2 Bed Village House for sale
Kalathenes, Chania, Crete, Greece
Full Description
Tastefully renovated stone built villa set at the edge of the traditional village of Kalathenes, with stunning unobstructed rural views!
This 2-bedroom semi-detached property also includes a plot of land of 734m2 which is located about 40 meters down the hill from the house.
INTERIOR:
A small village path leads to this semi-detached house. There are two doors on the façade one opening into the house itself and the other opens into the boiler room/storage space.
Just 3 steps up give access to the entrance which opens onto the ground floor. A hallway leads to the two bedrooms and full bathroom.
To the right of the entrance is the master bedroom, equipped with a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite shower room and an east facing covered balcony overlooking the village church and the countryside.
To the left of the entrance is the guest bedroom. A window looks out into the village path and the church across.
Between the two bedrooms is the family bathroom which is fully tiled and equipped with a sink, WC, tub with a screen, and a towel rail.
Steps lead to the upper floor which consists of a very spacious living room and dining area, with beamed ceilings and a fully equipped and recently renovated kitchen.
The kitchen is specially designed by the current owners, using high quality materials and includes plenty of storage cupboards, a double sink and built-in stainless steel appliances. The window above the sink has most amazing views of the countryside!
The living room is equipped with a wood burner, a dining area and some built-in storage. A doors opens up on a partly covered tiled balcony enjoying the best views!
The balcony has enough space for a dining table, as well as for sun beds. A mobile BBQ is found here and half of the balcony is covered by a tiled pergola. The best spot to wine and dine or just to sit and enjoy the magnificent views!
EXTERIOR:
The property comes with a landscaped plot which is found just 40m down the road from the main entrance of the house. The only thing between the house and the land is the village church.
The land is 734m2 and is planted with olive trees, plum tree, mandarin, apple, Satsuma as well as a variety of colorful flowers and local herbs. There are a few great sitting spots here where again the rural views are enjoyed from.
THE AREA:
The traditional village of Kalathenes is located a bit less than 20 minutes driving inland from the town of Kissamos. The village itself has small paths going through the resident areas, and is at an altitude of 290m.
A bread man, cheese truck, vegetable truck and fish truck pass by the village weekly and there is a lovely taverna within 2 minutes walking distance from the house which is open all year round but provides food seasonally.
The nearby villages of Topolia and Kaloudiana offer daily amenities such as mini markets and bakery. The large town of Kissamos is lively all year round and has everything one needs: super markets, shops, cafes, restaurants, schools, post office, police station, medical center, pharmacies, beaches and much more.
The current owners live in the house all year round so the property is equipped for year round living but could easily be used as a holiday home!
Set in a peaceful village in the hills of West Crete!
FEATURES:
• Solar panel
• Air conditioning units in bedrooms
• Fully equipped and recently renovated kitchen
• White goods
• Central heating system/Boiler house
• Telephone/Internet connection
• Immersion heater
• Satellite TV
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Beamed ceilings
• Extra storage space
• Wood burner
• Aluminum frames and doors in beige color
• Double glazed windows with fly screens
• Mobile BBQ
• Reserve water tank
• Landscaped garden with watering system
• Septic tank
DISTANCES:
• From mini market: 4.2km / 8 min drive
• From tavern: 170m / 2 min walk
• From beach: 9km / 18min drive
• From nearest town: 9.8km / 17min drive
• From Chania: 43km / 50min drive
• From the airport: 60km / 1 hour drive
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