The Old Kafeneion Project

On the outskirts of Gavalachori in the tiny hamlet of Agios Pavlos, is a wonderful renovation project for anyone wanting a large 4 bedroom family home, a multi-unit investment property, a simple character home or a luxury boutique style residence.

Hidden away behind tall walls, entering into the covered walkway is a building on either side with an open garden area to the back.

The buildings are as follows:

1: WALKWAY from the street you enter directly into the large the covered entrance walkway which was used for storage, and could now be a shady space to read and relax and a welcome space for guests. If enclosed this would create another room connecting 2 and 3 to create a very large villa.

2:KAFENION. To the right of the entrance is the old kafenion with a large curved covered terrace in good condition. This can be connected to 3, 4, 5 & 6 to create a large 2 storey villa.

3: LOUNGE. To the left of the entrance is a large room, previously a lounge or bedroom, facing the garden. The roof needs attention.

4: KITCHEN. Adjacent to the lounge is a room used as a kitchen with the original sink and fireplace. A back door opens to the side garden. This is in poor condition. Either completely renovated and opened to 3 to create a large villa, or alternatively remove the roof and front/side wall to open up to the garden with an outdoor kitchen, giving back building density to increase the size of other rooms.

5: FIRST FLOOR. To the side of 2 kafenion, a separate door opens to the wooden stairs leading to the first floor situated over the kafenion, There are 2 spacious rooms plus a terrace that can be converted easily to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and the staircase can be integrated to the main house. Alternatively this can be a separate 2 bed studio with balcony.  

6: STORE ROOM. At the side of the staircase is an old, double height store room. This can be turned into another studio, or connected to the main house.

7: WINE PRESS. The original wine press is in the garden and would make a beautiful Moroccan style cooling pool or jacuzzi.

8: SECRET RUIN. At the end of the garden, hidden away is a completely detached stone ruin with 2 stone arches. This could be a wonderful personal hamman/spa/yoga room, or a self contained studio, or a delightful private hideaway in the garden .  

9: GARDEN. There is a vine covered courtyard with a raised garden. Can be left as a traditional style walled garden and courtyard, or maybe levelled to create a more open space.

Endless possibilities, this is a must see property for the creative.