An extraordinary property on Crete is for sale. It has 2.4 hectares (6 acres) of land in an unspoilt, commanding position, set in countryside and olive groves overlooking the sea, with amazing views. The property extends approximately 270m by 170m (900 ft x 500 ft), with fields and terraces of Olive trees, rocky outcrops and some wild areas.
Sited above the Coastline of the Bay of Souda, few places boast such stunning outlooks from such a favourable position. To the south-west are the grand and massive White Mountains, to the North a rugged coastline, over to the Akrotiri peninsula. Eastwards are terraced olive groves with the distinctive flat-ridge Kefala peak of the Drapanos peninsula in the background.
The property includes three buildings built almost 20 years ago to high standards, in a simple modern style with clean lines, including an aesthetic asymmetry and classic architectural motifs of the Mediterranean vernacular. White rendered walls, many full arches, strong rectilinear shapes, timber frames and pergolas. Each building has its own character with many attractive features, yet plenty of scope for creative restorations and additions. Features include open fireplaces, marble floors, stunning private terraces and balconies.
Building 1 – villa; 2 reception/kitchen/utility/3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Building 2 – semi-detached houses; each – hall/ large reception/ kitchen / 3 bedrooms /2 bathrooms/shared utlity
Building 3 – 2 apartments over basement; top apartment; 2 reception/kitchen/ bathroom/ wc/ 1 1/2 bedrooms
middle apartment, unfinished; large reception, kitchen/ bathroom/ 2 bedrooms
basement enclosed; 3 storage/ utility/ wc
This property is unusual in its overall large size (for Crete) and has the potential therefore to be acquired for private residential use, for a touristic business purpose or for a corporate development project.
Depending on the way the property is developed, Greek planning laws* allow for further development, even though the property is outside the village boundary. Land closest to the village (House 3 / Plot B) are permitted 10% residential built area plus terraces,basement.. If Commercial development is considered, built area permitted can increase up to 20%; minimum area considered is 10,000m2.
It has a surprising quality of seclusion and peace, even though quite close to local amenities, and with open outlooks to its surroundings. It is a rare opportunity to benefit from natural as well as man-made beauty.
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*Planning Laws are being reviewed, so please get your own professional advice.
