In Vendita: Villa Indipendente Con 3 Letti Con Piscina, Energia Solare E Vista Sul Mare A Kefalas

Secluded 3-bed detached villa in Kefalas with sea & mountain views. Set in 1,970 m² of gated olive grounds with a 32 m² pool, sunny terraces, and 12 off-grid solar panels ensuring ultra-low running costs (€550/yr). Fully updated, partly furnished, and 15 mins to beaches.
At the end of a private, gated access road in Kefalas, the pace of life shifts completely. Set deep within 1,970 m² of fully walled and fenced grounds, this detached home offers a rare blend of total seclusion, panoramic sea and mountain horizons, and genuine modern energy independence. With year-round flight access into Crete and a peaceful position just 15 minutes from the coast, it serves equally well as a private family haven, an effortless retirement retreat, or a turnkey investment with proven holiday rental potential.
The Residence
Completed in 2007 and meticulously updated between 2022 and 2024, the 100 m² villa is designed for year-round ease, fitted with double-glazed doors and windows, insect fly screens, and external shutters throughout. Climate control is seamless, pairing recent air-conditioning units with an efficient heat-pump central heating system for comfortable winter living.
Ground Floor: A covered entry porch leads into a sunlit open-plan salon and dining area. The fully fitted kitchen comes complete with recently updated appliances, including a ceramic hob, extractor, built-in oven, microwave, large refrigerator, and dishwasher. A peaceful ground-floor double bedroom features fitted wardrobes and direct balcony access onto the garden terrace, served by an adjacent shower room with towel radiator and smart under-stair storage.
First Floor: Upstairs, two further bedrooms (each with fitted storage and private balconies) open to sweeping coastal and mountain panoramas. They share a crisp family bathroom with a walk-in shower and an enclosed unit housing a new washing machine. The central landing extends onto a generous, tiled sea-facing balcony equipped with durable transparent roller screens, creating a protected, light-filled outdoor lounge for cooler winter afternoons.
The Grounds: Harvest, Sun, and Self-Reliance
Accessed through a remote- and Wi-Fi-controlled electric gate with dedicated private parking, the 1,970 m² plot is a professionally designed Mediterranean landscape equipped with ambient garden lighting and an integrated irrigation system.
Pool & Entertaining: A 32 m² fully tiled swimming pool is framed by wide sunbathing terraces, an outdoor poolside shower, a dedicated pump/filtration room, and a shaded pergola with a dedicated barbecue and dining zone. A medium-sized attached storage shed keeps tools and garden gear neatly organized.
Productive Orchards: The grounds feature mature olive trees producing personal harvests of Cretan olive oil, alongside sweet orange, lemon, and pomegranate trees, fragrant rose beds, and drought-tolerant native flora. Shaded sitting terraces nestled beneath the olive canopy provide quiet spots to take in the sea views.
Off-Grid Solar Power & Ultra-Low Running Costs: Engineered for remarkable self-sufficiency, the property is powered by 12 off-grid solar panels supported by two 120Ah storage batteries (powering both the house and pool), alongside a dedicated solar hot water system. The result is exceptionally low annual overhead: electricity averaged just €558 per year in 2025, with modest annual water charges (~€300 variable) and property taxes (~€258 variable).
Key Property Highlights
Interiors: 100 m² living space | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Double glazing, fly screens & shutters
Plot & Access: 1,970 m² fully walled & fenced plot on a gated private road | Wi-Fi/remote electric gate | Private on-site parking
Gardens & Pool: 32 m² tiled pool with shower & pump room | BBQ dining pergola | Garden lighting & automatic irrigation | Storage shed
Productive Trees: Mature olive trees for oil production | Orange, lemon & pomegranate trees
Energy & Heating: 12 off-grid solar panels with 2 x 120Ah battery storage | Heat pump central heating | Solar hot water | Modern A/C units
Overheads: Low-cost electricity (€558/yr average) | Property tax ~€258/yr | Water ~€300/yr
Condition & Legals: Sold partly furnished (furniture & appliances purchased 2022–2024) | All legal paperwork fully up to date and transfer-ready | Proven holiday rental record
Driving Distances
Almyrida & Georgioupoli Beaches: 15 minutes
Souda Ferry Port: 26 km (35 min)
Chania Venetian Old Town: 33 km (45 min)
Chania International Airport (CHQ): 40 km (50 min)
Rethymno Old Town: 35 km (45 min)
Heraklion International Airport (HER): 114 km (1 hr 45 min)