Fixed price
£355,682
€410,000
4 bed villa for saleHeraklion, Crete
4 beds
2 baths
Just added
About this property
15 mins from Heraklion airport & port
Potential for extension or tourism use
Independent stone-built guesthouse
Lush garden with fruit trees & BBQ
Fully furnished traditional villa
Description
A lovingly restored stone villa in the peaceful village of Kounavoi, offering authentic Cretan charm.
Further Information
Located on the peaceful outskirts of Nikos Kazantzakis village (Municipal District of Kounavoi), this traditional stone villa sits on a beautifully cultivated 2,305 m2 private plot. Fully fenced with two gated entrances, the property offers both privacy and convenience.
The estate comprises three stone-built structures, gradually constructed up to 1980 using local materials. The main house (approx. 80 m2) features wooden ceilings, a tiled roof, an open-plan living area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a generous bathroom with both shower and bathtub. A separate 22 m2 guesthouse includes a cosy living area, bathroom, and mezzanine bedroom, while a 30 m2 outbuilding—currently used for storage—has clear potential for conversion into a second guesthouse or studio.
The beautifully landscaped garden is planted with a rich variety of fruit trees and flowering plants, creating a tranquil, almost self-sustaining environment. Trees include persimmons, cherries, apples, lemons, walnuts, quinces, oranges, and almonds, along with grapevines of select local varieties. Oleanders, roses, locusts, and layland trees form a lush natural hedge enclosing the estate.
Additional highlights include an outdoor BBQ with traditional wood oven and dining area, multiple parking spaces, two wells, a water tank, solar water heating, and space for a swimming pool. The plot also has a remaining building allowance of approx. 200 m2, with potential for subdivision and further development.
This is a property of authentic character and modern opportunity—ideal as a full-time home, a quiet escape, or a boutique hospitality venture.
Note: The map indicates a nearby location, not the exact address of the property.
Location
The village of Kounavoi offers a peaceful atmosphere with everyday amenities including local shops, a doctor’s office, schools, and traditional cafés. The wider region is known for its vineyards, olive groves, and proximity to archaeological and natural sites. Nearby attractions include:
The Minoan Palace of Knossos (10 minutes)
The award-winning village of Archanes (10 minutes)
Northern beaches of Heraklion (12 minutes)
Directions
16 km (9.9 miles) from Heraklion International Airport and Port
16 km (9.9 miles) to the sea
20 km (12.4 miles) from the New Kastelli International Airport
93 km (57.8 miles) to Rethymno
A lovingly restored stone villa in the peaceful village of Kounavoi, offering authentic Cretan charm.
Further Information
Located on the peaceful outskirts of Nikos Kazantzakis village (Municipal District of Kounavoi), this traditional stone villa sits on a beautifully cultivated 2,305 m2 private plot. Fully fenced with two gated entrances, the property offers both privacy and convenience.
The estate comprises three stone-built structures, gradually constructed up to 1980 using local materials. The main house (approx. 80 m2) features wooden ceilings, a tiled roof, an open-plan living area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a generous bathroom with both shower and bathtub. A separate 22 m2 guesthouse includes a cosy living area, bathroom, and mezzanine bedroom, while a 30 m2 outbuilding—currently used for storage—has clear potential for conversion into a second guesthouse or studio.
The beautifully landscaped garden is planted with a rich variety of fruit trees and flowering plants, creating a tranquil, almost self-sustaining environment. Trees include persimmons, cherries, apples, lemons, walnuts, quinces, oranges, and almonds, along with grapevines of select local varieties. Oleanders, roses, locusts, and layland trees form a lush natural hedge enclosing the estate.
Additional highlights include an outdoor BBQ with traditional wood oven and dining area, multiple parking spaces, two wells, a water tank, solar water heating, and space for a swimming pool. The plot also has a remaining building allowance of approx. 200 m2, with potential for subdivision and further development.
This is a property of authentic character and modern opportunity—ideal as a full-time home, a quiet escape, or a boutique hospitality venture.
Note: The map indicates a nearby location, not the exact address of the property.
Location
The village of Kounavoi offers a peaceful atmosphere with everyday amenities including local shops, a doctor’s office, schools, and traditional cafés. The wider region is known for its vineyards, olive groves, and proximity to archaeological and natural sites. Nearby attractions include:
The Minoan Palace of Knossos (10 minutes)
The award-winning village of Archanes (10 minutes)
Northern beaches of Heraklion (12 minutes)
Directions
16 km (9.9 miles) from Heraklion International Airport and Port
16 km (9.9 miles) to the sea
20 km (12.4 miles) from the New Kastelli International Airport
93 km (57.8 miles) to Rethymno
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