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Its natural landscape, the impressive ravines, the ...more |
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Arethousa  |
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This house invites you to enjoy its elegance and nobility and to share with it the gifts of the beautiful garden and the sense of the tranquility. On leaving the house, you will feel emotionally and mentally richer. Arethousa proves that a house is not only a place to live in, but can also change your senses and make your spirit gentle and sweet. It is one of the noble houses of Melidoni, a village rich in architecture and history.
It is construction to be preserved, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture, and was restored in the 2005 under its supervision. It was the owner's Christina Hatzidakis', birthplace, built 200 years ago and its decoration bears her sensitivity and taste. It is a house that gives you a feeling of love.
The warm rooms of wood and stone and the fireplace give you a sense of the warmth and the fragrance of the people who once lived in it. The 150 sq.m interior courtyard, with its jasmine and basil, is ideal for those in search of peacefulness and relaxation. One of the entrances overlooks 'Boulous Pigadi' a quiet neighbourhood of the village, the other one opens onto the garden and has a view of surrounding nature and the spectacular mountains.
The main building covers a total of 230 sq.m and the surrounding area is 2000 sq.m . There are 4 bedrooms inside the building and one in the independent building of the garden, all including bathrooms. 10 persons can be accommodated in this villa. The interior is beautifully decorated and perfectly equipped (there is a washing machine, dishwasher, air condition, central heating, satellite TV, CD player, microwave oven, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle, etc.)
Inside the garden there is a kiosk, BBQ area, beautiful plants, fruit trees and many corners to relax. There is also a 50 sq.m adult swimming pool and a 12 sq.m children's swimming pool which can also function as a hydro massage, providing you with serenity.
If you ever feel like leaving the house to discover the village, you will find out that Melidoni has a lovely community with friendly people, an active culture society with festivals and other local social events that take place during the summer. There is also a tavern, a mini market, first aid and traditional cafe's.
Perama is just 3 km away for shopping and other services (banks, post office, chemist's, health centre, etc.). The beach is 6 km away , Rethymnon is 50 km away, Heraklion airport is in a distance of 50 km and Chania airport is 90 km away and therefore a car is essential.
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| | Open Fireplace |  | Safe Box |  | Satellite TV |  | Telephone |
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