Residence for sale - Prines RBM45706

This home fills you with anticipation for summer. With its verdant landscape, the soothing sound of cicadas, the sea on the horizon, and your own garden with a private pool, this villa awaits you to create everlasting memories.br />br />Villa Aphrodite (91 sqm) combines privacy and tranquillity, yet it is just a stone's throw away from Rethymno and the beach.br />br />The villa unfolds over a single floor. An open-plan living/dining room and kitchen create a warm, homely ambience, complete with a fireplace. Two bedrooms, one fitted with a double and one with two single beds, while both are fitted with spacious, ceiling-high closets. The living room and one of the bedrooms open up to a terrace offering al fresco dining and a staircase leading to the roof terrace, where you can also sit and marvel at the view.br />br />The plot is 400 sqm, with the swimming pool being the focal point of the villa's verdant outdoor area. The garden features a variety of local and exotic flora, with olive groves providing a lush backdrop. There is also a BBQ and parking space for at least two vehicles.br />Rental Possibilitiesbr />A property offering privacy, tranquillity and proximity to the beach and the city of Rethymno offers great short-rental potential in a very popular destination with an extended high season. Should you wish for a steady rental income, the property is licensed by the Hellenic Tourism Organisation (EOT) and has a returning clientele that has been renting the villa every summer.br />Locationbr />The villa is located on the outskirts of Prines, a short drive from the village of Atsipopoulo. This village's history dates back to 1182, when the houses of the original settlement were built really close to one another, thus forming a fortification to guard against pirate raids. Much of this architectural style has been preserved, and many old houses have been kept and renovated, fashioning a traditional settlement emanating a unique ambience where walking in the village feels akin to taking a trip through the island's glorious yet turbulent history.br />br />Both Atsipopoulo and Prines offer a wide selection of dining options to cater to all tastes and budgets, while Rethymno, Crete's third largest city, is just a stone's throw away and offers all the amenities one would expect from a modern European city.br />br />Additionally, the village of Episkopi is no more than a 15-minute drive away. Episkopi Village, listed as a traditional settlement of the island, retains its authentic charm with well-preserved old houses and numerous churches. The village is characterized by narrow streets that lead to a central square, where locals gather at traditional cafes and taverns to enjoy local food and raki. The beach of Episkopi is part of a long stretch of coastline between the towns of Chania and Rethymno. This sandy coastline begins at Georgioupoli and extends eastward for approximately 9 kilometres.br />br />Key Distancesbr />br /> Prines village center: 450 mbr /> Atsipopoulo: 2 kmbr /> Gerani Beach: 3 kmbr /> Rethymno (old town and city centre): 7.5 kmbr /> Episkopi village and beach: 12.5 kmbr /> Chania International Airport: 64 kmbr /> Chania (city centre and port): 54 kmbr /> Show all Show less