Eastern Crete - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Eastern Crete, Craig Rowe on 4 May 2023

Eastern Crete, Craig Rowe

Craig Rowe jets off to Eastern Crete to hep Andy and Vicky find their dream holiday home where they can enjoy the Cretan sun and Greek way of life. It’s a special place for the couple who have holidayed there together 8 times! They have a budget of £90,000 and Craig has 5 great properties, but will they love any enough to make an offer?

About the area

Seen as the quieter and perhaps less discovered side of the island it’s still pretty easy to get to with daily flights into Heraklion airport from the UK taking about four hours. The coastline here has a light dusting of tourist towns, the largest being Agios Nikolaos home to a lovely harbour and plenty of restaurants.

But there are also more laid back options like Lerapetra that are worth exploring. Inland you’ll find some gorgeous hidden away town and villages like Neapoli and Kritsa where you can taste traditional food and amble around the craft shops.

Property 1

Two-bed Renovated House

This renovated house has a lovely shaded courtyard garden, with a pretty U shaped balcony area. Inside is a living room that leads through an archway to the spacious and modern kitchen. There’s also a small shower room and then upstairs is the main bedroom, currently used as a second sitting room and the second bedroom that’s also a double. See more from the agent.

Valued at £76,271 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed Apartment in Lerapetra

This garden apartment has a vineyard, garden, patio and covered seating area. There’s also a long driveway to the side of the property. Inside there’s a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Both bedrooms are good size doubles and the bathroom is a good size also. See more from the agent.

Valued at £80,508 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed Townhouse in Kritsa

This townhouse has a roof terrace with wonderful panoramic views of the village, mountains and down to the sea, accessed via an external staircase. There’s also a storage space to the side of the property and then inside there’s a living room and kitchen downstairs and then the two bedrooms and the bathroom upstairs. See more from the agent.

Valued at £72,034 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed House in Pachia Ammos

This house has a lovely front patio with vines offering a bit of shade, plenty of room for pot plant gardening and views down to the sea. It also wraps around the side of the property providing more views and access to that bathroom. There’s also a double a spectacular balcony upstairs with the best of the views. Inside the living room curves round to the kitchen and dining area. Accessed via external stairs and off the balcony are the two double bedrooms. Find out more information on this property.

Valued at £84,746 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed House in Neapolis

This house has first floor balcony here with lovely views and the front garden feels fairly private with its fence and planting. The outside space also extends along the side of the property. Inside it has the same modern finish with character touches Vicky and Andy have liked previously in its the open plan kitchen, dining and living space. There is also that toilet I mentioned on the ground floor. Then upstairs is the main bedroom, two smaller bedrooms, and the family bathroom. Find out more about this property.

Valued at £209,402 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Luxury Villa in Mochlos Village

It’s been finished with top quality materials and has traditional touches alongside its more modern fixtures and lighting. Outside the pool and terrace area make the best of this stunning location and even the tennis court has great views. See more from the agent.

Valued at £3.6million at the time of filming.