Crete, Platanos, detached house in need of renovation, 144m² living space.
Detached house with 144 m² of living space in Platanos, Amari, for sale. It is in a beautiful, quiet location with panoramic views of the hills and mountains. The house is spread over three floors: ground floor (17.5 m²), first floor (56 m²) and second floor (69.8 m²). With appropriate renovation, it is ideal as a holiday home, permanent residence or even for tourist purposes.
Location, zip code and population
Platanos (Amari) is located in the district of Rethymno, municipality of Amari, at an altitude of about 580m on the southern slopes of Psiloritis. Depending on the source, the population is between around 380 and a good 500 people (2011 census around 500). The postal code is 74061 (for the Amari Valley and surrounding villages, including Platanos).
History and culture
Platanos Amari is historically a mountain village with roots dating back to Byzantine times and was repeatedly involved in resistance movements against the Ottomans and in the Second World War. The village is known for traditional stone houses, narrow streets, small churches (including Agios Antonios in a cave) and a strongly agricultural life with olive cultivation and livestock breeding.
Everyday life, infrastructure, way of life
The population lives mainly from agriculture (olive oil, livestock) and some tourism in the form of quiet holiday homes; there is a small village center with a cafe and mini market. The atmosphere is very calm and authentically Cretan; The place is more suitable for those seeking nature and peace and quiet than for classic mass tourism.
Distance to airport and sea
To Heraklion Airport (HER): about 90-100km, depending on the route about 1.5-2 hours by car.
To the north coast (Rethymno town): around 55-60km, around 1-1.25 hours drive to the city beaches of Rethymno.
To the south coast / nearest beach: depending on the route approx. 25-35km, e.g. to the beaches at Agia Galini or Plakias, travel time usually 40-60 minutes on mountain roads.
Property features
- Building area: 144m²
- ages: 3
- Bedroom: 2
- Living room: 1
- Kitchens: 1
- Toilet: 1
- Bathroom: 1
- Windows and door frames: aluminum
- Floor type: tiles
- Porch: Yes
- Storage room: Yes
- View: Yes
- In need of renovation: yes
Information on renovation costs and state funding
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