Traditional Stone Property In Crete For..

It is a traditional 'Cretan style' stone house which has been completely renovated, while keeping its traditional picturesque characteristics, in full respect to the Cretan architecture.

The house is located at the front of the village and has an unimpeded view over the valley with its olive trees, a few vineyards and the sea in the distance. There is plenty of privacy and yet it is still close to village and all amenities.

As you enter the house the authentic atmosphere is reinforced by the stone walls and arch as well as by the high wooden ceilings. There is a large open plan living and dining space which is both light and airy with high wooden ceilings.

A step up to a long, wide hall leads to the large guestroom. The hall can be used as an additional sitting space or work area and is connected to the larger living space by an arch. The large kitchen is fully equipped with a Miele induction cooking hob and oven and is beautifully finished with wooden cabinets and black granite worktops.

The two (2) bedrooms are both spacious and the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes. All the rooms lead outside via patio doors to external terraces. There is a main bathroom as well as an additional guest WC.

In the winter, the house is warmed by a wood-stove and there are four chimneys. There is also a cellar attached to the house. The patio is bordered by small gardens already planted with almond, orange and mimosa trees and which is also suitable for flowers and herbs.

In front of the house a footpath leads to the gorge, this path is set lower than the large patio and surrounded by lush plants and flowers and therefore concealed from passers-by. The entire patio faces south-east and is shaded by the dense foliage of a more than 100 year old grapevine.

Below the house there is another +2.000m² of land with its own well, 15 olive trees, various citrus, fruit and nut trees and ample space for a large vegetable garden. Water also flows from an adjacent spring. This spring fills a large reservoir which can be used to water the trees and garden.

A place to soothe the mind and to fully enjoy the silence and beautiful sights of nature. Within a peaceful surrounding, giving the feeling of living in the Paradise, the only thing you will hear are the birds and the wind rustling through trees.

The property truly provides a peaceful and serene life, a place to step out of our hectic lives and enjoy total relaxation.

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Location

A lovely village in the inland of Crete, located 48km west of Chania Town, about 20 min drive from Kissamos. Located on the slopes of a hill, the village offers nice view to the surrounding nature. The most impressive natural spot near this village is Topoliano Gorge, 1.500m in length. This gorge has steep slopes with many caves along these slopes. The most important is the Cave of Saint Sophia, with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. At the left end there is a small church with an icon that, as tradition says, came from Constantinople, and has been wedged in a rock. In the cave were discovered many finds from Neolithic era. Two patron feasts are taking place there each year: One on Tuesday after Easter and a second on December 24, when the birth of Jesus is represented.

A village with traditional colour, it has stone houses, narrow streets and most inhabitants deal with agriculture and cattle-breeding. The village has affluent water, olive trees, chestnut trees and many poplars. The village is the perfect destination for all the year round. It is suitable for visitors who love to marvel the mountain landscapes in combination with local amenities. This is a well established residential area. Despite being just 10 minutes drive from the seaside town of Kastelli, the village remains unaffected by tourism and has a tavern, baker and 2 small mini-markets mainly for covering the local needs. In 5 minutes driving distance another village is met, where 3 taverns exist and it is the starting point for following walkways to neighbouring villages, whilst just back down the hill to the north in the village of Voulgaro is another tavern and a well stocked supermarket.

Á principal village located at 280m a.sl, on the main road to the southern coast, 48km from Chania and 22km from Kastelli with 370 inhabitants. There are a post Office and police station, workshops, olive press, wheat mill etc. The village lies at the entrance of the gorge of Topolia and 27km away is the monastery of Chrissoskalitissa. The gorge is lush with plane-trees, wild olive trees, flowers, and bushes. Its walls are 300m high, and the width in some cases is 5m only. Through the gorge flows the river Tiflos.

Tumbling down one side of the valley just below the entrance to the impressive Topolia Gorge, the village straddles the road that runs south to Paleochora or west to Elafonisi and is remarkably pretty with its church and steeple and myriad white houses, set against the green of the valley. Despite being just 10 minutes drive from the seaside town of Kastelli, the village remains relatively unaffected by tourism and boasts a tavern, baker and two small mini-markets mainly for local consumption. Five minutes drive away on the far side of the gorge, the village of Koutsomatados has two or three taverns and is the starting point for some lovely walks by footpath to neighbouring villages, whilst just back down the hill to the north in the village of Voulgaro is a further tavern and a well stocked supermarket.


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) 185000

Previous Price (Euros) 250000

Build area (m²) 170

Land area (m²) 2530

Storage yes

Mountain View yes

Outskirt Village yes

On Hill yes

Garden yes

Trees yes

Number of bedrooms 2

Baths 1

Electricity yes

Water yes

Phone yes

Distance to airport, km 60

Distance to beach, km 10

Town Distance, km 48

Other Distance 22 (Kastelli)