Located in a peaceful location on a hillside overlooking the Bay of Kissamos, this beautiful property has an independent 2-bedroom guest accommodation on the upper floor while the owners live on the ground floor. Built in 2006, the property offers plenty of privacy and spacious balconies and terraces to enjoy the scenery and the unobstructed breathtaking views. INTERIOR The ground floor comprises of the main house, which is 57,56m2. The entrance door opens directly into the living room area which is light and bright, with two sets of patio doors - one opening onto the north covered terrace with tenta blinds, while the other opens onto the pool area. A wood burner, heating system, air con and ceiling fans are installed for heating and cooling. Next to the kitchen is the family bathroom, which is fully tiled and includes a wall-to-wall shower as well as heated towel rails. The double bedroom is equipped with air con, central heating, ceiling fans and also includes a walk-in closet! Patio doors open towards the swimming pool area and BBQ. The top floor apartment is 47,85m2 and is accessed by an external staircase, making it completely independent from the ground floor level. The main door opens into an open plan kitchen/living area. The kitchen is equipped with cupboards, a small fridge, burners and extractor hood. The living area has its own wood burner, as well as central heating. Patio doors open onto a balcony with amazing views of the Bay of Kissamos! Tenta blinds are installed for the extra windy days. Two double bedrooms are on this level, each with a private balcony, one south facing with rural views and one west facing with sea and sunset views. Both bedrooms have floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes, ceiling fans and heating, while the larger bedroom also has an air conditioning unit installed. There is also a fully tiled bathroom on this level, equipped with a wall-to wall shower including a cabin. THE AREA The property is located 10 minutes' drive from the center of Kastelli, at the village of Marediana, which is a small and traditional Cretan village in the hills. Kastelli/Kissamos is a hospitable town, well organized with all the facilities required of a self-sufficient town, such as banks, post office, internet cafes, health center, supermarkets and stores, tavernas, cafes and bars. It also has a very pleasant seaside promenade lined with tavernas, cafes and bars open from the morning till late at night. There are good restaurants frequented by the locals and some bars. The heart of town beats on the coast road which is mostly pedestrianized, letting visitors and residents alike enjoy a stroll by the sea. A long beach of sand and pebble stretches around the bay. There is a public bus service to Chania and from here you can visit the west coast beaches, among them Falassarna which also boasts an archaeological site, the Gramvoussa isles (pirate isles), the beautiful George of Topolia and the lagoon at Balos. FEATURES • Oil powered central heating system and boiler house • Ceiling fans • Broadband Internet • Reversible air conditioning units • 2 fully equipped kitchens including electrical appliances • Immersion heater • Solar panels • Built in floor to ceiling wardrobes • White aluminum double glazed windows with fly screens • Furniture of top floor + exterior furniture included (ground floor furnishing not included in the price) • Walk in wardrobe on ground floor • Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes in upstairs bedrooms • Two wood burners (one on each floor) • Exterior stone-built BBQ area with sink • Reserve water tanks (2000 liters) • Covered parking • Tool shed • Fully fenced and landscaped garden • Private pool DISTANCES • From tavern: 3,8km/ 8min drive • From mini market: 3,8km/ 8min drive • From beach: 3,8km/ 8min drive • From nearest town: 3,8km/ 8min drive • From Chania Center: 39km/ 40min drive • From airport: 56,7km /53min drive