House for sale in Chania Old Town
Old Town, Chania
Property details
Specifications
- Property Type
- Houses / Villas
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Property Size
- 160 m²
- Plot Size
- 54 m²
Location & reference
- Prefecture
- Chania
- Municipality
- Chania
- Location
- Old Town
- Ref No.
- 04-8543
Description
House for sale in Chania Old Town. This charming 160 sqm residence, spread over three levels, is located in the heart of Chanias old town, offering a unique renovation opportunity. Built on a 54 sqm plot, the property boasts frontage on two different streets, with two separate entrances that provide multiple possibilities for layout and use.
The ground floor, independent from the rest of the house, has its own entrance and consists of two rooms currently used as storage but can easily be integrated into the main building and transformed into additional living space. On the first floor, each entrance leads to a living room, with one of the entrances also featuring the kitchen and a bathroom.
The second floor includes two spacious bedrooms, one with a single window and the other with three windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flow in. A staircase from the second floor leads to the rooftop, offering views of the old town.
The ground floor, independent from the rest of the house, has its own entrance and consists of two rooms currently used as storage but can easily be integrated into the main building and transformed into additional living space. On the first floor, each entrance leads to a living room, with one of the entrances also featuring the kitchen and a bathroom.
The second floor includes two spacious bedrooms, one with a single window and the other with three windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flow in. A staircase from the second floor leads to the rooftop, offering views of the old town.
The property is currently rented but can be made available immediately for new use. With endless renovation potential and a prime location, this is an excellent investment opportunity for creating a perfect home or even a tourist accommodation.
House for sale in Chania Old Town. Location Information:
Chania is considered to be the most poetic city of Crete; when you walk through it, it leaves you with a pleasant taste of beauty.
Chania’s Venetian port, picturesque at any time and season, is attractive to visitors and locals for its beauty and for its choices of entertainment for all tastes and demands.
The “Old Town” consists of the old Venetian harbour and the small Venetian blocks located behind the harbour; it is characterized by narrow and picturesque alleys – similar to an enchanting labyrinth – full of life, and the plentiful remaining Venetian and Turkish buildings.
The Lighthouse, the Fortress of Firka, the Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan, the Great Arsenali and the Neoria have become landmarks of the city.
Most of the buildings are rejuvenated and they compose a puzzle of contemporary, Venetian and Turkish architecture; they are also a ‘living’ exhibition of the city’s history.
Today they work as shops, taverns, cafes and touristic accommodations.
The most famous part of the Old Town is the lively round waterfront along the Venetian harbour, which is full of small hotels, cafes, restaurants, taverns and bars. The Lighthouse at the end of the harbour is a landmark of Chania.
Inside the “Old town” there are various districts. The Daliani district was a place where Turks used to live and the Dominican church of Saint Nicolas still remains.
The Kasteli district used to be a noble district, where many mansions were located in the past. At the end of its central road, the “Sintrivani” square is located, where the gentlemen were gathered for coffee, walking or political conversation.
Today this area is regarded as the entrance to the old town and it is full of cafes, restaurants and small bars. In that district it is also located the mosque of Hasan pasha.
The “Akti Kountourioti” is a place with local shops, where many young and older people gathered for entertainment in the bars and restaurants nearby.
There is also the Topana district which is named that way because of the cannons (topia) that the Turks had placed there.
One of the monuments which reflect the Venetian heritage of Chania is the Fortress of Firka. It is located at the end of the town’s pier, to the seashore and it was part of a defensive system which begun in 1538 by the engineer Michele Sanmichele, who also designed Herakleio’s defences.
The fort is still known with its Turkish name, Firca (Firka = barracks). A thick chain from Firka to the base of the light-house closed the harbour in case of siege.
The Venetians used to imprison in this castle those Cretans who were sentenced to death. The Greek flag was raised on the Fortress of Firca in 1913, in the presence of King Constantine and the well known politician from Chania, Eleftherio Venizelo, in order to declare the Cretan union with the rest of Greece. This event was very important for the island, because it inaugurated a brave new age for the history of Crete.
