3 Bed property located just 300 meters from the beach and marina - €160,000

The Location

Arvi is a traditional fishing village on the south coast of Crete in the district of Heraklion, with a micro sub-tropical climate and a banana growing area. It has a large port/marina and long sandy beach. Several tavernas, shops and café’s, one small hotel, the Ariadni, and a few B&Bs.

At the back of the village is the famous Arvi gorge with resident Golden Eagles, Griffon Vultures and Eleonora’s Falcon. The beach area is a nesting site for the loggerhead turtles and a beach watch through June is bound to delight with nesting sights of these magnificent and increasingly rare amphibians. An ancient monastery is still occupied by friendly orthodox monks at the base of the gorge. Arvi is the ideal place for a boat owner away from the expensive tourist areas. Altogether a delightful rural south coast location.

The Property

This property is located just 300 meters from the marina and beach and therefore presents a ideal residence for those interested in sailing and the sea. At the very edge of the village with superb views of the gorge, this three bed roomed deceivingly spacious detached house has the advantage of a large plot of neighboring land which is a separate contract (but included in the price) so giving the buyer maximum opportunities. The extra land can be sold for building, or it can be built on and then sold, or it can support a large pool and variegated garden.

The house is surrounded by terraces and gardens supporting a small vineyard, mandarin and orange trees, ornamental trees and many flowers.

House:
Large open plan lounge, dining, kitchen with 2 French windows supporting fly-screens, double glazing, shutters and fully modern tiled floors. Electric cooker, fridge freezer, double stainless steel sink. Tiles patio areas from each entrance.

Bed 1: 4x3, fitted robes, tiled floor, double glazed French windows, shutters, fly screens, and tiled terrace.
Bed 2: 3x3.5 tiled floor, double glazed French windows, shutters, fly screens, and tiled terrace.
Bed 3: 3x3.5 tiled floor, double glazed French windows, shutters, fly screens, and tiled terrace.
Lounge: 9x7 approx, tiled floor, 2 French double glazed windows, fly screens, and tiled terrace.

Fitted kitchen. Large Bathroom: 3x3+ Full bath, fully modern tiled walls and floor, plumbing for washing machine.

The roof has some wrought iron railing and boasts, a magnificent view of the gorge. This area would support a pergola, roof garden and BBQ area or it has the option to build up another two floors (pending planning permission).

The plumbing is installed into this 12 year old property for central heating. Water is heated by electric although an astute purchaser would surely install solar water at an approximate cost of 700 euro. From then on hot water is free for 99% of the year. Electric and water are connected. The property is surrounded by fancy wrought iron railings and a double wrought iron gate that would allow on property parking, although there is no problem with street parking as it is the last house in the village.

In need of a little TLC to make it exceptional, the location is superb for the individualist with a desire to be away from the tourist areas and in touch with real Cretan life.

Approximately 1.20 hr from the airport at Heraklion, the village has just about everything for modern living, but if you really must mega supermarket occasionally, Lidl is 45 minutes away. It is on the bus route connection to Heraklion and all towns and village in between