A Poet's Dream

Price

€740,000

Living area517 m²

Plot surface341 m²

Amenities and special features of this house

Presenting you a unique property in the heart of Exarcheia, one of the few remaining houses sample of the urban architecture of the neoclassical era of the 1870s. The building has a great history throughout the years, since one of the greatest Greek poets lived a big part of his life in this house, inspiring him to produce the majority of his work. The original building expands on 3 levels, however the building has been exposed to many damages as well as a big fire in the past so it is in need of total reconstruction. It is listed from the Ministry of Culture as a preserved historical and architectural monument of modern times, so it cannot be demolished, only preserved with its original character. The unique characteristic of the house is its wonderful and spacious courtyard on the inside, which is rare to find in such buildings. There is already a permit approved by the Ministry of Culture, for the architectural redesign of the place, adding some extensions to the existing surface of the building as well as an approval in order to proceed with the restoration as soon as possible by the new owner. The plot is 340sqm and the approved designs consist of: Ground floor: 113sqm 1st floor: 161sqm Mezzanine: 36sqm 2nd floor: 132sqm plus 11sqm balcony 3rd floor: 75sqm plus 16sqm terrace It could be transformed into a luxurious residence or a small boutique hotel, due to its central location and its history.

Object type

Detached House

Living area

517 m²

Total surface

517 m²

Plot surface

341 m²

Condition

Needs Rehabilitation

Construction year

1870

Energy certificate available

In progress

Features

Garden

Exarcheia: Location and surroundings of this property

Location: Lying in the foot of Strefi’s hill and in close distance to Lycabettus hill, Exarcheia is located right in the heart of Athens neighboring Syntagma, the Historical Center and Kolonaki. Unique features: Exarcheia is a vibrant area full of vinyl record stores, bookshops, publishing shops, Universities, libraries, a community-created park, artful graffiti, cool bars, small restaurants with local food and coffee shops . It can be a great place to explore, with its quirky stores, picturesque small alleys, some of the most beautiful neoclassical architecture buildings, and a probably edgy yet vibrant cultural vibe. With a distinctly different vibe to any other part of town, Exarcheia has retained its old Greek charm while welcoming in a new artistic crowd. Neighboring Kolonaki area and just a few meters away from Syntagma square it is one of the most appealing areas in the city center. Exarcheia is rising up to a new era, becoming a sought after neighborhood of Athens. Accessibility: Extremely well-connected by 3 surrounding metro stations plus a new metro line scheduled to stop right in the center of the area. Bus services and trolleys connect Exarcheia to the rest of Athens. The airport is 50 minutes to an hour away by express train and direct buses while the surrounding avenues make it an easily accessible destination from other areas. Investment potential: Its central location combined with the Universities of the area plus the upcoming new metro line make it an ideal area for investment.

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Engel & Völkers
MMC Greece

2-4 Mesogeion Avenue, 11527, Athens

+302111055000

Engel & Völkers
MMC Greece

2-4 Mesogeion Avenue, Athens, 11527

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Availability upon agreement. This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but because third parties have supplied it, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, and change of price or withdrawal without notice. Taxes, notary and registration fees shall be paid by the purchaser. The commission shall be paid by the seller and /or the buyer depending on the brokerage agreements in place.