House buy in Chania Kriti

House for sale in Chania, Crete, very close to the famous beach of Stavros, with its characteristic mountain. The house is a complex, built on a plot of 320 sqms. More specifically - the ground floor consists of a 105 sqm house with 3 bedrooms, as well as a small apartment of 47 sqms, with 1 bedroom and bathroom and a small, yet convenient kitchen. The first floor is of 110 sqm surface, and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room area with a fireplace and amazing balconies. The second floor is almost identical and covers also 110 sqms. It has all the extra features (fireplace, balconies) like the 1st floor. Its best part, however, is the access to the roof terrace, where the BBQ is placed. This space is suitable for any event and the view from it is stunning, overlooking the unique landscape of Stavros-mountain and sea. The outdoor are of the building is beautifully designed, with garden all around the property with some more secluded parts with trees. The property is surrounded by stone-built wall and there is even a small lake with water lilies. Area Description ------------ Stavros Stavros, Crete is a seaside village located 17km northeast of Chania, at the northernmost edge of Akrotiri peninsular. One characteristic feature of the area is the very steep camel-shaped mountain Vardies rising opposite the harbour of Stavros. The mountain is famous, because there were filmed scenes for the film 'Zorba the Greek', where Anthony Quinn danced the famous Sirtaki Dance in 1964. Then Stavros was a humble small fishing village. Today the region has become a major tourist resort with many hotels and important tourist infrastructures, as well as a preffered destination to buy property in Crete. The two beautiful beaches of the area have contributed to the development of the area. Akrotiri If you are looking for property for sale in Akrotiri, Crete, the peninsula features some of the most beautiful and cleanest sandy beaches of Chania. Numerous beaches include, well-known Stavros beach, where Zorbas the Greek was filmed, Kalathas and Tersanas. Kalathas beach is a beautiful sandy beach lined with pine trees in the south and a small islet at swimming distance and features cafes and traditional tavernas. Tersanas, Crete is another fine sandy beach with shallow waters suitable for children. A variety of wild birds and turtles find haven in this peaceful area which is so diverse, offering endless possibilities to the visitor, from birdwatching, horse-riding, hiking or simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery. There are also several churches and historically significant monasteries in the area such as the impressive Agia Triada and Moni Gouvernetou built in the 16th century, a visit to which is highly recommended.