Residential Building for Sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas.
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Residential Building for Sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas. A rare opportunity to acquire an entire residential building for sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas, one of the most desirable and rapidly growing destinations in western Crete. Built in 2010, this 406 sqm property is set on a 404 sqm enclosed plot with traditional stone fencing and comprises three independent apartments, making it an exceptional investment for buyers seeking a high-quality residential asset with excellent rental and capital growth potential.

Whether your vision is to create a boutique holiday accommodation, luxury vacation rentals, or a multi-family residence, this versatile property offers outstanding flexibility in one of Cretes strongest real estate markets. Read more

Residential Building for Sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas. A rare opportunity to acquire an entire residential building for sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas, one of the most desirable and rapidly growing destinations in western Crete. Built in 2010, this 406 sqm property is set on a 404 sqm enclosed plot with traditional stone fencing and comprises three independent apartments, making it an exceptional investment for buyers seeking a high-quality residential asset with excellent rental and capital growth potential.

Whether your vision is to create a boutique holiday accommodation, luxury vacation rentals, or a multi-family residence, this versatile property offers outstanding flexibility in one of Cretes strongest real estate markets.

Ground Floor Apartment – 141 sqm

The ground floor residence offers spacious and practical living areas designed for year-round comfort. A large open-plan living and dining room opens directly onto the private courtyard, while the fully equipped kitchen includes a utility area and separate outdoor access.

The apartment features two generous bedrooms, a large bathroom, autonomous oil central heating, and an impressive 40 sqm enclosed garage with direct internal access from the residence. The property is offered fully furnished and is equally suitable as a permanent home, holiday residence, or long-term rental investment.

First Floor Apartment – 114 sqm

The first-floor apartment enjoys beautiful uninterrupted views of the Cretan Sea from its spacious 25 sqm covered veranda. The residence includes a bright living and dining area, a separate kitchen with direct veranda access, three bedrooms, a guest WC, autonomous oil central heating, and a security entrance door.

The apartment also benefits from access to the shared rooftop terrace and landscaped communal outdoor areas. Having never been occupied, it requires only interior painting and minor cosmetic updating, allowing the new owner to personalize the property with minimal investment.

Penthouse Apartment – 151 sqm

Occupying the top floor, the penthouse offers generous interiors and spectacular panoramic sea views. The spacious open-plan living and dining area opens onto a large covered veranda overlooking the coastline, while the separate kitchen enjoys access to a second veranda and a private staircase leading to the exclusive-use rooftop terrace.

The apartment includes two spacious bedrooms, two fully finished bathrooms, a third completed bathroom within the loft area, and an unfinished loft that can easily be transformed into a third bedroom, guest suite, or home office.

Like the first-floor apartment, the penthouse has never been occupied and requires only interior and exterior painting to present as a virtually brand-new residence.

Outstanding Investment Potential

The property benefits from autonomous oil central heating throughout, private parking areas, storage facilities, landscaped communal outdoor spaces, and an excellent level of privacy.

One of its greatest advantages is the opportunity to construct a swimming pool, significantly increasing both market value and rental performance. Combined with three independent residences, panoramic sea views, and the growing international demand for holiday accommodation in Apokoronas, the property provides an ideal foundation for developing a boutique hospitality project, luxury holiday rentals, or a premium Airbnb investment.

Prime Location in Apokoronas

Kefalas has become one of the most attractive villages in the Apokoronas region, highly sought after by international buyers for its authentic Cretan character, peaceful environment, beautiful landscapes, and convenient access to the beaches of Almyrida, Kalyves, and Georgioupolis. Chania city centre and Chania International Airport are also within comfortable driving distance, making the location ideal for both residential living and tourism.

This exceptional property represents one of the finest investment opportunities in Apokoronas, Crete, combining three independent residences, panoramic sea views, development potential, and a prime location in one of western Cretes fastest-growing and most desirable real estate markets.

Residential Building for Sale in Kefalas, Apokoronas. Location Information:

The village of Kefalas is situated in the Apokoronas area, on the north side of Crete, west of Georgioupolis and east of Chania. The district is shaped like a “triangle” and set away from the highway.

It’s a green and quiet part compared to for instance The Akrotiri (which is the peninsula next to Chania), with fewer houses and a more traditional lifestyle.

In the Apokoronas there are lots of olive groves, woodlands, and farms, and a couple of great beaches like Almiryda, Kalives, and the long stretched beach of Georgioupolis which is about 10 kilometers long.

Kefalas is an old village in the heart of the Apokoronas. It is over 800 years old and thought to have been founded around 1175 A.D. during the Greek Byzantine times under Emperor Michalis Komnenos.

Inside it’s boundaries there are a large amount of historic buildings from Venetian and other times, some beautifully restored, others in ruins. From 1669 until 1898 Kefalas was under Ottoman Turkish occupation.

It’s a large village, but it is quiet. There are squares, beautiful old trees, an old stone windmill, a couple of tavernas (one with Illy coffee!), and two supermarkets.

The supermarkets are small, but with all the essentials – one of them sells bio-organic food and vegetables and the other is run by an English lady – we think – that gave us free lighters and a large bottle of local wine so we could “taste it” after we did our shopping.

The people are really friendly and say hello and wave as you walk through the streets.

The whole village of Kefalas is pretty with old stone buildings and just a few tastefully done new ones. Supposedly there are some 30 churches in the village, most of which are from the time of the Turkish occupation when land would not be confiscated by the Turkish rulers if there was a church on its grounds.

I didn’t count the ones that I have seen, and I haven’t seen all of them, but it is definitely the village in Crete with the largest amount of churches that I have encountered.

Kefalas can be reached easily. Best is to drive from the new national road into Georgioupolis, on the Rethimnon – Chania road, and turn left after about 25 meters just before the village square of Georgioupolis.

After a few meters, there is a turn on the right side where you can see the sign for the village of Vamos. If you follow this road and climb up the hill you will automatically run into the sign to Kefalas on the right after about 5-10 minutes.

You can also enter the village from the other side – from Vamos for instance. There are several signs to the village and it is hard to miss them because the village is clearly marked.