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VILLA OCEANE

Tsivaras

3 bedrooms, 2 bunk beds in the 1^st floor hall recess.

Sleeps a maximum of 8 persons

Private swimming pool (40m)

As the name suggests, Villa Oceane has been designed and decorated to echo the Mediterranean Sea laid majestically before it. From the crisp white walls with curved ‘Santorini' style edges to reflect the heat and keep the house cool, the carefully chosen palette of blue furnishings and accessories, to the private pool set at the edge of the terrace to blend into the sea, Oceane has a luxurious beach house feel to it. Built to the owners, Beatrice and Olivier's, specific design and to an extremely high standard, Villa Oceane combines comfort and glamour with the most stunning views.  Located in the quiet, unspoilt village of Tsivaras, you are just a five minute drive away from the busier beach town of Kalives with many amenities and wide sandy beaches. The rural track leading to the villa ends in a fairly steep gradient at the car park set to the side of the house.  But as you enter this beautiful villa you will completely appreciate it's elevated position as you catch your first glimpse of the unrivalled, panoramic views before you.

Accommodation

Ground Floor - Entering into a small entrance hall from the blue, aluminium front door you look directly ahead, through the lounge and out to the swimming pool and terrace.  Behind the door sits a small bench seat.  On the right from the hallway is the first double bedroom, simply but comfortably furnished with twin beds, bedside tables, ceiling fan, air conditioning unit and an antique, cherry wood wardrobe belonging to Beatrice's grandfather and imported from France.  Patio doors lead to a small terrace with views of the sea, where you can relax in the hammock under the pergola before walking 4 shallow steps to the pool.

Directly to your left from the hallway are 16 wide, tiled stairs up to the first floor. Next to the staircase is a modern, spacious bathroom, with large shower and white suite  including a vanity unit and mirror, tiled in white and unusual dark blue and mosaic tiles.  All fittings are of a very high quality. An opaque window above the shower faces the mountains.

Directly ahead of the hall is the main living area which runs the entire width of the back of the house, the kitchen is to your left.  Fully fitted with white, shaker style cupboards and stainless steel appliances, there is everything you could need here, including dishwasher, large fridge freezer, cooker & hob, microwave and all accessories (kettle, toaster, coffee maker, juicer) and a/c unit.  A white table with six wooden chairs stand under low, modern style dining lights. Patio doors hung with light, white curtains lead to the terrace and pool. A small window above the sink looks out across to the mountains.

To the right of the room, from the hallway, is the comfortably furnished lounge,  with two blue leather sofas and chair, a side table, a coffee table, large bureau and entertainment centre comprising of a television with satellite channels,  DVD and separate CD player, book shelf and a/c unit. Through another set of double aluminium patio doors with blue shutters,  you step onto the large covered terraced, framed in feature arches to provide you with shade away from the heat of the sun.  Assorted tables, chairs and sofas extend the indoor lounge area to the outdoors and from here you  can watch the sun set over the 12 villages and Souda Bay as you enjoy a chilled, pre-dinner drink.  

Walk down either of the two sets of 4 stone steps onto the pale coloured tiled terrace area surrounding the swimming pool and relax on any of the from the ample,  sun loungers and umbrellas provided for you, covered in the same blue and white striped material used in the villa. To the right of the steps is a large, brick BBQ for dining al fresco. For safety there are rails around the terrace area. The pool itself is set to the edge of the terrace so you can gaze out to sea as you swim a few leisurely laps before an afternoon siesta.

1^st Floor - Walking up the 16 wide, curved stairs with smooth, curved walls, to the left of the hallway are two twin bedrooms, both with a/c units and ceiling fans, bedside tables with lamps, imported French wardrobes and a window to the side of the room.  Similarly decorated in white with touches of blue, each room has double patio doors leading onto a partially covered shared terrace, with feature arches framing the magnificent sea views.  Two over sized rattan chairs, an umbrella, a large Moroccan rug with throw cushions provide yet more outdoor living space, perfect for the star gazers amongst you.

On the right of the hallway is a specifically designed recess, in a French beach house style, to accommodate two bunk beds.  At the end of the hall is the family bathroom with a corner shower, a washing machine as well as sink, vanity unit and mirror, tiled tastefully in white and blue. An opaque window to the left of the shower looks out to the mountains. Next to the bathroom is the separate toilet and sink decorated in white.

The house is situated in the middle of 2000 square metres of private land.  Left mostly natural, the garden area surrounding the house is due to be fully landscaped with indigenous plants, shrubs and trees this autumn.  Nearly 10,000 litres of water storage tanks and an electricity generator have been provided for the occasional water and power cuts and solar panels provide hot water.

Throughout Oceane, Beatrice and Olivier have brought a subtle touch of France with the little seashore hangings on the doors, the vases in a range of blues to tie into the material of the cushions on both inside and outside furniture. A truly beautiful house with a touch of glamour, you will feel relaxed and completely spoilt in this peaceful and stylish villa.

 Location

The small, quiet and unspoilt village of Tsivaras has few local amenities, a small mini market and an olive oil press.  However, the Villa is ideally placed between the beaches of Almirida and Kalives and the working town of Vamos.  Just minutes by car to the lovely village of Almirida which is built around a crescent shaped sandy beach. The beach here is clear, shallow and safe, perfect for children or less confident swimmers. Lining the beach are a good selection of tavernas, cafes and shops and  a water sports centre which rents out non-motorised equipment such as  kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans.  Kalives, also a few minutes drive away, has a longer, wider stretch of sandy beach with deeper waters and slightly more current than Almyrida.  A wider selection of shops including clothes, shoes, jewelers and the usual tourist items will suit the shoppers amongst you.  There are also a wider selection of taverna's and cafes, Kalives having a more lively air about it than the laid back Almyrida. For a truly working Greek town, visit Vamos which has the local council offices, post office, health centre, main school and bus station and some very good, traditional, vine-shaded places to eat in the evening if you wish to escape the hubbub of the beach resorts.  For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 30 minutes away by car, the harbour being described as the St.Tropez of Crete.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAR HIRE WITH THIS VILLA.

LOCAL FACILITIES

K-Travel Rental Prices for 2012   -   VILLA OCEANE

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

These prices include a free copy of the guide book "Local Apokoronas 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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