Pericles Beach Villa, Sfinari, Crete

On the edge of the small rural community of Sfinari, this beach villa stands on a large plot of land overlooking the sea, just where the little beach road from the village meets the coast and takes a sharp left bend in the direction of the three fish tavernas, bordering the shingle beach a mere 600 metres stroll away.

Originally the home of a humble charcoal maker and inherited by his great, great grandson Pericles, a talented musician and violin player of some international repute, this erstwhile modest stone cottage has been miraculously transformed into a remarkably stylish beach villa furnished and equipped to quirky celebrity status with the odd indulgence - like flood lights set to illuminate the ocean at night.

Spacious terraces of crazy paving surround the house on three sides with a purpose built barbecue to the rear beyond which is a large area of lawn. To the side of this beach villa is the 9m x 5m pool complete with a small children's pool and a remarkably handsome palm tree. The front terrace overlooks the sea and is the place to sit and enjoy the sunsets as well as alfresco meals accompanied by the ever present sound of the sea.

Inside, the beach villa is furnished and decorated with some style. On the ground floor the spacious open plan living area has high beamed ceilings supported by the original thick stone walls, now mainly plastered but with carefully exposed areas of stone work kept as a feature. At one end is a well equipped kitchen and dining area with full cooker, microwave, dishwasher and capacious fridge freezer. Nearby is a large solid dining table and chairs, whilst to the front the sitting area next to the huge fireplace has lovely views out to the sea. There is a further attractive lounge area with 2 comfortable sofas, plus TV, DVD and Hi Fi system - and from here a staircase climbs to the first floor level and another small sitting area where patio doors open onto the generous terraces supplied with comfortable bamboo patio furniture to relax and enjoy the sublime sea and mountain views.

Also at this level is the extraordinary and spacious master bedroom with queen size double bed and semi circular hydro massage bath as well as a smart en-suite shower room. French windows on either side of the bedroom  lead to sea or mountain facing terraces so that you can enjoy both the sun rising over the mountains and the evening delight of it setting  into the sea. 

Across the hallway at first floor level is a twin bedroom with a small en-suite shower room and patio doors to the sea facing terrace. The third bedroom is double bedded and situated on the ground floor at the far end of the living area with windows overlooking the pool and the rear garden. There is an adjoining full bathroom.

After 25 years in the business it becomes fairly easy to spot a holiday treasure and few match our wish list like Pericles Beach Villa.

NB. The small road to the beach tavernas passes to the side of the beach villa , so cars will pass by from time to time especially at weekends.

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