ID: APGAV02093 Cottage for sale in Apokoronas Chania

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The property for sale is a vast area of land within the settlement, in which there is a traditional stone two-story house, 53.43sqm on each floor, a newer single-story addition of 52.60sqm, and another old stone building with a tiled roof of 51.78sqm. The two-story house was renovated in 2007 and is fully functional and serves the areas of a living room, a kitchen, a toilet on the ground floor, and two bedrooms on the first floor. The stone building on the north side is currently used as a storehouse and needs a complete restoration.

This property has the typical configuration of a traditional Cretan house.

The vaulted stone entrance corridor leads to a green paved inner courtyard, covered by a mature arbor, which pleasantly shades the surrounding areas. The beautifully designed space with the wood oven, the grill, and the grape press invites you to have fun and spend unforgettable moments with your friends and family. Beyond the yard is a vast garden with lemons, pomegranates, and flowers, which you can landscape to enjoy the summer sun and the quiet evening hours of the Cretan countryside. If you wish, you can build a modern swimming pool or an artificial pond here.

The two old buildings have unique elements of Cretan traditional architecture, such as hand-carved stone arches and many more. The new owner will have the opportunity to bring out these hidden jewels, restore the aura of that time, and add all the necessary elements that serve the modern way of life and comforts.

Gavalohori is an old historical village with well-preserved folk architecture, one of the few unspoiled settlements by the boomy tourism evolution in Chania. Scrolling around the village, you will be fascinated by the beautiful traditional stone-built houses.

Several family-run taverns in the village square offer tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine; the village also has many shops, a graphic design studio, a bakery, grocery stores, and a handicrafts shop.

The village site is ideal for exploring the inland of Chania, the unique region of Apokoronas. Its location is perfect for beautiful walks in the surrounding areas with vineyards, olive groves, and small forests with cypresses, oaks, and laurels. It is an excellent place for those who enjoy walking or hiking.

A fascinating property you should not expect anymore, visit it immediately and start planning the realization of your dreams.