Old town house – For sale!

Rooftop house with fantastic view of old town Rethymno!

142 sq.m. usable space –

2 bedroom house – 2 terraces – Quiet corner of the old town

Cheronias 10, 74131 Rethymno (Χαιρώνειας 10, 74131 Ρεθύμνης)

€ 350.000,- + exp.


Renovated Year

2018



Bedrooms

2



Floors

2



Sq. m.

63



Plot Sq. m

80


Imagine waking up in a charming 2-bedroom house nestled in the heart of Rethymno’s historic old town, just steps from the Fortezza! This isn’t just a house; it’s a gateway to an unforgettable Cretan experience. Renovated in 2018, this property boasts two terraces, offering breathtaking views from the rooftop. With 63 square meters per floor and a 80 square meter plot, this home provides the perfect blend of modern comfort and old-world charm. Explore the vibrant streets, savor local cuisine, and soak up the Mediterranean sun – all from your very own haven. This is your chance to own a piece of paradise in one of Crete’s most enchanting locations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

  • Great view of the old town, mountains and sea 
  • Big 60+ sq. meters rooftop terrace for sun and evening dinners
  • Shaded coffee terrace on the ground floor
  • 2 minutes walk away for a swim in the sea
  • Next to the historical Fortezza
  • Lovely, quiet and native neighborhood
  • In the heart of old town, Rethymno
  • 2 minutes walk to tavern’s, restaurant’s, supermarket and such amenities
  • Perfect home for living, vacation or investment opportunity for long or short term rental (Airbnb, Booking, and such)
  • 3 Aircondition/Heater units, In the living room and one in each bedroom
  • Solar/Electric powered water heater
  • Extra watertank with pressure pump on the roof (just in case communal water pressure is low)
  • Fully furnished, and equipped with all necessities – ready to use / rent

About the seller.

The house is owned by Siw and Anders, Norwegians, who bought it six years ago. They live in a village close to Rethymno and have used the old town house for friends and family, and even rented it as an Airbnb from time to time the latest years.

For more information or to book a private open house /viewing, please contact by email/call or use the contact form below

Anders Lia

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Detailed property description

Seller

Siw and Anders Lia

Address

Cheronias 10, 74131 Rethymno

(Χαιρώνειας 10, 74131 Ρεθύμνης)

Cadastral KAEK (ΚΩΔΙΚΟΣ ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΕΘΝΙΚΟΥ ΚΤΗΜΑΤΟΛΟΓΙΟ)

411110401082 / 0 / 0

Price

350.000,- Euro

Location

The property is situated in the Fortezza area of the old town, Rethymno.

Overlooking most parts of the old town, and the surrounding mountains and hills. It even has sea view from the terrace.

It is very close to “all and everything”, no need for a car with this location:

-Local swimming spot with sunset view 150 meters

-Heroes of Polytechneio Square, with taverns and coffee shops, 170 meters

-Rimondi fountain, heart of old town, 500 meters

-Rethymno bus station, 600 meters

-Koumpes beach, west of the old town, 1000 meters

-Rethymno beach, east of the old town, 1500 meters

Access

The property has easy access close to the Police station in Rethymno, from Ioannou Melissinou (one of the few streets in old town with car access. The street runs from the old port and alongside the south side of the Fortezza). Standing by the Police station you can see a parking for the Palazzo Vecchio, surrounded by the streets Cheronias and Omirou. In the upper end, follow the narrow walking path, 50 meters until you see the house.

Parking with car can be done in the street, the municipal parking by the football stadium or in one of the two parking companies in the street of Ioannou Melissinou.

Plot

Area: 80 square meters

Owned plot.

Almost the whole plot is covered with building and terrace. No green area that requires maintenance.

Type of ownership

Self-owned plot

Type of housing

House, semi-detached (2 sides of the building borders with adjacent neighbors)

Year of construction

Un-known.

The following information (translated to English) is copied from the contract when we bought the property back in 2020:

“The above residential building was exchangeable property of the Greek State as a Muslim property. For this building, the superstructure has been replaced-repaired, which was made by the then owner before the year 1975 from a reinforced concrete slab, with a total area of square meters 65.2. together with the cantilevers. Interior layouts, external configurations were also made in the surrounding area of square meters (19.92) nineteen and ninety-two centimeters. All of the above were settled in accordance with Law 4495/2017 (Government Gazette 167A/O3.1 1.2OI7) are reflected in the floor plan dated October 2018 by the architect engineer, Anna Galliaki, and the serial number of the declaration, as well as its electronic control code, as well as its solemn declaration that it is identical to the one that has been entered in the information system of the Technical Chamber of Greece, is written on it.”

Description of the Property

Ground floor:

Entrance through a tiled terrace, iron gated.

Living room with an open-plan kitchen, dining table and a sofa that is also a sofabed, air-conditoning.

Hallway with storage closet.

Bathroom with wall-hung toilet, shower niche with glass walls, a wall-hung washbasin and a washing machine. There is also a glass roof, and a window that creates great light in the bathroom.

Master bedroom has a wardrobe, air-conditioning and a double bed of 160 cm.

Second bedrom has a wardrobe, air-conditioning and a double bed of 150 cm

From the tiled terrace there is also a door that leads to a indoor staircase, ut to the rooftop.

1 Floor:

Staircase, tiled with storage space. Door to terrace.

Terrace, tiled and fenced in by concrete walls. Pergola for shade and fantastic view of the surroundings.

Areas

63 square meters (ground floor, living area)

Terrace on the ground floor: 16 square meters

Terrace on the rooftop: 63 square meters

Total usable area, in and outdoor: 142 square meters.

All the above numbers are approximate – found in Technical report from engineer and contract in 2020.

Numbers

1 living room, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathrooms

Standard

Summary in Technical report, from 2020:

As a result of the autopsy and an overlook of the inspection.

– Even though the skeleton was constructed a long ago, the property is very well preserved and maintained.

– The quality of the materials used during renovation-interventions is good and appropriate.

– All visible electrical, plumping connections and the total network is in place and functioning.

– There are no visible damages, faults or construction mistakes to the property inside or outside.

– The perimeter is properly declared and in order as well.

Surfaces

Floor: Tiles

Walls: Mostly painted concrete, a couple of walls in painted plasterboard (drywall)

Ceiling: Painted concrete

TV/Internet

Internet connection through Cosmote (landline, works well for streaming and work).

TV by satellite through Cosmote

Home Appliances

The following appliances are included:

Refrigerator with freezer

Built-in oven and cooktop.

Washing machine   

Accessories

The house is sold fully furnished, including all accessories, tableware, cookware, towels and bed linen – ready for immediate use.

Heating

The house is heated with 3 air-conditioning units that also work as heat pumps if needed.

One in each bedroom, and one in the living room.

Road/water/sewage

The property is connected to public road, water and sewage.

Parking

Street parking, in the streets right below the house. (50-100 meters)

Alternatively public parking by the football stadium (300-400 meters) or 2 private parking companies, along the street Ioannou Melissinou (200 and 300 meters).

Miscellaneous

The following is not according to law: The external doors and windows of the house are made of an aluminium frame (colored like wood) with double glazing and are fully functional. According to the restrictions authorized by the Archeology Department of Rethymno, all frames of the houses located in the Old City area, must be made of wood.

The buyer accepts to take over the possible risk, fees, and costs of potentially having to change doors and windows to wooden frames.

Energy label

In the process of being obtained.

Condition Report

Last report was held when the property was bought, back in 2020.

Available on request.

Transfer of ownership

The property is ready for new owner.

Viewing

By appointment with the owner.

Phone: +30 697 19 20424 or Email: ha.lia@online.no