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The house has outstanding views over the sparkling blue seas of Souda Bay to the north, and rich green valleys of olive trees and vineyards to the spectacular White Mountains in the south. Tucked away at the end of an unmade road, and hidden by olive, cypress and pine trees, it is ideal for those seeking a beautiful hideaway that is nevertheless only a short distance from the sandy beaches, waterfront tavernas, and many amenities that the pretty seaside resorts of Almyrida and Kalives have to offer.
The villa has been carefully design in order to incorporate modern facilities and comforts with traditional Cretan building materials such as local cypress wood for the high vaulted living room ceiling and outside pergolas, marble for the poolside bar, fireplace, and window ledges, and the beautiful creamy stone that comes from the nearby village of Gavalohori which has been used for the kitchen archway, columns, barbeque area, boundary walls, and flag stone paving. The villa’s main living area has a modern and attractive open plan layout that stays cool in the summer and takes full advantage of the sea breezes and wonderful sea and mountain views. It has the comfortable feel of a well-equipped and very spacious home. In order to ensure total peace and privacy for each guest, none of the bedrooms share adjoining walls but every bedroom does have its own fully tiled en-suite shower room and air-conditioning unit. For the cooler nights, the a/c units also double up as heaters and there is under floor heating and a fireplace.
The majority of the villa is set on one level with only the games room / 5th sleeping area on the lower level, this Villa is incredibly versatile and absolutely ideal for everyone, from the elderly and less abled, to romantic couples, and large families or groups of varying ages. Parents can enjoy some quiet time whilst children and teenagers amuse themselves in the games room and separate lounge area which has couches, a 42 inch flat screen TV, a DVD player, surround sound system, a CD player, a play station, a table football, a ping pong table, and a selection of DVD’s, play station games, card games and books. Two single beds are also located on the lower level for additional guests. Originally planned as a full-time home for the owners, the villa’s many modern comforts include free WIFI internet access, a fully fitted, very well equipped kitchen which includes stainless steel appliances such as: a ceramic hob, a built-in oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher; a separate utility room with washing machine and an iron and ironing board; a hair dryer, ceiling fans, mosquito screens, white aluminium doors, window frames, and shutters. The water is heated either by solar panel or a back-up immersion heater.
They are plenty of outdoor terraces to relax, all of which enjoy gorgeous, uninterrupted views. Special emphasis has been has been paid to the pool terrace and dining terrace where you can chill out on a sun-lounger or dine al-fresco in total privacy, with a choice of sun or shade. The 12m x 5m pool has an infinity edge that looks down the valley of olive groves and vineyards to the White Mountains and Souda Bay. The pool also features an unusual swim-up marble counter top bar with in-pool stools and a sunken bar serving area with a sink – perfect for a long, cool drink at anytime! The pool have heating via heat pump. For those food lovers amongst you, close to the pool is the stone barbeque, and forno (traditional oven), and the pergola covered dining area which has been furnished with a beech wood table with a pretty cream and beige marble top and 12 comfortable dining chairs. Three sets of extra wide double sliding doors lead out to the dining terrace from the living area and kitchen. An outside staircase leads up to the roof terrace which has sun at all hours of the day which provides for sheltered sunbathing from the occasional early / end of season winds. There is a pergola for shade if required, and a
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