“Fortnum “
Sigri Lesvos Greece
An historically important village house of considerable charm and character. The house, originally Turkish has been recently extended and renovated to a very high standard.
“Fortnum “ is in excellent condition and has been maintained by the English owners for 15 years. There are several features such as exposed beams, original fireplace, stonewalls and galleried ceiling. Curtains or blinds hang throughout the house.
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Facing south-west, there is a feeling of light and space throughout the property. The terrace and balconies have wide panoramic views over the village and sea and the position experiences beautiful sunsets.
“Fortnum “could be used as a family house or as two separate apartments enjoying rental income as the house has two entrances from the enclosed courtyard laid out on separate floors.
The property has matt cream tile floors throughout and the main salon features a wooden galleried ceiling. The unused boiler for central heating is oil-fired and air conditioning is in place.
LOCATION
The house stands in front of the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest. It faces the sea with commanding views over the castle and the Aegean. A three -minutes’ walk takes you down to the sandy beach.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is entered through double doors from the street to an enclosed courtyard with flowerbeds. There are two entrances to the house. The house is arranged on three floors.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR : A 14 sqm boiler house and storage with 2000-liter oil tank and new boiler. It has a separate small entrance. Leading off this is in integral 4.2m x 3m garage with electric door to street.
GROUND FLOOR: Imposing main entrances from street with outside lights and bell entering onto a tiled courtyard 7.5m x 5.3m with 3 outside lights. Main and secondary doors. Door to garage from the courtyard. Mains water laid.
ENTRANCE HALL : enter through the main door to a small hallway. radiator, fuse box and staircase to the first floor
LIBRARY :3.3m x 3.2 m with old fireplace, 2 inglenook bookshelves plus other shelves with books, cupboard, radiator, TV, aerial and computer points.
KITCHEN: Single bowl sink with mixer taps and electric hob cooker with French green tile surround and cupboards above. Cupboards beneath with fridge, plumbed -in washing machine and separate tumbler dryer. Radiator.
2nd BEDROOM : 4m x 3.6 m with fully fitted cupboards with separate hanging facilities, drawers for belts and shoes. Double doors lead onto the courtyard. Radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM : 3.4m x 2.2 m .Travertine tiled shower with protective glass screen. Wash hand basin with mirrored cupboard above, low-level, wc, shaver point. Spotlights.
3rd BEDROOM : 4.5 m x 3 m with double daybed ,radiator with door leading out to court yard.
EN SUITE BATHROOM : 1.5m x 3.2 m .Travertine tiled shower with protective glass screen. Wash hand basin with mirrored cupboard above, low-level, wc, shaver point. Spotlights.
From the hall the stairs lead to the first floor and landing. Exposed back stonewall with wooden beams. Old style wooden boarded “Greek “ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING :Storage facility in small loft, radiator and double doors leading out to balcony and terrace. Pine cupboard with hanging space.
MASTER BEDROOM :3.4m x 2.5m exposed back stonewall with wooden beams. Old style wooden boarded Greek ceiling. Radiator.,
MASTER BATHROOM :2.8m x 2.5m full length English claw foot bath with mixer taps, travertine tiled shower with protective glass wall, wash hand basin with lit mirror above. Low level wc, shaver point with magnifying mirror, radiator. Spot lights in ceiling .Half -timbered walls.
LANDING :Storage facility in small loft, radiator and double doors leading out to balcony and terrace. Pine cupboard with hanging space.
Passage through to :
MAIN SALON : 10 m x 3.5 m set out as a fully working kitchen and living area with galleried one ceiling, spotlights
KITCHEN AREA : 2m x 3.5m.2 L-shaped worktops, main electric cooker with hob and extractor fun. Single bowl sink with mixer taps. Cupboards under. Further cupboards above second worktop with fridge separate freezer and cupboards below.
LIVING AREA : 8m x 3.5 m with two double three quarter glass doors to balconies and terrace Two radiators ,TV, ariel and telephone points.
BALCONIES : 1.2m x 3.8 m and 1.2 x 8m .which extend around two sides of the property leading to :
TERRACE : 3.1 m x 3.80m fitted with outside ground lights.4 further outside lights for night entertainment.
The property comes with furnishings and fittings. The house is presented with several original framed pictures and prints. Certain items are to be sold separately.