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VILLA POPPY

Near Plaka

Set just below the adjacent villa (Villa Nostalgia),  Villa Poppy has its own grounds, pool and private parking area. Each villa sits on half an acre of a 1 acre plot that shares a gate and perimeter walls, but that has been divided into 2 distinct separate, private halves. The villa has been positioned to ensure privacy in a number of different areas by the pool and on the terraces and balconies. Furnished throughout with matching modern cherry wood furniture, including the built in kitchen cabinets and bedroom wardrobes. All modern comforts have been provided at Villa Poppy, including satellite TV, DVD and CD players, dishwasher and washing machine, white aluminium doors, windows, and shutters with mosquito screens on all the windows, and air conditioning units in all the bedrooms and the living room. The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights at the start and end of the season. The water is heated by either solar panel or a back-up immersion heater.

The design of the villa has been carefully thought out in order to bring your living area into the outdoors, so that you can fully appreciate the outstanding views at all times. You will always find sun and shade on the many terraces, and an ample supply of garden furniture such as tables, chairs, umbrellas, a double swing-chair and sun-beds. The lovely pool and the spacious upstairs terrace are the most prominent features of the property, enjoying infinite sea and mountain views and perfect sunsets. The villa has a very large paved and tiled area which has a barbeque and a number of different rockeries made from natural stone and planted with cacti, herbs, and colourful flowering shrubs.

 Accommodation.

Ground floor (1 step parking area, level with the pool terrace): Large open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 twin bedroom, and a ½ bathroom.  The front door opens into the living room from a semi covered terrace. Furnished with 2 very comfortable leather couches, a TV/stereo unit and a large coffee table. There are 2 windows, one of looks out over the rockery to the mountains and sea, the other faces south towards the rockery and a wall. The modern kitchen/dining area is fully equipped including a dishwasher, ceramic hob and built in oven, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, and locally made, wooden dining table and chairs which seat 6. There is an extra wide door that open out onto the pool terrace (with sea views), and a covered patio area which has a table and chairs. The kitchen also has a windows which face north over the pool to the sea, and east to a neighbouring villa, the sea and trees. Just off the lounge area there is a half bathroom with floor to ceiling beige tiles,white washbasin, mirrored cabinet, a toilet, and a washing machine. Next to the half bathroom is a bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedside table with a reading lamp, and a built in wardrobes with hanging space, drawers, and shelves. The east facing window looks out to olive groves, a natural stone wall, and flowerbeds, and double doors open onto a small covered balcony overlooking the Villa Nostalgia parking area to olive groves, flowerbeds, and the natural stone wall which surrounds the entire property.

First floor (17 steps up from the ground floor): 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a large open sea and mountain facing sun terrace. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside table with a reading lamp, and a built in double wardrobe with hanging space, drawers, and shelves. A south facing window looks out to Villa Nostalgia, and double doors open onto a large sun terrace with panoramic views to the Souda Bay, the Akrotiri Peninsula, the White Mountains, conifers, date palms, bougainvillea and olive trees. This sun terrace is equipped with a table and chairs, and sun-beds can also be bought up here. The sun terrace is shared with the double bedroom. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, and a large built in double wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and shelves, and a door leading out onto the sun terrace and a west facing window which looks out to the expansive view of Souda Bay and the White Mountains. The full bathroom has floor to ceiling beige tiles and a white bathroom suite comprising a full bath with shower attachment, wash basin, mirrored cabinet, and toilet.

Plaka village square is only 1.1kms from Villa Poppy and is an easy 10 minute walk. Plaka was one of the original village sets for the film "Zorba the Greek" and it still has quaint whitewashed houses and narrow streets just off the mulberry tree lined square. The modern outskirts of the village have expanded recently as have the facilities, which now include 3 excellent tavernas, 2 well stocked mini markets, a sweet shop, and 5 cafes. 3 of these cafes are just a short five minute walk from the villa. Villa Poppy is just 5 minutes by car to the lovely village of Almyrida which is built around a crescent shaped sandy beach. The beach is very shallow and safe, perfect for children or if you are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are many excellent tavernas, cafes, shops, cashpoints and internet access. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. A few minutes by car from the villa, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, lace makers in Gavalohori, and silk makers in Kalamitsi.For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAR HIRE WITH THIS VILLA.

LOCAL FACILITIES

K-Travel Rental Prices for 2012   -   Villa Poppy

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.