A ranch-style house for sale near Lixouri
This ranch-style house for sale in Kefalonia sits near Lixouri on the Paliki Peninsula. It has three bedrooms on a mainly single-level plan, plus a loft level that adds space without crowding the main rooms.
The layout keeps living areas and private rooms clearly apart, and it was designed for comfortable year-round living rather than summer use only.
Why a ranch house with a loft works
- Easy everyday living. A ranch plan keeps the main rooms close together, with fewer stairs.
- A flexible loft. Use it as a study, a studio, a play room or a guest area.
- Room to grow. The defined zones make it easy to adapt the house as your household changes.
Buyers searching for rural property or a farmhouse in Greece often want this kind of practical, open home. Ask us what land comes with it before you plan around gardens, animals or growing your own food.
Built by a local family since 1991
ELD has been building and selling homes in Kefalonia since 1991. The family is known for American timber-frame construction using certified lumber imported from the United States, and ELD says its homes are designed for up to 60% energy savings compared with conventional building. Ask us how this particular house was built, and for its insulation, heating and energy details.
The area around Lixouri
Lixouri is the main town of the Paliki Peninsula, on the western side of Kefalonia. It has shops, tavernas, schools and a regular car ferry across the bay to Argostoli, the island capital.
Outside town, Paliki is a landscape of olive groves, small villages and beaches such as Xi and Petani. Life here follows the seasons, and the community stays active all year.
What to check at a viewing
The full specification is not online yet, so ask us for floor plans, plot size and full specification. Good questions to bring:
- How many bathrooms are there?
- How big is the plot, and is any of it farmland or olive grove?
- How is the loft reached, and what is its ceiling height?
- How is the house heated in winter?
- How far is it from Lixouri by car?
Buying a home in Kefalonia as a foreigner
If this is your first home in Greece, our guides walk you through the purchase.
- Buying property in Kefalonia as a foreigner: tax number, lawyer, notary, costs and Golden Visa rules.
- Building a house in Kefalonia: build costs, permits and earthquake design, if you would rather build your own.
- Long-term rentals in Kefalonia: how leases work, if you want to rent first or let the home out.
Our guides explain the process in plain terms. They are not legal advice, so always use an independent Greek lawyer for your purchase.
