Apokoronas, Chania (west Crete)
€450,000

Reduced from 485,000 Euros. Unique 2 bedroom villa of 120sqm plus self–contained studio of 20sqm on approx 6,500sqm plot just outside Vamos. The original villa was built in 1999 but renovated and upgraded by the current owner around 2009. Located on the hillside, it has uninterrupted views of Souda Bay across to the Akrotiri peninsula. It has a combination of traditional features merged with modern design. Not only does it have a separate studio but there is further potential to develop a stone structure previously used as a storeroom.

This is an impressive property which is distinctive in its current form but could be extended if desired. It has many existing terraces and informal seating areas and several places which would be suitable for the installation of a pool. The house is in an elevated and tranquil location which is beautifully situated to make the most of the views across the countryside to the sea at Souda Bay and the White Mountains.

Ground floor details:

A double wrought iron gate with stone paved drive lead to the off-road parking area. There is a slight incline to the land from gate to house but the area round the house is relatively flat. 

The spacious main room on the ground floor is filled with light from the newly installed walls of glass in both the lounge and kitchen. The rooms are slightly separated by a plastered Cretan arch. The highly efficient wood burning stove is located on the dividing wall. The lounge is central with the kitchen to the left and ground floor bedroom suite to the right. The high ceilings, white paintwork and air force blue windows give the room a modern feel which still remains comfortable and homely. The stairs to the 1^st floor are discreetly located along the back wall.

The newly installed kitchen is pristine white with plenty of floor and wall cupboards for storage. The work surfaces are cream and installed appliances include dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and oven with ceramic hob with built-in extractor. The units are sited on the far walls with patio doors providing access to both the front and rear gardens. The central area is suitable for a family sized dining table. 

A door from the far end of the kitchen opens into a utility area to the left and cloakroom to the right with hand-basin and toilet.

A door in the far wall then provides access to the separate guest house and the gardens. 

To the right of the living room is a spacious double bedroom with dual aspect patio

The generous en suite has a large shower with clear glass cabinet, hand-basin set into a light oak vanity unit and WC.

First floor details:

The staircase has 3 beautiful white marble steps then converts to a softer traditional wooden style.

The stairs open straight into the open bedroom with vaulted wooden ceiling and a full wall of glass offering astonishing sea and countryside views, The room itself is huge and large enough for a king-sized bed, multiple free-standing wardrobes plus other occasional furniture. A door to the left of the room opens out to a wrap-round terrace with both fabulous sea and mountain views.

To the left of the room is the large en suite with glass enclosed shower tray, large hand-basin set into a large vanity unit plus toilet.

Separate guest studio:

To the far side of the villa is a completely self-contained stone-built guest studio with double bedroom and private bathroom. The white painted walls and stone paved floor gives the room a country style

Outside:

The land slopes away towards the seaward side ensuring that the views can never be lost.

There are multiple spacious terraces and seating areas all around the villa with a glorious spreading Carob tree taking pride of place in front of the house. 

There are mature trees round the house interspersed with natural looking shrubs and herbs.

 As the land is so large there is plenty of room for a private pool if desired.

Outbuilding:

There is a further development opportunity with the stone structure which has been previously used as a store room. With the correct building permission, this could easily be converted to another guest suite if desired.

Property features

• Generous room sizes


• Panoramic sea and mountain views


• Recently installed fitted kitchen with appliances


• Utility room


• Recently updated with air-force blue aluminium double-glazed windows


• Mosquito screens


• Air conditioning/heater units


• Electric radiators


• Separate self-contained studio


• Extra building density if desired


• Wrought iron gated entrance


• Off road parking area


• Large garden with mature trees, shrubs and herbs, currently mainly left natural


• Some furniture by negotiation with the owner


• Roof terrace


• Solar panel installation

2 bedroom unique villa with separate guest studio plus potential for further development on a hillside location just outside Vamos.