Properties In Crete For Sale

Well appointed on their private plots these exceptional stone houses with 210m² residential space each and extensive terraces, are perfect as permanent or holiday homes, for relaxing, having fun and entertaining friends and family.

All three properties are identical apart from the plot sizes which are:

* House A - 2.100m² - 380.000 Euros

* House B - 1.500m² - 360.000 Euros

* House C - 1.900m² - 380.000 Euros

Each villa is arranged over three levels. On the elevated ground floor you may find a generous sized living area with lovely fireplace and access to two covered balconies where you may relax while reading a book and also watch your children enjoying the pool. On the same level there is a separate kitchen with graphic stone arch and a shower room.

The second level has two (2) bedrooms, one (1) big bathroom and a balcony with pergola.

The lower level is in fact a 72m² guest apartment with its own living space for entertainment, kitchen facilities, two (2) nice bedrooms and one (1) bathroom. It has a separate entrance and access to the swimming pool for endless dips during the hot summer days. Using it for friends' accommodation, as extra rooms for a big family, for generating an extra income via renting it to someone else; the possibilities are manifold.

All levels benefit from A/C, central heating and solar panels, and more benefits are offered in the exterior such as the 24m² swimming pool, BBQ area and convenient storage space. Spoil yourself and have a cool drink at the garden area filled with colorful flowers and trees which are already planted and ready to blossom. 30 olive trees are planted as well and why not having your own excellent extra virgin olive oil; the most natural product Crete is famous for.

These lovely stone built properties are located just 1km from the closest sandy beach and only 14km from the city of Chania, offering views of the mountains of Crete and the beautiful sea.

Zaira Collection can provide you with the largest choice of furniture for your new home or holiday home on Crete, Greece. Zaira Collection contains a complete range of bedroom, dining room and living room furniture to suit all tastes and budgets.


Location

Akrotiri Peninsula lies just 10km away from the main city of Chania. The best thing about Akrotiri is it remains largely untouched by tourism, with quaint little villages nestling close to the coastline or sitting proudly in the hillsides of the peninsula. You will find a lot of villages around this area and some amazing white sandy beaches, where you will find yourselves the only person on the beach.

Another point of interest that attracts people to the area of Akrotiri is the catacombs, tombs and caves in the area as well as some easily walk able gorges and ravines. The Akrotiri Peninsula, its charming villages and rugged scenery is a must for people who want to see a little of the real Crete.

A lot of visitors to Crete come to see the amazing architecture of the many monasteries and churches that are spread through the Cretan countryside. The area of Akrotiri peninsula is “blessed” with many fine churches, many from the Byzantine era with frescos and golden artwork adorning them as they did many over 500 years ago.

One fine example is the Monastery of Aghia Triada of Tzagaroli situated on the northwest of Akrotiri, open almost daily with a small museum. Also search out the Nuns' Monastery of Agios Ioannis, a 17th century building near Korakies.

Some other churches you may want to visit are Agios Ioannis the Hermit - Katholiko, which is considered the oldest monastery in Crete dating from the 6th century. Also try taking a visit to Cavernous Church of Agios Georgios Apidiotis located in the gorge of Mavre, near Pazinos village. For some excellent photo opportunities a visit to Kalogreon Monastery which is pictured on the bottom right with the lovely flora cascading from the monastery.

As mentioned earlier there are only a few well known beaches within the Akrotiri peninsula, all of these beaches are awarded the Blue Flag beach award year on year. The main beaches are Stavros beach, Marathi beach, Tersanas & Maherida beaches, Agios Onoufrios beach, Loutraki beach and the beach of Kalathas.Although some of the beaches are small, most have local Tavernas offering excellent Greek dishes including freshly caught Octopus, fish and even the local delicacy of sea urchin.

The wide area of Akrotiri offers a complete range of facilities to satisfy all visitors. Luxurious hotel resorts, family owned apartments for rent, picturesque taverns, water sports, playgrounds, fitness centers, a water park, a horse riding center, a few bars (for intense night life though, Hania town is only a 20 minutes ride), organised excursions, car rentals and even more can be found in Akrotiri.The friendly and hospitable character of the local people is paramount in every step you take in this lovely place.

