Luxury villa in complex with private beachPlaka, Lasithi, Crete

The property is a luxurious villa with a large pool, situated only a few meters away from the sea in the area of Elounda near Plaka village. It is part of a 7-villa development with its own secluded private beach. The gated, stone-paved drive leads through the 2,150 sqm landscaped mature gardens to this beautiful, approximately 420 sqm villa. From virtually every point one can enjoy panoramic views over the famous island of Spinalonga, Elounda Bay and Mirabello Bay. Externally there are pergolas, terraces, a covered dining area, a dedicated BBQ area, a swimming pool (with storage underneath) and a large cellar-garage under the house. The residence has three levels and is designed with focus on sustainability through a combination of modern technologies with the design rules of the traditional vernacular architecture. Passive characteristics such as the orientation of the units, cross-ventilation, use of heavy, thermally retentive materials and shading are combined with solar panels, water collection tanks and, finally, a “smart home” system to control the internal environment. The middle level of the villa, which is also the entrance level, houses all internal and external social uses. Support areas such as the kitchen, serve both indoor and outdoor spaces with equal ease. This level, located between the other two, more private, levels, creates a direct connection between the two types of areas. There is also an internal garden with plants and an open ceiling that serves the ground level and brings more external space and natural light into the residence. On the lower level there are 2 en suite bedrooms, one more living room, staff room, the gym, the sauna, the hamam and the laundry room. On the top level we find two en suite bedrooms with large balconies.