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Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.

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3 sovrum2 badrumSovplats för 8150 kvm

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Rethymno, Crete

Kretas universitet
‪7 min med bil‬
Fortezza fästning
‪8 min med bil‬
Rethimnons venetianska hamn
‪9 min med bil‬
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
‪69 min med bil‬

Rum och sängar

3 sovrum (sovplats för 8)

Ground Floor Bedroom

2 enkelsängar

Second Floor

1 dubbelsäng och 1 futon (dubbel)

Second Floor Master

1 kingsize-säng

2 badrum

ground floor bathroom

Badkar · Bidé · Toalett · Endast dusch

second floor bathroom

Badkar · Bidé · Toalett · Endast dusch

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Om boendet

Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.

Villa Sofia, a. K.A. Arkitektens stenhus är inte ditt typiska kretensiska semesterboende.

Det byggdes i början av 1800-talet och genomgick en restaureringsprocess från 2002 fram till 2010. Det är en sten struktur som omsorgsfullt renoverats för att inkludera så många av de ursprungliga byggnadens särdrag, samtidigt kombinera aspekter av modern arkitektur och moderna apparater. Det är en autentisk representant för traditionell kretensisk arkitektur.

Fastigheten är belägen i en idealisk miljö för någon som vill uppleva en traditionell kretensisk by, samtidigt som fullständig avskildhet, lugn och ro. Byn Prines ger en perfekt miljö, med många övergivna stenstrukturer som omger villan och glada bybor / grannar som gärna hälsar dig. Slutligen, är platsen perfekt för dem som är angelägna om att utforska ön. Prines ligger nästan i centrum av Kreta, bara några minuter från riksväg och ungefär en halvtimmes bilresa från den närmaste södra stranden av ön.

Spatial beskrivning:
Huvudentrén i Villa vetter mot norr. När du skriver, visningar man ett öppet område som består av ett vardagsrum, öppen spis och ett fullt utrustat kök och matplats som är åtskilda av en stenbåge. På denna bottenvåningen finns också ett stort sovrum och ett badrum. Den bakre delen av bottenvåningen leder till en innergård som innehåller en swimmingpool, en adobe ugn, och en grill utrymme.
En trappa leder dig till andra våningen område som är inrett som ett kontor. Det finns två sovrum på andra våningen och ett badrum. På denna landning, det finns en stor veranda med utsikt över bergen, ekskog, och havet.
Varje del av huset har din integritet och ro försäkrade.

Villan är lämplig för alla år lång bokningar:
De tjocka stenväggarna, byggmaterial av hög kvalitet och noggrann planering av huset gör det värmetåliga under mycket varma sommarmånaderna. Fastigheten har en stenlagd innergård med en privat pool i söderläge och en stor veranda område mot norr, vilket innebär att du kan fånga sol och skugga vid alla tider på dygnet.

Å andra sidan, under relativt kallare månaderna på året underjordiska värmedyna systemet (på första våningen), uppvärmningsenheter (på andra våningen) gör Villa Sofia en lämplig villa för vintern bokningar.

Fastighetsförvaltaren

Manolis Deligiannakis

Språk

Engelska och grekiska

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Incheckning efter 16.00

Utcheckning före 11.00

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Barn tillåts: 0–17 år

Please inquire if need a chair or cot.

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Inga evenemang tillåts

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Husdjur tillåts

Not all pets! Please enquire before booking.

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Detta boende drivs av en professionell värd. Att erbjuda boende är kopplat till värdens företagsverksamhet eller yrke.

Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.

Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.

Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.

Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Värden har inte angett om det finns någon kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet. Överväg att ta en bärbar varnare med dig på resan.

Värden har inte angett om det finns någon rökdetektor på boendet.

På detta boende finns bland annat följande säkerhetsdetaljer: brandsläckare och förbandslåda.

Boendets registreringsnummer 1117682

Om du avbokar din bokning kommer värdens avbokningspolicy att gälla. I enlighet med EU-bestämmelser om konsumenträtt gäller inte ångerrätten för boendebokningstjänster.

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Kontanttransaktioner på boendet får inte överstiga EUR 500, på grund av statliga bestämmelser. Du kan få mer information genom att kontakta boendet via kontaktuppgifterna i bokningsbekräftelsen.

