House for Sale Aptera, Megala Chorafia

Features: Balcony courtyard Double glazed windows/shutters Fireplace Furnished Garden Mountain view parking pergola Solar Water Heater Details: Stone Villa for sale in the area of Apokoronas. Within a picturesque village of Apokoronas, in a rural setting offering total peace of mind, this beautiful stone house of 86sq.m.+ approx.10 sq.m.balconies with two bedrooms is boasting an exceptional interior design matching the traditional architecture and atmosphere of the surroundings, a perfect home to enjoy Cretan nature at its best. Beautiful sandy beaches are reached within 10 minutes drive via an asphalt road. The lovely villa is perfectly set on a 238sqm plot in the quiet village of Paidochori, offering unobstructed views of the imposing White Mountains and the verdant expanses stretching endlessly, providing its residents a picture-perfect scenery to enjoy at any time of the day. It spreads over two levels, where all rooms are perfectly arranged in a convenient and fully-functional layout. Upon entering the villa, we find ourselves in the large open plan area featuring a fully equipped kitchen with wooden fitted cabinets. Through an impressive stone arch, we reach the main living room with the fireplace, with direct access to the private covered patio with a pergola, via a large door. Internal wooden stairs are taking us to the upper level, occupied by two generously sized double bedrooms and a bathroom. The bedrooms are opening to a lovely balcony with amazing views of traditional houses scattered in the vast expanses of olive groves. The tiled floor, stone arches, and features combined with the stunning log ceiling beams and the wooden stairs create a unique cozy atmosphere in the house. The house is equipped with a solar water heater, wooden window frames with double glazing, and it comes with plenty of parking space. Stepping outside, a huge stone paved terrace surrounds the house, presenting plenty of space for sitting outside, the perfect spot to enjoy a fresh meal, a nice book or a refreshing drink, or soak up the Cretan sun for more than 300 days per year. This is the ideal place to relax and escape the pressures of modern life, spending quality time with your family and friends and having the time to indulge yourselves. Boasting a great interior design and a unique location, living here will be like living one endless vacation! As it is offered fully furnished and equipped, all you need to do is pack your suitcase and come to Crete! Location Information: The district of Apokoronas in the north-eastern corner of the Chania prefecture and at the foot of the White Mountains is one of the greenest regions of Crete and contains some interesting sights, such as Lake Kournas, the island’s only freshwater lake, picturesque villages and small beach resorts. Aptera The ruins of ancient Aptera are located on a hill above the bay of Souda. Founded in the 7th century BC, Aptera was one of the largest city states in Crete and was continuously inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD. A monastery was established there in the 12th century. Most of this very large site has not been excavated yet but you can see impressive Roman cistern, a Greek temple, various other buildings and massive defensive walls. At the north-western end there is a Turkish fortress with superb views of Souda bay. The archaeological site of Aptera is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 2.30 pm and entrance is free. Kalyves, Almyrida and Plaka Located on the coast in the Souda bay, Kalyves is a large village with a nice sandy beach and has been attracting more and more tourists in the last few years. Most of it is fairly low key and you still get the sense that you are in a Cretan village. A little further to the east, Almyrida has seen a number of tourist developments as well. Its sandy beach with shallow waters make it a good destinations for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of the Souda bay and the White Mountains. Georgioupolis and Lake Kournas Georgioupolis, at the eastern end of the district of Apokoronas, used to be a sleepy little fishing village but its long (9 km) sandy beach has seen a massive development in hotels. Lake Kournas is located 3 km inland from Georgioupolis at the foot of the mountain and is the only freshwater lake in the whole of Crete. This makes it a popular “exotic” weekend destination for the Cretans. The landscape in Kournas, especially if you pick a grey day, is reminiscent of a mountain lake in the Alps and you loose the sense of being on Crete. Unusual! Vamos Vamos is the capital of the district. In 1995 a group of villagers started a project to preserve the traditional way of life of Vamos. With funds from the European Union, they started a project to showcase the crafts and products of the region and restored old stone buildings using traditional materials and c