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PROPERTY REF: V36/TIN/LAM

Renovated stone mansion with magnificent views, Tinos, Cyclades islands

An imposing medieval stone mansion, the age of which (over 500 years) merges with the history of the Aegean island of Tinos.
Perched on a hillside, it has panoramic views of a valley, the Aegean sea and the islands of Myconos, Dilos and Rinia.
The reconstruction of the house is of exquisite quality (professionally carried out) with great attention to detail and retaining the original features.
The property is furnished throughout with antiques and period items and these are included in the sale.
The renowned Tinian marble has been used extensively throughout.

A property oozing character and combining the best of Greek island style with modern comfort.
Built at a time when the prosperous Cycladic islands were plaqued by pirates, this mansion allowed its occupants to defend themselves and to see the pirate ships coming well in advance.
Today, the house is a place of discovery and a constant feast of the senses with its quirky layout, different levels and hideaways, where one can relax and enjoy the views.

The property includes two separate residences: the main, 3-storey tower and a separate guest house.

Price: 800,000 euro for the 2 houses
Includes furniture
No commission to buyers

Accommodation

Main residence:
Total size exceeds 175 m2.
Ground floor:
- Master bedroom with marble fireplace, in what used to be a chapel, en-suite WC and bathroom (with a huge bathtub) and dressing area
- Guest room and guest bathroom
- lobby area
- staiway to first floor.
First floor:
- Large living/ dining room with marble fireplace
- separate kitchen with cupboards and shelves
- bathroom (with shower)
- storeroom/ utility room
- stairway to ground and second floors
- large terraces with handcrafted stone barbecue, pergola and 2 outside seating/ dining areas
- from the terraces, access to small storeroom with shower.
Second floor:
- large bedroom/ study/ playroom
- large terrace with seating area.

Guest house:
Total size around 45 m2
- Large living area with kitchenette and fireplace
- steps down to bathroom with shower and small sleeping area (fits double)
- steps up to mezannine - full size double bedroom.

Features

The property has its own water tank with automatic pump in case of shortage of running water from the village (rare but not impossible in Cyclades islands).

Location

• Walking distance to village with basic amenities
• 6.5km from Tinos town and port
• 1.5 hour with high speed boat from Piraeus or Rafina, or 4 hours by ferry - daily departures all year
• 20 min by ferry to Syros or Mykonos - then, 30 min flight to Athens. In summer, Mykonos connects by charter flights to many European cities.

The island of Tinos displays all the features of a typical Aegean island - natural sandy beaches, mild climate, beautiful countryside. In addition, it has a rich cultural background and a distinct architectural style. Intricately decorated dovecote are found all over the island. The greenish-white Tinos marble is one of the best and it is still being used today by local sculptors. The island is the birthplace of many distinguished Greek artists and it hosts one of Greece's Art Universities.

The island is also famous for its magnificent Church of Megalohari, with the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. On the 15th of August each year (a day dedicated to Virgin Mary), the island is visited by thousands of Greek and foreign visitors.