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Om området

Rethymno

Denna villa ligger på landet och nära stranden i Rethymno. Rethimnons historiska museum och Erofiliteatern tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna, och bland områdets turistattraktioner hittar du Paleontologiska museet och Rethimno Kart. Upplev vattenäventyr som vattenskoteråkning och sportdykning i närheten, eller prova på andra friluftsaktiviteter som ekoturer och bergsklättring.

Rethymno, Crete

I närheten

Kretas universitet - 7 min med bil - 5.3 km
Rethimnons stadshus - 8 min med bil - 7.2 km
Fortezza fästning - 8 min med bil - 6.1 km
Rethimnons venetianska hamn - 9 min med bil - 7.6 km
Rimondifontänen - 9 min med bil - 6.5 km

Ta sig runt

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 61 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Ζαμπια - ‬8 min med bil
‪Γουρουνάκια - ‬9 min med bil
‪Zampia Taverna - ‬8 min med bil
‪Sunset - ‬10 min med bil
‪Bikakis Bakery-Cafe-Street Food - ‬7 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Finns det pool på Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.?

Ja, boendet har en utomhuspool.

Är Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta. husdjursvänligt?

Ja, husdjur är tillåtna på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Otroligt återställd 1800-talssten Villa. Perfekt beläget för att utforska Kreta.?

Denna villa ståtar med ett läge vid havet och ligger mindre än en mil från Kretas universitet, Rethimnons domstol och Valide Sultana moské. Megali Porta och Agios Frangiskos kyrka ligger också mindre än en mil härifrån.

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Enastående

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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10/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,4/10

Läge

8,8/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

David BLADES

1 nov. 2014

Gorgeous House

We stayed at Villa Sophia for six nights as a couple. The house is gorgeous and we found it an excellent place to spend time relaxing and seeing some lovely parts of Crete. The village of Prines is well situated, near the national road for exploring further afield and it's very quick and easy to get into Rethymnon by car or there is also a very good bus service. There is an excellent taverna, with an amazing waiter, and a couple of small local shops in the village with a supermarket about five minutes by car. The villa is beautifully converted from an old stone house and is very comfortable. It exceeded our expectations based on the Homeaway website. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to prepare meals. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the terraces. The small office with wi fi was lovely and the bathroom has probably the best shower we have ever had in Greece. The owner,the architect of the house, was very helpful showing us how everything worked and it was interesting to talk to him about the restoration of the property. He can also arrange sailing. We really appreciated him letting us leave a little later on our last day. We would have no hesitation in recommending Villa Sophia to a friend, in fact we have already done so, and if we were to visit the area again would definitely return.

8/10 Bra

Wendy B.

9 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och plats

Stay at Prines

We had a wonderful week at this property and loved the neighborhood and the house. We arrived late and were greeted by our host and with fresh fruit, cheese, salami and wine! My only issue with the house was that it was too hot without the air conditioner. It was hotter than usual in Crete while we were there, but even when we followed instructions and opened all the windows at night and shut them early in the morning to keep the "cool" air in, it was too hot. The air at night never got cool enough and those that did not sleep in the one air conditioned room suffered. It was not much of a problem during the day, as we were out all of the time, but I'd say there should be an air conditioner for those days that are very hot outside.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sarah M.

17 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

We had a great stay in Crete.

The house was really great, very clean with all the mod cons. We visited the Knossos along with the museum which we found really interesting. We enjoyed the local cuisine and the Cretan welcome. We look forward to visiting Crete again.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jane S.

6 juni 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful villa in a fabulous location

We had fantastic fortnights stay in this beautifully renovated villa. It's really well equipped with all mod cons and Manolis was an excellent host, very helpful, friendly and responsive. The spacious roof top terrace is lovely to sit out on, stunning views of the white mountains, particularly lovely first thing in the morning and for sunset. The BBQ and pool area downstairs is great, as is the living area. Comfy beds and good showers too. Well located for easy access to Rethimno and 3 excellent tavernas (Veranta, Giannikos and The Olive) within a 2 minute walk. If we come back to Crete we'd definitely want to stay here again!

Bodde här 16 nätter i maj 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ralf P.

