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About ... Irinikos Villa

Irinikos Villa is a 90 square meter property built between 2003 and 2004. It is finished internally and externally in the traditional white colour and texture used throughout Crete. All external doors and windows are double-glazed and fitted with French louvre shutters, offering protection from the summer sun.

The Villa has light terra cotta tile flooring throughout. High rafted ceilings in the living area are finished in natural pine, as are all rooms of the villa. Covered pergolas to the front and sides of the villa provide shady seating areas next to the private swimming pool. Irinikos Villa is almost north / south facing and as such, the pool, patio areas and the gardens receive sunlight throughout the day. Hot water for the villa is provided by solar power supplemented by a 4Kw electric immersion heater.

An access road leads up to the villa, situated on top of the hill, to a separate parking area sufficient for one or two cars. The modern kitchen has facilities to prepare for every type of meal. Fitted with a large fridge, a separate freezer, an electric oven, a ceramic hob and extractor hood, a microwave, and all the kitchen utensils needed to cater for up to 6 guests. Should you choose to wash clothing during your stay, a washing machine, steam iron, ironing board and clothes airer are also available.

The main bedroom has a double bed, two bedside cabinets, ample wardrobe space, a wall mounted portable T. V. with DVD and an en-suite bathroom. The patio door leads directly onto pool area as does the second bedroom. This room has two sets of bunk beds, a bedside cabinet and generous wardrobe space.

The large living and dining areas have been furnished with traditional, locally hand crafted bamboo furniture. The three piece and dining furniture are nicely upholstered with deeply padded comfortable seating. A traditional wood burning Cretan style fireplace is situated in one corner of the living area, captivating just to watch in the winter months.

There is a Colour TV with a separate DVD complimented by a satellite system and VHS Recording. You will also be able to use the mini stereo system which supports all formats of CD's and interfaces with most iPods. The rectangular shaped exclusive swimming pool is 32 square meters and depths vary from 1.2m to 1.7m. The terrace area around the pool is paved with traditional Cretan slate and the perimeter finished with low stone walls. A patio set, reclining sun beds and barbecue have also been provided. Cretan stone walls and landscaped gardens now surround the Villa. There is also a wrought iron fence and safety wall along the top edge of the property to ensure a safe view of the beautiful valley below.

Plantings include a variety of fruit trees, flowering shrubs and perennial flowers. An integral irrigation system has been fitted to help keep the plants at their best all year round. The Villa has been fitted with external PIR lighting to automatically greet you as you approach. Additional lighting is provided for the pergola and poolside areas.

To the rear of the villa is unique wrought iron veranda which maximises the villa's elevated hilltop location. It provides a spectacular panoramic view over a valley filled with olive groves and fruit trees, the foothills of the beautiful Kouloukanos Mountains and mount Psiloritis, the highest point in Crete.It is not unusual to see this mountain snow capped till spring. The view takes in the village of Roumeli and a view of the sea as well. Take a tour of our picture galleries and external links for the views and much more about the villa and surrounding areas

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