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Last Update: 19-8-2010
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Choosing your location….
As we are all aware, location is of paramount importance when purchasing a property and buying a property abroad can be more confusing without true knowledge of life there. So let us look at this property and give you a clear understanding of the unique benefits of its location. It may also assist you to consider things that may not have occurred to you when searching for your home here in Crete.
Perhaps you are looking for a part-time, summer home, in which case it is probably sun, tranquillity and beautiful views that are of great importance to you. The sun is here of course. Take time to consider whether tranquillity is achievable. If you live in a village or complex with many neighbours, near a busy road or motorway, close to a taverna, bar or hotel then tranquillity may not be an assumption. Most of your summer months are spent living and dining outdoors. It is also important to consider if opting for a property in a remote area, that you will commit yourself to travelling to beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, banks etc.
If you are looking for an all-year-round home, consider your needs during the winter months. A remote area may find you travelling even further afield to find the facilities you need - resorts close during the winter months and more frequent travelling into Chania often becomes necessary.
Ano Stalos…….
Aetopholia lies in a small enclave of properties in Ano Stalos. It is 1.8km from the nearest beach, bars, restaurants, ATMs etc. - a five minute drive or twenty minute walk through the countryside. It is situated in the hills above Stalos and has breathtaking views across the bay and city of Chania, the White Mountains and surrounding countryside. It is a fifteen minute drive into Chania.
Due to its elevated position, in the hot summer months it is sufficiently high above the coast to be cooler and in winter escapes the dampness found in the lower areas. The surrounding handful of properties combine Greek and North European residents. The majority of this very small neighbourhood live in Crete full time and there is a friendly, supportive, community atmosphere which also has a healthy respect for individual privacy. Your home and your garden really can be your sanctuary here.
Whilst the National Road is easily accessed, Ano Stalos is fortunate enough to be unaffected by the associated traffic noise. Standing in an elevated position in approximately 2 Strema of land, Aetopholia has a magnificent garden, an olive grove with around 25 trees and uninterrupted views. It's high position works well - it would not be possible for future building to be extremely detrimental to the views currently enjoyed.
Aetopholia…the home
Carved into the hillside, the house was constructed in 2004 by a well respected local architect with a reputation for quality, specializing in the design and construction of exclusive homes. The build quality and finishing are exceptional. Central heating, exterior lighting, high quality insect screens and doors, high specification ceramic floors, open log fire, solar water heating, irrigation system, broadband connection, satellite dishes and decoders…..all the things for modern living are to be found in this Cretan home.
The house is on two levels. The upper storey hosts the lounge/dining area which has an open log fire, a large, fully fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances and a shower room/toilet. A covered balcony leads directly off the kitchen door and also has access to the lounge through patio windows with ornate insect screens. There is an upper garden terrace off the lounge also accessed through patio doors with an ornate insect screen. The internal upper interior benefits from generously high, vaulted ceilings.
….the lower storey
The lower storey contains three bedrooms, the master bedroom being luxuriously large with spectacular views. The two further bedrooms have generous fitted wardrobes and patio doors onto the flower covered pergola housing the bedroom terrace. There is also a pleasant, well finished family bathroom, a large storage cupboard and a utility room housing the central heating boiler, washing machine and a second fridge/freezer.
The bedrooms are on the cooler, lower floor, facing the rear lower garden of the property and all have wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Outside bedrooms two and three is a shady terrace with a pergola bursting with bougainvillea, jasmine and roses. A perfect place for morning coffee or a welcome afternoon retreat from the sun. All the terraces have exterior lighting. To the outside of the master bedroom can be found a secluded terrace with stunning views, which encorporates an external staircase linking it to the upper garden terrace.
The garden….outdoor living….
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The lower garden at the rear of the house faces the White Mountains and the bay of Chania. This is a tiered garden which rolls seemlessly from landscaped garden to a beautiful olive grove. Harvesting the olives is part of the experience of real Cretan life.
The upper landscaped tiers are heavily stocked with flowers and shrubs - you will also find a young harvest of melons, oranges, apples, pears, grapes and peppers.
The upper, front garden of the property is exquisite. Traditional Cretan stone walls to the boundary open to a large gravel drive with ample parking for two cars. A magnificent rose-bordered path leads to the front door. There are shrubs, flowers, many herbs, young orange, lemon, apricot and kumquat trees - as well as three magnificent mature olive trees which are an enviable addition to your Greek home. The garden has lighting and is perfect for evening dining on the terrace.
There is planning permission for a swimming pool and a well-considered area of the tiered garden has been cleared of trees and shrubs in readiness.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is luxuriously large and opens onto a charming, private terrace with magnificent open views. Watching the full moon swinging across the sky from your bed is a true delight.
Bedroom 2
This bedroom has generous fitted wardrobes with a range of hanging, shelf and drawer space. The patio doors open onto a tiled terrace with views of the garden and mountains beyond. The doors have insect and security screens
Bedroom 3
With a range of spacious, well designed fitted wardrobes, this bedroom opens onto the tiled terrace with views to the garden and mountains. The doors have insect and security screens.
Lounge / Dining
This light, spacious, airy room with a high vaulted ceiling, has an open fire and patio doors onto the kitchen and upper garden terraces. The patio doors also have ornate insect and security screens
Kitchen
Generously proportioned with a substantial range of wall and base units, stainless steel double sink with draining board, ceramic hob, oven and cooker hood. Light and airy, the kitchen benefits from a high vaulted ceiling. Ample worktop makes cooking a pleasure. The window looks directly onto the White Mountains. The kitchen door opens directly onto a covered terrace with outstanding views… from cooker to table in a few steps.
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| Characteristics |
Location Information |
Living Area: 119 sq.m.
Year of Built: 2004
Bedrooms: 3
Land (sq.m): 2000
 Open Fireplaces/s
Shower Room
Solar panel
Double Window Glasse
Parking / Pathway
Central Heating
Mountain View
Bathroom
Fitted Wardrobes
Radiators
Landscaped
Verandas
Shops, Restaurants
Fully Furnished
Fenced
Patio
Ocean View
Storage Room
Garden
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| VILLA AETOPHOLIA (Eagles' Nest) |
| Price: | €310000.00 |
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Stalos: Province of Kidonia 7 km to Chania Town
Is a delightful village featuring the best of old and new Crete. Upper Stalos is an ancient Cretan settlement nestled in the verdant hills of olive and citrus groves with stunning vistas of the White Mountain range and the turquoise aegean sea. Many traditional houses and churches grace the hillsides.
The lower quarter of the village is set beside the sandy beaches of Chania Bay. All essential amenities are contained within this part of the village. There are many bars and restaurants for your enjoyment on the balmy summer evenings. Very easy access to the main town of Chania and the lively night life of Platanias.
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