Kolimbari, Chania, Crete, Greece

Situated on a hill top looking over Kissamos bay, Villa Caledonia is simply captivating .... a dream property that bestows the benefits of privacy and seclusion but yet only 15 minutes drive to the nearest beach, tavernas, shops, and more.

THE PROPERTY

Without a doubt this 278 sqm home set in 3,500 sqm plot is in one of the best locations for securing privacy with unobstructed views due to its mountain top position. Grandly Caledonia sits, offering a 360 degree view which due to its fantastic design, can be appreciated at almost every point from inside the house. These views are ever changing as the day moves into night, with sunrises and sunsets that arrive in awesome colours across the skies.

Guests at Villa Caledonia have enjoyed long days and evenings by the 51.7 sqm curving pool which sits perfectly positioned to the entertainment area. Here you will find a large BBQ, kitchen, fridge freezer, dining and sitting area looking over the pool to the bay of Kissamos and the mountains. The area has a covered pergola and is sheltered on all sides, making all year round entertaining possible.

On the ground floor there are three spacious bedrooms all on suite and a utility room. The on- suites are completely tiled with showers and one has a bath. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, the master suite has a walk in wardrobe. All rooms face the sea with patio doors to access the terrace to the pool area. The master bedroom has a side door leading out to the BBQ area. There's a door to the rear from the utility room to the back terrace where you have a covered area to hang your washing or have your breakfast to appreciate the views of the White Mountains and the village in the hills.

A marble staircase brings you up to the open plan living area with large floor to ceiling windows to the front of the villa looking out to the sea and the mountains to Balos beyond where you enjoy the ever changing skies and sunsets. There are two balconies, one to the front with large patio doors, the other to the rear from the kitchen. Here you can be served your breakfast through the sliding window of the kitchen or pre-dinner drinks in the evening, again with beautiful views to the mountains and sea.

The kitchen is stream line, duck egg blue with Corian work tops, an island with an induction hob and a cleverly fitted integrated extraction fan, an oven, microwave dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer and a pantry. A beautiful marble based glass topped table and chairs sit in a bay window overlooking the views of the bay.

A modern wood-burner is located in the lounge area, which warms the whole of the large living space upstairs when lit, giving a cosy feel. There is a study located to the rear of the lounge, divided through an opening where you will find a work desk and shelved wall for books etc a wall mounted modern electric fire. By the studio there is a small beautifully tiled toilet with a marble pedestal sink.

A door leads out and down an external marble stair case to the garden area where there is a French boules pitch and gardens.

There is a basement flat with an independent drive. Here you will find the fourth double bedroom. There is an open plan fitted kitchen living area a bathroom with a spacious shower sink and a washing machine. A fitted wardrobe divides the rooms. There is a covered pergola and garden a raised terrace and sitting area. This area is completely private and could be rented out in the summer months or you can rent the villa and live in the basement flat to watch over the property and assist your guests as the owner does for short term in the summer months.

There is an olive grove with around 42 trees to the rear of the property. The owner has them harvested and gets a percentage of the olive oil which is ample for the year.

All rooms have AC units for cooling or heating by an electric ground pump heating system, which is energy sufficient, environmental friendly and heat radiators throughout the villa and is cost effective.

THE LOCATION

Peace is a rarity for homes that are also easily accessible to the national highway, which is another benefit that Villa Caledonia offers. Within 10 minutes from this amazing secret retreat, one can reach the highway. Within 15 minutes you will reach the fishing town of Kolimbari with supermarket, a bakery, a bank, a medical centre, a dentist, a post office, and many other businesses and of course many taverns, some of which are at the harbour side and beach. The sandy beach of Nopigia, an exclusive resort area with taverns is even closer and lovely for a swim in the sea, whilst Kissamos is just another 9.5 kilometres ... a busy sea-side village with all the amenities you need.

All white goods are included in the price. The high quality furniture and fixtures are available by separate negotiation.

Energy class: C

The selling price is exclusive of property transfer tax, legal expenses and agency fees.