Single family villa Agioi Saranta, Agioi Saranta 28300, Platreithias, Ithaki

This unique and beautiful stone house located in the back streets of Lahos village is for sale. This impressive stone built house dates back to 1906 of which a commemorative plaque proudly states on the balcony of the house. Many years have been spent renovating and improving this wonderful space into what it is today. The property definitely has charm and character from the exquisite outdoor spaces to its beautiful indoor spaces. The main entrance to the house leads from the pedestrian entrance into the property with a stone terrace adorned with pretty pot plants. As you enter the house into a lower level hallway there is a bathroom to the right as well as the back door of the house which leads to the manicured gardens of this 1013m2 property. Following up a few stairs to the left you enter the spacious open plan living and dining area with the kitchen. This room is bright and naturally lit with sunlight beaming through the large windows and balcony doors which has views of Exoghi village. The high ceiling with traditional, exposed wooden beams provide depth and a sense of openness. Along with the open plan kitchen this room also features a wood burning stove which will heat the house in the winter months and air conditioning and a ceiling fan for the summer months. Leading from the living room are two bedrooms, one double and one twin. The bedrooms mirror one another and provide a relaxed and quaint atmosphere. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan and both bedroom’s offer spectacular views of either the landscaped garden, the valley of Lahos or the rolling hillside of Pilikata and Exoghi villages. Throughout the house the french doors and all windows feature mosquito fly screens ensuring comfortable living during the summer months. Heading down the spiral staircase to the lower level of the house one enters another large area which originally was the katoi (basement) of the house. This impressive space has been converted into a double bedroom featuring natural stone walls, low wooden ceiling and an old grape press which has been preserved on display. The room is naturally cooler and has one window which is just above ground level. Leading from this bedroom is another smaller space currently used as a storage and workshop with a separate entrance from outside. Should one open these two rooms, the space would easily accommodate for a comfortable two bedroom and bathroom conversion. Both levels of this house measure a spacious 78,96m2 along with a roof attic of 30m2, this house obtains a large footprint and with further investment one could maximise its full potential and make a 4 bedroom and two bathroom house. The beautifully reticulated landscaped gardens of this property are the epitome of nature at its finest. The garden is made up of terraced levels with pathways leading throughout the landscape consisting of flower beds, flowering bushes, a variety of fruit trees such as orange, mandarin and lemon, and grape vine pergolas. The stone terrace leading from the back door is perfect for entertaining with a built-in barbeque area with epic views of the garden and vista beyond. There are seating areas dotted throughout the levelled areas providing you with a change of scenery at every resting spot. Towards the bottom of the garden is a secured swimming pool with an umbrella and sun loungers for ultimate relaxation in absolute privacy. Further along the garden are two water tanks which are connected to the mains water supply as well as a shed for additional outside storage space. This south facing property most definitely offers the wow factor. Providing the potential buyers the best of both worlds with a beautiful home which offers all comforts and necessities as well as a lucrative investment potential. The house is a successful licensed holiday villa with regular clients. Furthermore, this villa has received mention in the travel section of The Observer newspaper as one of the Top 10 Great Greek Villas throughout Greece. Property details Total house size: 178,38m2 Attic: 30m2 Top floor house: 78,96m2 Bottom floor house: 78,96m2 Entrance hall & bathroom: 20,21m2 Swimming pool: 19,60m2 Total property: 1.031m2 Please contact us for a property viewing or for more information regarding this property. We aim to make the buying process as hassle free as possible, we have put together a Buying on Ithaca brochure in both English and Greek to provide you with all the information you would require. We also offer a project management service, for more about that read through our Building on Ithaca brochure. Check us out on Instagram (mv _properties_ithaca) and Facebook (MV Properties).