Xirosterni Hermes

Beautifully renovated, unique 4 bedroom - 3 bathroom part stone villa, located in the traditional Cretan village of Xirosterni! This unique property has kept many of its traditional features whilst still bringing it into modern day living. The house was renovated in 2017 by the previous owners and has been fully renovated again over the past 3 years by its current owners. INTERIOR Next to the main entrance of the house is a separate guest accommodation which now includes a bedroom, a bathroom and a private kitchen area, all beautifully decorated! This can be rented out separately from the main house, providing the owners with a rental income. Through the main entrance you come into the beautifully tiled open plan lounge, with traditional stone wall features surrounding the front door and a lovely stone arch separating the kitchen from the living room. Next to the living room is the ground floor bedroom, equipped with a ceiling fan and TV, and will include all furniture. The ground floor fully tiled bathroom at the end of the hall, has a large walk in shower with an area for a washing machine and also includes a large heated towel rail. Another beautiful stone arch gives access to the dining room which has double doors leading onto the west side of the villa and directly onto the village road. There is also a smaller opening leading directly into the kitchen for easy access, to serve all your family and friends the traditional Greek cuisine! The newly-built kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, extractor fan, integrated hob, oven, microwave, freestanding fridge freezer and a lovely bespoke wood burning stove. All electrical appliances are less than 2 years old. From the kitchen area a spiral metal staircase leads to a landing area which is currently used as an office space. From here there is access to two very spacious double bedrooms. To the right is a large guest bedroom with 2 separate doors leading onto the front and side of the spacious terrace and enjoys great views of the White Mountains and sea. The recently built master suite has a private large dressing room with a beautiful free standing roll top bath and wardrobe storage space. Through a stone arch you enter the bedroom waking up to beautiful sea view every day. This bedroom also has an en suite bathroom with lovely features such as rainfall shower, under sink storage and his and hers sinks! Patio doors open onto the very large roof terrace and dining area with great sea and mountain views. There is an open pergola covering the patio doors. EXTERIOR The enclosed landscaped garden is mostly graveled and has a watering system in place. Many seating, dining and sun lounge areas are found along the house’s side and in front of the main entrance. A wooden fence provides the wanted privacy. A newly built BBQ is located at the edge of the garden, covered by a 9m2 pergola, and includes a sink, fridge/freezer, BBQ and plenty of storage cupboards. This area is nicely tiled and has room for dining in the shade. There is an external staircase leading from the ground floor garden/lounge area onto the very spacious first floor terrace where a Jacuzzi and a lounge are placed! The perfect spot to cool down on a hot summers day, while enjoying the surrounding village and sea views! There is also planning permission for a private swimming pool of 24m2. All permits and architectural designs are available. To the back of the property there is a spiral staircase leading to a second terrace (roof level) with amazing 360o views of the White Mountains, sea and village! The solar panel is installed here. THE AREA The property is located in the heart of the traditional Cretan village of Xirosterni, in the well known municipality of Apokoronas. There is a mini market within easy walking distance. The larger village of Vamos is just a short drive away and offers all types of amenities all year round, including medical center, police station, schools, post office, super market, cafes, restaurants and many more. The famous beach resort of Almyrida is 10 minutes driving and one can enjoy its sandy beaches, water sports and numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. A truly unique and spacious property, equipped for all year round living or as a holiday home with great rental potential!!! A property worth visiting!!!