A truly unique, traditional 3-bed property for sale, within the Cretan village of Melidoni, at the outskirts of Apokoronas, enjoying stunning unobstructed views towards the sea and the White Mountains!
Consisting of 3 detached buildings set on a large and flat plot: a single-story old stone-built house, a wine cellar with a roof terrace and a single-story brick-built studio with roof terrace.
INTERIOR
HOUSE 1: STONE HOUSE
The main residence is a traditional stone house in blue and white, with beamed ceilings, a beautiful arch and the "Ondas" bedroom type (raised bedroom with wooden staircase), probably dating back to the late 1800's.
The main door opens directly into the kitchen, which is equipped with flat beamed ceilings, plenty of cupboards, electrical appliances and a stone arch on the left, where the old oven used to be, but is now used as a kitchen storage area. The old stones are still visible around the doors and windows.
To the left is a door which leads to the area of the "Ondas" which has stone paved floors. Just a few wooden steps lead up to a type of mezzanine bedroom. Under this area is a storage space. To the left is the bathroom, separated into two rooms: the shower room and the WC room which also has a heated towel rail. From here a door opens into the garden.
To the right of the Ondas, is the light and bright living room, with wooden flooring and high beamed ceilings! Passed the living room is the main bedroom, with patio doors opening onto the terrace!
The furniture in the house is all traditional hand carved and unique in many ways!!
CELLAR:
Amidst the plot and surrounded by olive trees, is a cellar used mostly for storing the wine production. On the top is a very large roof terrace with absolutely stunning sea and mountain views!!
HOUSE 2:
Situated at the north-east of the land, a brick-built spacious studio with covered terrace and external staircase to another large roof terrace!
The main door opens directly into the open plan space; a bright area with a kitchen, living room and bedroom. A large arch gives the feeling of separation between the kitchen and the living room. Next to the beds, a door opens into a good-sized bathroom with a shower.
An external staircase leads to yet another very large roof terrace with amazing 360-degree views!!!
EXTERIOR
The land consists of two separate plots: the first plot is 281,56m2 and used to have the vines on. The second plot is 1,954,17m2 and is the plot where the houses and cellar are built on. Both lands are flat and easy to walk through.
Beautiful paths lead throughout the land, surrounded by flowers and bushes, fruit and olive trees, with so many peaceful sitting spots to choose from!
The area in front of the stone house is stone paved, and an old well is covered by a large vine, providing shade to a very lovely sitting area. There is also a stone paved terrace at the back of the house, overlooking the beautiful village church. A metal staircase leads up to the small roof terrace, enjoying views of the sea, the mountains and the village!
Strolling through the garden paths, between the two houses, a massive roof terrace covering the cellar is on ground level. From here one can see the Akrotiri Peninsular, mount Drapanos in Apokoronas, the White Mountains at the back and even a glimpse of Psiloritis, the highest mountain of Crete over Rethymno! A built BBQ is beside the terrace making it the perfect spot for outdoor dining!
A few steps down and you find yourself in an olive grove, at the edge of which is a traditional wine press.
Passing the olive grove is the studio house, with a covered terrace in the front, a raised side terrace which used to be covered with a vine, and at the back, a south-facing sunny terrace which also enjoys sea and mountain views!
The land is filled with surprises: wells, BBQ, paths, stone sinks, supporting walls either concrete or stone, terraces and numerous comfortable sitting spots to choose from! There is plenty of space to build a pool if wanted!
THE AREA
The property is situated at the very edge of the village, behind the stunning church, in the mountainous village of Melidoni in Apokoronas, 450m above sea level.
The village is a mix of traditional and newer properties, foreigners and Greeks, and is a 10-minute drive to the village of Agii Pandes where every day amenities can be found such as super market, taverna, café, gas station and access to the national road.
The large village of Vrysses is a 15-minute drive and provides all types of amenities including police station, fire station, doctors, numerous restaurants, bakeries, cafes, bookshop, public transport and many more. Chania city center is approximately 40 minutes away while the closest beaches are either Georgoupolis either Kalyves at the same distance!
This property needs to be visited to be appreciated! A hidden gem in the mountains of Crete, yet near to all types of amenities, with plenty of potential for either permanent living or as a holiday home with rental prospect!
An opportunity not to be missed!!!
