Chania, Crete, Address available on request

This beautiful stone house in Kissamos Chania Crete for sale, is set in an elevated rural location, in the picturesque village of Topolia, overlooking the sea and the gorge. The stone house has got a total surface of 200sqms on 2 levels. It was built in a plot of land of 500sqms and according to the plans there is a building permission for the construction of a 30sqms private swimming pool. The property is surrounded by the Cretan flora and the views are really majestic.

The first level of the villa as got a spacious living space, an open plan kitchen and dining area and a Wc. There is also direct access to the external veranda and the potential pool area. On the upper level of the villa 3 bedrooms and a bathroom can be found as well as a large pergola covered veranda with stunning views of the sea and the gorge of Topolia. The current owner offers this upper part of the house for rent in the summer months and keeps the first level of it, for his own use. High quality materials have been used and the property has got a fireplace, a solar panel and it is fully walled. It is ideal for a permanent residence or a holiday home.

Kissamos town with all kind of amenties is just 12 kms from Topolia. The beach of Nopigia is 8 kms away, whereas Elafonisi beach is 28 kms away. The villa of Topolia has got a couple of tavernas and a cafenion.

Area Description

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Topolia

Topolia is a small village in the inland of Crete, located 48 km south east of Chania Town, about 20 min drive from Kissamos. Located on the hillslopes, Topolia offers a gorgeous view to the surrounding region. The most impressive spot near this village is Topoliano Gorge, 1,500 m in length. This gorge has steep slopes with many caves along these slopes. The most important is the Cave of Saint Sophia, with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Topolia is a typical traditionaly Cretan village with stone houses, narrow streets and most inhabitants deal with agriculture and cattle-breeding. The village has affluent water, olive trees, chestnut trees and many poplars.

Kissamos

if you are interested in buying property in Crete, the region of Kissamos covers the north-west part of Chania, on the island of Crete. It is one of the least developed areas in terms of tourism and it combines a rugged landscape, such as the peninsulas of Gramvoussa and Rodopou, with rolling hills covered in the olive trees. It also boasts some fine beaches, such as Falassarna, which is often selected among the 10 most beautiful beaches globally. The capital of the region is Kastelli (also called Kissamos), with all the amenities and facilities of a town, just 37 kms from the centre of Chania. Kissamos is a town located 37 kms west of Chania centre, on the island of Crete. It is also known as Kastelli Kissamou or simply as Kastelli after the Venetian castle that was there. Kissamos is surrounded by beautiful nature and lovely beaches. It has 3.000 inhabitants and in the recent years it has been developed in the tourism. Kissamos is famous for its agricultural products too, such as wine and olive oil. There is a port and fishing harbour in Kissamos, with a regular ferry connection to Peloponnese. A town museum can be found in the old Venetian governor's palace and there have been important archaeological finds in the town, including fine mosaics, and the port of Poliniria. Additionally most of the famous sights and beaches can be found in the area, such as Elafonissi, Falassarna and Balos on Cape Gramvoussa. Kissamos offers all the comforts and the facilities that a town can offer. There is a regular public bus service to Chania. The airport of Chania is 56 kms away and the port of Souda 43 kms.