Those keen on investing in Crete property may find they get a bonus with it in the form of fresh olives.

Developer Caversham-Barnes has planted over 1,400 olive trees at its new project on the island, which will include nine two and three-bedroom villas when complete.

The plan is for the olives to be harvested by owners and bottled by a local co-operative.

Numerous other plants and fruit trees have been planted around the site as well.

Explaining the plan, principal of the firm Said Marie said: "In addition to plentiful supplies of fruit, the trees will provide villa owners with shade and privacy, beauty when they are in blossom and natural habitats for birds."

Those investing in Crete property may find that one of the biggest appeals of the island is its healthy diet, which has been said to have enabled residents to enjoy low rates of heart-related diseases.

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