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Uniquely designed detached house for sale in the Old Town of Rethymno. This is a renovated two-level detached house with a total area of 180 sq.m. on a plot of 100 sq.m very close to Castle of Fortezza in Rethymno.
The renovation of the property took place in 2004 and was done in such a way as to preserve the Venetian elements of the residence in combination with modern comforts.High quality materials have been used, all the floors are marble, the ceilings and walls are wooden paneled, the rooms on the ground floor are separated by stone arches. Great attention has been paid to detail and to preserving the neoclassical style of the residence, transforming the old mansion into a contemporary residence with traditional influences.
On the ground floor of the house, immediately after the main entrance, there is a large hallway that leads to a large open plan living - dining room with a large stone fireplace and a kitchen. At the back of the living room there is a wc, a storage room and a laundry room.
On the first floor of the house, through an internal staircase, you reach three bedrooms, two of which are on two levels, and a bathroom with a hydromassage cabin.
The first floor also features multi-level terraces with views of the Fortezza castle and the picturesque cobblestone streets of the Old Town, ideal for relaxing moments with family and friends.
The property is being sold fully equipped and furnished, and can be used either for personal use as a permanent residence or for business use as a tourist accommodation.
Rethymno is the third largest city in Crete and one of the most beautiful in Greece.Byzantine churches and monasteries, renaissance monuments, caves, countless beaches and enchanting villages throughout the province, await the visitor to wander and admire them.
The oriental influence of the Turkish occupation, combined with the Venetian architecture of the Renaissance, compose the picture beautiful of the old town of Rethymno. Taking a walk through the narrow streets of the historic center, you can see many Venetian and Turkish monuments. From the Venetian harbor and the famous lighthouse, you can reach the Venetian Fortezza castle. The arches of the Venetian Loggia will definitely impress you. After a while, you will have the chance to rest and drink fresh water from the Rimondi fountain with three spouts in the shape of a lion, built in 1626 by rector Rimondi. A stop at the Historical – Folk Museum of Rethymnon with its historical exhibits, is definitely not a waste of time. Continuing your tour in the old town, you will admire the church of San Francesco, you will pass through the Great Gate and will reach the main square where you will admire the various public buildings.
The old city is the living history of Rethymno, it turns you back in time and invites you to visit it.
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