Tampakaria Two Buildings for sale

The first building comprises two independent apartments. There is an elevated corner ground floor apartment of 90sqm with two independent entrances. It has an open plan area with a living room and a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom, while it is gifted a beautiful private yard covered with pergolas. It is equipped with an autonomous heating system and a/c units.

The first floor is occupied by an independent apartment of 70sqm consisting of an open plan living room-kitchen area, 2 bedrooms, and a bathroom. It is opening to a large veranda with stunning views of the crystal blue sea.

Attached to the building are two closed garages for two vehicles.

Right next to the garage lies the second building, presenting an 80sqm maisonette with impeccable views towards the mesmerizing sea. On the ground floor, there is an open plan area with a spacious living room and a kitchen, as well as a bathroom. Following the stairs, we reach the first floor, occupied by a generously sized bedroom opening to a huge veranda overlooking the surrounding buildings and the endless sea vista. The house is armed with a/c units in all rooms.

The privileged residential location and its close proximity to the port, beach, and sea is an advantage that should not be underestimated and a not insignificant element of the true value!

These homes have been tastefully renovated throughout with close attention to the buildings traditional architectural design and the entire complex can be considered as nothing less than an architectural gem!

Just a step from the seafront with the sounds and the salty smell of the sea while the memories of another era intersecting with the luxury and modern style, these residences are a unique investment opportunity as they can be used as highly profitable holiday rentals, giving your guests the chance to experience living on the sunny Island of Crete in sheer elegance and comfort!

Location:

Tampakaria is a district that developed on the east rocky area of Chania, far away from the city walls, which was known during the 19th century for its tanneries. However, there is evidence for the existence of tanneries in the area from the 18th century. The leather manufacturers established in this area since the Egyptian period (1830-40), according to an official Arabic document.

The area was ideal for the establishment of tanneries: it was near enough the city to attract customers, but also far enough, in a location with abundant underground brackish waters, next to the sea (which was very useful for the first stage of the leather manufacturing).

The tanneries of Tampakaria flourished between the 1st and the 2nd World War. During the German occupation, the tanneries were closed.

Later, the new post-war mechanical equipment replaced the old methods and brought innovations in the leather industry that increased profits.

An important amount of profits came from leather exportations.

The decadence of Tampakaria started in the 70’s and today only one-tenth of the tanneries are still in business.

The remains of the old tanneries are monuments of industrial archeology. Many of the old tanneries are today abandoned and ruined, some are preserved and have a different use, and some are still in business. The only thing that remained intact is their architecture.

Adjusted to the natural landscape, the tanneries have a ground floor by the front street entrance and two or three floors by the seaside.

They are stone-built and have a tiled roof. The tanneries, built in a row, characterize this district of unique architecture.