This Neo Classical house, built in 1907, has been lovingly and tenderly restored and all the superlatives regarding the beautiful fixtures and fittings that are for sale with the house cannot embody the feel and ambience that the whole experience gives you. The doors have been stripped and restored to their original splendour. Where possible all the original floor tiles have been kept. The magnificent wooden shuttered windows provide splendid views to the castle, Pandeli with Kiriaki Island beyond, or the beautiful sitting area of the garden, they open wide in summer to allow a refreshing breeze into the rooms.
All around the outside of the house is the old Greek pebbled style paving plus many more delightful surprises.
The hotel covers an area of 370m² and stands on a plot of 1,000m².
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THE RED ROOM – EN SUITE
This is regal in its appearance the bathroom hosts a stylish toilet, modern round basin with attractive wood cupboard, wood ceiling, glass chandelier and radiator. There is wooden flooring and then a step onto a wonderfully tiled plinth, on which sits a luxurious freestanding bath. The bedroom has views to the castle and to the sea. A beautiful wrought iron four-poster bed, large wooden chest for storing linen and an attractive carved wood wardrobe, wood ceiling, a ceiling fan, radiator and wood flooring.
THE BLUE ROOM – EN SUITE
Like the red room the blue room also has a freestanding bath set on a plinth, a different – but nonetheless stylish toilet, round washbasin with antique-style wood cupboard, wood ceiling, glass chandelier and radiator.
The bedroom hosts a fine double size wrought iron bed, wardrobe and wooden chest, ceiling fan and radiator and wood flooring all enhanced by the outstanding views to the castle and the sea.
THE GREEN ROOM
This has a large comfortable bed. Outside is a lovely balcony area where you can sit and watch the sunrise over Kiriaki Island whilst you sip your early morning coffee and contemplate the glory that is Greece.
THE YELLOW ROOM – EN SUITE
A large double built-in wooden bed takes pride of place in the yellow room, underneath which is a large storage area. A beautiful mirror and old style floor tiles, large wood chest, wood ceiling and a radiator.
The bathroom is unique in style – it has an open shower area, toilet, washbasin set on a wooden shelf, radiator and beamed ceiling.
THE VIOLET ROOM – EN SUITE
This is another spacious room, easily capable of housing a settee and chairs. An interesting feature is the original old chimneybreast. There is a double bed with an unusual wood crafted divider, wooden chest, bookshelf, radiator and wood ceiling.
The bathroom has a large bath with shower; the washbasin sits on a cream iron dresser and wood beams.
THE MAUVE ROOM – EN SUITE
This is separate from the main house and looks onto the garden. There is a shower, large built-in wooden bed that has storage underneath. There are a porthole style windows and a larger window with inside shutters. The mauve room also has the old style chimneybreast and wood ceiling. Separate toilet.
The House
There are 6 stunningly-designed bedrooms, 5 of them en-suite, created by a professional interior designer. As a bonus there is also a Wendy House. They are ready to use as a large family home, a residence which can cater for many guests or friends - or a hotel. There is planning permission/authorisation for this. The house covers an area of 370m² with a 1,000m² garden.
Included in the price are all fixtures and fittings. These comprise, among others, beds and bed linen; all kitchen fittings and utensils; silver- and glassware; outdoor equipment such as tables, chairs and awnings. All are of the highest quality.
This wonderful property is on sale for €2.5 million.
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DINING ROOM
This is an extremely attractive room with views to the garden and across Pandeli to the small island of Kiriaki.
The centrepiece is a large extending wooden dining table that can easily seat 10 people. There is a couch to relax on after meals and another long table, which can be used on those special occasions when friends outnumber 10 and the food and drink is plentiful.
Two wood cupboards of high quality and beautiful wooden flooring add to the warm sociable ambience of the dining room.
HALL & STAIRS
The hall has the original tiled floor, there is useful storage space provide by a cupboard tucked away under the stairs. The sweeping staircase leads you to the first floor and the 3 unique bedrooms, two-en suite and one with a balcony.
All the doors have been stripped and restored to their original natural wood finish. The rooms have elegant radiators heated by the modern central heating system.
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
This large bathroom is beautifully decorated, has a Jacuzzi bath, wood beamed ceiling, separate toilet, cupboard for towels and a washing machine, cleverly concealed from the view of anyone luxuriating in the hot bubbling Jacuzzi.
KITCHEN
The heart of a house is the kitchen, and your heart will be captured by this wonderful combination of traditional and modern. The superb Smeg double oven, four door stainless steel fridge and Pitsos dishwasher sit comfortably with the large wood topped chef’s table (lots of storage space underneath) marble sink and work surfaces, old style Greek plate rack, original cupboards, wood ceiling and black and white tiled flooring.
THE GARDEN
A tranquil garden set in a private walled area. It has a most unusual feature (for Leros) an established lawn where you can relax on those hot summer days. A sprinkler system for watering the garden and a sink. The decking area is ideal for sitting out on and enjoying the beautiful views of the spectacular castle for dinner parties or BBQ’s. You can create a shaded area here with a large canopy. There is an outside shower facility.
THE WENDY HOUSE
This is accessed via a small flight of stairs within the main house, it was originally built for the present owner's small daughter. Built to extremely high standards in wood and containing a single bed and play area this little house is a pure delight for children.
REAR DOOR
All the outside area has the intricate pebbled flooring. Interesting alcoves, marble sink, walled garden area with an established bougainvillea, views to the castle. A canopy can be attached overhead to give welcome shade in summer.
LAUNDRY ROOM
The laundry room is separate from the main house and contains a washing machine, freezer and fridge/freezer. Many useful shelves and a cupboard for bed linen, an ideal storage space for gardening tools etc.
WATER FILTER SYSTEM
An extremely advanced water filter system that is housed in a separate room it has a large (tank which holds 1000 litres of water and a salt crystal purifying system. There is also shelving for tools and garden equipment.
OFFICE
Leading off from the dining room is a separate room that can be ideally used as an office, it has two windows providing plenty of light which be opened wide in the hot summer months, to allow a refreshing breeze to circulate.
Alternatively, this room could be used as a sitting or reception room.
The approach
Approaching the front entrance to the house, the steps lead you to the grandiose balcony area, which has the original black and white tiled flooring. Ideal for holding outside dinner parties or just sitting with a chilled drink and enjoying the view.
