Stunning Villa near Heraklion

A minimal and modern 350 sqm villa on a 3700 sqm plot in the Stavromeno area in Heraklion, overlooking the azure sea and just three minutes away by car from the pristine Arena beach. The plot is on the top of a hill overlooking the bay of Arena and offering a bird’s eye view of Kokkini Hani and beyond. The view of the sunrise and the sunset from the property is truly mesmerizing.

Built with a seamless combination of stone, wood and glass, in 2022, the villa features floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed glass panel windows and doors and is, thus, bathed in sunlight. It offers a total of four double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, as well as an open-plan living/dining room and kitchen, a sauna, and a playroom/gym.

The entrance opens to a small foyer with floor-to-ceiling wooden wardrobes which leads to the living room, separated by a gas-floating fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes an island breakfast bar and dining area with a dining table for 8 persons. The large glass panel doors offer exquisite views of the sea and give full access to the pool area. Two of a total of four bedrooms are located to the left of the entrance: the master bedroom, with en-suite marble-tiled bathroom fitted with a rainfall shower and soaking bathtub, while the bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows with a sea view, and spacious wardrobes. The second bedroom also has large windows offering fascinating vistas and an en-suite bathroom with a rainfall shower.

The lower floor is occupied by the studio/bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, while the groundwork has been laid for the future connection of a small kitchenette. A fourth bedroom, again with an en-suite bathroom, is located just opposite. The lower floor also features a sauna room, a playroom, a laundry room, a WC, and a machine/boiler room.

The villa is fitted with underfloor heating and the heating and cooling system uses thermal pumps fitted with smart features. Cameras, an alarm system and automatic lighting using sensors cater to your security.

The outdoor area of the villa features a wooden deck and a 56 sqm heated pool with depths varying from 1.50 to 2.40 m. There is also an outdoor kitchen/BBQ and a large pergola with a dining table for 10 guests. The landscaped plot boasts a small vineyard and herb garden. The villa is encircled by a small driveway for ease of access and private parking for 6 vehicles.

Features

• Gas floating fireplace
• Smart technology
• Underfloor heating
• Central heating and cooling
• Alarm system and cameras
• Automatic lighting via sensors
• Double-glazed glass doors and windows
• Automated black-out shutters
• Overflow heated pool
• Extra water storage tanks (total of 44 cubic meters)
• BBQ and outdoor oven
• Sauna
• Playroom and gym equipment
• Fully-equipped laundry room
• Gated entry
• Private parking
• Vineyard and Herb Garden
• Automatic watering system
• Fully furnished and equipped

Rental potential

The property has a license issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) to operate as a short-term rental and has been operating as such on various short-term rental platforms with the help of an independent property management company. In its first year of operation (in June 2022), it was booked for 100 overnight stays.

Location

At a short distance from Heraklion, this villa is perfectly situated for discovering Crete, as it is near the motorway transversing the island. At a distance of just 2.5 km from the nearest beach and a walking distance from the nearest town, the villa offers accessibility combined with privacy due to its large plot.

Distances

• Heraklion International Airport: 10 km
• Heraklion City Center (Port, Archaeological Museum, etc.): 13.5 km
• Watercity Waterpark Crete (Amusement park with water rides): 7.5 km
• CRETAquarium Seaworld (Aquarium): 8 km
• Knossos: 17 km