Iraklion, Iraklion, Crete, Greece

The property is just outside a picturesque small village, only 10-15 minutes' drive southwest from the city center of Heraklion. It is a luxurious detached house, which is arranged over two levels with residential areas of 241 m² as well as an additional basement of 132 m². The basement is currently unfinished and is used for auxiliary purposes but the building ratio of the plot allows you to complete it as one large or two smaller apartments. The building permit was issued in 2009 while it was completed in 2011.

The plot of the property has a large frontage on an asphalt road and is fenced while there are an entrance with an electric garage door as well as a door for the visitors. It is on a hillside that is inclined to the northwest and there is a large slope on the back side of the plot. Therefore, the views are unobstructed over the olive groves of the area and up to the sea in the background. Around the residence there are spacious yards, landscaped garden, parking area and an artificial pond. There are also 27 mature and productive olive trees, which are enough for the needs for olive oil of a large family. During the excavation for the construction of the building, a Minoan vaulted tomb was discovered, which with the help of the archaeological service was housed in its own underground space and constitutes an impressive element in the surrounding area of the house.

The building is luxurious and has large, bright spaces and many rooms. The main entrance opens onto a large interior atrium, where there is the living area. The owners are music lovers and a sound study has been carried out in this space so that there is proper acoustics and small concerts can be held. The kitchen is in its own space and is connected to the main areas of the house. The living area and the sitting space are also located in a semi-separate room on the north side so that they enjoy beautiful views towards the sea while they also have an exit to a large north balcony, a part of which is covered. There is also a fireplace in the living area. The open-plan space on the ground floor has underfloor electric heating that can be used separately from that of the rest of the house, which has radiators and an oil boiler. On the ground floor we also find a bathroom with shower as well as two bedrooms, one of which is configured and used as an office.

An impressive wooden staircase leads to the first floor. Here, we find a master bedroom with its own bathroom, three additional comfortable bedrooms as well as a central bathroom with a bathtub. Each bedroom has spacious built-in wardrobes as well as an exit to a balcony.

The village is surrounded by countless olive groves and lots of greenery. In the center of the village, a short walk away, we find cobbled alleys, a beautiful central square and 2-3 traditional taverns. There is also an active cultural association. At 5 minutes' drive, there is Gazi, a small town of 8000 permanent residents with all kinds of shops and services. Gazi also has a junction of the northern highway of Crete, from where you can very easily go to any part of the island. The property is an excellent choice to acquire a residence just outside of Heraklion with unique and luxurious features.