PROPERTY REF: H148/MYR/LAM

Charming renovated village house near Heraklion, Crete

A quaint, old traditionally restored Cretan house of 92 m2 which was built in 1918 with thick stone walls and arch doors.

It is situated in a small, traditional Greek village close to the city of Heraklion, called Myrtia or Varnarie. It is the birth place of the famous author of "Zorba the Greek'" Nikos Kazantzakis. There is a museum dedicated to this great writer.

The beaches around there are very beautiful and well-organised. The countryside around is fantastic with the variety of landscapes.

The local people are very friendly and peaceful. There are shops and supermarkets close by. There are also tavernas, restaurants and cafes, as well as the traditional Greek "kafenion " .

Accommodation

The property includes:
a cosy living are with a traditional stone fireplace, a wooden mezzanine (used as a double bedroom), a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious bathroom, a second bedroom with a bunk bed and a single bed.

The property is centrally heated.

It is on a plot of about 300 m2 with a small yard at the front and a garden at the back of the house. It is attached to the neighbouring houses on two sides. The house is on one level while the garden is on three different levels.

Outside

There is a front yard and a veranda at the back overlooking a tiered orchard and a vegetable garden.
The view of the landscape around and the sunset is splendid. There is a traditional charcoal Greek oven outside in the back garden.

Good road access to the property.

Price: 140,000 euro (approx. £96,000)

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Location
15 km from Heraklion
10 km from the international airport
10 km from beautiful beaches