A charming and well presented stone cottage located in the small village of Nikithiano, East Crete within a 15 minute drive of the sea and beaches. The house is situated in an elevated hillside position and benefits from some spectacular uninterrupted views across the Limnes valley, to the mountains in the distance including the Ha gorge. The house has been very well maintained by the present owners and retains a sense of character and tradition.
The property is arranged on 2 levels and comprises on the upper level…
Living room with vaulted wooden ceiling and wood burning stove. Doors to a covered balcony with outstanding far reaching views.
Double sized bedroom which could also be used as a dining room/office/study etc.
Bathroom with bath and shower attachment, wash basin and WC.
Separate kitchen with fitted units and built in oven/hob.
Steps from the kitchen lead down to the lower level…
A stunning and spacious master bedroom with central stone arch, exposed stone work and original olive wood ceiling beams.
En suite shower room with shower, wash basin and WC.
From the bedroom a door to a private sun terrace and access to a small enclosed area with plumbing for a washing machine.
Outside…
First floor covered balcony with access from the living room.
Enclosed sunny rear terrace with access from the bedroom and a gate to the small village path.
Original bread oven.
Just across the path from the rear terrace is a useful covered storage area of 20m2 on a plot of 22m2, which retains the old stone wheel from when this was originally used as an olive press.
The house has water and electricity supplies connected and drainage is to the mains drainage system. There is solar water heating and pipework in place for the connection to a central heating system by a new owner.
Road access and parking are a few metres from the house.
Certification of energy is under issuance.
The upper level is 47m2, plus balcony of 6m2.
The lower level is 43m2.
The total size of the plot excluding the covered storage area is 85m2.
Nikithiano is a small traditional village just a few kilometres from the town of Neapolis, and is located in the midst of some beautiful open countryside. There is a local taverna in the village. Nearby Neapolis is a lively town with a central square and gardens, a large church, local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, kafeneons and bars. In addition, the village of Limnes is within a few minutes drive offering a choice of tavernas and coffee shops. The coast and local beaches at the resort town of Agios Nikolaos are within a 15 minute drive whilst the international airport at Heraklion is within a 40 minute drive.
Please note that all measurements and distances are approximate and intended as a guide only.
The advertised property price does not include buyer real estate agent fee, buyer legal and administrative costs or purchase tax.
