Traditional house for sale in Sfakia, Crete.
ID 04-1223

Traditional Cretan house for sale. One-bedroom traditional house of 91m2, set in peace and tranquility amidst the wild and unspoiled Cretan landscape in the Askifou valley, on a 2.165,78m² plot with an old building, There is planning permission to further extend if required. Surrounded by oak trees, boasting superb mountain views, and the majestic Cretan landscape, it is designed to provide the highest level of comfort! Read more

Traditional Cretan house for sale. One-bedroom traditional house of 91m2, set in peace and tranquility amidst the wild and unspoiled Cretan landscape in the Askifou valley, on a 2.165,78m² plot with an old building, There is planning permission to further extend if required. Surrounded by oak trees, boasting superb mountain views, and the majestic Cretan landscape, it is designed to provide the highest level of comfort!

Property in the Askifou Valley comes onto the market very rarely, and this one combines privacy with village life, seclusion with accessibility, and mountain living with easy access to both towns and beaches. The property offers flexible scope for enlargement to suit the requirements of new owners and there is no impediment to this since the planning permission is open until the end of 2022. The house is slightly elevated above the village's main lane by a series of stone terraces, surrounded by beautiful oak trees and shrubs.

Standing in a scenic position in one of the best-known, historical villages in the heart of Sfakia, this exquisite house is surrounded by 2.165,78m² Mediterranean gardens, with blooming flowers, plants, and secret pathways. A path leads from the rear of the house through a small wood of mountain oaks to a large stone terrace and viewing platform which offers one of the best and most spectacular views of the Askifou valley including the castle and the main church; the perfect spot to enjoy your tea or coffee while gazing at the incredibly beautiful display of the natural environment.

The exteriors also include extensive patios for sunbathing, and shady hidden spots for contemplation and relaxation, while the house is served by two tarmac roads, one at the front of the house and the other at the rear. The elegance and spaciousness of the interior complement its lovely private setting and unsurpassed views.

Built with high-quality materials of stone and wood, this house has the same dimensions and footprint as the older building which previously occupied the site and which was demolished by the current owners. The new house was constructed respecting traditional Cretan architecture, possessing all the advantages of a newly built house but looking as if it has been on the site for decades!

In excellent decorative order and well maintained both internally and externally with beautiful gardens, the house is built to the highest specifications. The traditional exposed beam high ceilings give the feeling of spaciousness.

Entering the house, there is a large, bright, and airy living room with built-in sofas with comfortable cushions and large windows that allow the sun to radiate throughout the living area; these create a pleasant connection with nature outside and allow one to view the valley below. There is also a traditional wooden dining table with four chairs, while a wood-burning stove gives an aura of warmth and coziness during winter days. Concealed inside a custom-built wooden cabinet, there is a wall-mounted Smart TV connected to a Satellite receiver at the rear of the house. Accessible from the sitting room are 2 large storage spaces - one above the bathroom and the other above the kitchen.

The spacious kitchen is on the right side of the house, fully equipped with high-quality appliances including a fridge, freezer, washing machine, drying machine, electric cooker plus a built-in gas hob, extractor fans, and a stainless-steel double drainer/ sink unit.

Walking through the left side of the house, there is a small office area, equipped with a landline and a high-speed, fiber-optic internet connection, while the spacious bathroom is next to the office area and is equipped with a walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit and sink, heated towel rail, and an electric room heater.

Three steps lead to a spacious double bedroom, which has craftsmen-made built-in wardrobes and a dressing table. There are French doors with shutters opening onto a patio and a traditional open ceiling similar to that in the sitting room. The open ceilings create a feeling of spaciousness.

There is also an outside WC of 4m2, which also houses the oil-fired central heating boiler.

Joined to the house is a large stone extension built in 2014 providing space for a garage, wood store, and workshop, measuring 34m². This extension has an arched window with shutters and a double wooden arched doorway. It would be possible for this to be converted into a second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. A further extension could be applied for after 2021 when the current application expires.

In addition to the house and its extension, there is a further separate traditional building currently preserved as a ruin but which is capable of renovation or conversion into further accommodation or a swimming pool.

As if this wasn't enough, planning permission for extending/building on the additional adjacent plot is until the end of 2024.

This beautifully furnished house features double-glazed windows and shutters; an oil-fired central heating system with double radiators in every room plus a large highly effective, economical wood-burning stove made by Godin which is capable of producing more than 10 kilowatts of heat. There is an air-conditioning unit in the bedroom with AC connections fixed in the sitting room; smoke detectors and alarm system throughout the house.   A new solar water heater has been installed, and the entire plumbing/piping system has been replaced. At the rear of the house, there is a water cistern for emergency agricultural water, water storage tanks, and an emergency water tank and pump in rare cases when mains water is not available for short periods. There is also a computerized irrigation system for watering the gardens.

The private access driveway has stone gate posts with double iron gates and leads to a parking area directly outside the garage. There is also a single metal gate that allows entry from the front of the site up steps and a stone paved path to the front of the house. This pass passes through the stone terraces and mature oak trees.

The house is situated in the small village of Kares- one of the 4 villages that make up the settlement of Askifou. There are many tavernas, several bakeries, 2 mini-markets, 2 garages, and a beauty salon in Askifou which is served by the excellent main road from Vrysses to the North and Chora Sfakion on the South Coast. The extensive beaches of the North coast and the resorts of Kalyves and Georgeoupolis are both approximately 10 minutes from Vrysses. chania and Rethymnon are both around 30 minutes away. The area of Sfakia is well known for its exceptional mountains and coastal scenery, its colourful history and its enduring cultural heritate as well as the hospitality, generosity and friendliness of the inhabitants.

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