Stone House for sale in Gavalochori Apokoronas

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Stone House for sale in Gavalochori Apokoronas. This exceptional house of 315sqm with five bedrooms is ideal for those who wish to experience the authentic Cretan way of living. The house is stone-built with excellent taste in an impressive architectural design. It stands on a 245sqm private plot located just a few steps away from the picturesque central square of the village.

The exquisite property spreads on three levels of 105sqm each, and it comes with a private garage in the basement. Constructed in 2008 to high-quality standards, it boasts a convenient layout with ample living spaces, and it comes fully equipped and furnished with hand-picked antique furniture. Upon entering the house, we find ourselves in a large living room with a dining area, opening to a big covered balcony with an outdoor seating area. The vast kitchen is the most impressive room on the entire property, a huge space with plenty of cabinets and impressive tiles, and built-in electric appliances.

On the same level, there is also a WC and a master bedroom with a grand Jacuzzi bathtub and access to a balcony. Seventeen stairsteps are leading us to the first floor, occupied by a master bedroom with a private bathroom and a balcony looking out towards the verdant surroundings and the stunning mountainous backdrop. There are also two bedrooms with access to a balcony overlooking the lovely peaceful village, as well as a bathroom with a shower, and a small bedroom without closets. The greatest feature of the house is the outdoor areas, presenting huge terraces and BBQ facilities, the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy relaxing moments of inner peace.

The house is equipped with an underfloor heating system for heating and cooling, electric shutters, cameras and a CCTV system. A great home for those who wish to live like Cretans in a setting of extreme natural beauty. Stone House for sale in Gavalochori Apokoronas Location: Gavalochori is a village situated in the Apokoronas area and not far from the sea side resort of Almirida. It can be reached on the Almirida – Gavalochori – Vamos route.

Gavalochori has been designated a Traditional Village and is certainly one of the most interesting and beautiful in Crete. It is in high demand as a village home and holiday villa destination. High standards are maintained. The village is of historical importance.

It is named after the Byzantine family of Gavalodon. In the village there are remains from the Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish periods, and artefacts found in Gavalochori proof that the village was inhabited in earlier times (Minoan, Neolithic and Roman times) On the village square of Gavalochori there is a World war II memorial. In Gavolochori you can visit the Historical and Folklore museum, which is housed in a building from Venetian and Turkish origin and has original stone arches.

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