Kalyves, Crete 73003

This cozy detached bungalow with charming Mediterranean garden is located in the authentic Cretan village of Neo Chorio, surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the coast. The property has been renovated and offers comfortable single-level living with an open-plan living and kitchen area, one bedroom and one bathroom. Planning permission is already in place for the creation of a second bedroom, offering the new owner the opportunity to further improve and personalize the property. Inside: you enter directly into the open plan living space with newly fitted kitchen, a dining area and the lounge set around the log burning stove. A step up to the hallway takes you to the bedroom, and to the side the spacious bathroom with walk in shower. At the far end of the hallway is the washing machine/utility space. There is off road private parking space. There are two terraces from the lounge, the larger covered terrace facing the garden is perfect for outdoor dining, with the benefit of having plans in place for a second double bedroom via the hallway. The garden is planted with easy to maintain local plants such as oleander, herbs, an olive tree and surprisingly a chrysanthemum! It has space for a pool if desired, but currently provides a lovely outside space to relax and unwind, or for keen gardeners room to grow vegetables and even keep chickens! Location: the house is in a quiet residential lane with local neighbours, a few minutes easy walk to the centre of the village with mini market, pharmacy, tavernas and cafes and a school. It is close to the beautiful reivers and avocado groves and just a 10 minute drive from Kalives beach. One of the prettiest and greenest villages in the region, this retains all of its local, traditional character but conveniently close to beaches, the highway into Chania, etc. Total building building density 172,17 m2