Property for sale in Rethymno, Crete, Greece

This is a luxury villa for sale in Rethymnon, Crete. It is located in the small village of Ag. Nikolaos and it is built on a 3,500 sqms plot of land. It is just 3 km from the sandy beach of Stavromenos and 13 kms away from the centre of Rethymnon. This beautiful luxury villa has been built on four levels and it offers 580sqms of living space.

The property consists of a living room area, 2 kitchens, 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. There is a covered parking area for 3 cars as well as a storage utility room.

On the ground floor of the villa, there is a spacious open plan living room, with a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room features a spacious sitting area with a fireplace and beautiful light fixtures made of swarovski crystals. On the same level there is a bathroom, whereas a large balcony door leads to the garden and the 60sqms swimming pool, with panoramic views of the sea and the garden.

From the living room area, a marble staircase with handmade railings takes you to the 1st floor of the villa, where you can find the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The bedroom's en-suite bathroom features a jacuzzi bath tube and a walk-in wardrobe as well as a balcony with beautiful sea and pool views. On the same floor there are also 2 spacious bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, fitted wardrobes and lovely views to the garden and the pool. A fourth room can be found on the same level, which can either be used as a bedroom or a playroom. There is also a wooden staircase on this level leading to the 2nd floor, which includes a wooden attic and can be used as a study or meeting area for the professional activities of the owner.

On the lowest level of the villa there is an 1-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a bathroom, which can be also independently accessed by a separate entrance. On this level there is a storage area equipped with shelves, a laundry room, a cellar, a separate room for the equipment of the central heating and three covered parking spaces. There is an elevator connecting the 4 levels of the house, each level can be independently heated and there is installation of a central cooling system of the villa. The property is equipped with an alarm system, a solar panel, central vacuum cleaning system, electric shutters, double glazed windows with mosquito nets, smart system of handling the shutters and lights.

The external area of the villa consists of a fully landscaped garden with automatic watering system and an electrical gate.

Ag. Nikolaos is a small village in the area of Stavromenos, in Rethymnon Crete. There is a kefeneion and a mini market in the village but extra amenities can be found just 3 kms away, in Stavromenos.

Notable aspects : * Luxurious, 580sqms villa on 4 levels with an elevator * Set on private land plot of 3,500sqms * Private swimming pool * Sea and mountain views * Landscaped gardens with lawns, plants, vegetables and stone paths * Extra 1-bedroom apartment with separate entrance * 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and wardrobes * 6 bathrooms * Fitted designer kitchens with electrical appliances * Wooden floor through out the villa * Central cooling system * Wood burning fireplace in the living room * Full structural insulation in walls, floor, ceiling, columns * Double glazed windows * Central vacuum cleaning system * Extensive sun terraces/balconies with sea views * Covered parking places for 3 cars* Outdoor BBQ * Automatic garden irrigation * Stone boundary walls * 5 mins drive to sandy Stavromenos beach

Area Description

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Stavromenos

Stavromenos is a seaside village in the eastern part of the bay of Rethymnon on the island of Crete, just 10 kms away from the centre of the town. The new national road from Rethymnon to iraklion runs between the village and the beach. The village itself spreads along the old national road over a distance of roughly 2 kms. The village has got all kind of amenities and during the recent years it has been developed in the tourism. There is a pharmacy, a gas station, supermarkets, butchers' shops, a bakery, tavernas & cafes and other shops. The beautiful sandy beach of Stavromenos is really an attraction both for locals and tourists.

Ag. Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying 60 km east of Heraklion. The town is a municipality of Crete region, and sits partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Kamara. Agios Nikolaos is probably best known as a tourist resort and the visitor can find all the modern amenities that he might need. In the area there are many attractions, which include the small lagoon, Lake Voulismeni, picturesque beaches, the small island Agioi Pantes, the archaeological museum and numerous fairs. The lagoon features a small park with a trail, traditional fishing boats, an amphitheatre and many cafes. The modern city of Agios Nikolaos became internationally well-known during the 60's, when it was 'discovered' by famous cinema directors (Jules Dassin, Walt Disney etc.), BBC producers and many others. It was then that the rapid tourist development of the area started.