Koskina, Evia £50,000

The property is situated on 661sqm and overlooking the Lake Distos nature reserve, the buildings need substantial renovation. Formally a farm with outbuildings with approximately 143sqm, the property is located at the top of the village providing views across the valley and hills to Lake Distos. Originally the farmhouse had three large rooms, whilst the lower outbuilding with a wine press, store room and cellar. Electricity and water are available on the land but may not be connected. Koskina is a small rural village in a quiet location, situated in south central Evia, Koskina is close to the wild bird sanctuary at Lake Distos and is some 30 minutes from the small of Styra where the ferries arrive from Agia Marina on the mainland after a short crossing of 45 minutes. Close to the village are two beautiful small bays which are quiet even in the height of summer and which are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Life in Koskina centres around the village square. It has two tavernas, a cafe and a small supermarket. The nearby town of Aliveri has all main shopping facilities including supermarkets, banks, chemists and medical services. This is a quiet, peaceful location where often the only sounds are the braying of a donkey and the bells of the goats. It is an ideal location either for a holiday home or a permanent residence. Being the second largest of the Greek islands, Evia without an airport has not suffered from the package tourism trade, it is however easily accessible with a regular daily ferry service from the mainland to Styra and the internation airport is only a 45 minutes’ drive to the ferry terminal at Agia marina and the journey to Styra takes another 45 minutes. Evia is also connected to the mainland by a road bridge at Halkida. *The property is ideal either as a permanent home or as a holiday location, subject to any planning or local regulations that need to be adhered to. The size of the plot is sufficient to create a completely private garden The proximity of the ferry port at Styra, means that Koskina is easily accessible.The short crossing from the mainland is followed by a 30 minute drive to the village along a fast road. Because of the road bridge at Halkida, one can never be cut off in winter. The main attraction of the village is its closeness to the wild bird sanctuary at Lake Distos.