Owl Villa is an immaculate bungalow of 100sqm set in spacious grounds of approximately 2,000sqm and commanding spectacular views of Souda Bay and of the White Mountains. It is located in an area known locally as Maropathes, on the same level as Aspro, which lies in the hills between Almyrida and Gavalahori, Apokoronas, in the North West of Crete.
The house has 2 double bedrooms and two bathrooms, The 2 bedrooms have doors to a stone-paved terrace then onward to the back garden. To the front of the house is an open glass porch with an exquisite colourless stained glass window to the side.
A separate entrance to the side of the house opens into the Apothiki or store-room. This is a useful utility room which houses a sink and washing machine with storage for laundry supplies and general storage but could also be used for hobbies, sewing room or office.
The living area of the house is open plan with patio doors leading out to the side terrace with its wonderful sea and countryside views.
Living room has a magnificent wooden beamed ceiling, a stone fireplace with open fire and an arch to the kitchen. Two steps bring you to a raised level, currently in use as an office and reading room. This raised level provides access to the bedrooms.
Bedrooms: 2 good sized double rooms both of which have floor to ceiling wardrobes plus patio doors allowing access to the rear garden. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room tiled in cream with attractive green highlights. The family bathroom is located next to bedroom 2 and has a full sized bath tub and vanity unit.
Key benefits of the house include:
oil fired central heating with fuel tank and boiler
solar panel
white aluminium double glazed windows and patio doors with security shutters
mosquito / fly screens
separate under terrace boiler room (below the side terrace of the house)
emergency water tanks with pump
The property is tiled throughout with cream tiles and paintwork is a neutral palette, providing a perfect setting for either modern or traditional furniture.
Externally, the boundary of the land is defined with an attractive stone wall. To the side of the house, splendid stone-edged wide natural terraces make up the grounds which are home to many trees including Bay Laurel, Pistacia Terebinthus and Carob. In total there are 23 mature Olive trees on the land as well as 4 Kyparissi trees plus various shrubs and herbs including Honeysuckle, Rosemary, Lavender, Wild Almond, Alifaskia (3 lobed sage) Loumina (False Dittany) Thyme, Rosemary & Oregano.
The gated entrance driveway is paved and to the left as you enter is, firstly, a small section with cacti and sedums, then a border of Lantana and Lavender. The back garden has a Thyme walk, a paved pathway to the back of the garden with Thyme bushes on either side. A sloping area, running towards the mid-wall, is partly covered with the colourful & weed inhibiting Osteospernum which flowers constantly from mid April throughout the summer.
It is a mountainside garden, natural and very beautiful. In summer the ground is sparse apart from the herbs, shrubs and trees, but in spring it is vibrant with the colour of wild flowers.
The View: Amazing sea and mountain views are available from all points and levels of the house and garden. Towards the front of the house and seen from the kitchen, dining room and side terraces are stunning sea views which cannot be lost. Souda Bay is viewed across the surrounding countryside and villages towards the Akrotiri Peninsula.
The magnificent snow coverered peaks of the White Mountains are a continuous backdrop from the coast through 180 degrees to the rear of the house and are fringed with conifers both inside and out of the garden.
The house is positioned so that the views of neither sea nor mountains can ever be lost.
Options: if you love this house with its stunning garden and views, but really want a 3rd bedroom, then the owner has the solution. With minor internal modification the existing study/reading room could become a separate bedroom. This would not compromise the size of the existing dining and living rooms which would remain a generous 25sqm.
Location: Maropathes is about 5 minutes drive from the beach at Almyrida, 8 minutes drive from the village of Plaka and about 15 minutes from the lively town of Kalives. Douliana is a small village within walking distance. Both Chania town and airports are approximately 40 minutes drive away.
€330,000.00 | €299,500.00 plus agents fees, transfer tax and legal expenses
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