23 feb. 2019

++ Angenehme Ferienwoche in schöner FeWo / Pleasant holiday week in a beautiful apartment ++ ++

Wir waren zu dritt im Februar eine Woche auf Kreta und haben uns diese schicke Ferienwohnung angemietet. Die Wohnung liegt in einer kleinen Gemeinde etwas abseits vom Strand und Badetrubel in einem hübsch restaurierten historischen Haus. Aber das war durchaus beabsichtigt. Die Ausstattung ist komfortabel (alles wie in der Beschreibung), die Wohnung hat für den Sommer auch zwei Terassen (Frühstück über den Dächern), Pool und Grill. Dank Fußbodenheizung war auch der Aufentalt im Februar angenehm. Einige Nachbargebäude warten noch auf ihren Ausbau, aber das hat seinen eigenen morbiden Reiz und tut der Sache keinen Abbruch. Die Betreuung durch den Gastgeber im Vorfeld und während des Urlaubs vor Ort war angenehm und gestaltete sich problemlos. Telefonisch bzw. via Whatsapp kurzfistig erreichbar. Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit unserer Unterbringung. ---- engl. (with) automatic translation ---- There were three of us in Crete for a week in February and have rented this nice apartment. The apartment is located in a small community a bit away from the beach and funactivity in one beautifully restored historic house. But that was quite intended. The equipment is comfortable (everything as in the description), The apartment has two terraces for the summer (breakfast above the rooftops), pool and barbecue. Thanks to underfloor heating was the stay in February enjoyable. Some neighboring buildings are still waiting for their restoration, but that has its own morbid charm and does the thing no disadvantage. The care by the host in advance and during the holiday spot was pleasant and done easily. Contact by telephone or via Whatsapp was available at short notice. We were very happy with our accommodation.

Bodde här 7 nätter i februari 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Monika B.

27 jan. 2019

Great house, great host!

The house is exactly as pictured, very convenient even for longer stays (we stayed there for six weeks). Excellent location for exploring all the important Cretan sights, with easy day trips anywhere between west coast and the Lasithi plateau. The host Manolis is great. We went sailing with his father and it was absolutely amazing, we strongly recommend this (ask the captain for his special tutti frutti raki :-)). The family olive oil was the best we tasted on the whole island.

Bodde här 42 nätter i december 2018

8/10 Bra

catherine g.

5 sep. 2018

superbly restored village house

super restored village house with delightful enclosed rear patio with pool and lovely roof garden with good views. The house is extremely well-equipped and the owner was very helpful and friendly. Lots to see and do in the area and good tavernas nearby. I would thoroughly recommend a stay in this unusual house, particularly if you wish to stay somewhere special and beautifully designed.

Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2018

8/10 Bra

Pascal T.

31 aug. 2018

Belle prestation

Très bien Nous recommandons.

Bodde här 10 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Richard D.

30 aug. 2018

Beautiful restored with character yet spacious and private

This was a great house with everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing two weeks. It has all mod cons, masses of space a very private pool area and a large roof terrace with plenty of shade and a cooling breeze. There is a shop and 3 tavernas in the village. Everyone was really helpful and welcoming

Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Friederike H.

13 aug. 2018

Wunderschönes Domizil

Die Villa ist wunderschön restauriert und mit allem ausgestattet, was das Herz begehrt. Sollte etwas fehlen, ist der freundliche Vermieter sofort zur Stelle. Die Villa liegt in einem Gässchen, in dem die meisten Häuser leerstehen oder verfallen sind - das ist anfangs etwas merkwürdig, man gewöhnt sich aber schnell daran und hat dadurch auch seine Ruhe. Es sei denn, es wird gerade ein Dorffest gefeiert ... dann ist Nachtwache angesagt. Insgesamt ein Aufenthalt, an den wir uns sehr gern und gut erinnern!

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

p o.

7 aug. 2018

Spacious, wonderful house

We stayed 5 nights in this beautifully restored house. We were a party of 5 and it is spacious enough that we had privacy if we needed it and the common areas like the kitchen and pool area were wonderful for all of us to cook and eat together. The house had all the amenities that we needed. Manolis is a really nice guy and gave us lots of tips for where to go and where to eat. There is small local store around the corner and there are 3 restaurants in the village. We tried two of them and they were excellent as well as the hospitality. We loved this house and would definitely stay again if we go to Crete.

