5 bedroom sea view house
HouseFor sale
Kíssamos, Crete, Greece
€1,400,000
Ref. L-CH287
Description
🏠 Platanos (zip code 734 00) - The living gateway to the most beautiful dream beaches in western Crete Platanos is a large, lively and traditional village in western Crete, belonging to the municipality of Kissamos. Strategically located on a plateau, the town sprawls majestically over the hills and offers - especially from the western slopes - breathtaking panoramic views of the deep blue Cretan Sea and the legendary sunsets of the west coast. The village owes its name to the monumental, shady plane trees and uniquely combines authentic Cretan village culture with strategic proximity to the island's absolute highlights. Platanos is much more than just a place of passage: it is a self-sufficient, lively center all year round for those who are looking for the real Cretan life but do not want to miss the close proximity to world-famous coastal strips such as Falassarna or the Balos Lagoon. This is where fertile agricultural traditions meet the dream of living by the sea. 🌿 Character & attitude to life The lifestyle in Platanos is dynamic yet deeply rooted in Cretan traditions. In contrast to pure holiday villages, real life pulsates here all year round. The heart of the village beats in the lively village square and along the main street, where locals and residents meet in the traditional kafenions and excellent taverns to philosophize over local wine and Cretan specialties. The people of Platanos are known for their warm hospitality and their pride in the region's agriculture - particularly its world-class olive oil and vegetable production. In summer, the village's proximity to the beaches transforms it into a charming, international meeting place, while in winter the olive harvest and traditional village life take center stage. Anyone who owns a property here enjoys the privilege of being part of a functioning, warm community and at the same time having the wild nature of the west coast right on their doorstep. 📍 LocationPlatanos is located in the west of the regional district of Chania, elevated on a high plateau about 10 kilometers west of the port city of Kissamos. The village acts as a geographical junction to the west coast: the spectacular bay of Falassarna with its fine, partly pink sand and turquoise water lies almost directly at the foot of the village. Due to its elevated location (approx. 240 m above sea level), the place offers a pleasant, slightly windy climate in summer and spares its residents from the extreme heat of the direct beach locations. 🚗 Distances Falassarna (dream beach & archaeological site): 5.0 km | 7 mins Kissamos (port/small town/infrastructure): 10.0 km | 11 mins Balos Lagoon (Kissamos Port Pier): 12.0 km | 14 mins Chania (center/old town): 46.0 km | 45 mins Souda Port: 52.0 km | 50 mins Chania Airport (CHQ): 69.0 km | 65 mins
Features
Useful area (m²) :
430.00
Rooms :
7
Bedrooms :
5
Bathrooms :
5
Plot area (m²) :
2001.00
Diagnostics
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