Stilos, Chania, Crete, Greece

If you've ever dreamed of owning a proper Cretan village house, this is the one. Vicky's house is a lovely old build dating back to 1920, sitting in a peaceful village in the heart of the Apokoronas countryside. It's been fixed up nicely so everything works, but it still has all that original charm - thick stone walls, stone-slab floors, and that cosy feel you just can't fake. New double-glazed windows and doors have been fitted throughout, and there's air conditioning too, so you'll be comfortable whatever the season.

Inside: the layout is simple and practical. You walk into an open living and dining area - a great space to relax or have people over. The main bedroom is off to one side and has a wardrobe and its own air-condition unit. The kitchen is on the other side and leads straight to the bathroom. There's also a separate little room out in the courtyard that's currently used for storage, but it wouldn't take much to turn it into a second bedroom or a home office. The living room has a spot ready for a wood-burning stove if you fancy that on a winter evening.

Outside: There's a big fenced courtyard at the front - great if you have pets, kids, or just want somewhere to sit outside enjoying the privacy. A covered awning right at the entrance gives you a shady spot for your morning coffee or an afternoon lunch, and since the house is set back from the road, you get loads of space out front. It's also detached on all sides, so no shared walls with neighbours.

Location: The Stylos village itself has a really nice feel to it - quiet and local, but not sleepy. There's a grocery shop, a mini market, and a lovely central square with big shady plane trees, traditional cafés and a couple of taverns, all just a few minutes' walk away. When you want the beach, Kalyves is only about 10 minutes by car (5.5 km), with a beautiful sandy beach, clear blue water and all the facilities you need. Kalyves town has ATM, school, buses and everything for day-to-day life. Chania city is about 25 minutes away.

The house comes fully furnished, so you could literally move in straight away - or rent it out from day one. Whether you're after a permanent home, a holiday base or a smart little investment, Vicky's Village House ticks a lot of boxes for the price.

Key features:

House size: 81.50 sqm
Plot size: 130 sqm
Extra Building density: 40 sqm
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Air-condition
Aluminum doors and windows
Courtyard
Separate adjacent room could be used as 2nd bedroom or home office
Traditional stone-slab floor