Castle Hotel for sale in Visitsa / Greece
€3,200,000 ID: 169458
Glorious Peleys Castle
Discover the taste of Paradise at this idyllic 18th century Château located in Vyzitsa, the best and very green part of Pelion mountain, combining forested Hills and running Waters, with the local Ski centre (20km to Chánia) and the blue Sea’s sandy beaches, in just a 15min agreeable drive (8km).
HISTORY of the CASTLE
First built in 1791, Glorious Peleys is the epitome of an Outstanding Sample Architecture of 18th century Pelion. Its first owner was a wealthy Greek tradesman from Alexandria, Egypt, who became the commander of Vyzitsa, and helped in the development of the area, which then, during Ottoman rule, attracted bandits and pirates. Thus, in Glorious Peleys Castle you can discover Defensive Architectural details, turret, and underground passage connecting the two main parts of the building complex.
Its latest owners transformed it into a romantic luxury Château – Residence, with a nifty and rich garden, quality rooms with Italian furniture, carpets, sky beds, and artistically painted ceilings and frescoes As a result, this magnificent building can be used as a comfortable and exquisite home, as it was originally used, or easily transformed into a Museum, a Hotel, a Retreat, (or, other).
RESTORATION & AWARDS
The castle's Restoration (1991) followed all high and advisable architectural standards, and has won Distinctions as a Remarkable Sample of Architecture (Greek Ministry of Culture: Architectural Committee, 1988), as a «Pilot Project» Hotel – Destination of Winter Tourism (Greek National Organisation of Tourism, 1989), as a Building of European Architectural Heritage (European Community, Brussels), and as an Choice for the Protection of the Interest of a Traditional Building (Technical Chamber of Greece), amongst many awards. Additionally, its Antiquities and other historical objects, created the Local Folklore Collection of Vyzitsa (With the Permission of the Court of First Instance of Volos, Greece) housed inside the Castle, which was also included in the «50 Unique Hotels with Character» (USA TODAY Newspaper), and the Italian DOVE and L' EUROPEO, to mention a few.
ARCHITECTURE
Built in 1791, Restored in 1991 with a Fortress Structure and strong Building Lines. It is characterized by Kastronas, Turret (in the West), Crypt (secret underground passage), Defense space with Loops and many original Medieval features, such as Crucible for boiled oil-water, Hooks, Bars, Loopholes, and a small Turret as an Escape Exit.
SPACES & DECORATION
This special building, with a magnificent view to Pagasitic Gulf, but also around Vyzitsa, consists of 11 luxurious Rooms with painted ceilings, windows with wonderful view and Stained Glass windows. Each Room (Single, Double, Triple, Double Suite) has its private Bathroom and maintains its own style, with Beds of Iron with sky or headboard with lace, Italian Furniture, branded Carpets, Lighting Fixtures, Curtains, Egyptian Fabrics, Mirrors. Also, TV, Telephone, WiFi, Music System etc. It is completed with Sauna, Jac
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Details
- Note by advertiser
- Strong revenue stream
- Property Type
- Hotel
- Status
- Authentic
- Category detail
- Hotel / Restaurant / Bar
- Commerce category
- Hospitality (All)
- Hotel Service Rating
- 5*
- Year of construction
- 1791
- Total living m2
- 658 m²
- Stories / levels
- 4
- Plot size m2
- 1,400 m²
- Orientation
- All directions
- Grounds Type
- Grounds with own source
- Central heating
- Fuel
- Scenery
- Valley
- Security
- Yes
- Sewage
- Septic Tank
- Telephone
- ADSL/Cable
- Energy
- max. occupancy
- 25
- Occupancy tax p/a
- 13.00
- Ownership tax p/a
- 35.00
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Special features
- Gated community
- Gardens
- Private Terrace
- Fitted Wardrobes
- Barbeque
- TV available in rooms
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Sauna
- Air conditioning
- Open fireplace
- Child friendly environment
- Jacuzzi
- Broadband internet
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor shower
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Security cameras
- Smoke alarm
- Satellite dish
- Extra wide doors
- Garden lights
- Solar hotwater
- Exterior Lights
- Heating Solar
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Services in the area
- Shopping Center 10 km
- Supermarket 1 km
- Hospital 15 km
- Primary school 1 km
- General Practioner 10 km
- Airport 50 km
- Dental service 10 km
- Train Station 20 km
- River 1 km
- Coast 8 km
- Skiing 1 km
- Bus , Metro, Tram yes