House for sale in Réthymnon with 3 bedrooms – ID 2233071

Two-story beach house for sale in Rethymno Old Town. It is a two-story house with a total area of 170 square meters, a private entrance and overlooking two of Rethymno's busiest streets. The house has an entrance from Arkadiou Street, from which an internal staircase leads to the first floor of the house, which consists of a kitchen with living room, a bedroom, a storage room and a bathroom. The living room has large windows overlooking Rethymno beach, the old port and the lighthouse. On the second floor of the house there is a hallway and two more bedrooms. The property is currently habitable but needs renovation. With renovation it can be transformed into a modern duplex combining luxurious living in one of the central points of Rethymno. This particular property is an ideal investment as it is one of the few that has two facades on two main streets of Rethymno, Arkadiou Street and El. Venizelou Street, has. The property can be used either for personal use as a permanent residence or for business use as tourist accommodation. Rethymno is the third largest city in Crete and one of the most beautiful in Greece. Byzantine churches and monasteries, Renaissance monuments, caves, countless beaches and enchanting villages throughout the province await the visitor to wander and admire. The oriental influence of the Turkish occupation, combined with the Venetian architecture of the Renaissance, form the beautiful picture of the old town of Rethymno. Walking through the narrow streets of the historic center, you can see many Venetian and Turkish monuments. From the Venetian harbor and the famous lighthouse you reach the Venetian castle Fortezza. The arches of the Venetian loggia will definitely impress you. After a while you will have the opportunity to rest and drink fresh water from the Rimondi fountain with three spouts in the shape of a lion, built in 1626 by Rector Rimondi. A stop at the Rethymnon Historical Folk Museum with its historical exhibits is definitely not a waste of time. Continuing your tour in the old town, you will admire the Church of San Francesco, pass through the Great Gate and reach the main square where you can admire the various public buildings. The Old Town is the living history of Rethymno, it takes you back in time and invites you to visit it.

🏡 Rethymno Old Town – Venetian Jewel on the Sea of Crete (ZIP 741 31) The old town of Rethymno is a living masterpiece of history and is considered one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the entire Mediterranean. Here, Venetian loggias, decorated Renaissance portals and Ottoman bay windows merge to form an architectural symbiosis of rare beauty. The majestic Fortezza towers over the winding, flower-lined streets, while the gentle sound of the sea is omnipresent at the Venetian harbor. Anyone who lives in the old town is choosing to live in the midst of a cultural heritage that combines urban chic with the timeless elegance of bygone eras. 📜 Character & attitude to life The attitude to life in the old town of Rethymno is characterized by an exclusive mix of historical depth and modern savoir-vivre. The extensive pedestrian zone creates a calm atmosphere in which the clatter of bicycles and the babble of voices in the street cafes set the rhythm. It is a place for aesthetes who appreciate the luxury of buying fresh bread from a traditional bakery in the morning and dining in first-class fine-dining restaurants in a historical ambience in the evening. The symbiosis of maritime flair, student dynamism and the pride of the locals makes this location one of the most sought-after places to live in Crete. 📍 Location The old town forms the historic heart of Rethymno and juts out like a peninsula into the Cretan Sea. The location is strategically perfectly located between Chania and the east of the island, with direct access to the modern city center and the extensive sandy beach. 🚗 Distances Chania (center): 59.8 km | 1 hour 4 minutes Chania Airport (CHQ): 66.3 km | 1 hour 9 minutesKastelli Airport: 115.0 km | 1 hour 44 minutes 🌿 Nature & excursion destinations Despite being in the heart of the city, nature is never far away in Rethymno Old Town. The city beach with its palm-lined promenade offers relaxation right on your doorstep. The Fortezza complex serves as a green lung and a place for spectacular sunsets over the sea. Thanks to its central location, the wild gorges of the hinterland and the dream beaches of the south coast, such as Triopetra or Agios Pavlos, can be reached in a short drive. The old town is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to combine the cultural life of the city with the natural wonders of the island. 🧱 Real estate market The real estate market in the old town of Rethymno is an absolute rarity and is characterized by a limited supply and extremely high demand. The focus is on magnificent Venetian townhouses and former mansions that are perfect for transformation into an exclusive luxury villa or boutique apartment. A property with a roof terrace that offers a view over the fortress or harbor is considered a first-class prestige property. While a classic new villa building is not possible here due to the monument protection, the complete renovation of historical buildings - often supplemented by modern elements such as an atrium swimming pool - offers enormous potential for increasing value. As your specialized real estate agent in Crete, Schmidbauer Immobilien Crete is your expert for acquiring these exclusive historical treasures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXdWREJoN0 Rethymon - Old Town - Crete from above - 4K drone video

3 bedroom sea view house

Réthymnon, Crete, Greece