Plaka, Crete 84300

This 198 sqm minimalist villa is designed in pure Cycladic style and offers panoramic views of the sea and the islands of Paros, Delos and Mykonos.Resting on an elevated position, the villa comprises of an 12o sqm main house and an 80 sqm guest house. The main house comprises a spacious living/dining room, kitchen, as well as a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. There is also a guest Wc and storage/laundry room. Both the living room and bedroom have direct access to the swimming pool and the large sun-bathing terrace. The guest house features a living room fitted with a kitchenette, as well as three bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en-suite). All areas of the villa and the guest house are air-conditioned with inverter units which also provide heat in the mild winter months. The two buildings are joined by a wall with large windows to protect from north winds.The villa is built in the traditional Cycladic style and features locally sourced materials as well as pieces by renowned designers. To give but an example, all lighting fixtures are by Artemide. All frames are wooden and double-glazed with shutters and mosquito nets, while the main area floors (except for the kitchen of the main house, all bathrooms and the Wc) are paved in Naxos marble. The villa is sold fully equipped and furnished in style.There are two focal points of the outdoor area of the villa, the pool with the sun-bathing deck and a pergola with a table for alfresco dining, and the patio between the two buildings, also featuring a table. This central patio is facing to the south, while the pool area offers unobstructed views of the sea, with the island of Paros prominently in the foreground, and the islands of Delos, Mykonos and Andros in the distance. The garden of the villa features a fully automated irrigation system, while solar panels (positioned at a distance from the villa) cater for hot water needs.Rental potentialNaxos is a cosmopolitan destination attracting high-end visitors from around the globe and commanding a premium for holiday rentals. The versatility of this villa which features a main residence and a guest house which can accommodate up to six people render it ideal for short-term rentals, even while the owner is staying at the main house.Location - DistancesThe island of Naxos is the largest in the Cyclades complex. The nuptial island of the god Dionysus, Naxos is a cosmopolitan destination renowned as a prime spot for kite and windsurfing due to the winds. ItS an island with many archaeological sites, one of the most famous being Portara (the Great Door), which was part of the Temple of Apollo and its view of the sunset is a truly remarkable sight. Naxos is famous for its marble, which was used in ancient Olympia as well as the Acropolis in Athens. It also has a strong agricultural tradition, and visitors must try its famous potatoes and the local cheese, called Arseniko Naxou.Naxos can be reached easily by ferry from Piraeus, Rafina (the two ports servicing Athens), as well as from the other islands in the Cyclades. It is very close to Paros (roughly 35 mins journey time), Mykonos (35 mins to 1h 45 mins journey time, depending on the ship), and Santorini (1h 20mins to 2h 30 mins depending on the ship) and can thus serve as a base for exploring the Cyclades island complex. It can also be reached by plane from Athens with several flights per day, while the journey takes approximately 35-50 mins. Plaka Beach: 2 km Kastraki Beach: 6 km Naxos Airport: 7 km Agios Prokopios: 8 km Naxos (Chora, capital): 12 km