2 Bed Villa for sale
Fres, Chania, Crete, Greece
Full Description
This stunningly renovated farmhouse is situated on the edge of the traditional village of Fres with its pretty paved main square, lovely church and active local community.&
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With masses of original features such as vaulted wood beamed ceilings, secluded courtyards and fireplaces this lovely villa also enjoys a large surrounding plot and orchards with plenty of room for future development if required.&
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The house has been finished to a very high standard and would make a great holiday villa or full time home.
This beautiful, original farmhouse is over 70 years old and was bought and renovated by the current owners in 2012
They have done a wonderful job of retaining all of the buildings charming and traditional features whilst incorporating all modern conveniences.
Entering from the quite lane the farmhouse has its own gateway leading onto the land.
From there you are spoilt for choice with between the shady side courtyard and the vine covered rear courtyard with the old grape press now serving as the outdoor kitchen and BBQ area. Here are several different outdoor seating and dining areas.
Pretty pathways lead past the villas own private well/sterna to the orange groves plus a wide variety of citrus and fruit trees and large fields beyond. There are also many mulberry trees on the plot and a herb garden.
On the other side of the villa there are pretty lawns, landscaped gardens, another courtyard from the guest bedroom and a stunning Aloni as a main feature.
From this garden there is also access to a good sized basement area for storage.
The interior of the villa is just as special. From the side courtyard you enter into the very traditional kitchen with built in stone worktops and wooden units. This area is cleverly designed with both integrated appliances and and lots of storage. The whole kitchen is covered by a Cypress wood beamed ceiling.
Steps up from here lead to the dining room where there is also the main entrance door to the villa. This room and the adjoining living area have a vast wooden vaulted ceiling soaring above. The original stone fireplace has been retained here as a feature.
Off this room is the guest bedroom which has patio doors to its own courtyard and a pretty bathroom with full bath and shower.
Hidden away here is also the utility area with washing machine and storage space.
Through to the very spacious living area which has a feature corner fireplace and very large windows overlooking the courtyard. Double doors lead from here to the master bedroom—a very light and airy room with an additional mezzanine floor which can be used as more accommodation or as office/storage space.
The master bedroom also has a vaulted wood ceiling, an en-suite shower room and dressing area.
An additional minimum 100M2 of building permisson is available.
Features:
- Wood Burning Fireplace and Under Floor heating
- Air conditioning or ceiling fans to bedrooms
- Traditional stone and wood fitted kitchen
- Wardrobes and storage areas
- Vaulted Wooden ceilings and beams throughout
- OTE line and internet
- Solar panel, water tank and immersion heater
- Orange grove and landscaped gardens
- Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area
- Several courtyards and outdoor seating areas
- Traditional Aloni and Sterna
- Additional scope for building or private pool
- Furniture items are available by negotiation
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