5 Bed Villa for sale
Vamos, Chania, Crete, Greece
Full Description
Built in a private plot of 1604.87 m2 and surrounded by a stone boundary wall, this spacious & sunbathed villa of 226,87 m2 is situated in a green haven of olive groves and fruit trees, in close proximity to the village of Vamos.
The villa itself is divided in two levels that communicate with both an interior and an exterior staircase. The ground level has a separate entrance and a direct access to the landscaped garden and the swimming pool of the house. It is arranged into a large sitting room, a kitchen and dining area, a bedroom and a bathroom. The sitting room opens up to the back garden and is currently used as a studio and a concert room by the present owners who make use of their wonderful piano and other instruments. The rest of the house is insulated from any unwanted rehearsal noise by a soundproof door. The kitchen & dining room have also been converted into a painting workshop, but they can be easily become fully functional again.
A wooden interior staircase leads up to the first level of the property which is arranged into an open plan living & dining area, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a main bathroom and a guest WC. A series of windows and French Double glazed aluminum doors provide natural light and access to the verandas and balconies. The front balcony offers amazing views of the surrounding countryside all the way to the White Mountains.
The open plan kitchen is equipped with fitted wooden cabinets and integrated electrical appliances. A kitchen counter gracefully separates this room from the living area. The living room is complemented by a cosy fireplace for the cold winter nights, while the 3 bedrooms are set to the right and the rear of the house. This level is completed with the large, fitted bathroom and a guest WC.
Room temperature is controlled via a central oil heating system and an air-conditioning system that covers most spaces. Solar panels on the roof provide for all the hot water of the house.
Outside, one can find an external dining area with a stone table, a BBQ with an oven & sink and a landscaped plot with a fruit, herb and vegetable garden with white gravel. Olive trees, bougainvillea & cacti surround the house and the outdoor pool. The swimming pool has an installed heating system (both with electricity or oil) and a provisional cover protection. An outdoor Jacuzzi & Sauna complete the wonderful puzzle.
The unparalleled views of the distant sea and White Mountains on the two sides of the horizon, the unspoiled Cretan nature engulfing the property, the fact that it is walking distance to Vamos centre and the proximity of the nearest beach (6 km) guarantee for both serenity and easy access to everything needed.
The small town of Vamos, in the region of Apokoronas, is considered to be the administrative centre of the whole region, an ideal location if you are looking for a property in Crete. It is a lush & green area, a few kilometres from the coast. Many visitors visit Vamos and the surrounding villages to a get a true feel of the island. Several of the historic houses have been renovated into rental accommodations. Vamos is just 19 km away from Souda port and 34 km from the airport of Chania.
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