Villa Platanias (Greece) Price: $ 1,873,000 USD

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Surface 491 m² Bedrooms 6  Bathrooms 6  Land 1 707 m²

Welcome to Aurora Blue, an upscale villa overlooking the Aegean, nestling nearby the cosmopolitan beaches of Platanias and Maleme, in the northern part of Crete; an oasis of tranquillity and unparalleled luxury, amid a pristine scenery.
Aurora Blue has spacious areas of no less than 491 sqm for socialising on a grand scale, as well as pleasant family living. Its living spaces are relaxing with serene decor, easy on the eye and well thought out philosophy.
Step inside to be greeted by welcoming interiors. All living spaces of the main house have high ceilings while double doors and windows with sea views fill the areas with bright beams of light. With six en-suite bedrooms, the residence is spacious and effortlessly displays a sense of modern elegance. Three bedrooms are located on the first floor, one at the ground floor and another two suites at the lowest level. All bedrooms are oriented towards the sea, while they spill out to their private balcony or to the courtyard. Large groups can comfortably spend time together at leisure to enjoy these beautiful surroundings.
The clever design continues in the exterior. This flawless haven offers glorious outside spaces and a stylish pool, where you can swim into infinity and luxuriate in simply being in the moment. There is also space to dine in comfort and style in the company of friends and family. Furthermore, if you want to relax you can choose to do so at the outdoor lounges or jump in the jacuzzi. For more energetic moments, a semi-outdoor gym will please the most avid fitness enthusiast.
As day turns to night Aurora Blue is magical, bathed in the golden glow. The courtyards and terraces all offer amazing vantage points from which to enjoy the beauty of the panoramic views across the emerald horizon, an ever changing scenery of sun kissed panorama that graciously dips onto the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
Lastly, the private entrance includes a special designated area for ample parking.
Developer
The developer is a refined architectural amp; construction company with offices in Athens and Crete, founded in 2006. A transdisciplinary group of visionary architects, designers and engineers, creating prominent spaces which are tailored to the needs of the people as well as the land and the setting concerned.
Their office delivers projects from concept to design and construction, focusing on a diverse range of work and scale. They stand out for their high quality and aesthetic excellence, as they perfectly blend tradition with modern trends in architecture, and new building techniques with the principles of bioclimatic design.
For all those years, the driving force behind its success, is their vision: “Innovative ideas and diverse solutions, delivered always with professionalism and the clients in the spotlight”. With a high sense of responsibility and consistency, they aspire to change the standards in the field of construction.
Rental
Renting a villa like this, on Greece’s largest and most accessible island, can offer high returns and is a popular choice among many owners. You can benefit from sophisticated and professional management of the home without having to worry about it yourself. From start to finish, the rental of the home is handled by the developer's own property and rental management service. Owners are fully informed of management decisions and options every step of the way, allowing them to maximize the value of their investment hassle-free. The villa can pay for itself allowing owners to then enjoy the ultimate holiday destination year-round when they choose to and for as long as they like
Location
The villa enjoys a privileged location surrounded by endless olive trees and vineyards. The village of Xamoudochori lies 20 km west of Chania, on a plateau at 110 m. above sea level. Stunning views towards the northern coastline of Crete and the endless blue of the Aegean Sea, as well as to the White Mountains to the south.
A perfect base to explore western Crete, a “repertoire” of numerous pebbly and sandy beaches, archeological sights and stunning nature. Refresh yourself away from the crowds while you enjoy the livelier, more cosmopolitan lifestyles of Platanias and Maleme whenever you want.
Platanias – The famous beach resort of Platanias is just a 10-minute drive. The old village is built on a hillside with fantastic view of the sea. The beach of Platanias is a lovely long beach where you can find everything that is provided on well organised beaches, as beach bars, sun beds, watersports etc. On the east side of the local harbor, close to Agia Marina, you can enjoy swimming in the several small artificial coves. During summer nights, there is a wide gamut of bars and night clubs if you want to go the extra mile.
Maleme – The beach of Maleme is just a 5-minutes drive. It’s part of the continuous beach of 16 kms from Chania city to Kolymbari village. An ideal place for sun tanning, relaxing and romantic evenings watching the sunset. A blue-flag award winner. Parts of the beach are organised but there also quieter parts where you can enjoy the sea in serenity. Moreover, there are many sea view restaurants, tavernas and bars to taste some local treats.
Chania town is just a 20-minute drive and the airport is 40 minutes away. There is easy access to the National Road which is only about a 10 minutes drive.
Crete, and especially the Chania area, is famous for its exotic places, cultural cradles (especially in the Old Town) and Cretan cuisine. The most famous natural landmarks are the White Mountains and the Samaria Gorge, as well as the coastal and mountain villages.