Traditional Village House with Lovely White Mountain Views for Sale in Achatzikia South of Vafes Apokoronas

A unique and historical property located in the small farming settlement of Achatzikia, south of the traditional village of Vafes Apokoronas. The property is surrounded by the majestic White Mountains and the rugged Cretan landscape, allowing you to relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings.

This stone house is one large open area separated by arches and areas located on different levels. The bedrooms are located on two mezzanine levels on opposite sides of the house. There is a bathroom with a shower, and an open kitchen and living area.

The home is heated by a traditional wood burner located in the middle of the house. All the traditional stone features, wood beams and finishes have been restored, giving this property a wonderful warm and cosy feel.

Outside at the front of the property, is a terrace for outdoor dining and relaxation. A pergola with a grape vine entwined in its beams, provides shade on those hot sunny summer days!

The garden is large with enough space for a pool and has a gate at the entrance to the property.

Vafes is a small village 37 km from the city of Chania. It is located at an altitude of 210 meters at the roots of White Mountains. Livestock farming and the production of oil and wine are the main occupations of permanent residents.

Vafes is the only village in the prefecture of Chania, which has been proclaimed since 1997, entirely by the Ministry of Culture as a historically listed monument due to its remarkable marvellous architecture and history.

Beyond the beautiful well-preserved Venetian architectural buildings, the traditional stone streets, and the beautiful people you will encounter, Vafes has beautiful aspects of the natural beauty of the place.

The village of Vafes has small cafes and traditional taverns, a tourist shop, a mini-market, and traditional guesthouses. There is an old olive mill which now functions as a museum.

Just оutsidе Vаfеs is а smаll саvе саllеd Kriοnеridа. It is а mоnumеnt, bесаusе in 1821 thе Turкs κillеd 130 rеsidеnts οf thе villаgе whо wеrе hiding in thе саvе, by sеtting firе аnd suffοсаting thеm insidе. Nеxt tо thе саvе is thе tiny сhurсh οf Agiоs Iοаnnis built in а rоск.

BENEFITS:

All Traditional Stone Features
Wood Beamed Ceilings
Wood Framed Windows & Wooden Doors
Extra Storage Area
Solar Panel
Traditional Wood Burner
Pergola
Terrace
Perimeter Boundary with Gate
All Electrical Appliances
Furnished
Garden
Parking
White Mountain & Country Views
Village of Vafes is a 4-minute drive
Village of Vrysses is a10-minute drive