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Via the covered porch one enters this nice house into the sitting room with access onto a stone paved terrace which is the perfect place for dining, and into the lovely garden. It is followed by the dining area fitted with traditional "somba" (wood-burning stove) for cosy winter evenings. An arch divides the dining from the fitted air-conditioned kitchen with a separate storage room accessed through a low door.

On the way to the first floor is a guest toilet and on the first floor, the good-sized master bedroom with fitted wardrobe and A/C, the 2nd bedroom, and a closed balcony which can be used as 3rd bedroom or as study/hobby room. Furthermore you¢ll find here a full bathroom and a small hallway leading to a large terrace with nice views of the sea and the mountains.

This house benefits from having OTE landline phone and broadband internet, has ceiling fans in all rooms, two solar panels, 2 water storage tanks (2.500lt), and if needed, central heating is plumbed and ready for installation.

The house is surrounded by colourful garden with several cosy spots to sit and relax, and the gravelled area in front of the house offers enough space to park your car.
The land of 250m² is surrounded by stonewall and protected by iron gate. Additionally there is a large storage.


Location

Kokkino Chorio is a beautiful area located in the Apokoronas region of West Crete. It is a small, traditional Greek village situated on the rugged coast with magnificent across Souda Bay to the Akrotiri Peninsular. To the south the White Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.

The village is famous for its role in the film of "Zorbas the Greek" based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis the internationally famous Cretan writer. Still the owner of the local "kafenion" in the centre of the village is proud to talk about Antony Quinn and show his photographs.

A small glass workshop on the outskirts of Kokkino Chorio recycles glass to produce items from "blown" glass. This process can be observed in the mornings and purchases can be made of beautiful lamps and glass ornaments produced.

Overlooking Kokkino Chorio is the strangely shaped Drapanokefala Mountain or Calapodha (so named during the Venetian occupation). The coastline northwest of the village is an extremely interesting place for experienced walkers, with its ground formation and caves, such as the caves of Petsi (or Karavotopos) and Katalimata, which is located at the centre of the village. At cape Drapano, approximately 10 metres under water, is the impressive Elephant Cave, an area 60m² full of stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and colours.

The village of Kokkino Chorio (meaning Red Village) is located on an altitude of 150m, away from the hustle of the towns and tourists. It is an unspoilt Cretan village with breathtaking views over the Souda Bay, the Cretan Sea and of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), and has maintained its traditional architectural style. In the village a part of the famous movie “Zorba the Greek”, starring Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas was filmed in 1964. Nowadays it is a perfect place to enjoy the real Cretan live; in the village are available tavern, kafenia and small shops, and the beachside resort of Almirida is just a 5min (6km) drive away.

Kalives a few villages away, is an agricultural village of some size including a bank with ATM, travel agencies, schools, post office, bakeries, butchers, etc. and the airport of Chania is about 45min away and the port at Souda 30min; whilst the towns of Chania and Rethymno are within approx. 35min. reachable.

Price (Euros) 140000

Previous Price (Euros) 155000

Build area (m²) 117

Land area (m²) 250

Storage yes

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

Garden yes

Number of bedrooms 2

Parking yes

Levels 2

Baths 1

Toilets 1 separate

Air Condition yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Phone yes

Distance to airport, km 34

Distance to beach, km 3

Town Distance, km 28

Internet Connection Available