Methoni House ref.380: Traditional house in the heart of Methoni, View to the sea from the garden, Walking distance to the shops and the beach, Plot 490 m², House 128 m² including storage areas, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 toilet, Garden, Parking Area.
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.
One such example is this old traditional house available for sale. A house steeped in history, when local people built small-scale houses to cover their basic needs, using natural materials (stones, wood, etc.) and following the simple aesthetics of the area. Over the years the house was renovated, extended and "modernized" by new owners who respected the character and the history of the house, added rooms and spaces that are functionally necessary in our time and created a wonderful garden – yard - relaxation area with Mediterranean flowers and plants.
The house is in very good condition, very well organized, fully equipped, ready for use and occupancy, in walking distance to the shops, the beach and the castle. It is an interesting proposal, an easy solution to effortlessly enjoy all that this wonderful area has to offer.
The plot is measuring 490 m². The house is built on one level measuring 128 m² and consists of two bedrooms, large bathroom, dining-room, living-room, kitchen, toilet, utility room, guest bedroom, boiler room and storage room.
The current owners bought the property in 2006 when the house was already restored but they continued to do maintenance works and serious improvements.
The bedrooms are equipped with wardrobes. The bathroom was recently renovated with new tiles to walls and floor, installation of a walk-in shower, hanging toilet with cistern inside the bathroom wall. There is a wood burner in the living room, with chimney through the outside wall, for an additional source of heating to the house. The kitchen is fully equipped with direct access to the garden and the pergola. Next to the kitchen there is a toilet and two (2) useful rooms. The first room is a sizeable utility room which has power points for washing machine, fridge freezer etc. And a useful range of shelves covering one wall. The second room, opening onto the garden has a radiator, bookshelves and power points making it a useful extra bedroom for guests or could alternatively be used as an office or for storage. Finally, at the North edge of the house there is an additional storage area of 11 m².
All old windows and shutters are replaced with aluminum units comprising double glazing, fly screens and shutters. Window guards are installed for all vulnerable windows. The house is connected to the main sewer and it is equipped with Buderus boiler, oil tank and radiators for central heating and solar panels for hot water. All the water to the house is softened except the cold supply to the kitchen sink. Also, the house is connected to the main electricity line. Internet connection is available as well.
The outside area is separated in three (3) level areas connected to each other by steps.
The first level gets access via a sliding entrance gate and accommodates the shaded parking place and the renewed wooden structure of the pergola which houses the outside eating area.
The second level has a paved terrace, garden beds and a central water feature.
The third level accommodates an impressive old olive tree, a raised garden, a vegetable plot and a pergola with view to the sea. 2 independent watering systems provide unsoftened water for the vegetable plot and the garden.
The owners are happy to provide more details and information to anyone showing an interest in the house.
Methoni, 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, 9 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 13-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.
Offered fully furnished and equipped.
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: 4,96% 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.
Main characteristics
128 m² surface area (1378 sqFt)
1 bathroom
Equipped separate kitchen
490 m² of land (5274 sqFt)
Oil-fired central heating
3 bedrooms
PEAN/C
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Price 235,000 €
Price / sq metre: €/m² 1,835.94
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Reference:
ref380
Agency: Theasis Properties (Real Estate)
Location
This property is near Methoni, in Messenia (périphérie Peloponnese).
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