This is a detached 3 bedroom/2 bathroom stone built villa with a living area of 120 sqms located on a 600 sqm plot of land offering sensational sea views across to Rethymno and even to Santorini on very clear days! The villa’s layout is arranged on 2 levels as follows.
Main floor: from the entrance into the open plan living area. To the right of the entrance is a natural lounge area which is used by the owners as a large dining/work space.
Patio doors open to the extensive covered terrace with breathtaking sea views.
To the left of the front door is the fully fitted, newly updated kitchen with new appliances and a central island. Behind the living area are the bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and patio doors leading to the back covered terrace. The second bedroom has a double bed. The third bedroom has twin single beds. The family bathroom is situated between the bedrooms.
Lower floor: via a wrought iron, bespoke spiral staircase is the capacious lower floor. On the left is a useful utility cupboard with a washer and dryer. Large double glass doors open to the front garden. The main space on this level is used as the lounge area but it can be utilised in various ways, i.e. cinema or games room, keep fit studio, work shop, extra sleeping space, etc. At the far end there is a storage cupboard.
Outside: the plot, to the front of the property is fully enclosed with stone walls and fencing, and attractively landscaped with easy-to-maintain fruit trees, flower beds, with gravelled and paved paths in between. There is space for a private pool if desired. The covered terrace at the back of the villa is perfect for outdoor entertainment and to enjoy the views.
Style: The villa has been constructed using the famous local stone of the area. The traditional character has been further enhanced with wood beamed ceilings, arches and natural earth tone walls painted with imported clay base paint. Recently updated by the current owners, it has new air-conditioning units, double glazed aluminium doors and kitchen appliances, therefore there is little to do other than decoration if you wish to customise to your taste.
Location: a quiet residential area on the edge of the village with an easy walk to the centre which is open all year, having cafes, mini markets and tavernas.
Key features:
About Kefalas: The village is over 800 years old, and is reputed as having the best climate in the area being 360m above sea level. It is one of the larger villages in the Apokoronas
Prefecture: Reportedly with 25 churches, mostly in private properties. Approx. 400 full time residents. Its location puts it midway between Chania and Rethymno, and conveniently close to many other villages and 3 beaches. There is a feeling of Cretan life with no more than 20 minutes drive from Georgiopoulis, Almyrida or Kalyves beach.
Nearest mini market: 600m/8 mins walk
Nearest beaches
Updated on April 12, 2025 at 11:53 am
Villa Marie in Kefalas - Kefalas, Apokoronas, Chania, Region of Crete, Greece
