House for sale in Apokoronas

The house is surrounded by a verdant landscape with cypress forests, bushes, and shrubs, a panorama that can be enjoyed any time of the day from the comfort of your home.

It rises on a 774.21sqm fenced plot with a tiled yard complimented with beautiful flower beds, while there is plenty of space for a fruit garden or the construction of a swimming pool.

It also has an 143.14sqm basement which due to the sloping grounds is accessible from the ground level on the backside. As it hasnt been modified, it can be converted into two parking seats, storage, or a guesthouse.

Upon entrance to the residence through the main entrance, we find ourselves in the seating room with a dining area and a wood-firing stove, followed by a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar.

A large covered balcony of 12.50sqm is attached, presenting soul-touching panoramic views of the verdant surroundings, the ideal spot to unwind any time of the day and enjoy cooling breezes.

On the same level, there is also a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower, as well as two bright bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and access to a balcony.

External stairs with 18 stairsteps are taking us to the upper floor, which can also be accessed via internal stairs, giving you the advantage to use the house as a single residence, or as two independent apartments depending on your needs.

This level is occupied by a living room with a wooden ceiling, gifted with a 14sqm veranda enjoying magnificent views of the cypress forest and the verdant landscape stretching all the way to the picturesque city of Rethymno, paired with those of the crystal blue sea and the peak of Psiloritis mountain; a view that literally has it all!

On this level, there is also one laundry room configured as a kitchen, a bedroom with a King-size bed and a balcony, a second bedroom with access to a balcony, and a full bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and a bidet.

The entire property is equipped with an autonomous heating system per floor, underfloor heating in the main areas, a solar water heater, and air conditioning units in some rooms.

The lower level was constructed in 1988 and the upper floor in 1997, and was completed to its current form in 2008.

The property benefits from an enclosed parking space in front of the house, while there are two more private parking areas if needed.

And for those who need more space, a remaining building capacity for an extension of up to 200sqm gives you the opportunity to take this property to a whole new level.

If you are looking for a house to reside in and enjoy total peace of mind, then this is the perfect match!

House for sale in Apokoronas Location Information:

The village of Sellia is located between the towns of Vamos and Georgioupoli on the Drapano Peninsula, close to the north coast of the island, in the Apokoronas region.

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 crafts and turned them into guest houses.

Vrysses
Vrysses (or Vrisses) is a new village dating back to 1925. It is located on the road which links the north coast with Sfakia.

There is not much to do in Vrysses but the river that flows through its centre make it a nice place to escape the summer heat, in the shade of the giant plane trees. Vrysses is also famous for its excellent yogurt.

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