Aperi, Aegean 85700

Charming detached house in Aperi, Karpathos, offering a total of 160 sqm across two independent apartments, on two floors.Set on a 305 sqm landscaped plot with stone terraces, fruit trees, herbs, and automatic irrigation, this property combines modern comfort with traditional charm. The house was originally built in 1955 and meticulously restored and renovated in 2009 using prime-quality materials to retain its traditional features.The 90 sqm ground floor features a cosy living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, three bedrooms including a lower-level bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and laundry room a shared bathroom, and a spacious patio with stunning views.The second apartment, which is 70 sqm and occupies the upper floor, offers a spacious living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, one of them elevated, a bathroom, and a large balcony with breathtaking sea and mountain views. Both apartments are fitted with air-conditioning units, while there is also a solar boiler to cater for the house's hot water needs. The frames and interior decorations of the house are all solid wood, walnut and Oregon, while there are a lot of antique pieces dating from the 1950s which can remain in the property, subject to arrangement.The house's garden and patios unfold on multiple levels and feature a variety of local and exotic flora. They also offer nice views of the sea and surrounding countryside.Rental potentialThe island of Karpathos has become a popular destination for international travellers. Aperi, with its charm, proximity to all of the sights and beaches on the island, and mild weather, is one of the prime locations to stay. The versatility of this property, consisting of two independent apartments with nice sea views, renders it ideal for short-term rentals, where you can rent any of the apartments and enjoy your stay in the other one in complete privacy.Location - DistancesAperi is a village on the slopes of Mt. Koraki. Due to the fear of pirates, it served as the capital of the island between 1700 and 1892. It still is the seat of the Greek-Orthodox Metropolis of Karpathos and Kasos, the smallest in Greece.The entire village has been meticulously restored, and the upper part features some impressive manors. Winding through the village paths leads to the stunning beaches of Achata and the iconic Kyra Panagia, one of Karpathos most famous and photographed landscapes. Achata (Beach & Cave): 5.5 km Kato Lakkos Beach: 7 km Apella Beach: 12 km Othos: 4 km Pigadia (also known as Karpathos, capital & port): 8 km