Villa for Sale and Rent in Istron, Nr Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Just Reduced - Stunning Villa with Infinity Pool

A gated community of twenty five stunningly attractive villas located in the cosmopolitan area of Agios Nikolaos. Istron Estates is a visionary project which is unrivalled in Crete and has few, if any, peers elsewhere in the islands.

The development is sited on a promontory - officially recognized as an area of outstanding natural beauty - which offers breathtaking sea views across the Bay of Mirabello and to the Lassithi mountains beyond. Each villa has been carefuly placed both to blend in with the topography of the site and also to afford maximum privacy: the design, by the top Greek architect Agiostratitis, combines local stone with cubic concepts, the result of which is a sturdy elegance externally and a cool spaciousness internally.

The developer has chosen Austrian oak or limestone flooring throughout the living space with limestone in all villas' kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchen and bathroom fittings are Italian and appliances are by the German company Kupperbusch. The attention to detail throughout is scrupulous so the finish of the villas is as perfect as the views.

Outdoor living space is the key to maximum enjoyment of the Cretan climate and the villas all have expansive terraces, balconies, pergolas and a 50m2 infinity pool. Owners can also use the swimming platforms or visit the beautiful sand beach of Voulisma which is a two-minute drive from the estate. Agios Nikolaos, cosmopolitan Elounda and the up-and-coming village of Plaka are all within easy driving distance.

Villa Blue Infinity is one of a pair on the edge of the water and steps leading down to two platforms one to sunbathe on and one to walk down into the azure waters of Mirabello Bay from.

The 50 sq.m. infinity pool is heated and the extensive terraces offer great choice for sitting, relaxing, eating and sunbathing. There is a built-in barbeque.

Entrance into the villa is on the upper level which has open living space in a kitchen, dining and seating areas as well as a guest cloakroom. A large balcony is immediately outside the sitting room with views directly towards Agios Nikolaos.

Stairs are leading to the lower level which has one double bedroom with an ensuite showeroom clad in large limestone slabs and twin basins. There is also a twin bedroom and a single bedroom both of which share the family bathroom. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and glass french doors leading onto their own terrace and the lawn area of the garden. All the french doors have built in moscquito nets. The family bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower and glass screen as well as a wall to wall fitted linen cabinet and wardrobe.

A large galleria embraces the whole villa protecting it from the natural dampness of the hillside and provides ample storage space. There is plumbing for a washing machine and electricty.

The floors of the living and sleeping rooms are in Austrian oak while the bathrooms and kitchen have limestone floors.

The 2,000 sq.m. on which the villa sits is planted with indigenous plants and herbs providing colour and the distinctive Cretan fragrances so much admired and appreciated.