Crete, Rethymno: Uniquely designed detached house for sale in the Old Town

Uniquely designed detached house for sale in the Old Town of Rethymno. This renovated two-story detached house with a total area of ​​180 m² is located on a 100 m² plot, very close to the Castle in Rethymno.

The property was renovated in 2004 and was carried out in a way that preserved the residence's Venetian elements while combining them with modern comforts. High-quality materials were used: all floors are marble, the ceilings and walls are wood-paneled, and the ground floor rooms are separated by stone arches. Great attention was paid to details and the preservation of the residence's neoclassical style, transforming the old manor house into a contemporary residence with traditional influences.
On the ground floor of the house, immediately after the main entrance, there is a large hallway leading to a large open-plan living and dining room with a large stone fireplace and a kitchen. To the rear of the living room are a toilet, a storage room, and a laundry room.
On the first floor of the house, an internal staircase leads to three bedrooms, two of which are on two levels, and a bathroom with a hydromassage cabin.
The first floor also features multi-level terraces overlooking the fortress and the picturesque cobblestone streets of the Old Town, ideal for relaxing moments with family and friends.
The property is sold fully equipped and furnished and can be used either for personal use as a permanent residence or for business use as tourist accommodation.

Rethymno is the third largest city in Crete and one of the most beautiful in Greece. Byzantine churches and monasteries, Renaissance monuments, caves, countless beaches and charming villages throughout the province await the visitor to wander and admire.

The oriental influence of the Turkish occupation, combined with the Venetian architecture of the Renaissance, form the beautiful picture of the old town of Rethymno. Walking through the narrow streets of the historic center, you can see many Venetian and Turkish monuments. From the Venetian harbor and the famous lighthouse you reach the Venetian castle Fortezza. The arches of the Venetian loggia will definitely impress you. After a while you will have the opportunity to rest and drink fresh water from the Rimondi fountain with three spouts in the shape of a lion, built in 1626 by Rector Rimondi. A stop at the Rethymnon Historical Folk Museum with its historical exhibits is definitely not a waste of time. Continuing your tour in the old town, you will admire the Church of San Francesco, pass through the Great Gate and reach the main square where you can admire the various public buildings.

The Old Town is the living history of Rethymno, it takes you back in time and invites you to visit it.