Five bedroom house for sale in Crete. In a traditional village of Apokoronas, specifically Sellia, and right in the middle of a green landscape you can find this 5 bedroom detached house spreading in three levels made out of stone, of 140m² and an extra 36m² independent 1 bedroom apartment. In a great location with unobstructed view to the sea, the total green landscape and the majestic White Mountains of Crete.
Upon the main entrance one will realise that this place is multi leveled. Firstly you go down an 8 step staircase, where you can find the open plan living room area fitted with a fireplace and the kitchen. Armed with big glass doors taking you to outside and allowing you to daydream while admiring the ocean, the village of Kefalas ahead and the forest of Roupakias. From there a 5 step staircase lead you to a wide and cozy bedroom inviting you to relax and unwind, decorated with neutral colours and there is also a water closet suited with a shower.
Also from the main entrance, another wooden staircase of 9 steps leads you to this upper level, like a loft with a wooden floor that could also be easily used as an office area. Moving on, a wooden staircase of 10 steps, leads you to the first floor with two northern bedrooms that have access to a balcony of 22m2 with unobstructed views to the alluring sea and the hills that are covered by the green colours of nature, and the third one which is on the south side andhas its own private covered balcony with view to the spectacular White Mountains, as well as the ocean and again the green landscape.
From the sitting area, which is welcoming you to spend time with family and friends another staircase of 5 steps takes you to an ancillary area of 30m2, that can be used in many different ways according to the owner’s wishes.
This dream house, fitted with elements like the wood, the stone used all over the house and the neutral colours on the walls as well as the tiles, it seamlessly merges the contemporary style with the style of a traditional Cretan house.
Also suited with its own solar power boiler, and underfloor heating, warming up the house evenly and faster. Also provides you with an alarm, internet connection and a safety door for your own security. The property is also fenced all around while the yard is fitted with lawn, and beautiful trees and colourful flowers. This very thought out house has also been provided with a generator in case of a blackout,and last but not least triple glass windows and a barbeque.
Last but not least, in the same area, but totally separate from the main house, this property provides you with a one bedroom apartment, again tastefully designed, and with extraordinary views to the breathtaking landscape, that can be used as a guest house or a study, or a place to rent out.
Only 25km away from Chania gives you access to all the amenities of the city, and only 6km away from Georgioupolis beach, you can have your swim anytime you desire it, and of course only 32km from the airport.
Location:
Sellia is a small village in Crete, Greece, in the municipal unit of Vamos, in the regional unit of Chania. The village is located in between the towns of Vamos and Georgioupoli on the Drapano Peninsula, close to the north coast of the island, in the Apokoronas region. It has a winter population of 50 and a summer population of about 150.
It is divided into Upper and Lower Selia. It is a very small, quiet rural village with many older homes and plenty of traditional Cretan charm plus views of the Cretan White Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. There is a kafenion (coffee house) but all services are available in nearby Vamos.
Towering above the village of Plakias in the south of Crete, is the charming village of Selia. Here you start your very steep descend to Plakias beach. Selia has some apeal, nice old Cretan houses, and a cosy feeling. There is also a very beautiful church. Along the road there are a fountain with lion heads (which doesnt work) and a memorial.
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 islands only freshwater lake, picturesque villages and small beach resorts.