Ionian Islands, Cephalonia, Ithaca, Greece

Situated in a prominent position with stunning panoramic views of the bay of Vathi. Only 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre

FURTHER INFORMATION
Distributed over 3 floors, this 317 sq m, 7-bedroom property, emanates an air of understated grandeur with tall ceilings and marble flooring throughout. The marble staircase with a stained-glass window depicting Odysseus and the Cyclops, embellishes the spacious open plan living room / dining room area. 60’s wood interior carpentry separates the entrance from the living room/dining room area. Large French windows bathe the house with natural light. A large covered veranda (24.5 sq m.) opens from the living room, and enjoys panoramic views of the bay. The kitchen has an adjoining self-contained staff apartment with a separate street entrance. On the first floor, 6 bedrooms have access to sea-facing verandas with the four corner bedrooms benefiting from 2 large covered terrace-verandas (12 sq.m.each). The 7th bedroom on the top floor leads onto a roof terrace. There are 5 bathrooms, two of which are en suite. There is central heating, a/c units and solar panels for hot water.

 

There is also available for sale a property just behind the main house, this building of 153 sq m, was built at a later date and consists of a self-contained flat with living room, one bedroom, bathroom and kitchen on the ground floor, and a large roof terrace, with independent access, which is equipped with a bar, wc and a storage room. On the street level, there is a boat storage space/garage (37 sq.m). A 20 cubic m. underground cistern is part of this property. This building has a possibility for further additions of approximately 75 sq m.

The asking price is at 275,000€

LOCATION
Worldwide famous as the home of Odysseus, Ithaca symbolises the return to the haven, the discovery and the fulfilment. Today, it is a peaceful, quiet and secluded island, an ideal place for alternative activities such as scuba diving and kayaking, which can live up to your highest standards. Through its plethora of hiking and mountain bike trails you can explore the coastal and mountainous areas of the island, where olive, cypress, pine, oak, arbutus and carob trees grow. Explore the island on foot - on ancient historical and enchanting trails - and don't forget to visit the Cave of the Nymph (or Marmarospilia) near Vathy. According to the Homeric myth, this is where Odysseus had hidden the gifts, he had brought along from the land of the Phaeacians. Marked by the features of the local architecture, it is the capital of the island and home to the Maritime - Folklore Museum as well as to the Archaeological Museum of Ithaca. Vathy is built in the inner most point of bay, where the tiny island of Lazaretto is located, which was a sanatorium and prison in the past.

DIRECTIONS
Vathy town

Only 450m from Vathy port

3 km from the port of Piso Aetos

Ferries connections all year round