Methoni, Messinia, Peloponnese, Greece

Maisonette Methoni ref.378: Nearly Finished Construction, View to the sea, 350m (5 minutes) Walking distance to the beach, Total Living Area 125 m² in 3 levels, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Living Room, Extra Storage Area (30 m²), Garden with BBQ, Parking Area, Olive Trees.

In recent years, Methoni, one of the most picturesque and historical seaside settlements in Greece, has seen a gentle but noticeable development with new homes or renovations of old homes, new or renovated shops and upgrades of public areas, always under the control and the strict rules of the Greek Archaeological Authorities. As a result, this small town has preserved its character with many examples of pure and genuine traditional architecture, close to the magnificent and impressive Venetian Castle.
The maisonette is very close to the beach, the settlement and the Castle and allows you to effortlessly enjoy all that this wonderful area has to offer.

It is part of a small complex of two maisonettes and is built in three levels that communicate via an internal staircase. The plot (land of exclusive use) of the maisonette is measuring 700 m².

The lower ground floor (basement) consists of a playroom, one bedroom, one bathroom and has direct access to the backyard. It is possible to be converted into a fully independent apartment with living room and its own entrance.

The upper ground floor (middle floor) consists of a spacious living room with kitchen, open fireplace and a utility room underneath the staircase and enjoys direct access to the large terrace and the elevated garden. There is a storage area of 30 m² underneath the terrace.

The upper floor consists of two bedrooms sharing one bathroom. The balcony of the master bedroom has nice views to the sea, the Castle and the sunset.

The construction is nearly finished. All windows and patio doors are double-glazed, aluminium units with shutters. The house offers infrastructure for heating - cooling A/C units and alarm system while it is already connected to electricity & water networks and the sewerage network of the municipality of Pylos- Nestor. The kitchen furniture can be selected from the buyer upon agreement. It is possible to build a swimming pool, upon agreement as well.

Methoni, in walking distance of 15 minutes, is a small well-preserved traditional town, protected by the Greek Archaeological Service due to the imposing Venetian Castle, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view to the sunset and beneath which lie a beach and a sheltered harbor. There is a beautiful square in the centre of the town and another one in the seaside, where you can find nice restaurants to enjoy fresh fish and other traditional Mediterranean dishes. Methoni has also supermarkets, pharmacy, dentist and a public infirmary.

Finikounda, 7 minutes by car, a coastal village, which has developed into one of the most beautiful summer resorts of the southern Peloponnese, is surrounded by long sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, where you can enjoy water sports as well. The village has a very pretty harbour for traditional fishing boats and recreational boats. There are also beachfront cafeterias, several traditional restaurants, where you can enjoy, among other, fresh fish and delicious dishes of the Messinian kitchen. Additionally, in Finikounda you can find supermarkets, many tourist shops and pharmacy.

Pylos, a 12-minute drive away, is the main town of the area, with one of the biggest natural ports in Europe and a small marina. Being amphitheatrically built and very picturesque makes it one of the most beautiful towns in Greece.
It has a lovely central square, shaded by ancient platanus trees, where you can find a good range of shops and nice cafeterias. There are also supermarkets, traditional restaurants, pharmacies, a satisfying range of doctors and a small medical center with good facilities and reliable staff who provide prompt emergency service for mild cases.
The area of Pylos has four impressive signature golf courses and the nearest one is 20 minutes away from the property.

In Koroni, 30 minutes by car, you can find a wide variety of restaurants and bars which front the attractive harbour side overlooked by the ruins of the original Venetian castle. There are two banks, post office, hairdresser, dentist, doctors, and a wide range of shops for everyday needs. There is also a vegetable and bric-a-brac market on Sunday mornings.

It takes 60 minutes to drive to the International airport and 65 minutes to the modern hospital of Kalamata which is the administrative capital of the area. Kalamata has a port, large yachting marina and motorway access to Athens. The centre of town has been the subject of major regeneration during the past few years and offers a wide range of shopping, eating and relaxing opportunities along its main boulevard. There is a greater variety of shops here offering designer goods and some internationally known stores.

Price:
? 315,000.00 at the current stage of construction
? 340,000.00 when construction is completed

Buyer's Expenses:

* Value of purchase
* Property Transaction Tax: 3.09% of the purchase price
* Notary: approximately 1.5% - 2% of the purchase price
* Title Registration Fee: 0.52% of the purchase price
* Lawyer's Fee (upon agreement between the Purchaser and the Lawyer)
* Civil Engineer - Surveyor (optional)
* Real Estate Fee: 3,72% on top of the purchase price, incl. VAT 24%

The above description is based on plans and other information provided to Theasis Real Estate by the property owners. Theasis Real Estate makes every possible effort to provide valid information regarding the properties, as well as to check the information provided by the sellers, but does not bear any responsibility for the correctness of these information or for any omissions in the description of the properties. Also, Theasis Real Estate does not bear any responsibility for any change in this information, in case there has been no relevant written notification from the sellers.