Westside Spiti, Hydra

Residential property for sale

Hydra Island, Greece

€615,000

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Small Traditional House With a Panoramic View of Hydra Port

a 1st floor bright and airy sitting room with doors opening onto terrace has far reaching views of Hydra island

looking across Hydra harbor watching the colours of the amphitheatre change during sunset from westside spiti for sale on Hydra with saronic.net

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Real Estate Description

Westside Spiti is a charming traditional Hydra house, offering a panoramic harbor view from the top-floor living room and terrace. Perfect to keep as it is with minimal renovation, this two-floor home features 1.5 bedrooms. With a reasonable cost, it could be remodeled into two ensuite bedrooms without losing its essence.

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HD230823

Hydra Island, Greece

West Hydra Harbour

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Condition:

78 m2

In need of renovation

This home offers a relaxed lifestyle with closeness to the port, as well as a view above it to see the opposite side of the port. From the terrace, where you can relax in the shade protected from the summer heat, you will enjoy breathtaking views of luxurious Hydra homes with traditional island rooftops, bathed in sunlight.

The renovation will enhance this real estate for sale, expanding its potential and adding value.

private steps off the cobbled street up to classic Hydriot grand front door and showing 2 great windows.

hydriot stone steps leading up to this typical sturdy Greek whitewashed house with grey shutters and spectacular views.

stone steps leading to lovely walled and sheltered kitchen terrace

kitchen area with big window real wood units and beautiful ceiling beams and door leading to kitchen terrace.

kitchen area with window, original beamed ceiling and classic tiled floor.

1st floor bright and airy sitting room with doors opening onto terrace and far reaching views

good sized bedroom with huge sliding door entrance and pretty window. Classic wooden floors throughout.

archetypal original solid wood flooring still with trapdoor over authentic internal stairs, ripe for renovation.

spacious and bright sitting area with picture window and original floor boards.

wrought iron spiral staircase leading up to the sitting room from ground floor.

the ground floor is the good sized principal bedroom with entrance doors to the outside

the cisterna on this floor could be turned into an ensuite bathroom during the renovation of this traditional Hydra house for sale.

living room with 2 windows, both with stunning mountain views, and large terrace to the perfect outside space

living room with beautiful original wooden floorboards, leading to bedroom and spiral staircase to ground floor.

complete tiled bathroom with open shower, wc and pedestal sink suite and shuttered window

white walls frame the spacious smart and sheltered kitchen terrace with fabulous mountain views.

from the upper floor terrace this spiti has glorious views across to the Eastern side of the Hydra amphitheatre and down to the port and sea

the flat roof of the property below is being refurbished and will be tiled around the edges for a smarter finish

this lovely terrace is the place to sit, looking inland across Hydra Town watching the colours of the amphitheatre change during sunset.

my sketch of the current layout of the top floor. Kelsey Edwards@Saronic.Net

layout ideas to renovate westside spiti for sale on Hydra island Greece.

top floor plans of westside spiti for sale on Hydra island Greece.

ground floor plans of westside spiti for sale on Hydra island Greece.

Summary Points

L-shaped
2 floors
1.5 bedroom
1 shower room
1 kitchen
Large living room with a terrace and a harbor view
Cistern beneath the terrace, adjacent to one wall of the lower floor bedroom, suitable for a potential bathroom

Features

Spectacular harbor view without any obstructing cables
Surprisingly easy walk up from the harbor
Spiral staircase connecting the first-floor living room with the ground-floor
Morning sun terrace overlooking the port
Refreshing during the hot summer months
Less harbor noise compared to the other side of the port’s amphitheater

Neighbourhood

As its name suggests, Westside Spiti is situated at a medium height from the west corner of Hydra Harbor’s amphitheater. This exclusive location offers cooler temperatures compared to the sun-facing side, making it very pleasant during the summer heat.

The surrounding houses, including this property, are built into the mountainside, providing extra coolness in the summer and protection from the winds. Without west-facing windows, this real estate for sale stays cooler.

For winter insulation against dampness and cold, the stone walls are over 80cm thick. Additionally, the property is slightly set back, shielded from chilly north winds by the neighboring houses.

The surrounding properties are a mix of full-time and part-time luxury residential homes, so you will have Greek and international neighbors.

Utilities & Technical

Mains supply for:

Electricity
Water (desalinated)
Sewage

A large cistern below the terrace catches rainwater. However, it is empty at the moment and needs repair.

Observations

It would be possible to live in this property as it is without having to do much more than fixing a couple of doors. I recommend living in it for 12 months to learn how to use it in different seasons. I’d invest about €200,000 on this real estate for sale once a simple building permit is obtained, which takes about 6 months.

I’d definitely knock through into the cisterna from the downstairs bedroom to create an ensuite dressing room and a shower room. I’d move the kitchen from its current position to the right-angle corner on the top floor and take down the internal dividing wall to the sitting room. This would create one spacious, open-plan living room.

The current kitchen space would be turned into a proper bedroom, keeping the bathroom in the same place. In addition, I would reinstate the traditional staircase, which is still hidden at the back of the downstairs bedroom, and get rid of the spiral staircase. To cope with modern electrical equipment, it would be advisable to upgrade the property’s power supply and completely rewire it, as there aren’t enough sockets at the moment.

The asking price plus €200,000 means you wouldn’t see ROI for at least five years. However, this traditional Hydra house would hold its value and be worth the effort.

Viewing and extra information

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