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Gavalohori, Chania, Crete, Greece

£303,065
€350,000
CostAnita Villas, Kalyves
PROPERTY TYPE

Village House

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,314 sq ft

215 sq m

Key features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Quiet Location
  • Shutters
  • walking to the village
  • Restoration
  • Off road parking
  • Traditional open fire

Description

We are proud to present this extraordinary stone-built house in Gavalochori, a charming village in the Apokoronas region. Steeped in history, this home is over 250 years old and has served as a kafenion, a village shop, and was even featured in the renowned film "First Time Godfather".

With a total area of 215 m² on a 250 m² plot, the property comprises two distinct buildings that share a picturesque 41.41 m² courtyard. This unique layout, combined with its historical features, makes it a one-of-a-kind home, blending traditional Cretan architecture with timeless charm.

Layout and Features
First Building:

Ground Level:
Two spacious rooms, one suitable as a guest bedroom.
A fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
Upper Level:
A cozy bedroom and an additional bathroom.
Two expansive terraces offering stunning views of the village and nearby gardens.
Access via a traditional external stone staircase from the courtyard.
Special Feature:
The main sitting room boasts a magnificent old Turkish fireplace, a rare and beautiful relic of the past.
Second Building:

This double-height structure consists of an open-plan room with three built-in platform sleeping areas.
Includes a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living area featuring a striking stone arch and a wood-burning stove.
Renovations and Traditional Touches
The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2000, during which the plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded, and central heating was installed. Despite these modern enhancements, the house retains its original character, including stone arches, traditional woodwork, and the exquisite Turkish fireplace, ensuring an authentic and timeless atmosphere.

Location
Situated just steps from the village square, the house enjoys easy access to Gavalochori's local amenities, including mini markets, restaurants, a bakery, and coffee shops. The idyllic beach of Almyrida is only 4 km away, while Chania town is 29 km and the airport is 33 km, making it an ideal location for both permanent residence and holiday escapes.

Why This Property?
This historical gem offers an unparalleled blend of heritage, charm, and functionality. Its unique layout, rich history, and convenient location make it a perfect choice for those seeking a home with character or an investment in Crete's vibrant tourism market.

Contact us today to arrange a viewing and experience the magic of this remarkable property!

Gavalohori, Chania, Crete, Greece

Approximate location

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Chania(International)
    8.9 miles
  • Heraklion(International)
    54.7 miles

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About CostAnita Villas, Kalyves

Kalyves Centre Kalyves Chania, Crete 73003 Greece

Costanita Villas is a family business run and owned by local businessman Kosta Krasaki and his Australian wife Anita.

As Kosta is a local guy, growing up in Chania, Gavalochori and Almyrida he has extensive knowledge of the local area and a good idea of property opportunities that are available.

Kosta started out working in hospitality for his family business. At the age of 10 years old he began working as a labourer for a local builder to pass the winter months until the Taverna reopened. He realised early on that general maintenance was an ongoing part of hospitality and decided to take on the responsibility himself. He learned the skills of general maintenance and was doing all kinds of repairs with either wood, metal or plumbing. He has been in and out of the building industry ever since.

Kosta’s first major project was building the family home in Almyrida. The following project was 2 luxury villas in Gavalochori and then on to another traditional villa in Gavalochori which was completely renovated and sub divided into 2 separate dwellings.

Kosta’s experience in the building trade grew after meeting Anita. Every winter they travel back to Australia were Kosta works as a carpenter/builder increasing his level of skill. Whether it be building Villas in Crete or luxury homes in Australia, Kosta is always ready to take on a new project.

Anita grew up outside of Sydney, Australia and has been in the hospitality trade for many years. Starting out as a Pizza Chef way back when she was 14yrs old she has now worked in 3 different countries running busy Wine Bars, Cafs, Pubs Hotels and Tavernas.

Anita and her mother Janelle had 2 very successful country Hotels in Kent, U.K for a period of 10yrs. Both had B+B facilities, one hotel with 8 letting rooms and the other with 18 letting rooms. It was Anita’s involvement in the maintenance, renovating and decorating aspect of this side of the business that started Anita thinking about the property industry.

And so Costanita Villas was created.

Why choose us

Kostas is one of the few developers who grew up in the Almyrida area. As such he has in depth knowledge of the local land and all the best places to build. He is also well known, liked and trusted in the community with both local Greeks and Non Greek residents.

Kostas previously worked for one of Australia’s top carpentry firms working with new materials and learning all the latest building methods. He gained an Australian perspective on unique and individual building styles and detail which he likes to incorporate into his projects.

Kosta and the sales team have extensive knowledge of properties for sale in and around the Almyrida area and what restrictions and allowances are required for each property.

Kosta is well respected and grew up with most of the contractors in the area. The local quality tradesmen are happy to work along side Kosta and his team. This assures our clients that they will not only get the best price but also a quality construction from every tradesman.

Kostas and the design team are always thinking “outside the box”. They have extensive knowledge of modern materials and unique styles that are used in building today.

Our construction team are experienced in all types of work from renovating older properties to building traditional stone villas, modern houses, as well as commercial buildings.

Our statement is LET’S DO IT RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL!!

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