A single-family home in Petrokefali on Crete - my home, my retreat, my piece of Mediterranean paradise - is waiting for you. Imagine stepping onto the sun-drenched terrace every morning, hearing the distant sound of the Aegean Sea and breathing in the fragrant air of olive trees and wild thyme. This house with 198 m² of living space on a 277 m² plot is more than just a property; it is a place that whispers stories of relaxed family evenings, unforgettable barbecues under the stars and the pure freedom of the Cretan landscape. As your local real estate expert Torsten Bär, who has been commuting between Dortmund and Crete for years, I personally know every detail of this gem - I have enjoyed countless sunsets here myself and know why it is perfect for someone like you who wants to swap everyday life for real life.
The heart of the house: the cozy ground floor
The ground floor with an impressive 105 m² is at ground level and barrier-free - ideal for families with children, older generations or simply for everyone who appreciates comfort. Here you will find three spacious bedrooms, each with custom-made wardrobes that offer enough space for your entire wardrobe, be it summer linen dresses or winter sweaters. Two modern bathrooms ensure privacy: one with a shower for a quick start to the morning, the other with a bathtub for relaxing evenings after a day at the beach in Agia Galini, just 15 minutes away.
The kitchen is the heart - fully equipped with electrical appliances (oven, stove, refrigerator), a spacious tiled worktop and a small storage room for supplies. Imagine processing fresh tomatoes from your own garden (which you can easily grow) into a Greek meze as the scent wafts through the large, open living-dining area. This room with its floor-to-ceiling aluminum windows invites you to get together: a comfortable sofa for Netflix evenings, a dining table for 8 people and enough space for Christmas parties or birthday parties. The tiled floors are cool in summer and easy to maintain - typically Cretan practical.
The versatile cellar and the charming courtyard
There is a 43 m² basement hidden under the ground floor, which is currently used as a spacious storage room. Tiled and freshly painted, it houses the central heating oil burner with radiators - perfect for mild winter days. Here you can store tools, seasonal clothing or wine bottles; With a little imagination, it can be turned into a home office, fitness room or guest room. And the remaining construction area of approx. 60 m² on the first floor? A dream for extensions: Build a master bathroom, an office with a sea view or a roof terrace - all permits are available and the construction costs are manageable.
The yard is a highlight: a permanent parking space for your car (with potential for a second one through small renovations) surrounded by a high wall for complete privacy. You can park here after a trip to Rethymnon, have a barbecue with friends or plant lemon trees like in my own garden in Dortmund - only with 300 days of sunshine a year!
Comfort and sustainability in detail
This house is designed for Cretan living: aluminum windows with double glazing keep heat out and heat in. The oil central heating ensures comfortable evenings (costs approx. €800/year), a solar water heater with triple energy (sun, electric, oil backup) saves up to 70% electricity. Air conditioning devices are prepared - install them for €1,500 and enjoy cool nights. The veranda invites you to drink coffee, the storage room holds bicycles and surfboards. Energy class Z (very efficient) means low additional costs: approx. 1,200 €/year for heating, water, electricity – a third of Dortmund prices!
Location that makes the heart beat faster
Petrokefali is pure idyll: a quiet neighborhood with friendly Cretans, just 200 m away from shops, a bakery and a tavern. No mass tourism, but real village life - 20 minutes to the beach, 45 minutes to Heraklion airport. Whether you're vacationing here, renting it out (Airbnb income up to €30,000/season) or starting your new life: the location combines seclusion with everyday comfort. I, Torsten, go here regularly – it feels like coming home.
Why this house will be your new chapter
Imagine: you wake up, shower in the sunlight, have breakfast on the porch and plan your day - beach, hiking or just being. This house is not just an investment (current increase in value 8%/year), but your ticket to a stress-free life. I have brokered dozens of properties, but this one particularly touches me - it radiates warmth, just like Crete itself. Fairly priced at €249,000 (negotiable), including furniture and full handover assistance. Contact me personally:
