Traditional House For Sale in Xirosterni

This lovely, little 2 bedroom home has lots of charm with the usual stone features that adorn traditional Cretan houses. Whitewashed walls give the spaces a nice light and airy feel. Timber beams on the ceilings, tiled floors throughout and nice solid wooden doors. Perfect as a holiday home, with only a short drive to Almyrida Bay.

You enter the property through a gate and arrive in the private courtyard which is paved with stone. It has a lemon tree and pink bougainvillea and features a raised seating area against the wall. The upper balcony provides shade underneath for the lower courtyard. Upon entering the front door, you find yourself in the kitchen. There is a fitted, basic kitchen on the left and plenty of space for a dining table on the right. Terracotta style tiles feature throughout the ground floor. There is a beautiful stone archway leading through to the living area. Ample space for a large sofa and the cottage has an open fire place for the cooler months. A wooden, spiral staircases lead you up to the first floor. The hallway has a skylight to allow natural light into the bedrooms. On your left-hand side is the main double bedroom. You will find lovely stone archways around the window and doors upstairs. Wooden floor boards and ceilings feature throughout the first floor, giving a nice, cosy feel to the bedrooms. There are French doors leading out onto the balcony from the main bedroom. Mountain views can be seen from up here and it also has a pergola which you could grow grapevines for more shade. The second bedroom features a window to the rear of the house and a storage cupboard and space for twin beds or even a small double. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a small bath, shower and toilet.

This lovely little home has lots of charm with the usual stone features that adorn traditional Cretan houses. Whitewashed walls give the spaces a nice light and airy feel. Timber beams on the ceilings, tiled floors throughout and nice solid wooden doors. This property is quite spacious considering its size and has everything you need. It is centrally located in the village of Xirosterni, yet maintains it’s privacy. The house would be perfect as a holiday home or even as a rental for a second income.

More info about Xirosterni

One of the most well-preserved villages in our area with many examples of local architecture displayed in the traditional homes. The area is bordered by the impressive White Mountains to the south and the glistening Mediterranean Sea to the north, giving stunning panoramic views.