самостоятелна къща 80 m²

320.000€

• Sikinos, Cyclades
• 26/08/2024

Sikinos Island in the Southern Cyclades is one of the last paradises in the Aegean. It is situated between Santorini, Folegandros, and Ios and is served by a mainline ferry from Piraeus and inter-Cycladic ferries. The mountainous island has three settlements, Alopronoia the port, Kastro the main village and Chorio set on the opposite hillside close to the precipitous cliffs of the northern coast. The latter two are very well preserved post Byzantine settlements. Today, life is centered around Kastro and the port whereas Chorio has become a residential-only village with access by foot or with working animals. On offer is a handsome traditional semi-detached house that was fully renovated in 1997 by the present owner. The house has two stories and is built into the hillside. The original lower part of the house was probably constructed in the 1800s and the top floor was added upwards in around 1925. The upper floor is made up of a very large, high ceilinged open plan living room/dining room and bedroom which sleeps 2. This space is lit by three big, double wooden shuttered, windows that provide wonderful views across the countryside to the sea. Additionally, there is a small studio and bathroom and a traditional Cycladic kitchen. A short flight of internal steps leads down to the lower floor living room/bedroom that can sleep up to 3 and a mini outside bathroom. Adjoining it through an independent entrance is another living room/bedroom which sleeps 2 and a small outside storage room.

The house has a surface area of 128sq.m. Unique architectural details such as the balcony/bridge leading up to the front entrance on the upper floor, the traditional fireplaces, and the beautiful arches that can be found throughout the house, are a major part of its charm.  The 180 degrees uninterrupted view from the balcony is spectacular. The floors in the living room are laid in pitch pine and the lower house with slatestone. The house is generously wired with 3-phase electricity and it is also connected to the island's desalinated water supply and the main drainage system. The stone walls are 80 cm thick, plastered, and painted white. The flat roof with its characteristic chimney pots was reinsulated in 2021 and the house was repainted in 2022. In short, for prospective buyers who love the dramatic Cycladic countryside and desire a country home on an unspoiled island with a relaxed and unsophisticated way of life, this property could be the answer to their dreams. As a two-in-one bonus, the house is being sold WITH the adjoining old ruined house of 78 sq.m. which will guarantee its privacy and unimpeded views and could also provide a charming protected patio area or be developed at a later date.The properties are on offer at 350,000 euros. The following factors should be taken into consideration with regard to the price.The rarity of available renovated properties in Chorio for immediate possession.The extremely high cost of renovating an old building, apart from the initial purchase price, legal fees, notary, taxes, etc., includes the rising costs of all building materials and their transport to the island, the use of local muleteers and their animals. The necessity of bringing electricians, plumbers, and painters to the island and carpenters for doors, windows etc. which are now produced on other islands or in Athens, all of which have a built-in delay factor. The cost of building permits, architect or civil engineer fees, plus costs for electricity contracts with DEH, IKA insurance for builders, and communication with the appropriate government planning and development departments in the Cyclades. The compulsory summer recess when construction ceases causes yet more delay.

The asking price is 320.000€. For avoiding inconvenience, please use the following reference number when contacting us referring to the above property: Listing No = 3280.