Cretan Home

Cretan Home. A traditional 130m² two storey stone home retaining all features of traditional Cretan architecture and located just 250m from the main square of a picturesque village in the green region of Apokoronas in Chania, is just waiting for a graceful renovation so that its simple elegance and charm can be restored. Found on a 400m² plot and nestled in a traditional court yard (Avli) with orange, lemon and cherry plum trees in one of the greenest regions of Crete with beautiful old trees and an abundance of historic and picturesque villages, this time-honored home travels one back to the bare necessities of quality living in virgin surroundings on the foothills of the magnificent White Mountains. The main gate opens up to a layered court yard with a stone cistern and a large garden inclusive of a grape mill, a grand foretaste before one is led to a large room with three finely crafted antique stone arches. On the ground floor of the main house there are two large rooms divided with a stone arch where one may also find a stone-made oven and three wooden barrels. An external cement staircase with wide steps leads to the upper level and a large covered veranda with views of the mountains ane the nearby villages. On this level one finds a sitting room and two more rooms, one with a door opening to the spacious veranda, as well as a kitchen with fireplace also enjoying access to the veranda and excellent mountain views. This traditional village stone house with courtyard will unravel its simple beauty and great potential as a jewel of traditional architecture once restored. If you have ever imagined your own little nest to call home in the beautiful island of Crete, then this cherished home in an area of Chania with exquisite natural beauty is your chance to make your dream come true! Cretan Home Location: Apokoronas is a region which extends to the northeastern part of the prefecture of Chania, by the foothills of the White Mountains to the north coast of Crete. It is characterized by the green hills and the fertile tracts of land, due to the abundance of water coming from the mountains, creating the only natural lake of Crete, as well as rivers which run through the region, before finding their way out to the sea. If you are on holidays in Chania or in another nearby area, explore the Apokoronas region and discover its beauties. Visit its seaside resorts, as well as the picturesque traditional villages and settlements.