Apokoronas, Chania (west Crete)
€269,000

Reduced from 299,000 Euros. 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom detached villa of 115sqm with garage on 1,000sqm plot situated in an elevated position above Almerida, close to Aspro. The property benefits from stunning sea views at ground and first floor levels.

This well maintained villa offers plenty of space and incredible views in a tranquil and relaxing location. There is plenty of room for a good sized pool if desired. The beach at Almerida is just 5 minute drive from the villa. Kalives with its shops and services is within 10 minutes’ drive.

This is a superb quality build and with more than sufficient space for a family to live all year round if desired but also suitable for an upmarket holiday home. Definitely a villa to view if a good sized detached property is your ideal

Ground floor comprises:

Dining room separated from the living room by a bow arch. A picture window offers views of the White Mountain peaks across the side garden. An under-stair alcove is the perfect place for a sideboard or bookcase. This is the location for a neat storage cupboard perfect for household tools

The living room is generous with a feature stone wall in which is set a magnificent enclosed fire with wooden mantelpiece. A picture window faces the front garden and patio doors open to the large covered veranda. This is the owners’ preferred seating area, with outer stone traditional Cretan arch this comfortably seats 6 people. Views from here are across the colourful garden to the superb sea views

The completely separate kitchen is “U” shaped & fully fitted with off-white floor and high-rise wall units. Toning composite surfaces provide plenty of work space. Quality appliances including split level oven with 6 burner gas hob, dishwasher & fridge/freezer are fitted and included in the price. At ground level there is a small heater for chilled evening. The sink is positioned below the large window and has excellent views similar to the living room.

Tiled in pale green & white, the wet-room is located conveniently for all the lower floor rooms. Finished with white ceramic fittings mirror cabinet and chrome fittings all echo the sense of calm in keeping with the main living areas. 

A marble staircase with attractive rope hand-rail rises to the first floor which comprises:

Bedroom 1. This double room is above the kitchen and has been legally extended to include a small seating area and viewing station from which the bay of Souda is a living picture. From here also one can stargaze both in summer and winter. The double window provides plenty of natural light. Floor-to-ceiling white wardrobes offer day-to-day storage.

Bedroom 2 is also a good sized double room. Here patio doors lead out to the open private terrace which have superb views across the garden and surrounding countryside to the sea. Again fitted wardrobes provide storage and the large picture window gives views towards the White Mountains.

Bedroom 3: This room is used as a craft workshop. Large windows on both outside walls give the extra light needed for the delicate work of lace-making and sewing. The room is perfect for an occasional guest or children’s room. Views are of the White Mountains.

Central to all 3 bedrooms is the family bathroom which is tiled in travertine style tiles with décor border and feature tiles. The full size bath-tub has a tiled front panel and the room is finished with classic white ceramic fitments and chrome accessories.

Outside:

An outside kitchen with BBQ and pizza oven has covered pergolas and latticed walls to provide shade. There is an additional similar style seating area outside the front door – perfect for morning coffee. 

Typically the garage is now mainly used for storage but the size is good and it easily accommodates the shelving, garden tools, freezer and general storage necessary for everyday life. It also doubles as a utility room for the washing machine and outside sink. For ease, there is a door which opens into the garden.

The garden is planted sympathetically with the natural bedrock which is a feature of the area. Great use of natural stone for borders and flower beds filled with drought tolerant shrubs and plants make this an interesting Mediterranean style area which is softened by a variety of trees including olives and conifers. Wild-flowers are profuse in Spring & herbs perfume the summer air.

Property features:

Cream tiles throughout the house

Excellent sea, countryside and mountain views

Air conditioning units in main rooms

Fireplace with wood burning insert in living room 

Stone feature stone wall

White aluminium windows, doors & security shutters

Mosquito screens in all rooms

Storage cupboard above bathroom

Solar panel

Fresh water storage tanks (2,000lt)

Central heating with 1000lt oil tank

27sqm garage with electric door

Plumbed in washing machine and sink in garage

Wood store

Agricultural water supply for garden

Numerous specimen trees including bottle brush, silk tree, mimosa, nectarine, pomegranate and plum

Quality kitchen appliances included in price

Furniture by negotiation with the owners

3 bedroom/2 bathroom detached villa with garage and room for a pool with required benefitting from sea and mountain views near to Aspro.