Description
It is a unique neoclassical house, built on the ancient walls of Rizokastro - the wall of the Medieval fortification of Athens, (Rizo-kastro means Root-castle) which was named because its location is at the root of the castle - which are visible in various parts of the house, as well as several other archeological finds, 270 in number, which have been properly revealed and highlighted, while another 82 finds have been collected by the Archaeological Authority.
It was built in 1830, while it has been completely reconstructed in 1998 and transformed into a modern elegant house of high aesthetics. It occupies a plot of 315 m² and the total space is 255 m², which is developed on two levels. On the ground level are 3 bedrooms – the one is master, with second, private entrance and bathroom - and an open plan dining and kitchen area with several storage spaces. Upstairs is the main living room, the main dining room, another master bedroom with its own bathroom and also a second private entrance, a daily living room and two office areas - one large and one smaller. From this level there is access to a balcony, an outdoor area – veranda - as well as the rooftop terrace located above with an exceptional panoramic view of the Acropolis of Lycabettus and the houses of Plaka. Also noteworthy is the courtyard of the house with a beautiful garden, with a total area of 188 m², which is developed on various levels and hosts various outdoor living rooms, which enjoy the breathtaking view of the Acropolis!
Location: Described as the ‘Neighborhood of the Gods’, Plaka and the Acropolis area are right at the core of Athens’ historic center. A vibrant shopping and tourist district, with beautiful neoclassical homes lining its streets, it is Athens’ most charming neighborhood.
Unique features: This is essentially Athens’ ‘Museum Mile’ with all the key archaeological sites and cultural venues located within a 1 km radius. It is home to the Acropolis Museum, voted as one of the top 10 museums in the world, to the Herod Atticus that still hosts plays and concerts as it did thousands of years ago. Trendy designer boutiques, cool cafes and restaurants as well as boutique hotels share space with neoclassical houses on largely pedestrianized streets. While tourists find it charming, there is also a real neighborhood feel and sense of community for residents.
Accessibility: Extremely well-connected by the metro, tram, bus services to the rest of Athens. The airport is 50 minutes to an hour away by express train and direct buses.
Investment potential: This area is right in the historic center of Athens, an area that has always enjoyed a lot of interest from buyers. Guaranteed returns on investment.
