Luxury Estate Elounda

The property features impressive living areas that include a large open plan living room with high ceilings and a fireplace. There is also a study and a dining area opening through French doors to an area shaded by an arched colonnade, with views to the infinity edge pool and surrounding gardens.

A well equipped kitchen opens onto an outdoor, pergola shaded poolside dining area and wide patios, making an ideal space for alfresco living, dining and relaxing.

The accommodation within the house comprises a master suite, two (2) separate (independently accessed) guest rooms and five (5) additional bedrooms. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets, and stunning views to the Mediterranean and the Cretan mountains. Some rooms also have special additional features, such as hardwood floors, private terraces, a whirlpool bath (Jacuzzi), or direct access to the swimming pool.

Architectural features include exposed stone walls, beautiful natural hardwood, marble and stone floors, framed views, exterior hideaways and kiosks blended into the surroundings.

The house is offered to the market, fully fitted out with stylishly furnishings. Bespoke beds, sofas, tables, pool side loungers etc, have been created specifically for the house and are complemented by carefully selected designer pieces.

The outstanding villa is approached over a small stone bridge which leads into a welcoming, stone paved entry courtyard, shaded by olive trees.

A garden pavilion takes advantage of the wonderful views. Broad terraces with built-in seating areas surround the pool and house, offer magical views.

There is also a BBQ/dining area and pergola covered seating areas. The stunning infinity-edge pool creates the impression that the water in the pool extends to the Mediterranean.

Situated on a gentle hillside overlooking the sea, the site is surrounded by handmade stone walls. It contains mature gardens with numerous olive trees, flowers and other Cretan/Mediterranean vegetation. This unique estate benefits from its own private water source.

For this magnificent property two (2) purchasing options are in place:

1st option:

Price: 3.800.000 Euros

2nd option:

Price: 3.000.000 Euros

The land of 13.900m² has been professionally landscaped with terraced gardens featuring olive trees, colourful flowers, and aromatic herbs including thyme, rosemary, coriander, anise, mint, lavender etc... Stone foot paths take you through the gardens, with great respect to the land and nature.

The property benefits from a very convenient setting on a quiet hill side with a few villas, yet is only 3km from the town of Elounda and 7km from the town of Agios Nikolaos, with their traditional taverns, gourmet restaurants, shops, night life and golf course. These two towns provide also marinas for yacht mooring with all services. Nearby there is a very beautiful small traditional fishing village with seafood taverns called Plaka. Facilities are available, a few hundred meters from the site, for landing helicopters. The location has good road links to the international airport at Heraklion.

 

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Luxury Estate Elounda Location

The breathtaking view evokes the sensation of absolute freedom and boundless happiness. Another unique aspect of the villas location is the fact that it is in the immediate vicinity to Eloundas premier hotels, which all offer the first-class service facilities.

At your disposal are elegant bars and restaurants, sports complexes, a helipad, and the Six Senses Spa. Elounda, one of the most picturesque and green areas of Crete, is located just in 15 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. Elouda is a universally famous resort overlooking the fabulous Mirabello bay.

The sea here is the calmest and warmest on Crete. And a point of entry to the bay is secured by the famous fortress of the island of Spinalonga, which was built by the Venetians in 1579, and still remains undestroyed.

You will find the best hotels of Mediterranean here. The top world hotel chains like Leading Hotels of the World, Relais & Chateaux, Preferred Hotels and Resorts became a synonym of a luxurious élite service worldwide. Apart from the excellent accommodation conditions you will be offered to visit fitness-centers, SPA clinics (including Six Senses SPA and Thalaspa Chenot), beauty parlors, tennis courts, children¢s clubs, gold-clubs and the most exquisite restaurants and cafés. Elounda is a perfect place for a sound family rest. Although the feelings it gives are as hard to describe as easy to pronounce its name. All you have to do is to experience them, and to dream of new encounters with Elounda again and again.

Agios Nikolaos is situated on the north-western shore of Mirabello, the most picturesque bay. The town owes its name to a small Byzantine church of St. Nicolas with 8-11th century frescos. It is the most beautiful coastal town which is called a Cretan Saint-Tropez.

You can meet here the cream of all Europe, visit the most fashionable stores and souvenir shops and sit in the best cafés. The jewellery stores on the embankment enjoy special popularity. The town administration organizes a Lato festival in summertime. European pop and theatre stars gather here during the whole tourist season, folklore bands give performances and exhibitions are held.

In the evening, a surprising metamorphosis takes hold of the calm and quiet town. Having accumulated strength during the day, everyone rushes to the wharf to animate the local area of bars divided by two bright squares. One of the squares gives birth to the local Soho, a row of bars and clubs on March 25 Street and another to cafeterias on the Joseph Koundouros Street, which is abound in music, dances and people staying awake all nights long. A romantic evening in an open small restaurant to the melodious sounds of calm music, uproarious dances all night long or national Greek music and Sirtaki – all this is a night light-lit Agios Nikolaos.

Elounda is also home to the best luxury hotels in the Mediterranean. The worlds top hotel chains, such as Leading Hotels of the World, Relais & Chateaux, and Preferred Hotels and Resorts, have long been synonymous with first-class service. In addition to the fabulous accommodations, guests are also invited to enjoy fitness centres, spas (including Six Senses Spa and Thalaspa Chenot), beauty salons, tennis courts, childrens recreation centres, golf courses, and exquisite restaurants and cafes.

Crete is a place of rare natural beauty. Its history is suffused with myths. It was here on Crete that the newborn Zeus first opened his eyes, and the pristine beauty of this heavenly island forever stayed in the young gods heart. It is no coincidence that Zeus would later carry away his beloved Europa to Crete, seeking seclusion in the Dikti Mountains, where the thousand-meter heights command a breathtaking view of the boundless stretch of sea below.

Crete is just as breathtaking today as it was thousands of years ago. The azure sea is just as pure as it was in antiquity. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom a long way from shore, even at depths of 40 meters or more.

The islands climate is the mildest in Europe. Even during the hottest time of year, the temperature rarely rises above 30. Swimming season begins at the end of April and ends in mid-November. The island is also loved by the sun, which shines on Crete 340 days of the year.

You will breathe easily here, where the sea breeze and the rich mountain air meet to create the perfect combination, which is very beneficial for health. The islands pristine natural environment is protected by laws that curb industrial manufacturing, and Cretes beaches are marked by blue flags that are conferred in Europe only to locations meeting impeccable standards of environmental cleanness.

It is not only pleasurable, but also very safe to live and vacation on Crete. The crime rate on the island is one of the lowest in all of Europe. There is a strong tradition of respect for privacy and this is one of those rare places where the famous can forget about the paparazzi, hide away their evening gowns and tuxedos, and savour their peace and quiet. But of course there are also plenty of social activities to tempt the islands visitors. All it takes is a short trip to one of the towns for you to be able to enjoy lunch in a restaurant, shopping in the boutiques, or a night out at the dance clubs.

Its spellbinding natural beauty, the breath and whisper of the sea, monuments of ancient civilizations, and world famous Greek cuisine – all these things and more are waiting to be discovered on Crete. Anyone who has visited once will invariably wish to return to this magical place where, albeit in myths and legends, the gods once dwelled.