Opis:

Chania luxury villa for rent, in one of the most desired, nice and quiet areas near the city overlooking the entire Souda bay, this stylish and luxurious three level villa offers abundant living space with modern fixtures and fittings, made according to the latest standards and highest quality; now available for the long term rent of minimum one (1) year:

The property overlooks the crystal blue waters of the sea as well as the impressive White Mountains of Crete, whilst the sandy beach and sea are just 5km away and at the family's disposal for endless dips and sunbathing during the numerous sunshiny days Crete has to offer.This exquisite three (3) bedroom house (plus guesthouse) of 600m2 is attractively arranged over three floors of a wonderful brand new building and features wealth of high-quality fixtures and fittings, well proportioned interiors and spectacular balcony areas and garden, all benefiting from breathtaking sea views.

The property is fenced around on its own plot of 4.500m2 formed with grass, trees and colourful flowers and comprises at the raised ground floor of a WC, a well equipped separate contemporary kitchen, dining room, an expansive living room with feature modern fireplace and wooden flooring, offering access to a vast veranda which enjoys sweeping views of the bay and the mountains. There, you can really enjoy your morning coffee in the peaceful surrounding.

Via internal marble stairs or by taking the internal elevator, one is lead to the first floor where a nice office room is as well as the main bathroom. Three (3) bedrooms will welcome you, of which the master one with own walk-in wardrobe and bathroom and the other two with fitted modern wardrobes; all with own balconies to spend your spare time in privacy enjoying the view of the bay and the mountains.

Following the stairs or the elevator down, an independent guesthouse is found at the semi-basement area consisting of an open plan kitchen and living area, a bathroom as well as one separate bedroom. In addition to the features provided, at the same level there are an additional bedroom with bathroom of the caretaker, laundry-drying room, two storage rooms, garage with a capacity for 3 car and the boiler room.

At the external area, the big green garden provides space to relax at among the natural surrounding full with plants, trees and colourful flowers, overlooking the crystal clear sea, while cooling yourself in your personal swimming pool of 90m2 in the hot sun during the numerous sunshiny days Crete has to offer. An external WC and shower are also found for your own convenience. Invite your friends to enjoy a meal outside, as the external kitchen and BBQ offer you this opportunity!

Features of the newly - just 6 years old- built three storey house are central heating, solar panels and A/C in all spaces.

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Location

Akrotiri lies 10 km north-east from the Venetian harbour of Chania. Here are the tombs of Eleftherios and Sofoklis Venizelos, the airport of Chania and the port of Souda. Akrotiri is a place for nature lovers, with interesting walking and hiking paths through the unspoilt gorges with amazing diversity, natural beauty and living traditions.

Its dry climate combined with the sea breeze forms an ideal environment not only for people but also for the farm products which are renowned for their high quality and taste. With picturesque sandy beaches, all awarded with the Blue Flag, century-old monasteries and churches, impressive caves with rich lithological and archaeological interest, historical monuments, Akrotiri attracts many visitors every year, who enjoy Cretan hospitality and nature at their best.

'Akrotiri' (the Cape) is the common name of the peninsula that lies to the north-east of the city of Chania and administratively constitutes the Municipality of Akrotiri of the county of Kydonia of the prefecture of Chania. The official name of the peninsula is 'MELECHAS' while its ancient name was 'Kyamon'.

Its 10.000 residents live in around 20 villages and settlements. The town hall is at the village of Pithari 6,5 km away from Chania. Other villages are: Sternes, Horafakia, Kounoupidiana, Mouzouras, Korakies, Argoylides, Aroni, Agios Nikolaos, Pazinos (or Paxinos), Anemomyloi, Marathi, Kathiana, Kalathas, Kampani, Stavros, Kalorouma, Hordaki, Rizosklopo, Agia Zoni and Profitis Ilias.

The road network is quite extensive and in good condition, reaching all the villages and beaches of Akrotiri. There is also a very frequent bus connection with Chania.

The biggest part of the area is flat except from the eastern side which is rocky with a rugged hill range (the highest being Sklopa: 528m high)-giving the impression of high mountains - and pierced by a few gorges that end to the sea in some very scenic rocky coves.

Another characteristic of those hills are the numerous caves that can be found there, with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites sometimes with amazing shapes. Findings of archaeological and historical interest prove that the caves were used as a place of worship as well as a refuge from the invasions of pirates.

Gorges

* Kalathas (8km from Hania)

* Porofarago (14km from Hania)

* Agiofarago (18km from Hania)

* Agios Antonios (18km from Hania)

* Poro Mavre (16km from Hania)

Caves

* Lera /Stavros area

* Arkalospilio /3km from the M.Gouvernetou

* Aherospilio and Agios Ioannis / near M.Katholiko

* Arkoudospilio

* Koumarospilio

The coast line around Akrotiri is rocky and steep, with only a few sandy beaches, protected in small bays. There are also three small islets very close to the coast. The most important is the islet of Souda with a Venetian fortress and a light house.The beaches are very clean and awarded every single year with the blue flag.

Beaches

* Kalathas / 9km from Hania

* Agios Onoufrios / 8km from Hania

* Tersanas and Maherida / 12km from Hania

* Stavros / 15km from Hania

* Marathi / 16km from Hania

Akrotiri justifies its name as 'The Holly Mountain of Crete' due to its monasteries and churches.The most important are:

* Holly Trinity - Tzangaroloi - 15,5 km from Chania

Named after its founders - end of 16th century - Jeremiah and Laurentius Giagarolo brothers from a noble Venetian family

* Lady of the Angels - Gouverneto - 18km from ChaniaBuilt on a small plateau at 260m a.s.l. One of the oldest monasteries in Crete (15th century)

* Agios Ioannis the Hermit - Katholiko - 3km from M.GouvernetoIs considered to be the oldest monastery in Crete (6th-10th century) with hermitages like those of Meteora

* Nuns' Monastery of Agios Ioannis - At Korakies, 7km from Chania - 17th century

* Agios Ioannis Eleimon (merciful) - 17th century

* M. dependency of Agios Antonios & Temple in the bear's cave (Arkoudiotissa), near Katholiko monastery

* Cavernous Church of Agios Georgios Apidiotis, in the gorge of Mavre, near Pazinos village

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Why Greece?

* It has strict build density regulations, which will avoid major developments in future and thus overbuilding

* Only 31/2 hours from London and many European cities making it a viable weekend break holiday destination

Price (Euros)
2500

Build area (m2)
600

Land area (m2)
4500

Storage
yes

Sea View
yes

Mountain View
yes

Garden
yes

Trees
yes

Garage
yes

Number of bedrooms
3+

Swimming pool
yes

Fire place
yes

Baths
3

Air Condition
yes

Central Heating
yes

Electricity
yes

Water
yes

Distance to airport, km
8

Distance to beach, km
5

Town Distance, km
7

Age
6 years