Description

 Old two-story house for sale in the Old Town of Rethymno. It is a two-level detached house with a total area of ​​230 sq.m. on a plot of 134 sq.m. in a picturesque narrow street of the Old Town, near the Fortezza castle.

The old building consists of a ground floor of 93 sq.m. with an additional semi-outdoor space of 18 sq.m., a first floor of 88 sq.m. and a second floor of a total area of ​​49 sq.m.
The first and second floors have terraces with views of the Old Town and the Fortezza castle, while the ground floor has an internal courtyard.
The property needs renovation, but with the appropriate processes it can be transformed into a uniquely aesthetic residence, preserving the traditional elements that distinguish it, or even into a tourist accommodation, due to its large area.

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.