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VILLA EROFILI

Armeni

Many families and couples return again and again to this lovely villa (or its neighbour Villa Aretousa)surrounded by acres of silver and green olive groves with gorgeous views of The White Mountains, and set just on the outskirts of the beautiful hamlet of Armeni which is famous for its orange groves and fresh water springs. Villa Erofili has a wonderful rural location yet is only 2.7km from the National Highway, which makes it an ideal starting point from which to explore the many and varied sites that Crete has to offer. The villa is also only a short distance from the shops and excellent tavernas in Armeni, as well as the many amenities and sandy beaches of Kalives.

Lovingly designed and built by its owner, Giorgos always gives gifts of his homemade raki, wine, and his superb olive oil made from the trees that surround the villas.   Built incorporating traditional designs and materials with modern high standards and comforts, local stone has been used for the walls around the property, the paving around the pool and villa, the fireplace, and the archway between the kitchen and living room. Local cypress wood has been used for the wonderful beamed ceilings throughout the villa, and the pergolas. Painted a fresh pale yellow colour, Villa Erofili has contrasting green aluminium doors, windows and shutters, and mosquito screens on all the windows. The attractive interior has terracotta floor tiles, high vaulted ceilings, traditional dark wood furniture that has been hand carved at the workshop of a local craftsman, handmade lace curtains on the living room windows, and air conditioning units in all the bedrooms, the kitchen/living area which help keep the villa cool during the hot summer nights.  The a/c units double up as heaters, and there is a fireplace for the cooler nights early and late season. There is solar powered hot water or a back-up immersion heater. The villa has been finished to a very high standard and includes many modern comforts such as satellite TV, a DVD player, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a washing machine, a BBQ, and beautifully tiled bathrooms. The lights were made at the glass blowing workshop in Kokkino Horio where you are welcome to visit and watch them work.

With such attractive surroundings and great weather, many of the guests at Villa Erofili choose to spend most of their time relaxing out-doors. With a good selection of outdoor furniture including dining tables, a coffee table, director's chairs, sun-beds and umbrellas. and a choice of sun or shade on the completely private main covered front terrace, the semi covered roof terrace, the open back balconies, or around the pool, what more could anybody wish for. If the acres of olive trees surrounding the villa were not enough, the garden has been planted with many different flowering shrubs and trees including bougainvillea, hibiscus, petunias, hottentot fig ground cover, geraniums, roses, a large expanse of yellow, white and purple daisies, conifers, lemon and orange trees. Privacy is generally good as a bamboo fence and olive trees provides screening between the two villas, though there are still areas that can be partially seen by the neighbouring villa if it is occupied.

Villa Erofili and Villa Aretousa are ideal for those seeking a high quality villa in a countrified setting, but within walking distance to a traditional sleepy Cretan village, and striking distance by car to the National Highway, many amenities, sandy beaches, craft workshops and archaeological sites.

Accommodation.

Ground floor: Private covered parking underneath the main living area of the house.

First floor (13 steps and a small ramp up from the parking and pool): A large open plan L-shaped living room, dining area and kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 main bathroom, and a front pool facing covered terrace. The pergola covered front terrace has a table and chairs and faces north across acres of olive groves to the 16^th Century Turkish Fort at Aptera. A front door opens into the living room which has 2 comfortable dark red sofas and a matching armchair, a stone fireplace, a coffee table, a low bookcase which supports the TV, satellite box and DVD player, a tall bookcase that has a selection of books, and a coat stand.  2 windows look out to the olive groves, The White Mountains, and the front terrace and pool area respectively. An archway leads into the large modern, fully equipped kitchen/dining area with dark wood cupboards, an electric cooker, a large fridge/ freezer, a toaster, a kettle, and a dining table and chairs which seat 6. The kitchen window looks to the east over olive groves, and a back door. The main bathroom has beige and cream tiles with mosaic details, . with a full bath with a shower attachment, a washbasin with a dark wood framed mirror and cabinet, a toilet and a frosted window. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, a wardrobe, a dressing table, mirror and stool, cream diaphanous curtains, a window that looks out east to flowerbeds and Villa Aretousa, and a window that looks south to a natural stone wall, olive groves, and The White Mountains.

Second floor and Roof terrace (17 steps from the first floor). 1 shower room, 2 twin bedrooms each with a pergola covered balcony, and a semi covered roof terrace.  The west side twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside cabinet with a reading lamp, a wardrobe, and diaphanous yellow and turquoise curtains.  There is a window which looks out onto the roof terrace and double doors which open out onto a small south facing covered balcony which has fantastic views over carob trees and olive groves to The White Mountains. The east side twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside cabinet with a reading lamp, a wardrobe, sea green and turquoise diaphanous curtains, a window that faces east to the side of Villa Aretousa, and double doors that lead out to a small balcony with the same views as the other twin bedroom. The shower room has cream and khaki tiles, a shower unit, a toilet, a washbasin, a mirror with a dark wood frame, and a frosted window. The landing has a door leads out onto the completely private roof terrace which has wonderful panoramic views over the entire area to The White Mountains. This roof terrace is semi covered with a pergola and has a dining table and chairs.

An easy 12 minute stroll along quiet back lanes brings you to the centre of the village of Armeni. Armeni has a very lush, green setting with tall plane trees lining the streets. Located in the middle of a verdant valley with bountiful springs and a river running through the centre, Armeni is a quiet Cretan village where most of the occupants rely on farming the surrounding olive and orange groves to make a living. The focal point of the village is the typical kafenion which sits under the shade of a large chestnut tree. There are 4 excellent tavernas, a good butchers shop, a well stocked mini market, and a number of cafés and souvlaki shops. One of the tavernas hosts regular "Cretan Nights" throughout the season, with live music and fun Cretan dancers, but be warned - you are expected to join in the festivities! For a complete change of pace, another taverna is surrounded by an expansive lawn with the tables set on the river bank. There is a babysitter on the premises and a huge array of children's toys so that visiting parents can have a break and eat a quiet romantic meal if they wish. Nearby Kalives has long been a popular destination for holiday makers seeking a typically Greek seaside resort with many amenities but removed from brash tourism. Kalives stretches along 4 kilometres of sandy beaches, and the narrow main street is lined with old white washed houses. Two rivers run join the sea at Kalives, and there is a traditional fishing boat harbour at the eastern end of the village. There is an abundance of excellent tavernas and cafes lining the seafront, with shops of every description. Five kilometres away in Almyrida, there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans.  For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 25 minutes away by car.

LOCAL FACILITIES

K-Travel Rental Prices for 2012  -   Villa Erofili

All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in EUROS. Not per person!

These prices include a free copy of the Guide Book "Apokoronas Local Explorer."

On request we will be happy to deliver a welcome basket to the villa at 40,00€ extra.

For information in resort, excursions, boattrips and other activities, please refer to the information book in the villa.

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