Stone Villa for sale in Apokoronas Crete
Apokoronas, Chania
Property details
Specifications
- Property Type
- Houses / Villas
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Property Size
- 82 m²
Location & reference
- Prefecture
- Chania
- Municipality
- Apokoronas
- Location
- Apokoronas
- Ref No.
- 0v-1510
Description
Set in the serene countryside of Apokoronas, surrounded by olive groves and mountain views, this historic stone villa beautifully combines heritage, authenticity, and comfort. Built in 1913, this home preserves the charm of a bygone era — a place where history and craftsmanship meet the peaceful rhythm of Cretan village life.
The villa has a total area of 81.1 sqm, featuring 41.5 sqm on the lower level with kitchen, living, and dining areas, and 39.7 sqm on the upper level with one bedroom and one bathroom. The ground floor was originally used as a barn and stable, while the first floor once served as a weaving room and later as a village elementary school, carrying a unique sense of local tradition and storytelling.
The living and dining area features an energy-efficient fireplace, air conditioning, satellite TV, and DVD/CD players, while the kitchen is fully equipped with all modern amenities. A staircase leads to the ground level, where the bedroom is located — two of its walls made of natural rock embedded in the soil, creating a warm and earthy atmosphere.
The villa has a total area of 81.1 sqm, featuring 41.5 sqm on the lower level with kitchen, living, and dining areas, and 39.7 sqm on the upper level with one bedroom and one bathroom. The ground floor was originally used as a barn and stable, while the first floor once served as a weaving room and later as a village elementary school, carrying a unique sense of local tradition and storytelling.
The living and dining area features an energy-efficient fireplace, air conditioning, satellite TV, and DVD/CD players, while the kitchen is fully equipped with all modern amenities. A staircase leads to the ground level, where the bedroom is located — two of its walls made of natural rock embedded in the soil, creating a warm and earthy atmosphere.
The villa also includes an independent courtyard of 10 sqm, comfortably furnished ideal for al fresco dining or relaxation.
A wooden staircase connects to the upper level, where a double bedroom with wooden floors and ceilings, A/C, and a shower bathroom creates a cozy retreat. From here, a door opens to a furnished balcony offering beautiful views over the mountains, olive groves, and meadows.
This villa forms part of a traditional resort complex on a 869.91 sqm plot with a total built area of 520.90 sqm, consisting of one single-storey building, four two-storey buildings, one three-storey building, two storage areas, a covered 50 sqm barbecue area, and a heated swimming pool of approximately 50 sqm.
Together, these elements create a unified complex of five independent maisonettes (each in its own building) and a mini-market, surrounded by peaceful gardens and authentic Cretan architecture.
Decorated with handcrafted wooden furniture, antique pieces, and folk art, this villa exudes warmth and soul — a perfect representation of the Cretan lifestyle, rooted in simplicity, culture, and connection with nature.
Located just a short drive from the beaches of Almyrida and Kalyves, and within easy reach of Chania city and the international airport, the property combines rural beauty with accessibility.
Whether envisioned as a boutique hospitality villa, a holiday retreat, or a private traditional home, it offers a rare chance to own a true historical residence in Crete.
Distances at a glance (in kilometres):
Stylos / market – 6
Kalyves / beach & market – 13
Vamos – 15
Georgioupolis – 27
Chania – 26
Chania Airport – 33
Rethymno – 54
A timeless stone villa from 1913 — where history, tradition, and Cretan authenticity come alive.
Stone Villa for sale in Apokoronas 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 an 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 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 makes it a good destination for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of 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 lose 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 center makes 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.
A wooden staircase connects to the upper level, where a double bedroom with wooden floors and ceilings, A/C, and a shower bathroom creates a cozy retreat. From here, a door opens to a furnished balcony offering beautiful views over the mountains, olive groves, and meadows.
This villa forms part of a traditional resort complex on a 869.91 sqm plot with a total built area of 520.90 sqm, consisting of one single-storey building, four two-storey buildings, one three-storey building, two storage areas, a covered 50 sqm barbecue area, and a heated swimming pool of approximately 50 sqm.
Together, these elements create a unified complex of five independent maisonettes (each in its own building) and a mini-market, surrounded by peaceful gardens and authentic Cretan architecture.
Decorated with handcrafted wooden furniture, antique pieces, and folk art, this villa exudes warmth and soul — a perfect representation of the Cretan lifestyle, rooted in simplicity, culture, and connection with nature.
Located just a short drive from the beaches of Almyrida and Kalyves, and within easy reach of Chania city and the international airport, the property combines rural beauty with accessibility.
Whether envisioned as a boutique hospitality villa, a holiday retreat, or a private traditional home, it offers a rare chance to own a true historical residence in Crete.
Distances at a glance (in kilometres):
Stylos / market – 6
Kalyves / beach & market – 13
Vamos – 15
Georgioupolis – 27
Chania – 26
Chania Airport – 33
Rethymno – 54
A timeless stone villa from 1913 — where history, tradition, and Cretan authenticity come alive.
Stone Villa for sale in Apokoronas 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 an 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 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 makes it a good destination for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of 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 lose 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 center makes 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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