Filipos, Chania, Crete, Greece

A unique, part-renovated property, with private courtyard for sale, situated in the heart of the traditional Cretan village of Ebrosneros, below the White Mountains.

The property comprises of en enclosed courtyard, a fully renovated studio of 30,37m2, a covered area of 19,10m2 and a stone building of 79,01m2 in need of restoration, set on two levels.

The property is rich in history, being built in 1866 after the entire village was burned down by the Ottomans, and opening new architectural features in the world of construction at those times.

INTERIOR:

The main door which opens onto a covered space is found directly on the village road, in front of the village's church. The covered area has a beautiful renovated stone arch which leads into the courtyard, beamed ceilings, built-in benches and to the right is the main entrance to the fully renovated studio with an open plan kitchen/living area and bathroom.

The studio is cozy with beamed ceilings, wooden frames and windows, tiled floors, and has a small kitchen with wooden cupboards, built-in oven and a round single sink. Next to the kitchen is a bathroom with a shower with glass bricks and a sink with spacious cupboards under it.

The ruin part of the property is across the courtyard and is in need of renovation works. The interior of the ruin is a bit magical and one can "read" the history within it, comprising of: an entrance with the oven to the left of it, a beautiful arch giving access to a mezzanine area, and another large arch leading into a separate room.

Externally, another ruin is attached to the still-standing one, with its arch still rising! The current owner has all the plans for a potential renovation project.

EXTERIOR:

The courtyard is fully enclosed and has a number of vegetation including two grown vines, a fig tree, a bitter orange tree and a wild plum tree.

One of the corners of the courtyard has a corner built-in bench, the ideal spot to relax and dine, under the shade of the vine!

There is room to place an above ground pool if wanted.

THE AREA:

The historical village of Ebrosneros is the typical Cretan traditional village, located literally at the foothills of the White Mountains, at an altitude of 260m above sea level and with approximately 320 residents.

Although a relatively small village, there are several archaeological sites, including an ancient theater and a castle.

The well known village of Vrysses with its numerous amenities is approximately a 5 minute drive and offers numerous shops, bakery, pharmacy, cheese factory, restaurants, cafes, super market, police station & fire station, regular bus routes and many more!

A property with plenty of potential, located in an area with a very rich history and many traditions, with many interesting features! Not to be missed!

DISTANCES

* From mini market: 4.8km / 8 min drive
* From tavern: 280m / 5 min walk
* From beach: 11.5km / 17 min drive
* From nearest town: 4.8km / 8 min drive
* From Chania: 37.4km / 40 min drive
* From the airport: 43.6km / 48 min drive