Luxury villa for sale in Heraklion, Crete.
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Luxury villa for sale in Heraklion, Crete. Nestling on a 900m² in the quiet and much sought after village of Gournes in Heraklion and enjoying unrivaled views of 180o towards the majestic Aegean Sea, and the scattered villages within verdant surroundings filled with lashing olive groves, this prestigious 280m² villa consists of three (3) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a swimming pool of 50m2 and vast outdoor spaces, having everything that guests need as to enjoy a relaxing "home from home" holiday in the sun!

Nestled into a beautiful natural landscape amongst hills covered by olive trees, it can accommodate up to 9 people and is ideal for families, couples and groups of friends. Read more

Luxury villa for sale in Heraklion, Crete. Nestling on a 900m² in the quiet and much sought after village of Gournes in Heraklion and enjoying unrivaled views of 180o towards the majestic Aegean Sea, and the scattered villages within verdant surroundings filled with lashing olive groves, this prestigious 280m² villa consists of three (3) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a swimming pool of 50m2 and vast outdoor spaces, having everything that guests need as to enjoy a relaxing "home from home" holiday in the sun!

Nestled into a beautiful natural landscape amongst hills covered by olive trees, it can accommodate up to 9 people and is ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.

Al-fresco living has never been more delightful because there is a wealth of furnished terraces and outdoor spaces with either sun or shade, giving our guests plenty of room to spread out and either have fun together, or take time out for moments of quiet solitude.

There is a lounging area and a pergola covered patio that a large dining area, and an appealing modern designed fully-fitted kitchen which has a built-in barbeque and a traditional bread/pizza oven. There is also a guest bathroom and an outdoor stone-built shower room.

Leisurely lunches and laid-back dinners made from delicious locally grown produce can be prepared and enjoyed outside in the fresh air, warm sunshine, and enchanting moonlight.

Taking prime position in the middle of a verdant lawn is an exceptional pool of 50m², which will suit family members of all ages and swimming levels.

Whilst much of the spacious 2400m² garden has been laid to lawn, the lower terrace has been planted with young fruit trees including orange, lemon, mandarin, pear, apricot, and pomegranate.

The interior décor of the villa is a balanced combination of classical and modern elements.

High-quality furnishings and fittings with many thoughtful touches have been combined to making this villa a welcome home.

Every room on the ground floor enjoys stunning views of the outdoor spaces and the garden, resulting an amazing indoor to outdoor feeling.

All bedrooms on the upper floor feature panoramic views of the surrounding area, resulting a challenge for you to leave your comfortable and peaceful surroundings to discover all that Crete has to offer.

Entering the ground floor, there is a bright and airy open plan living room and dining room, armed with an energy-efficient fireplace and a pool table in blue and brown color, where you can spare wonderful moments with friends and family.

The modern fully equipped kitchen is to the rear of the room with all the electrical appliances you may need for daily living, such as built-in oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, multiple working surfaces and cupboards, while there is a kitchen table for less formal eating.

Large picture windows and wide doorways open to the outdoors, flooding interiors with warm sunlight, fresh air, and last but certainly not least, the views of the outdoor spaces, the garden, and the swimming pool.

The swimming pool area is furnished with 6 sun-beds, and sun umbrellas.

On the ground floor, there is also a guest bathroom.

A marbled staircase with wide steps leads to the first floor where you can find three spacious bedrooms, of which one has an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, with private sea view facing balconies/terraces.

On the first floor, there are also a laundry room and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Privacy and security for guests is the added value of the Villa, while it also features air-conditioning units to all rooms, autonomous heat system, high-tech alarm system with cameras, electrical shutters with double glazing windows and screens, and a solar panel.

It offers the great advantage of being the only 4km away from the famous Ammoudara beach, where you can have a refreshing dive and enjoy the famous Cretan sun, the best this land has to offer.

Moreover, Heraklion city is only 2,2 km away from where you can find all shops, taverns, banks, medical centers, pharmacy, coffee shops, and supermarkets you may need. And for those who want to explore the islands around or other parts of the world, the airport and the port are 10km away, respectively.

Even though you may never want to leave this alluring villa, there are many walking trails spanning out from Heraklion, and it is the perfect starting point for exploring the countless sites that Crete has to offer as it is only a few minutes’ drives to the National Highway.

This exceptional villa is a small piece of heaven enabling guests to enjoy their holiday in privacy, comfort, and at their own pace.

 

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Luxury villa for sale in Heraklion Location:

Gouves is located 18 km east of Heraklion, next to Gournes.

Gouves is a large area, which covers several smaller villages, including the popular resort area of Kato Gouves (lower Gouves) and the traditional village of Pano Gouves (upper Gouves), which is built into the side of small Mt. Ederi, only a little more than 300 meters high, with spectacular views.

The name Gouves is derived from "Gouva," which means a hollow in the earth. The name Gouves is usually applied to the seaside resort of Kato Gouves, and this is how it will be used throughout this text.

Gouves is neither a village nor a town.

It is an inhabited area that owes its development to tourism.

There is a main road running from the old Heraklion - Hersonissos National Road down to the beach road.

On either side of the road, hotels and apartments extend to a great distance among the fields.

There are also a few hotels and apartments above the old National Road.

In other words, this is a sparsely-populated area that largely retains its earlier farming character.