Crete Real Estate

Starting at the upper floor, there is a roomy living area featuring a fireplace for cosy evenings and sliding doors which open onto the spacious roof terrace (50m²) offering glorious and stunning views of sea and the mountains. Here you can relax whilst sunbathing, enjoy beautiful sunsets or rest in the shade of the covered wooden pergola (25m²). Adjoining the living area is the good-sized master bedroom with its top-to-floor wardrobes and for a private covered balcony with nice views. There is also a bright shower room on this floor.

A spiral staircase with aesthetically-pleasing wall recesses takes you down to the ground floor with the large fully fitted kitchen in clear design, the very useful storage pantry next to it and furthermore the inviting, separate dining room with a wood-burning stove. From the dining room there is a sliding door to a spacious terrace, overlooking the garden, a perfect place for dining on warm summer evenings. There is another shower room before a few steps lead down to a large room divided into two spaces, each with doors to the garden, which could be used as a living room, workshop, gym or playroom.

Some more steps lead down to the elevated basement (extra 55m²) comprising a good-sized hall, two (2) bedrooms -one currently used as a study- and one more shower room.

The house is ideal for year-round living as it is fitted with central heating throughout, a fireplace (upper floor), wood-burning stove (dining room), solar panel, water tank (35.000l), landline phone and internet.

Around the house there are several terraces and sitting areas to choose from, and in the pretty garden a large storage shed and a traditional bread oven.

The grounds feature mature trees - 24 olive trees, several fruit trees (orange, lemon, fig, apricot) and some vines, with a partial irrigation system, leaving still plenty of space to place a swimming pool if desired.

Take now the opportunity to schedule a viewing of this special property in regards to location, views, condition and size!!


Location

Kambia is a small quiet traditional village in the green Apokoronas area and is situated a few kilometers south of Kokkino Chorio and Plaka (2km) on the Almyrida - Plaka - Kambia route. From the village there are views over the Bay of Souda and the White Mountains. Kambia is close to the beaches of Almyrida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. In Kambia there is a war memorial with names from people in the village that died during all the wars on the island (Turkish Wars, World War II, the Greek Civil War etc). On the small village square there is a small white church, the Agios Nikitas, and a church square with a tree. The houses are traditionally stone built or plastered white and some of them have nice courtyards with flowerpots in them.

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.

Plaka is a village in the Apokoronas, a little bit east of Chania, just above Kalyves and Almyrida. The village is developing rapidly and many new houses are being built but there is still an old village centre with a large square, taverns and a church. On the way from Plaka to coastal villages below there is a magnificent view of Souda Bay and the islands in it. Down the road lies the beach of Almirida and a little bit further you can find the beaches of Kalives.

The village of Plaka has many old houses and there is a large square where you can sit under the shelter of large trees in one of the taverns, and behind that you will find a supermarket which is surprisingly good. The village and the beach of Almyrida are about 1 to 1,5km from Plaka. Here are the ATM machines, souvenir shops, a bakery, a number of small supermarkets, bars and plenty of very good taverns and restaurants where you can eat. Almyrida is a cosy and friendly little town with a couple of beaches (also suitable for people with small children because the sea is shallow).


Why Greece?

* It has strict build density regulations, which will avoid major developments in future and thus overbuilding
* Only 3½ hours from London and many European cities making it a viable weekend break holiday destination
* Voted by the Lonely Planet Guide 2010 as one of the top 10 countries in the world to visit

Price (Euros) 380000

Previous Price (Euros) 425000

Build area (m²) 173+55

Land area (m²) 2400

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

Outskirt Village yes

Garden yes

Trees yes

Number of bedrooms 3

Fire place yes

Parking yes

Baths 3

Central Heating yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Phone yes

Distance to airport, km 35

Distance to beach, km 2,5

Town Distance, km 25

Internet Connection Available