Bodde här 5 nätter i juli 2018

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kirsten D.

31 maj 2017

Highly recommendable!

The house is equipped with all things that you need in every area like kitchen and furnished tastefully. Everything is clean and new. We had as a family a very good time there. The village has a nice charm with three good taverne where you can sit in the evening and enjoy crete food.

Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ann W., Woodstock, NY

20 feb. 2017

Wonderful

Villa Sofia is a one of the best places we have rented. The description and pictures are exactly as we found the Villa. We were there in a bitterly cold spell in February and the house was toasty warm with under floor heating and radiators. The bathrooms are modern with fabulous showers. The bed linens were first class. The villa is 6 minutes from the National Road and so is well situated for touring western and central Crete. It is an easy drive into Rethymno. The village has a convenient little mini market 2 minutes by foot from the villa and several dining options. Between Prines and the entrance to the National Road there are several supermarkets and patisseries and more dining options. It was a pleasure to return at the end of the day to the serenity of this lovely villa and village.

Bodde här 11 nätter i februari 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Christian B.

16 sep. 2016

très agréable maison crétoise rénovée avec bon goût

maison spacieuse, propre, rénovée avec bon goût, très calme et accueillante après une journée de visite sur l'île. mer à 4km, nous ne pouvions pas garer la voiture à côté de la maison mais ce n'était pas gênant d'emprunter les petites ruelles de Prines à pied pour accéder à la propriété. le propriétaire et son père sont très gentils, disponibles et soucieux du bien être de leurs hôtes.

Bodde här 9 nätter i augusti 2016

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jason S.

6 sep. 2016

Charming country villa

Villa Sophia is a slice of heaven tucked away in a small Cretan village about 5 minutes by car to the outskirts of Rethymno. The pictures are not a distortion, as the house is beautiful and in immaculate condition. Our host, Manolis, was very responsive and eager to make sure our stay was comfortable. During the stay, we had an issue with the wifi. He immediately contacted the internet provider and had a new router for us within a day. The village of Prines is quiet and charming, with a very nice cafe right down the street. The only negative, which the owners try to control, are the mosquitos at night. The home is not air-conditioned, so leaving the screen less windows open is preferable before bed. I consistently woke up bitten by mosquitos, but also admit that I did not use the repellant available in the house. All in all, a minor complaint for a house I would definitely return to in the future if staying in Crete! Thanks Manolis!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sascha R.

28 sep. 2015

spacious house with comfortable rooms

we had a very nice week in this spacious house. we were a group of seven but there was plenty of space. the house is very well equipped (big bbq/pizza oven, kitchen with plenty tools, enough chairs, linen and towels were changed after half the time, there are games and books) the owner is very helpful. the house is located in a small historic village. there are some taverns and small local markets within 2 minutes off the house. in a nutshell; the house and surroundings make for a a nice holiday, the rest is up to you!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

stefano s.

7 aug. 2015

Good Villa and good Service!!

We spent 10 days in 8 people (adults) in Villa Sofia. Really accurate description of the house and services available. Property was clean and well-maintained. The manager provided a good service and was available to support us on our needs. The manager welcomed us with some bottle of water, cookies and some local liquor: really appreciated, considered that we arrived at 1 am! I would suggest to a friend to stay in this Villa for his holidays in Crete!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Francis & Philippe B.

21 juli 2015

Un hâvre de paix

La villa Sophia est une demeure reposante restaurée avec goût et intelligence , dans un village paisible et accueillant . Nous avons été très bien reçus et le propriétaire a eu de délicates attentions qui nous ont touchés . Nous étions quatre et la maison nous permettait de pouvoir nous isoler , chacun , si nous le désirions . La taverne de Prines est très agréable et nous en avons bien profité . Enfin , la ville de Rethymno et sa grande plage de sable sont tout proches .

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

craig roberts

2 nov. 2014

excellant

villa was just as we expected,perfect for us,nice and quiet but not far off rethimno if you needed to go sightseeing or shopping, the small village of prines dosnt have much there but has a excellent taverna about 250 metres away,no drink driving required,would need a car to explore the area,but if the weather is nice for your week you could just spend the week at the villa,excellent restoration of the villa from its original state,would recomend

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Amir N.

