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Reference No : #0v-163
Location : Greece :: Crete :: Chania :: Municipality of Apokoronas
Category : Houses / Villas :: Over 400.000 Euros

Villa for sale Apokoronas Crete, a remarkable 5-bedroom villa with swimming pool in extensive grounds, in elevated position offering gorgeous views of the crystal clear Cretan Sea, the bay of Souda and the majestic White Mountains...

This luxury spacious villa of 200m² is designed and constructed (2003) to high standards to ensure a laid back live and the land is additional benefiting from extra building density.

Entering the villa at the elevated ground floor into the reception hall one is lead to the five (5) spacious and bright bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, private verandas with nice views of the surrounding and large built-in wardrobes. In the hallway are large built-in storage spaces as well as under the stair leading to the upper floor.

Following the wide tiled stairway up to the first floor one is welcomed by the vast open plan area (70m²) comprising of the lounge with open fireplace, dining area and big fully fitted kitchen. Additionally there is a guest toilet at this floor. French doors open onto the main terrace offering the most amazing views over olive groves towards Souda Bay reaching until the Akrotiri peninsula, of the amazing and well-known mountain range “Lefka Ori” and of the village and the endless blue of the Cretan Sea. Furthermore a large covered balcony at the end of the living area is enjoying splendid views of the Cretan Mountains and the coastline. This balcony is the perfect venue for al-fresco dining while enjoying the spectacular sunsets.

At the basement area are a double garage with security roller doors, a tiled utility/laundry room, a boiler room and plenty of space for a workshop and to store garden furniture, tools etc.

The villa benefits from double-glazed doors and windows with security shutters and insect screens, solar panels, A/C, central heating, emergency lighting in case of power cuts in every room, two satellite dishes, land line telephone with internet service, large capacity septic tank sewage disposal system, electricity generator in case of power cuts, water storage tank (13to), external area security lighting, and parking space for numerous cars.

As for the external area find a variation of leisure, gardening and relaxing areas. Starting with the 10x5m fully tiled swimming pool where one can enjoy sunbathing. The Pool has a separated shallow children's area, underwater lighting, high efficiency water heater for all-year-swimming, floating pool cover and high capacity pumped filtration system with a secondary back-up pump. The pool area is surrounded by flower gardens and a 63m² tiled sunbathing and BBQ area fitted with lighting and power outlets, wooden tables, a gazebo providing light shade during the hottest days, sunshades and numerous potted plans. The orchard is planted with lemon, orange, tangerine, avocado, peach, fig, apple and pear trees and on the field are additional young olive, walnut, avocado, apricot, fig and mulberry trees.

The landscaped gardens are designed for ease of maintenance and laid out with profuse flowering plants and evergreen shrubs and trees. All the garden, orchard and field areas are comfortably equipped with irrigation systems.

Location

The popular village of Plaka, with its pretty square, bars, taverns and shops is just a short drive away as are the popular beach resorts of Almyrida and Kalyves.

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 ¡kafenion' 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