Nowadays, the first building in the castle, which has been restored, hosts the Naval Museum. Here there are exhibited different types of cannon, navigation equipment, ship models, portraits and even a collection of rare shells.
One important exhibit in the museum, apart from the navy exhibits, are the detailed Marquette of Chania like it was in the 17th century, together with the port and the Venetian dockyard, which has been presented until today.
Firka’s wonderful view to the sea is offered for a variety of cultural events. Concerts of Greek music from local artists along with various theatrical plays, are taking place in the Fortress during summer.
You may visit our Golden Visa page, https://greek-golden-visa.com/ for detailed information regarding the procedure of applying and obtaining the Greek Golden Visa, as well as all its benefits.
House for sale in Chania Old Town. Location Information:
Chania is considered to be the most poetic city of Crete; when you walk through it, it leaves you with a pleasant taste of beauty.
Chania’s Venetian port, picturesque at any time and season, is attractive to visitors and locals for its beauty and for its choices of entertainment for all tastes and demands.
The “Old Town” consists of the old Venetian harbour and the small Venetian blocks located behind the harbour; it is characterized by narrow and picturesque alleys – similar to an enchanting labyrinth – full of life, and the plentiful remaining Venetian and Turkish buildings.
The Lighthouse, the Fortress of Firka, the Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan, the Great Arsenali and the Neoria have become landmarks of the city.
Most of the buildings are rejuvenated and they compose a puzzle of contemporary, Venetian and Turkish architecture; they are also a ‘living’ exhibition of the city’s history.
Today they work as shops, taverns, cafes and touristic accommodations.
The most famous part of the Old Town is the lively round waterfront along the Venetian harbour, which is full of small hotels, cafes, restaurants, taverns and bars. The Lighthouse at the end of the harbour is a landmark of Chania.
Inside the “Old town” there are various districts. The Daliani district was a place where Turks used to live and the Dominican church of Saint Nicolas still remains.
The Kasteli district used to be a noble district, where many mansions were located in the past. At the end of its central road, the “Sintrivani” square is located, where the gentlemen were gathered for coffee, walking or political conversation.
Today this area is regarded as the entrance to the old town and it is full of cafes, restaurants and small bars. In that district it is also located the mosque of Hasan pasha.
The “Akti Kountourioti” is a place with local shops, where many young and older people gathered for entertainment in the bars and restaurants nearby.
There is also the Topana district which is named that way because of the cannons (topia) that the Turks had placed there.
One of the monuments which reflect the Venetian heritage of Chania is the Fortress of Firka. It is located at the end of the town’s pier, to the seashore and it was part of a defensive system which begun in 1538 by the engineer Michele Sanmichele, who also designed Herakleio’s defences.
The fort is still known with its Turkish name, Firca (Firka = barracks). A thick chain from Firka to the base of the light-house closed the harbour in case of siege.
The Venetians used to imprison in this castle those Cretans who were sentenced to death. The Greek flag was raised on the Fortress of Firca in 1913, in the presence of King Constantine and the well known politician from Chania, Eleftherio Venizelo, in order to declare the Cretan union with the rest of Greece. This event was very important for the island, because it inaugurated a brave new age for the history of Crete.
Nowadays, the first building in the castle, which has been restored, hosts the Naval Museum. Here there are exhibited different types of cannon, navigation equipment, ship models, portraits and even a collection of rare shells.
One important exhibit in the museum, apart from the navy exhibits, are the detailed Marquette of Chania like it was in the 17th century, together with the port and the Venetian dockyard, which has been presented until today.
Firka’s wonderful view to the sea is offered for a variety of cultural events. Concerts of Greek music from local artists along with various theatrical plays, are taking place in the Fortress during summer.
You may visit our Golden Visa page, https://greek-golden-visa.com/ for detailed information regarding the procedure of applying and obtaining the Greek Golden Visa, as well as all its benefits.
Features
- Storage Room
- in need of renovation
- internal stairs
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