Greek Island Real Estate

The new proud owner of this property for sale will find:

* Two (2) ground floor apartments of 80m² each composing of a kitchen with contemporary cupboards, a stylish living area, two (2) generous sized bedrooms fitted with wardrobes, a bathroom with Jacuzzi. Air-conditioning units (cold/hot) are placed throughout the property, and solar water heaters exist as well. These lovely, apartments benefit from electrical blinds, internet connection and parking space.

* Two (2) two-storey apartments of 150m² each, arranged on the first and second floors, with the first level including a beautifully designed living area with special features, a kitchen with modern cupboards, the master bedroom, and a bathroom with Jacuzzi. An internal marble stair leads to the upper level with two (2) more bedrooms, another bathroom with Jacuzzi and spacious verandas with impressive views to the sea, the mountains and the village. These superb apartments are equipped with heating with radiators, solar panels, electrical blinds and internet connection, and garage is available as well.

This estate is ideal for a large family expecting relatives and friends visiting regularly, or as a safe investment with the purpose to live in one of the apartments and letting the others for the long term.


Location:

Situated near Gerani overlooking extensive communal gardens and pool with breathtaking sea views, barbeque areas and wood oven. The estate is fenced by a stone wall, and just 100m from the National Road, 300m from the central road of Gerani, 550m from the beach, and 2,5km from the big resort of Platanias.

Gerani is a seaside, quiet village which is built along the old national road, 15km west of Chania. The inhabitants call it 'Palaio Gerani', meaning 'Old Gerani', in order to distinguish it from the coastal settlement of 'Ano Gerani', meaning 'Upper Gerani', which is located one kilometre to the south. The most of the touristic accommodation is located between the old national road and the sea, whereas the biggest units are located outside the village.

The centre of the village is quite widespread and it is built around the cross point of the provincial road to Modi with the old National Road. You can find here many cafes and restaurants, petrol station and mini-shops. You can also visit (on foot) the nearby villages of Platanias (try the bars Splendid, Tropicano, and Mylos, the tavern Mylos tou Kerata and the cafes with lovely views on the cliff) and Agia Marina (try the clubs Island and DeStihl) for more fun. One very important characteristic of the village is the small river which passes through it to the sea. The word 'Gerani' comes from the way the locals were pumping water from the swallow waters 500 years ago.

The long sandy beach on the north of the village gains every year the Blue Flag; it is partly organised (not crowded) and provides all kind of facilities such as sun-chairs, umbrellas, showers, WC and sea sports. The blue of the sea joins with the blue or starry sky in calmness and passion.

In one small neighbourhood of the southeast Gerani a plaque on the walls of an old half-ruined house reminds that the renowned Cretan writer and journalist Ioannis Kondilakis started his career here as a teacher.

On the 15th of December Saint Eleftherios in the central church of 'Ano Gerani' is celebrated. On the 25th of March the Annunciation is celebrated in the central church in the 'Palaio Gerani'. On the 8th of September the Madonna is celebrated in another small church in 'Ano Gerani' and on the first Friday after the Easter another small church in 'Ano Gerani' celebrates.

Gerani is just next to the knot of the new National Road, making it easy to travel everywhere in Crete. Its time-distance from the international airport of Akrotiri and the Souda port is about half an hour, if you come from the new National Road. There are also frequent buses from the center of Chania.


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) 1200000

Build area (m²) 230+230

Land area (m²) 2800

Storage yes

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

Outskirt Village yes

Garden yes

Swimming pool yes

Air Condition yes

Central Heating yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Distance to airport, km 27

Distance to beach, km 0,55

Town Distance, km 12

Internet Connection Available