Akrotiri has approximately 10.000 inhabitants. Some of them live in the charming and traditional villages; others live in attractive small new suburbs of Profitis Ilias, Kounoupidiana, Korakies, Kalathas, Agios Ounoufrios, etc. Kounoupidiana serves as the “centre” of Akrotiri and offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and other services, and is in addition home to The Polytechnic University of Crete. The road network is good and with frequent bus service to Chania.

The villages of Akrotiri are : Sternes, Horafakia, Mouzouras, Argoylides, Aroni, Agios Nikolaos, Pazinos , Anemomyloi, Marathi, Kathiana, Kampani, Stavros, Kalorouma, Hordaki, Rizosklopo, and Agia Zoni.

Akrotiri is only ten to twenty minutes by car from Chania and ten minutes from the international airport. With its picturesque Venetian harbour and charming historical town, Chania, seeped in culture, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Greece.

Akrotiri is also known as the Holy Mountain of Crete due to its many churches and monasteries. Some of the most famous are the monasteries of Agia Triada built in the 17th century, and the Monastery of Gouvernetou of the 16th century. The Monastery of St. John the Hermit, dating back to the 6th or 7th century, is found within a steep ravine where one may arrive by stepping down 385 steps. The Catholicon of this Monastery which is built into the rocks of the mountain side is considered the first monastery built on the Crete. Akrotiri with its amazing diversity is truly Crete at its best!

Gorges

* Kalathas (8km from Hania)
* Porofarago (14km from Hania)
* Agiofarago (18km from Hania)
* Agios Antonios (18km from Hania)
* Poro Mavre (16km from Hania)

Caves

* Lera /Stavros area
* Arkalospilio /3km from the M.Gouvernetou
* Aherospilio & Agios Ioannis / near M.Katholiko
* Arkoudospilio
* Koumarospilio

The coast line around Akrotiri is rocky and steep, with only a few sandy beaches, protected in small bays. There are also three small islets very close to the coast. The most important is the islet of Souda with a Venetian fortress and a light house.

The beaches are very clean and awarded every single year with the blue flag.

Beaches

* Kalathas / 9km from Hania
* Agios Onoufrios / 8km from Hania
* Tersanas & Maherida / 12km from Hania
* Stavros / 15km from Hania
* Marathi / 16km from Hania

Akrotiri justifies its name as "The Holly Mountain of Crete" due to its monasteries and churches.

The most important are:

* Holly Trinity - Tzangaroloi - 15,5 km from Chania
Named after its founders - end of 16th century - Jeremiah and Laurentius Giagarolo brothers from a noble Venetian family

* Lady of the Angels - Gouverneto - 18km from ChaniaBuilt on a small plateau at 260m a.s.l. One of the oldest monasteries in Crete (15th century)

* Agios Ioannis the Hermit - Katholiko - 3km from M.GouvernetoIs considered to be the oldest monastery in Crete (6th-10th century) with hermitages like those of Meteora

These three sites offer extraordinary walking routes for visitors who enjoy wild and captivating views

* Nuns' Monastery of Agios Ioannis - At Korakies, 7km from Chania - 17th century

* Agios Ioannis Eleimon (merciful) - 17th century

* M. dependency of Agios Antonios & Temple in the bear's cave (Arkoudiotissa), near Katholiko monastery

* Cavernous Church of Agios Georgios Apidiotis, in the gorge of Mavre, near Pazinos village


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) 360000 / 380000

Build area (m²) 210 each

Land area (m²) 1500 - 2100

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

Outskirt Village yes

Garden yes

Number of bedrooms 4

Swimming pool yes

Fire place yes

Parking yes

Levels 3

Baths 3

Air Condition yes

Central Heating yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Distance to airport, km 12

Seaport Distance, km 13

Distance to beach, km 1

Town Distance, km 14

Property State Brand New