Villa for sale Crete, Greece.

Luxury 5-bed villa located in the countryside, a short walk from the lively village and the beach.

A house with history, built about 30 years ago and originally belonged to Captain Yam who hosted music events and wonderful parties.

When the current owners bought the house, they wanted to return it to its old state and kept as many of the original properties as possible; Work to restore the wooden shutters instead of replacing them with aluminum. One such feature is the painting of the tiles of a landscape with castles in the main bathroom, the signature of which is written ‘Marlino’. They upgraded all plumbing to allow for the modern convenience of powerful showers.

The villa has many original features with a magnificent wooden staircase leading to the living area and a wonderful split dining area as you pass through the front door. In the entrance hall another feature is a hall closet of sculpted wooden parts, an unusual place to hang your hats and coats.

The lower bedroom with has an en suite bathroom with vintage tiles. On the same floor there is another double bedroom with modern wardrobes. It has a separate entrance, the room is double in size and you can easily add a fourth en suite bathroom as the plumbing is there.

Upstairs, in the center, an enclosed courtyard with glass arches with rooms built around it. It puts in the wonderful daylight but is also good for watching the stars on a clear night.
The 4 large double bedrooms are located east and west around the center of the glass; The master bedroom is equipped with an en suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower, 2 sinks and a wooden floor.

The two double bedrooms in the east wing have a large patio leading to the gardens. Between these 2 rooms there is a spacious shower room with a glass shower cubicle and beige tiles.

The spacious well-equipped kitchen is a separate room through glass doors. It comes fully fitted with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cupboards for storage and it includes a dishwasher. Next to the kitchen there is also a separate utility room where the washing machine and tumble dryer are located.

The split lounge consists of 2 parts, a sofa area on the lower level and an upper level area with the dining table. The lower area is equipped with a fireplace and air conditioning unit. Large sliding patio doors open onto the arched covered terrace, ideal for outdoor living, access to the garden and enjoying a wonderful view of the sea.

Outside: A metal gate opens to the plot, a large entrance driveway and pebble area with plenty of parking. The main entrance is sheltered by a large arched covered terrace and stone paved area where outdoor furniture could be installed.
The entire plot is fenced, walled and well-maintained. The garden wraps around the house and consists of small paths, a small lawn, a fenced area for chickens and rabbits if desired and a variety of flowers, shrubs and trees. To the rear of the house is a tall storage structure.

In the garden you can find over 20 fruit trees, including apricot, peach, lemon, lime, two avocado trees, several productive olive trees and many more.
Well-established climbing roses, the garden was designed by an English landscape designer who created a series of hidden private areas using conifers and large trees.

To the rear there is a lawn area that would be a perfect location for a 40 sq.m. or 50 sq.m. swimming pool and room to build a pool house if desired.

A villa with character, built to the highest standards with modern design, luxury fittings throughout and stunning uninterrupted views.