West Crete Property For Sale

The main entrance at the rear of the house, opens into the large open plan kitchen (fitted with extractor, fridge/freezer, oven, cooker and washing machine) with dining corner and the spacious living area with closed fire place and large sliding doors allowing access onto a nice terrace and the pool area offering stunning views of the crystal clear sea. On a bit elevated level a small hallway leads to the restroom, two (2) bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and balconies and to one (1) full bathroom with bathtub, basin, and toilet.

Finally a 3rd bedroom is found on the wooden open mezzanine, benefiting from having a large balcony with pergola enjoying absolutely amazing panoramic views.

Again at the rear of the house external stairs are taking one down to the large basement of 40m² with its 4x1.000l water tanks, heating boiler, and 1.000l petrol tank having enough storage space, and suitable for multiple purposes.

The property for sale is provided with central heating, aluminium doors, shutters and double-glazed windows, wooden internal doors, satellite dish, stone-built carport, irrigation system and security system.


Location

Kokkino Chorio or the "red village" on the Drapano Cape, overlooking the Souda Bay, derives its name from the blood that fled here in 1821, when the Turkish army murdered 150 women and children. It's a very authentic traditional Cretan village without many accommodations. Although there are three churches in Kokkino Chorio, the village is not very big and there are only a couple of shops and kafenia and one mini market. In front of the church a scene from "Zorba the Greek" was filmed: the stoning of the widow.

On the edge of the village Kokkino Chorio there is a glass blowing factory. You can see the piles of bottles outside that are waiting to be recycled. The factory is pretty new and dates from 1986. If you like it is possible to see the glass blowers at work (opening times 08:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:00). Lately a number of attractive holiday homes have been built, mainly on the outskirts of the village, overlooking the sea. The center of Kokkino Chorio remains pretty much the same with the usual jumble of houses that have been restored and houses that are falling apart (some with overgrown Venetian arches). On the main square opposite the church and in one of the village streets you will find a tavern where you can have something to eat.

The village of Kokkino Chorio is located on an altitude of 150m, away from the hustle of the towns and tourists, 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) 330000

Build area (m²) 119+

Land area (m²) 1400

Sea View yes

Mountain View yes

Outskirt Village yes

On Hill yes

Garden yes

Trees yes

Number of bedrooms 3

Swimming pool yes

Fire place yes

Parking yes

Levels 2

Baths 1

Toilets 1 separate

Central Heating yes

Electricity yes

Water yes

Distance to airport, km 36

Distance to beach, km 6

Town Distance, km 31

Property State Good Condition

Age 2006