| HOUSES FOR RESTORATION |
A20. €35,000
Five minutes from the
sea, this wonderful old
house has collapsed
upstairs, leaving the
downstairs vaults and
terraces intact. Could
have three bedrooms.
The garden has vines
and orange trees.
Five minutes from the
sea, this wonderful old
house has collapsed
upstairs, leaving the
downstairs vaults and
terraces intact. Could
have three bedrooms.
The garden has vines
and orange trees.
A19. €26,500
Small (about 50 sq m)
but perfectly formed,
this two hundred year
old cottage has four
rooms in total - up to
you to decide which is
used for what. Roof
repair, plumbing and
wiring needed..
Small (about 50 sq m)
but perfectly formed,
this two hundred year
old cottage has four
rooms in total - up to
you to decide which is
used for what. Roof
repair, plumbing and
wiring needed..
A3. €35,000
In a village composed
almost entirely of old
stone houses, a real
gem for restoration. Both
house and tower are
joined over an arch
leading to the courtyard.
At least two bedrooms.
Lovely views of sea 10
minutes away. Ideal for
those who don't like it too
hot in the summer.
In a village composed
almost entirely of old
stone houses, a real
gem for restoration. Both
house and tower are
joined over an arch
leading to the courtyard.
At least two bedrooms.
Lovely views of sea 10
minutes away. Ideal for
those who don't like it too
hot in the summer.
A16. €35,000
Three properties on the edge of
a most desirable village - a two
roomed stable, illustrated,
which could be extended
upwards; another 2 storey little
house which also has a
generous garden with olive
trees for €50,000, and an olive
grove over the road for €16,000.
Three properties on the edge of
a most desirable village - a two
roomed stable, illustrated,
which could be extended
upwards; another 2 storey little
house which also has a
generous garden with olive
trees for €50,000, and an olive
grove over the road for €16,000.
A17. €120,000
Half a huge aristocratic
house of 16 rooms.
Used to boast busts of
the builder & his wife
over the balcony. Still
has incredible carved
detail & great ceiling
height. Liveable in
upstairs with lovely
views from vine covered
balcony.
Half a huge aristocratic
house of 16 rooms.
Used to boast busts of
the builder & his wife
over the balcony. Still
has incredible carved
detail & great ceiling
height. Liveable in
upstairs with lovely
views from vine covered
balcony.
A10. €40,000
The Monolithic House with
massive foundation stones,
secret passages to escape
from pirates, vaults and a well -
is very romantic but not very big.
Could have 2 double bedrooms
with clever reorganisation of
space. A few minutes above
Stoupa
The Monolithic House with
massive foundation stones,
secret passages to escape
from pirates, vaults and a well -
is very romantic but not very big.
Could have 2 double bedrooms
with clever reorganisation of
space. A few minutes above
Stoupa
A22. €35,000
Above this most chic of villages,
with views all down the Mani coast,
this proud old tower house is just a
shell now. Renovation would cost
about 70k but then you own
something gob-smackingly special
for the price of a bungalow.
Above this most chic of villages,
with views all down the Mani coast,
this proud old tower house is just a
shell now. Renovation would cost
about 70k but then you own
something gob-smackingly special
for the price of a bungalow.
A8. €75,000
A 3 storey house with a new roof &
180 degree view of mountains,
gorges, coastal villages and infinite
sea. There is parking space and an
enclosed garden with prickly pears
and an outside loo. A huge stone
bread oven in the kitchen has
covered internal walls in soot thus
doing the initial appearance no
favours. Potentially 2/3 bedrooms.
Ten minutes from sea.
A 3 storey house with a new roof &
180 degree view of mountains,
gorges, coastal villages and infinite
sea. There is parking space and an
enclosed garden with prickly pears
and an outside loo. A huge stone
bread oven in the kitchen has
covered internal walls in soot thus
doing the initial appearance no
favours. Potentially 2/3 bedrooms.
Ten minutes from sea.
A12. €58,360
Gazing down over Stoupa and the
whole Mani coastline, this village has
arguably the best views in the Mani.
This sweet house right at the top of
the village is sound but needs
extending either upwards or
forwards (or both!)to make the most
of its incredible views.
Gazing down over Stoupa and the
whole Mani coastline, this village has
arguably the best views in the Mani.
This sweet house right at the top of
the village is sound but needs
extending either upwards or
forwards (or both!)to make the most
of its incredible views.
A1. €340,000
Right down on the sea,
in a charming little
harbour, this house is
deceptively large with 4
big rooms, bathroom,
kitchen both a balcony,
a terrace , a courtyard
and a small garden.
Well worth renovating -
impossible to find a
house nearer to the
water.
Right down on the sea,
in a charming little
harbour, this house is
deceptively large with 4
big rooms, bathroom,
kitchen both a balcony,
a terrace , a courtyard
and a small garden.
Well worth renovating -
impossible to find a
house nearer to the
water.
A13. €50,000
Raising the walls 80cm or so
when the roof is replaced would
make all the difference, giving
this house plenty of space
downstairs & super sea views
from above. Masses of garden
space & in a lively village only 10
minutes drive from the sea.
Raising the walls 80cm or so
when the roof is replaced would
make all the difference, giving
this house plenty of space
downstairs & super sea views
from above. Masses of garden
space & in a lively village only 10
minutes drive from the sea.
A14. €50,000
Huge eighteenth century
roofless ruin with massive
potential and vaults, plus a four
roomed cottage. In a village just
above Stoupa and with the
possibility of four bedrooms and
spacious living areas inside
and out - once you have
removed the current jungle in
the garden!
Huge eighteenth century
roofless ruin with massive
potential and vaults, plus a four
roomed cottage. In a village just
above Stoupa and with the
possibility of four bedrooms and
spacious living areas inside
and out - once you have
removed the current jungle in
the garden!
