Villa for sale Elia Gouves – Crete
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LARGE VILLA WITH INDEPENDENT GUEST HOUSE, POOL & MATURE GARDENS
An architecturally outstanding property situated among spectacular views in the countryside of the village of Elia, 12 km from Heraklion city centre, close to beaches (3.5km), Crete Golf Club (25km) and Heraklion airport (10.9km).
On a plot of 2038 sqm the property consists of two residential stone-built detached houses built in 2004: Mythia House and Mythia Coach House.
The main house covers 243 sqm of living space over two floors plus 52sqm of basement. On the ground floor is a living and dining area with magnificent views, overlooking the pool terrace and barbecue area; a large, modern kitchen, renovated in 2023, with granite countertops, walk-in pantry and fitted appliances; living room with energy saving fireplace, drawing room with open fireplace, a study/library and a double bedroom, there is also a bathroom which competes the ground floor. An oak staircase leads to three bedrooms, all with en suite bathroom and walk-in closet; there is ample storage and a laundry room on the first floor and a huge balcony with sea and mountain views. There is air conditioning, solar, alarm and LPG supply for central heating, hot water and cooking. The lower floor offers a 35sqm finished basement (potential sitting room/ games room/ media room/ gym/ etc) and a 17sqm fitted workshop.
The coach house is 84.4sqm, open plan design with kitchen, living room and bathroom on the ground floor and a large sleeping loft area on the first floor. There is also a ground floor space (unfinished) 47sqm of living area (as per the building permit) with private entrance. The coach house also offers independent air conditioning, solar and LPG supply.
Currently the coach house is let through Airbnb with excellent annual income performance.
There is a 35sqm pool and the property offers magnificent views that span from the Cretan Sea to inland countryside and mountains. The surrounding terraced gardens are landscaped with low maintenance Cretan plants, vines, rockeries and over 60 mature fruit and ornamental trees. There is also a kitchen garden adjacent to the main house and ample parking spaces.