27 sep. 2013

A megical vacation

The house located at the magical village of prines between other houses of stone which are little occupied it is just on top of larger village atzipopolo and rethymno city It's a total village experience With the rooster call early morning and the near by church bells on Sunday. The house itself is very inviting as his owners are very nice The kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line appliances and kitchenwere the fridge is not empty and the beds are comfortable There is a nice small swimming pool the kids adore The roof is magnificent and has fantastic country view The location is fantastic a near by mini market which has everything from fresh vegetables to local cheese There is a walking 1 min local tavern very fresh and tasty food All and all it's a well fed well bed and fun vacation Thank you Crete thank you prines village thank you villa Sofia Amir noy israel

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cristina P.

8 aug. 2012

An amazing place to relax

We stayed at Villa Sophia and it was such a great experience that would like to repeat. The house is in a small tipical village called Prines ,not so far from Rethymo that is a nice town. Near the house there a small shop where you can buy tomatoes and other products of the area, the lady who atend this ,is very friendly.The house is about 8km from Rethymo, and not so far of a goof beach.It´s a perfect situation to travel around Crete island Manolis and his dad, are the owners of this house.They are always trying that your stay be perfect.There is 3 bedroom , and 1 double bed sofa.everything is new.The house is very confortable, the swiming pool is small,but enough to get fresh for a moment in the night before doing a barbacue. If you want to have a wonderfull experience , be sure in choosing this house.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

22 jan. 2011

Stayed at Villa Sofia.

We stayed at the house in early September. I was thrilled when I opened the door and saw the large clean and open ground level. The house is beautifully restored with a clean modern kitchen, architecture fans will love it. Ancient village house and modern decor, a mix of old and new. It easily can fit 6 comfortably. I loved sitting out on the upper balcony in the mornings and looking out over the village houses. The neighbors gardens where ripe with pomegranate trees and bougainvillaea. It was easy to get from the house to the tourist sites around Crete, and there was a large super market on the main road before you come into the village where you could buy breakfast and other supplies. As you come into the village the road has some nice cafés and bake shops and there is a small store on the corner near the house. The family who own the house all speak English so it was easy for us since we do not Greek. We just had a great time there and would go back in a second there was so much more that we wanted to see in Crete. Ruben union City USA

Om värden

Manolis Deligiannakis är värd

My name is Manolis Deligiannakis.

I was born and raised in Rethymno, Crete. I chose to return home after completing my degree in media&sociology(BA) in London, UK.

Beyond managing my family's property as a holiday rental I also run a small sailing-trip business and I do some part-time work as a digital advertiser and website consultant. I am fond of history, brazilian jiujitsu, weightlifting and mocumentaries.

Varför värden valde detta boende

This property is not a typical Cretan holiday rental. It is an architectural, historical and cultural experience in the ideal location for exploring central and western Crete!

Most holiday-homes on Crete are new buildings standing on secluded plots of land, formerly used as farm-land. At the same time, historic centers of small towns and villages are falling to pieces, as high renovation costs and complicated regulators make their upkeep a challenging task. Unlike most people in the business, Michalis Deligiannakis decided to invest his time and money on a very complicated and costly renovation instead of choosing to build from the ground up. He took advantage of his expertise as an architect, archaeologist and former head of the city planning department in order to conduct a difficult renovation while maneuvering through limiting laws and regulations regarding traditional settlements in Greece. It took him almost 10 years to finish Villa Sofia, but the result of his labor is very rewarding.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Originality:
Villa Sofia preserves the original features of a 19th century abode while merging them delicately with modern & minimalist design. The original features are all still there: High stone ceilings, stone arcs with elaborately hand - chiseled slabs, large metal bars blocking the ground-floor windows and metal rings originally used for hanging items are still all there. While staying at this property guests are placed right in the middle of a rustic village. The property provides the feeling of being integrated in a ancient community, a very authentic and real experience. At the same time, no compromises are made regarding privacy and comfort.

Simplicity:
Villa Sofia is a minimalist architect's project. Everything is kept as simple as possible, from the layout to the technological appliances used and everything in-between.

Sustainability:
This property was built with sustainability in mind. It is naturally ventilated, staying amazingly cool during the hot summer months, mostly due to the insulation offered by the thick stone walls. The under-floor panel heating system on the ground floor insures great fuel efficiency during the colder winter months.