Gavalohori, Chania, Crete, Greece

This amazing traditional Cretan house for sale in Agios Pavlos, Apokoronas, Chania, is a great example of how a renovation project should look like. Attention to detail has been paid in every corner of the house, with high-end finishing and nice stone and wood touches visible all over the property. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house has a total of 164 sqms living space and is developed on one floor, with a big central yard that communicates with all rooms. It is situated on a 325 sqms private plot of land and access is very easy, right after you exit the main road.

Entering the property through the main metal gate, you find yourself in the stone paved central yard. Flowers and fine touches will make you feel at home on the spot, while some nice tiling has also been done to the terrace as you approach the southern part of the property. At this large open space area you may also notice some details of the old threshing floor that used to be part of the property.

Inside the house, the northen part of the living space consists of a nice welcoming sitting area where a traditional oven is also situated. Moving forwards, you may encounter the first of the two bedrooms of the property, followed by a nicely renovated barhroom with a shower. The bedroom itself is very spacious, fitting a double-bed quite easily with lots of space remaining for storage and the instalment of a kitchenette in the reception area, making the place also a potential independent guest room. The second bedroom`s layout is made in a similar manner, located opposite the entrance of the property with direct access to the yard and the main bathroom that has a bathtub.

Lastly, the southern part of the house features a very large lounge area that comes with a very nice fireplace, a comfortable dining area with an enormous 3 meters long decorated library and a very spacious kitchen. All these rooms share very bright and airy spaces thanks to the large windows of the property across the building. The high ceilings of the property are unique and noticeable and have definitely something to add to the style and vibe of the house. The kitchen area has been totally renovated as well and all the appliances, such as the fridge, the dishwasher and the ceramic hob oven, are in place. In additon, the presence of many cupboards around the room gives a comfort for extra storage space, for cooking materials and foods. There is a seperate door in the kitchen that provides access to and from the outside tiled terrace, while in the living room you may also find a door that leads to the back garden of the property. This area has a nice paved path that guides you to a second, more private and quiet, outside terrace that also enjoys nice shades thanks to the trees that are planted nearby.

The property also features a heating system, achieved by independent electrical units that can be found throughout the property. A solar panel is in place for heated water and the property is in general enclosed by high stone walls offering total privacy. Amenities such as supermarkets and taverns can be found nearby all year round, while the nearest sandy beaches are only a bit more than a 10-minute drive. The gardens are low maintenance and the property is a great opportunity for permanent and holiday living as well.