entrance leads into the fitted kitchen with original oven niche. Through the kitchen you enter the room currently used as a dining area. At the end of this part is an office room. From the dining room there is access to the spacious double height living room with a door to the terrace. The bathroom at the end of this room is raised and the double bedroom is on the mezzanine level. Studio: To the side of the main house but accessed by a completely separate entrance is the studio with sleeping area to the left and living room opposite. The bathroom is to the left behind the sleeping area and opposite is a storage room which could easily be converted into a kitchen. Storage: From the main entrance there are two storage rooms either side. Under the stairs to the roof terrace is an old wine press which is now used as a boiler room for the heating system. Outside: There is a parking area to the side of the house and pedestrian access through a large archway. The garden is planted with mature plants and provides a lush green area with seating and dining options. The large covered terrace to the front of the main house is perfect for al fresco dining and the stone BBQ stands to the side. There is a spa bath to the side of the studio. A staircase above the boiler room leads to the roof terrace with an unobstructed view of the mountains and the village. Location: Paleloni is a quiet village that has escaped the development boom nearby, giving the feeling of "going back in time". However, the sandy beaches and larger towns are only a 15 minute drive away, with Chania airport a 45 minute drive away. This property is perfect for those who appreciate traditional Cretan style and character and want to live in a quiet area not too far from the beach and amenities of the neighbouring villages.

Features - Bedrooms 2 - Bathrooms 2 - Building area 160m² - Plot 313m² - White Mountains views - House size: - Views: - White Mountains - Energy status:E Facilities - Basement - BBQ - Jacuzzi - Mosquito screens - Mountain views - Off road parking - Roof terrace - Traditional Stone fittings - View of the White Mountains - Wooden floors

2 bedroom house

Paleloni, Crete, Greece