Unique Contemporary Villa In Crete

All rooms open onto one of the terraces for outdoor dining, sunbathing or just admiring the sunsets.

The entrance door opens at the ground floor into the dining area and kitchen, which are open plan and both opening onto the lower terrace. The kitchen has a ceramic hob and oven, combioven, very large free standing fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a kitchen island with bar stools. The walk-in storeroom off the kitchen is used as a pantry and storage for the barbeque tools and household goods.

The hallway takes one further to the separate utility room/laundry which houses the washing machine, the two (2) bedrooms and the two (2) bathrooms. The two (2) bedrooms open onto the lower terraces. Each bedroom has a double bed and a wall of floor to ceiling wardrobes. One bedroom has a fully integrated en-suite bathroom. The other bedroom has its own bathroom, which opens off the lower floor corridor next to the bedroom and can also be shared by visitors without having to go through a guest's bedroom. Each bathroom has a bath, shower and wall cabinet.

Stairs in the hallway are leading up to the first floor with the lounge and another bedroom. Under the stairs one will find more storage space. The bright and airy lounge with its straight fireplace opens on two sides to the upper terrace. In order to enjoy the full view of the virgin surroundings the balustrade is of safety glass with INOX railings.

For more entertainment satellite TV and internet connection are available to keep in touch with the outside world. The double bedroom, opening onto the upper terrace, is accessed from the lounge and is furnished with a wall of floor to ceiling wardrobe and has its own bathroom, furnished as for the ground floor bathrooms and accessed from the lounge.

Accessed from the kitchen the lower terrace is ideal for outside dining as also the barbeque is immediately next to the terrace entry to the kitchen. The lower terrace gives access to the swimming pool of 25m² and its pool shower.

All rooms are air-conditioned with full central heating. The building is fully secured with a movement sensitive system. More facilities of this extraordinary villa are aluminium doors and windows fitted with roller blinds and insect screens, 3 extra water tanks, internet connection and satellite dish.

Just the perfect home for those looking for absolute privacy and tranquillity without losing modern comforts!!


Location

High in the hills outside Kokkino Chorio, set in totally privacy, enjoying the most beautiful uninterrupted views of the Sea and the mountains in the far. For your own olive oil production are 120 olive trees available surrounding the villa and the configured outside area. Kokkino Chorio is a beautiful area located in the Apokoronas region of West Crete. It is a small, traditional Greek village situated on the rugged coast with magnificent across Souda Bay to the Akrotiri Peninsular.

To the south the White Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop. The village is famous for its role in the film of 'Zorbas the Greek' based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis the internationally famous Cretan writer. Still the owner of the local 'kafenio' in the centre of the village is proud to talk about Antony Quinn and show his photographs. A small glass workshop on the outskirts of Kokkino Chorio recycles glass to produce items from 'blown” glass. This process can be observed in the mornings and purchases can be made of beautiful lamps and glass ornaments produced.

Overlooking Kokkino Chorio is the strangely shaped Drapanokefala Mountain or Calapodha (so named during the Venetian occupation). The coastline northwest of the village is an extremely interesting place for experienced walkers, with its ground formation and caves, such as the caves of Petsi (or Karavotopos) and Katalimata, which is located at the centre of the village. At cape Drapano, approximately 10 metres under water, is the impressive Elephant Cave, an area 60m² full of stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and colours.

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.

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.


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) 435000

Previous Price (Euros) 495000

Build area (m²) 136

Land area (m²) 6000

Storage yes

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

On Hill yes

Garden yes

Trees yes

Number of bedrooms 3

Swimming pool yes

Fire place yes

Parking yes

Levels 2

Baths 3

Air Condition yes

Central Heating yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Distance to airport, km 39

Distance to beach, km 6,5

Town Distance, km 29

Property State Excellent

Internet Connection Available