Greek stone House Renovation - The Goat Bell.

The Goat Bell. Haradiatica. Lefkada.  

FULL DESCRIPTION:

This two bedroom traditional Greek stone house with garden is on the Ionian Island of Lefkada. Situated in the popular village of Haradiatica. 1-2 km from Nidri and Vliho Bay. 

This 'upside down' two storey cottage is nestled above the village square, with private vehicle access and extensive views across the valley towards Nidri.
Originally built in 1914 and fully renovated throughout in 2019 and constantly maintained to very high standards.

UTILITIES:

Mains water supply. Electricity. Wifi/landline telephone. Wood burner heating. Vothros drainage.

From the village square a pretty lane takes you directly up to the cottage.

FRONT ENTRANCE (Upper ground level)

On entering the solid wood front door there is a lobby area with double glazed window and French doors leading out to the decked terrace.

LOUNGE/DINER/KITCHEN

Leading directly into the open plan lounge/diner the focus is the impressive wooden gabled roof and cast iron wood burner. 

  

The kitchen comprises of a comprehensive range of fitted slate grey units with chrome handles and contrasting wooden worktops. Modern mosaic style tiling. An electric ceramic cooker with oven, cooker hood and light. Under unit fridge and combi oven/microwave. One and a half stainless steel sink bowls, single drainer and mono mixer hose tap. Under unit lighting. Electric hot water system. Provisions for solar water system. Double glazed window.

There is a large central dining space with overhead lighting. Double glazed window. Space for a desk.

The lounge area centers around the cosy cast iron wood burner (12.8 kw) with two double glazed windows with incredible views over the village square and the mountain valley.

LOWER GROUND LEVEL
The staircase leads down to the plaka utility/laundry room. Sliding barn doors open to two bedrooms and a large shower room/WC. There are double glazed French doors opening out onto the vegetable garden.

UTILITY/LAUNDRY

This open space consists of plumbing for a washing machine. A white belfast sink with mixer tap. Space for a second under unit fridge and an under unit freezer. Laundry cupboards and wooden work surfaces. Ceiling lighting and cloakroom rack.  

Arched wooden doors lead out into a plaka courtyard with a large apotheke/wood store.

SHOWER/WET ROOM
Stylishly tiled throughout this comprises of  a white low flush toilet, pedestal wash basin with mono mixer tap and a electric shower unit. Tilt and turn double glazed window. Extractor fan, central lighting and shaver socket. Electric radiator/towel rail.

BEDROOM 1 

Space for a double bed and two bedside tables, clothes unit and  wardrobe space. Double glazed window with safety bars. Three electrical sockets. 

Exposed whitewashed wooden ceiling and insulated wooden floor. Ceiling lighting.

  

BEDROOM 2

Space for a double bed or two singles and chest of draws. Under stairs storage/wardrobe. Exposed whitewashed wooden ceiling and insulated wooden floors. Ceiling lighting. Three electrical sockets.

GARDEN/EXTERNAL SPACE 

There is a large plaka driveway with shaded carport suitable for two cars. There are two seating areas taking advantage of either sunshine or shade.

Access from the driveway via stone steps leads down to a large plaka patio with a brick BBQ. Decorative fencing surrounds the elevated patio area. Space for a garden shed or outdoor kitchen or shower.

  

Step down to a well maintained vegetable garden with two citrus fruit trees and a water butt. Access into the house.

To the left of the impressive front entrance door there is a raised decked terrace/veranda with solar lighting, ideal for outdoor dining/relaxing. A wooden picket fence adds privacy. Access into the house.

APOTHEKE/WORKSHOP: 
20 sqm. The apotheke is currently a workshop with mains electricity power sockets and lighting. Insulated pan tile roof  with guttering in keeping with the house. Double glazed tilt and turn windows and a double entrance door.

 

ELECTRIC:

There are ample electrical sockets throughout the property. All the electrics are finished to UK standards and certified by a Greek electrician.

WINDOWS AND SHUTTERS:

All the aluminum windows and French doors are double glazed and fitted with insect screens. The aluminum is powder coated in stylish slate grey.

All windows and doors have hardwood shutters to add privacy, security and protection from the elements.

 

HARADIATICA VILLAGE: 

Haradiatica is a typical Greek mountain village with a pretty little square and a natural spring water fountain. An easy short drive from Nidri or a 40 minute walk (down hill) via either the main road or the olive groves and stream.
A bus service runs from the village to Lefkada via Nidri 3 days a week. There is also a school bus to Nidri.
Pavlos Taverna/Grill House sits in the heart of the village. The taverna is the hub of village life. It has a very small shop that sells essential items open 7 days a week and has a traditional little butchers.
Fresh fish, fruit and vegetables and fresh bread are delivered during the week. Other sellers announce their arrival using loudhailers or sound their horns, such as live poultry or the collection of scrap metal. There are three churches within the parish the main one is above Haradiatica with spectacular views over the bay and surrounding islands.