Quality Beach Home for Sale in Orkos Beach, Cyclades - Naxos Island, Greece

Beach Home of Uncompromised Quality W/Breathtaking Sea Views

******UPDATE: 26 AUGUST 2014******NEED TO SELL ASAP******WILL CONSIDER ALL FAIR/REASONABLE OFFERS****** Magnificent 3 bd/2 ba home w/expansive 180-degree views of the sea, Plaka beach and across the Aegean to Paros island. Designed and built by a celebrated architect, the house has a special presence due to its lovely arches and other architectural details. The house 'officially' comprises 1,304 sq. ft. (121.15 sq. meters), with the architectural plans indicating that the 'real built house' is actually 1,519 square feet (141.13 square meters). The surrounding land (w/room for pool) comprises exclusive rights to 13,584 square feet (1,262 square meters). [The house sits on a plot of 43,798 square feet (4,069 square meters) held in common by three homes, each with exclusive rights to its own land.] Built in 2003, the house was finished by the present owner using top quality natural materials (stone, wood, marble) and beautiful accessories, fixtures and appliances in order to create a special home of exceptional quality. It has not yet been lived in.

The house is located in Orkos, a lovely enclave between two long, white sand beaches—Plaka and Mikri Vigla. It is a 7-min. walk from the house to the beach. The neighboring homes on the street include some of the most beautiful homes and gardens of Naxos. Orkos is blessed with natural cooling during the summer from soft sea breezes. A perfect location away from the tourists but within easy access to the beach, restaurants, etc.

Most of the rooms have doors leading out to stone terraces w/ views of the sea or to boulder-strewn hills and ancient stone terraces. The entire house is heated. There are various shapes, sizes & levels of garden areas waiting to be planted.

Upstairs incl. a large kitchen, small guest bathroom & 2 living rooms—one w/ a fireplace, both w/ breathtaking views of the sea. The entire upstairs has stunning natural stone floors (as does the downstairs—save 2 bedrooms, which have wood floors). The downstairs has 3 bedrooms, including a larger master bathroom that rivals any in Architectural Digest, and a small laundry rm.

UPSTAIRS:

The kitchen is fitted w/top of the line stainless steel appliances. All cupboards & cabinets were custom-built in Italy and of the finest quality; the counters/backsplash are of the highest quality marble.

The living room w/the fireplace has built-in bancos and a private terrace out double glass doors. (All doors and windows have wood frames and were handcrafted on Naxos Island. The front door and the kitchen door were both similarly handcrafted from a stunning red hardwood.)

The view from the terrace is extraordinary: to the west and north is a 180-degree view of Plaka beach and across the Aegean to Paros Island; to the east are hills dramatically strewn with protruding boulders and ancient stone terraces; below are green fields/farms.



DOWNSTAIRS:

The sm. laundry room has new, top of the line, energy efficient German washer & dryer—purchased and installed in July 2006 and not yet used.

The spa-like master bath has warm-hued stone walls and floor and stunning Italian bath tub, bidet and toilet that are sculptural in form. The sink—a cobalt glass bowl—sits on a stone ledge.

The master bedroom adjoins the 2nd bedroom (yoga rm?) through a stone arch. Double doors open out to a stone terrace w/ a view of the beach and the sea. The 3rd bedroom has two double doors leading out to terraces (one covered by a lovely arch). The master bedroom and 3rd bedroom have spacious built-in closets and cabinets—again, of the highest quality.

The outside areas are ready for your creative design ideas. The largest garden area could be fitted w/a pool or a large organic garden; the smaller, lower terraced areas could be left as natural, wild vegetation or planted with grape vines—the possibilities are endless!

The island of Naxos is a shining jewel in the center of the Aegean. The largest island in the Cyclades, it is by far the most fertile among them, enjoying year round agriculture and, unlike many islands, an abundant water supply. In the winter its hills and meadows are emerald green; in the spring the island is spectacularly cloaked in wildflowers. Naxos has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years, and is home to picturesque ancient villages as well as some of Greece’s finest beaches. Besides the various ferry services, there is an airport on Naxos for quick and easy travel to Athens and beyond.

[$425,000 US dollars/320,000 Euros – negotiable.]