7 Bed Mansion for sale
Svoronata, Kefalonia, Ionian islands, Greece
Full Description
This property, of traditional architecture (that survived the devastating earthquake of 1953) is a listed building which covers a total area of 340m2 and sits on a plot of 1027m2. It was built in 1873 and has a coat of arms adorning the characteristic doors of the era.
Each of the two storeys cover 170.26m2. The ground floor has been partly fitted out as a guesthouse (that is habitable) and has a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, linen store & 1 bedroom. An interior wooden staircase leads to the upstairs rooms comprising: entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom & 7 bedrooms, of which two are habitable.
The rooms are separated by wooden partitions with colourfully designed coving around the ceilings. The walls of this building are also beautifully adorned with horizontal designs well worth preserving and the windows open up onto beautiful stone balconies overlooking a paved, outdoor staircases and the courtyard of stone which has two cisterns and many trees. Each room boasts beautiful views of the sea and surrounding landscape.
In the immediate area there are several restored pre-earthquake properties of this type, giving an insight to the culture of Kefalonias history.
The beaches of Ammes, Ai Helis and the airport are approx 10 minutes away,
A truly unique opportunity for anyone with a desire for restoring and preserving an important part of Kefalonian history.
Distance 15' from Argostoli.
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