*This house,**amongst a handful of Ottoman mansions 18th century house
remaining in Crete,**is a 3 storey house, in the heart of old historical
part of the town, yet, situated in a quiet picturesque square with no cars.
**in the Turkish district of Splantzia steps away from the old market of
the city, overlooking the Turkish majestic <<minaret" and in the far ground,
the White Mountains. Th
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*This house,**amongst a handful of Ottoman mansions 18th century house
remaining in Crete,**is a 3 storey house, in the heart of old historical
part of the town, yet, situated in a quiet picturesque square with no cars.
**in the Turkish district of Splantzia steps away from the old market of
the city, overlooking the Turkish majestic <<minaret" and in the far ground,
the White Mountains. The house **is part of an ottoman mansion.*
*Inside, the **200* *hundred square meters house,** is cozy and features
well-preserved ottoman interior decorations, like the tiles in the kitchen,
part of the original "hammam" (Turkish steam bath) with its fountain
in marble and the unique remained in Crete, wood ceiling in the living
room, full with small panels in relief surrounded by edgings and moldings
*The 1st floor area, in ottoman times, was used as reception room
exclusively for men "Selamlic" while the top floor, the other large room
(salon) was "the Harem", exclusive for women. On the back side, a small
terrace gave privacy among flowers and plants.*
*The present converted present house consists of:*
*On 1st floor,** the living room, kitchen, the old style bathroom and a
balcony overlooking the square.*
*On 2nd floor
master bedroom, double bed, bedroom with A/C and private WC, plus a private balcony overlooking the square.
There is also one more bedroom with large double bed (with ceiling) and A/C
There is also a terrace ,on back
side, with flowers, garden table, sun beds and external shower.*
*On 3rd floor, the loft, there is the 2nd double bedroom with 2 single beds
A/C
*Parking:** Free in the streets near the house or near private paid
parking.*