Plaka, Chania, Crete, Greece

A spacious 200 m² home on an 1,800 m² plot in Plaka, offering stunning sea and mountain views, a swimming pool, and a fully self-contained one-bedroom studio. With solar power, orchard gardens, and flexible living spaces, this property is ideal as a family home, lifestyle retreat, or rental investment.

Set on an elevated 1,800 m² plot in the highly desirable village of Plaka, this impressive 200 m² property offers privacy, sustainability, and breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views. Combining a main residence with a fully self-contained one-bedroom studio, a swimming pool, and a productive organic orchard garden, this home is ideal for comfortable family living, hosting guests, or generating rental income.

The main house features two well-proportioned bedrooms, bright living areas, and a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by reverse-cycle air conditioning (heating and cooling) and a wood-burning stove, making it suitable for year-round living. Large openings frame the stunning sea views, allowing natural light to flood the interiors and creating a strong connection with the outdoors.

On the lower level, the property includes an exceptional one-bedroom apartment, complete with its own kitchen, full-sized bathroom, and private living space. This area is perfect for guests, extended family, or independent rental use while still being seamlessly connected to the main house.

Outside, the home is surrounded by a mature orchard garden with a variety of fruit and nut trees, offering a peaceful, green setting and a taste of self-sufficient living. The concrete swimming pool is perfectly positioned to enjoy the open sea views, while generous outdoor areas provide space for relaxation and entertaining. The plot is fully fenced, making it ideal for families with children or dog owners seeking a secure outdoor environment.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the property benefits from a large solar power system with its own batteries, allowing near off-grid living while remaining connected to the mains electricity supply. Additional features include solar water heating, an 18,000-litre backup water storage system, and the property is offered fully furnished, ready for immediate use.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile, eco-conscious home in Plaka with exceptional views, flexible accommodation, and strong lifestyle and investment appeal.

The village of Plaka has 2 well stocked mini markets and various restaurants serving delicious traditional Cretan meals. The distance from the historic town of Chania is 27 km, about a 25-30-minute drive.

Less than 4 minutes' drive are the white sandy beaches of Almirida which offers a variety of summer water sports, excursions, snorkelling and further amenities.

About 7 minutes from Plaka square is the bustling seaside village of Kalives which boasts two stretches of, long sandy, East and West beaches. Kalives offers all possible amenities i.e. 2 pharmacies, English-speaking doctors and a dentist, X-ray facility, laboratory for blood testing, Schools, bakeries, butcheries, patisseries, an English-Speaking Community Centre (KEP), and various Restaurants/tavernas and coffee shops which are open year-round.

BENEFITS:

Concrete swimming pool
Panoramic sea and mountain views
Fully fenced plot (ideal for dogs)
Large solar power system with batteries (grid-connected)
Solar water heating
18,000-litre water backup system
Reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout (heating & cooling)
Wood-burning stove
Fully furnished
Orchard garden with fruit & nut trees
Quiet Area
Parking
Septic Tank
BBQ
Perimeter Boundary
Tiled Floors
Balconies