A15. €160,000
Perched on the edge of a cliff just
above the sea, miles down the coast
near the 'Port of Cats' - this has no
electricity mains water or neighbours
The owners still squabble over who
has the right hand bit - but it's worth
suffering for, it's so divine.
Perched on the edge of a cliff just
above the sea, miles down the coast
near the 'Port of Cats' - this has no
electricity mains water or neighbours
The owners still squabble over who
has the right hand bit - but it's worth
suffering for, it's so divine.
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A2. €40,000
Just above Kardamyli,
this sweet traditional
cottage is in a stone and
style unique to this
village. Could be room
for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
a huge terrace with sea
views and a courtyard
garden. Imagination
needed!
Just above Kardamyli,
this sweet traditional
cottage is in a stone and
style unique to this
village. Could be room
for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
a huge terrace with sea
views and a courtyard
garden. Imagination
needed!
A4. €250,000
On the edge of a tiny
mountain gorge village
with a garden & super
sea views. Short stroll
to tavernas and coffee
shops & 10' drive to the
beach - best of all
worlds! This huge
house can be lived in
immediately, but with a
bit of work could be
one of the best houses
in the Mani
On the edge of a tiny
mountain gorge village
with a garden & super
sea views. Short stroll
to tavernas and coffee
shops & 10' drive to the
beach - best of all
worlds! This huge
house can be lived in
immediately, but with a
bit of work could be
one of the best houses
in the Mani
A9. €72,000
Just five minutes from the sea and
civilisation, this old olive press, still
fully equipped, is in good condition
and has jaw dropping views up the
gorge (click the pic to see). It could
be converted into an amazing two
storey, three bedroomed house with
huge terraces for about £70,000.
Just five minutes from the sea and
civilisation, this old olive press, still
fully equipped, is in good condition
and has jaw dropping views up the
gorge (click the pic to see). It could
be converted into an amazing two
storey, three bedroomed house with
huge terraces for about £70,000.
A5. €175,000
All the land between you and the
sea (above) is yours. Guaranteed
unobstructed sea views forever.
Current owner off to other side of
the world to be with grandson - half
finished (high standard) renovation
job (and Greek lover) abandoned.
Will cost €70,000 to finish but will
have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and
huge living room with fireplace
All the land between you and the
sea (above) is yours. Guaranteed
unobstructed sea views forever.
Current owner off to other side of
the world to be with grandson - half
finished (high standard) renovation
job (and Greek lover) abandoned.
Will cost €70,000 to finish but will
have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and
huge living room with fireplace
A6. €82,000
Grant material. This beautiful old
house used to have a shop
downstairs. It has another wing
attached behind which could be
covered with a huge terrace for fab
sea views. In the heart of the old
southern capital, it could be a
hotel, a shop or offices...and as
such is eligible for 100% grant for
renovation work.
Grant material. This beautiful old
house used to have a shop
downstairs. It has another wing
attached behind which could be
covered with a huge terrace for fab
sea views. In the heart of the old
southern capital, it could be a
hotel, a shop or offices...and as
such is eligible for 100% grant for
renovation work.
A7.€100,000
Stunning unblockable views of the
coast which is only a walk away.
This house is really two dwellings
joined together totalling eight
rooms round a wisteria draped
courtyard. Half is immediately
livable in, if a bit naf, the other half
is beautiful and old but needs
some updating. All in a fabulous
village with no modern buildings
Half sold!
Stunning unblockable views of the
coast which is only a walk away.
This house is really two dwellings
joined together totalling eight
rooms round a wisteria draped
courtyard. Half is immediately
livable in, if a bit naf, the other half
is beautiful and old but needs
some updating. All in a fabulous
village with no modern buildings
Half sold!
A11. €75,000
May seem like too much money
for a ruin but it has privacy,
masses of land and nothing but
olives between it and the sea. It is
within walking distance of a little
harbour village with coffee shops
and a bus. The main building has
been preserved by a concrete ring
beam - it just needs a roof!
May seem like too much money
for a ruin but it has privacy,
masses of land and nothing but
olives between it and the sea. It is
within walking distance of a little
harbour village with coffee shops
and a bus. The main building has
been preserved by a concrete ring
beam - it just needs a roof!
A21. €80,000
On the edge of a mythical pirates'
village lies this ancient jumble of
buildings, arches, ovens and
vaults, surrounded by masses of
orange trees and space. The
village has shops, tavernas and
the best wine in the Mani. Only five
minutes from the beach
On the edge of a mythical pirates'
village lies this ancient jumble of
buildings, arches, ovens and
vaults, surrounded by masses of
orange trees and space. The
village has shops, tavernas and
the best wine in the Mani. Only five
minutes from the beach
A23. €23,500 SOLD
Quite a challenge! Although it's
a sizeable structure on the edge
of a beautiful conservation
village and has lovely views of
the sea, it would more or less
need rebuilding. To look on the
bright side - pretty well all the
worked stone you'd need is there
Quite a challenge! Although it's
a sizeable structure on the edge
of a beautiful conservation
village and has lovely views of
the sea, it would more or less
need rebuilding. To look on the
bright side - pretty well all the
worked stone you'd need is there
A18. €73,500
In a totally traditional
village in the south, just
ten minutes from Ag Nik,
this three storey tower
house (click on pic) and
extensions and vaults
round a courtyard, is built
of the wonderful 'pink'
stone unique to the area.
Would cost about the
same again to restore.
In a totally traditional
village in the south, just
ten minutes from Ag Nik,
this three storey tower
house (click on pic) and
extensions and vaults
round a courtyard, is built
of the wonderful 'pink'
stone unique to the area.
Would cost about the
same again to restore.
