This property is truly one of a kind in the area of Apokoronas on western Crete.
Located between the seaside resort of Almyrida, and the traditional village of Plaka, the villa is situated right above the sea at the end of a small country road. There is complete privacy on this estate of 8000 m2 land, and the views are simply incredible. The area is peaceful and quiet, and the property is so near the sea that you can hear it.
The villa includes 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (5 of which are en-suite), a guest WC, a large living room and dining room, a spacious kitchen, many balconies and terraces, a gym, a hot tub, and a private infinity pool of approximately 70 m2. The lovely garden includes a lawn of 300 m2, and there is parking on the property for 4-6 cars.
West wing: The ground floor includes the main entrance, the guest WC, 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with shower, and a shared terrace with the main entrance area. In addition, on this floor is the living room (with fireplace) leading to the dining room and kitchen located in the east wing. The living room also accesses a balcony with sea views and the pergola covered outdoor lounge with beautiful views which leads to the pool and garden area.
The first floor includes 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with shower, and a balcony with sea views (which is also accessed by the hallway), and access to the south courtyard. Furthermore, there is a triple bedroom with 1 bed size 180×200, and a single bed size 90×190 and a balcony with sea views, as well as a twin bedroom with 2 single beds size 90×200. These 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with shower which also includes 1 of the 2 washing machines provided.
East wing: The ground floor includes the spacious kitchen fitted with 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, a wine-fridge, and a pantry; the large dining room (with fireplace) which seats 14, and access to the pergola covered outdoor lounge. In addition, a hallway off the kitchen leads to the outdoor dining area with BBQ, as well as 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200 and private bathroom with shower and where the 2nd washing machine is located. This bedroom has large sliding doors leading to a covered terrace next to the outdoor dining area.
The first floor includes a double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with bathtub and shower, a wardrobe area, and a private balcony with sea views. Furthermore, there is a second bedroom with 2 twin beds size 90×190, a private bathroom with shower, and a balcony with sea views.
The lower level accesses the part of the basement with the gym. The hot tub is accessed by the gym, and also with an external staircase from the garden area.
The gym contains the following:
• Gym room, bathroom with WC, sink and shower
• Excite Live Run Treadmill
• Excite Live Synchro Elliptical Machine
• Skillrow Rowing Machine
• Technogym Bench with dumbbell 2.5 -10kg
• Dumbbell 12-22kg
• Adjustable Weight Lifting Bench
• A Crunch Bench
There are also some yoga mats, a 65inch TV, and a Sonos amp with in-ceiling speaker.
The gym will be accessible for guests under 3 conditions :
• Supplement of € 500 per week plus extra security deposit of € 500
• Gym rule agreement signed, with no access for unattended children under 15; all equipment should be used exclusively within the gym.
• Liability waiver letter signed.
The hot tub is accessible to all guests without condition. Type built in Kos Minipool of 2.3m in diameter, seating 5 persons.
The rental price of the villa includes free use of the hot tub.
The villa is in impeccable condition and built to a high quality, with comfortable, lovely interiors and emphasis given to excellent beds, sun-beds, parasols, and other furniture. In total, the living area of the villa is 400 m2 plus balconies and terraces (not including the basement).
All rooms have air-con units, and many of the rooms as well as the outdoor lounge are in addition equipped with ceiling fans.
Outdoors: A gated entrance leads to the parking area large enough for 4-6 cars is on the lower level of the property and includes a carport for 3 cars. From this level there is a path leading to the pool and lawn area, as well as a staircase leading to the main entrance on the ground floor level.
The infinity pool and large lawn are located on the ground floor level and have exceptional views to the bay of Almyrida, Souda Bay, the open sea, the Akrotiri peninsula towards the north, and the magnificent White Mountains towards the west and south. On this level there is also the outdoor dining area and the outdoor pergola covered lounge.
The southern part of the property is undeveloped and closed off providing adequate distance from the nearest neighbour, Emerald, a small family run hotel. This hotel also has a small restaurant with very good food, and is only 90 meters from the villa. Apart from the hotel, the immediate vicinity includes private villas, and a few large apartments.
The house was plastered using river-sand from Santorini combined with eggs and yogurt to encourage algae bloom, resulting in an aged effect.
BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS
West wing ground floor:
Bedroom # 1: double bed size 180X200 cm, bathroom with shower, balcony/terrace.
Guest WC.
West wing first floor:
Bedroom # 2: double bed size 180X200 cm, bathroom with shower, balcony, and access to south courtyard.
Bedroom # 3: double bed size 180X200 cm, single bed size 90X190, balcony.
Bedroom # 4: two single beds size 90X200.
Shared bathroom with shower for bedrooms # 3 and # 4.
East wing ground floor:
Bedroom # 5: double bed size 180X200 cm, bathroom with shower, covered terrace.
East wing first floor:
Bedroom # 6: double bed size 180X200 cm, bathroom with shower and bathtub, balcony.
Bedroom # 7: two single beds size 90X190, bathroom with shower, balcony.
FACILITIES
Large private infinity swimming pool with sun beds and parasols
Outdoor shower
Pool and beach towels
Outdoor dining with refrigerator/freezer
Outdoor pergola covered lounge
BBQ
Gym
Hot tub
Garden
Private parking space
Fully furnished and equipped for 14+1 guests
Fully fitted kitchen with appliances including 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers, a wine-fridge, and a pantry
Wi-Fi
Air-con in all rooms and ceiling fans in several rooms
Hairdryers
2 washing machines
First aid kit
Iron, ironing board
Automatic gate to the area
SERVICES INCLUDED
Welcome basket
Cleaning and change of linen and towels once weekly
Concierge
SERVICES ON REQUEST
Rental of car, motorcycle, moped, or bicycle
Transportation from/ to the airport
Pre-ordered groceries upon arrival
Food shopping
Delivery of lunch and dinner
Private Chef
In-villa Spa Services (massage etc.)
Additional cleaning (except Sundays) / change of linen and towels
Tours / excursions
Boat trips, sailing, diving, snorkelling
Wine-tasting and winery tours
Babysitting
Laundry / dry-cleaning
DISTANCES
Located on the outskirts of the villages of Almyrida and Plaka, in a quiet and calm neighbourhood, yet within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shops.
500 meters to the village of Plaka with several restaurants and cafés and 2 grocery shops
1 km to the sandy, shallow beach at Almyrida where there is a good selection of restaurants, cafés, and shops
28 km to Chania and the famous, beautiful Venetian Harbour
34 km to Chania International Airport
19 km to Chania’s port, Souda
130 km to Heraklion International Airport
