5 bedroom sea view house with swimming pool
For sale
Voúves, Crete, Greece
€749,000
Ref. L-CH218
Description
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🏡 Vouves – Historical idyll under the oldest olive tree (PLZ 730 06) Vouves is a world famous yet gloriously unexcited village in the hinterland of Kolymvari, west of Chania. It is home to the “Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves”, which with an estimated age of over 3,000 years is considered one of the oldest living olive trees in the world. The village is nestled in a gently waved sea of silvery shining olive groves and well-kept vineyards. Here, Cretan primordial power is combined with a quiet, upscale rural living quality. Vouves is the ideal place for people who want to breathe history and are looking for a property in an area known for its excellent oil production and authentic atmosphere. Character and lifestyle The attitude to life in Vouves is characterized by a deep awe of nature and time. Despite its notoriety as a cultural destination, the village has retained its tranquility. Residents look after their gardens and olive groves with pride, and the local Olive Tree Museum is the cultural anchor point. Here you can enjoy the silence of the Cretan hinterland, while the mild sea breeze blows over from the nearby coast. Living in Vouves means living in a protected, almost sacred landscape, yet only a short distance from the modern infrastructure and beaches. 📍 Location Vouves is located in a beautiful hill location south of Kolymvari. The connection to the national road (VOAK) is excellent, making it easy to reach both the city of Chania and the spectacular beaches of the west. 🚗 Distances Kolymvari: 7.3 km | 10 min. Platanias: 14.7 km | 19 min. Kissamos: 22.0 km | 24 min. Chania (centre): 27.8 km | 31 min. Port of Souda: 35.3 km | 38 min. Chania Airport (CHQ): 41.2 km | 48 min. Heraklion (centre): 164.0 km | 2 hours 25 min. 🌿 Nature and leisure opportunities The region around Vouves is a paradise for explorers. In addition to visiting the ancient olive tree, the surrounding trails invite you to hikes through a cultural landscape that has remained almost unchanged for thousands of years. In a few minutes you can reach the coast of Kolymvari with its charming fishing port and first-class taverns. Those who want to visit the famous beaches Falassarna or Balos have an ideal starting point from Vouves. Passionate cyclists also appreciate the low-traffic routes through the picturesque neighbouring villages of the municipality of Platanias. Real Estate Market The real estate market in Vouves impresses with its exclusivity and the special charm of the area. Especially in demand here are plots with old trees, which are perfect for a new villa building. A luxury villa with a spacious swimming pool, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and with wide sea views over the bay of Chania, is considered one of the most prestigious investments in the region. But also traditional stone houses, which can be restored with attention to detail, can be found in Vouves enthusiastic buyers. Schmidbauer Immobilien Crete is your specialist to find your personal piece of Cretan history in this historically significant place.
Features
Useful area (m²) :
205.00
Rooms :
7
Bedrooms :
5
Bathrooms :
3
Plot area (m²) :
4941.00
Swimming pool :
Yes
Garden :
Yes
Air conditioning :
Yes
Diagnostics
Energy Efficiency class
C
Greenhouse gas emission
N.C.



