55,000 Euro

WITH LAND 661 sm.

Evia old farm buildings overlooking the nature reserve at Lake Distos. The property includes land of 661 sm. and is in need of substantial renovation.  The property is in a quiet, location, overlooking the nature reserve at Lake Distos. The derelict buildings of 143s.m. and the land formerly comprised a farm with outbuildings

Being located towards the top of the village, the property commands views across the valley to the neighbouring hills and to Lake Distos.

The farmhouse itself consisted of 3 large rooms, whilst the lower outbuildings once comprised the wine press with a storeroom and cellar.
Water and electricity are already available on the land but may not be connected.

KOSKINA OLD FARM BUILDINGS

Koskina is a small rural village in a quiet location,  situated in south central Evia, Koskina is close to the wild bird sanctuary at Lake Distos and is some 30 minutes from the small of Styra where the ferries arrive from Agia Marina on the mainland after a short crossing of 45 minutes.

Close to the village are two beautiful small bays which are quiet even in the height of summer and which are ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Life in Koskina centres around the village square. It has two tavernas, a cafe and a small supermarket. The nearby town of Aliveri has all main shopping facilities including supermarkets, banks, chemists and medical services.

This is a quiet, peaceful location where often the only sounds  are the braying of a donkey and the bells of the goats. It is an ideal location either for a holiday home or a permanent residence.

EVIA OLD FARM BUILDINGS

Evia is the second largest of the Greek islands and is one of the few, which has the benefit of being without an airport so that it has not suffered the depredations of package tourism. Despite the lack of an airport it is easily accessible throughout the year, with regular daily ferry services from the mainland to Styra. Athens international airport is only a 45 minute drive to the ferry terminal at Agia Marina and the crossing to Styra takes a further 45 minutes.

Evia is also connected to the mainland by a road bridge at Halkida.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF EVIA OLD FARM BUILDINGS

The proximity of the ferry port at Styra, means that Koskina is easily accessible.The short crossing from the mainland is followed by a 30 minute drive to the village along a fast road.  Because of the road bridge at Halkida, one can never be cut off in winter.

The main attraction of the village is  its closeness to the wild bird sanctuary at Lake Distos. The property is ideal either as a permanent home or  as a holiday location. The booming popularity  of Air BNB accommodation creates a substantial investment opportunity to to provide holiday rental accomodation for those who wish to take advantage of the pleasures of the bird sanctuary.

The size of the plot is sufficient to create a completely private garden

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Evia renovated house for sale at Koskina  comprising a traditional cosy stone cottage in the village of Koskina and which is set on a substantial plot of 860sm. It presents an ideal opportunity to acquire a permanent residence or holiday home, as well as being able, because of the size of the plot, to add the possibility of a certain amount of self sufficiency. For those seeking “the good life” this is a chance to acquire an attractive cottage, full of character  in a rural Greek village.

During the past five years the house has been improved with a new stone fireplace, a modern bathroom, extension and tiling of the bedroom and new floors throughout. Built some 80 years ago, it provides 70sm. of accommodation;

• Living room with open fireplace, beamed ceiling and traditional built in, glazed wall cupboard
• Kitchen area
• Large double bedroom with built in wardrobe and pine boarded ceiling
• Modern bathroom with full size bath
• Outside , there is stone terracing and a covered patio for eating out. In the garden there are vines and a selection of fruit trees.

The washing machine and a new fridge freezer and the double bed are included in the sale price.

EVIA

Evia is the second largest of the Greek islands and  is close to the mainland from where there are regular ferry services to the island, which  is also connected to the mainland at Halkidi by a road bridge.  Tourists come to Evia to enjoy the many natural beauties of the island, to walk, cycle, relax and to swim from the many uncrowded bays and beaches. Evia holds many attractions for the birdwatcher, those interested in flora and fauna, photography and painting, as well as those who want to enjoy the quality of life which no longer exists on many of the busier islands.

KOSKINA

Koskina is a traditional Greek villages which provides a haven of peace and quiet but which with three tavernas providing good Greek food at village prices, civilisation has not quite passed by. . Every day shopping requirements are met by a minimarket, whilst the nearby town of Aliveri has a full range of shopping facilities.

Fresh bread and fresh, locally caught fish are delivered to the village daily and there is also a daily direct bus service to Athens. The ferry terminal at Styra from where there are regular daily ferry services to the mainland, is just over 30 minutes away. From Agia Marina it is  45 minutes to Athens airport.

LAKE DISTOS

Lake Distos a protected nature reserve and bird sanctuary.

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