2-Bedroom Village house for sale in Gouves, Heraklion

€ 220,000*

Mun. unit of Gouves, Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1
• WC: 1

The property is located in a picturesque neighborhood, just 5 minutes’ drive from the village of Epano Gouves and about 25 minutes’ drive east from the city center of Heraklion. It is a restored village house of 120 m² on a plot of 106 m². It is stone-built, has two levels and includes a courtyard, which is fenced and has good privacy.

The ground floor of the residence follows the traditional local architecture, in which all the rooms were in a row and each one is separately connected with the courtyard, which was the center of the house. In this property, there are 5 different rooms, which have been configured into two work areas with offices and libraries, a bedroom, a large bathroom and a laundry/storage room. There is also an outdoor WC. A metal staircase starts from one office and leads upstairs, where the kitchen and the living area are located. There are large balconies on the west and north side with sunny or shaded areas, ideal for relaxation all day and with unique views of the surrounding hills, above the village and the sea.

The village has an old-style cafe and hospitable inhabitants. There are itinerant bakers, greengrocers and fishermen that can cover some of your basic daily needs while for the rest you can go to Pano Gouves, where there are well-equipped mini markets that operate all year round, a doctor's office and beautiful taverns. Within 10 minutes’ drive, you can go to Kato Gouves, where you will find everything else you need as well as beautiful beaches with areas with facilities or quieter places.

The house is inhabited by artists and has a strong character with traditional and pop elements. It has solar panel, air conditioners, ceiling fans as well as wooden, traditional-style doors and windows. The furniture is tasteful and is not included in the sale price but is negotiable. The purchase of the property is an excellent choice for use as a permanent residence and at the same time, you can use it for tourist purposes.