This villa for sale is suitable for whole year round living and the main living space at the ground floor opens through the entrance hall with storage space, into the living area with air-condition and fireplace, kitchen and dining area with walk-in pantry, and cloak room. Several sliding doors offer access to the surrounding tiled and partly covered terraces, which are provided with sun and wind blinds.
At the upper floor one finds a sitting area with access to two (2) terraces, whereof one leads to the sun terrace at the roof with stone built sitting area and amazing panoramic views. Furthermore the air-conditioned master bedroom with bathroom en-suite and access to terraces, 2nd air-conditioned bedroom with fitted wardrobes and access to the terrace, 2nd bathroom with shower, basin and toilet.
The lower ground floor / basement area is housing the utility/boiler room, a multipurpose room with bathroom (shower, basin and toilet) which can be used as gym or playroom, and is currently used as 3rd bedroom, 4th bedroom with fitted wardrobe and access to the lower terrace and the swimming pool area, a large study, and finally a double garage with work shop.
The villa has central heating throughout, aluminium doors and double glazed windows with electric roller blinds and insect screens, alarm system, 3 satellite dishes, and 2 solar panels.
The land area is fenced with a stone wall, access through an electrical sliding gate towards the villa and parking space, garage. The garden area is fitted with irrigation system for easier maintenance of the flowerbeds, 12 olive and several fruit trees, plants, herbs and 32 roses; and covered sitting areas at the BBQ area and the swimming pool are perfect to relax and unwind.
Location
The 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) 375000
Previous Price (Euros) 598000
Build area (m²) 260
Land area (m²) 2040
Storage yes
Sea View yes
Mountain View yes
Outskirt Village yes
On Hill yes
Garden yes
Garage yes
Number of bedrooms 6
Swimming pool yes
Fire place yes
Parking yes
Levels 3
Baths 3
Toilets 1 separate
Air Condition yes
Central Heating yes
Electricity yes
Water yes
Distance to airport, km 34
Distance to beach, km 4
Town Distance, km 29
Property State Excellent condition