2 Bed Villa for sale
Mariou, Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Full Description
Villa Diana is located on the southwest and offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the mountains and the sea, with beautiful sunsets. The house is on the outskirts of the village of Mariou, within walking distance of all village amenities and at a 4 minute drive from the popular beach of Plakias.
The traditional village Mariou is located on the mountainside overlooking the bays of Plakias and Damnoni. With whitewashed houses nestled in the hills and a maze of small streets to explore, this village has all the charm you can expect from rural Crete.
Layout
Villa Diana has a floor area of 78 sq.m, entirely on the ground floor. The property consists of a living room with a fireplace, an open-plan kitchen with built-in appliances and a large stainless steel fridge, air conditioning and large doors leading to the partly covered terrace.
The two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, air conditioning and ceiling fans. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and sink. One of the two bedrooms has access to a balcony with panoramic views. The living room is connected to the covered veranda, which is an ideal place for lounging, enjoying the view and al fresco dining. On a lower level in front of the veranda you will find the pool of 28 sq.m.
Through the outdoor staircase there is access to the large roof terrace, which offers an even more spectacular view of the surroundings, from the bay of Damnoni to the bay of Plakias. The roof terrace also houses the solar water heater, which provides environmentally friendly hot water.
Plakias has many dozens of restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets, beach bars and of course the famous 1.3 km wide sandy beach, which can be reached within a 4 minute drive. In the immediate vicinity there are countless other beautiful, quiet bays and beaches, such as Damnoni, Souda, Ammoudi and Ammoudaki. The nearest larger town is Rethymnon, a half hour drive. Mariou can be reached from the airport of Heraklion and from the airport of Chania within 1.5 hours.
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