Single family villa 520 m², Mitata, Kythira

520 m² Living Space | 397 m² Plot | Built 1840 This impressive historic mansion in Chora offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kythiran history. Built in 1840 by the Staïs family, who were recognized among the island’s noble families in the 1753 Venetian “Council of Cerigo nobles,” this protected building has maintained its character through 185 years of varied use. Located on the west side of Chora, the mansion sits conveniently close to the village square and castle. Throughout its history, the property has served notable purposes: from 1922 it became the seat of the Diocese of Kythira and Antikythira, and later housed a branch of the National Bank of Greece. In 1990, following complete renovation, it was converted into a hotel that has potential to be elevated into a luxury boutique hotel. The mansion spans three well-designed floors. The basement level contains four rooms, including three traditional kamares with characteristic barrel-vaulted ceilings. These spaces currently function as a machine room, breakfast area, bar, and kitchen, with direct access from the back terrace. The terrace itself features a large traditional cistern and offers spectacular views across the sea, Chytra island and a green valley, including glimpses of the old Agios Minas church and British cemetery. The ground floor welcomes visitors through an attractive terrace that leads to the entrance of this beautiful symmetrical and elegant mansion. The reception area leads to an impressive wooden staircase that serves as a central feature. This level includes four double rooms and one family room, all with private bathrooms, plus two guest toilets and storage space. A rear exit provides access to the back terrace. On the first floor, seven double rooms each feature private bathrooms, with one room boasting a balcony offering sea views to the west. The rooms benefit from high ceilings and large windows that create a sense of space and light. There’s potential to add roof access from the rear room, which could accommodate a rooftop terrace. The building is in good condition and presents versatile possibilities. As a private residence, the first floor could be reconfigured by joining three rooms to create a truly impressive living area with castle and sea views. Two rooms could combine to form a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, leaving two additional bedrooms with private bathrooms on this floor. On the ground floor, rooms could be joined to create an elegant dining area, with remaining spaces serving as offices, storage or guest rooms. The basement kamares, which receive good natural light, could function as a separate apartment. Alternatively, the property could continue as a hotel, with excellent potential to be upgraded from its current good standard to a luxury boutique hotel. The existing layout supports multiple guest rooms across three levels, with established reception areas and the unique basement spaces suitable for enhanced dining and entertainment facilities. The mansion’s location provides easy access to Chora’s amenities while offering quietness, privacy and views. Its protected status ensures the preservation of its historic character, while the solid construction and previous renovations mean it’s ready for immediate use or further customization according to new owners’ preferences. This property represents an opportunity to own a well-maintained historic building with proven versatility, whether as a distinguished private home or commercial venture. The mansion stands as one of the landmarks of Chora, making it a truly distinctive acquisition. Price € 1.900.000 KYTHERA PROPERTIES. Phone: 0030 698 072 9399 (Albert Blok) or 0030 697 572 1379 (Christina Kalogeraki), email: info@kytheraproperties.com, web: www.kytheraproperties.com.