This imposing structure is spread across 3 levels and consists of 4 independent units. The entrance door opens to the middle level, which features the 2 main residences measuring 100 sqm each. Inside each of these you will find a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living room with a staircase leading up to the upper level’s 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lower ground level is designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, featuring the remaining 2 units which enjoy direct access to the outdoor area. Each unit measures 50sqm and contains its very own kitchen and living area along with one bedroom and bathroom. In essence, a total of 300sqm of space offering 4 kitchens, 4 living rooms, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (200sqm on the upper and middle levels and 100sqm on the lower level).

The interior designs, made from high-quality materials, reflect the owner’s elegant taste and echo the simplicity in the architecture, the natural light and the minimal aesthetics.

Exteriors
Nearly 2,000 sqm of the grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped and fenced. Outside you’ll find a shaded veranda seating area, a covered pergola with a barbecue and dining table, and a 60 sqm private swimming pool with sunbeds, umbrellas and an adjoining children’s pool. The remaining c. 4,000 sqm of generous private grounds remain untouched, a gentle swell of land, dotted with olive trees and yearning for the opportunity to be developed into a peaceful retreat amid aromatic herbs, flowering beds and mature trees.

Location
The location offers the unique privilege of staying in one of the most authentic regions of Crete, where daily life is still shaped by longstanding traditions and deeply rooted values, yet only 25 minutes from the bustling city of Rethymno (and c. 1 hour's drive from Heraklion Airport). Here, the spirit of the island remains genuine and vibrant. In the nearby villages of Melidoni, Margarites, Zoniana and Anogeia, the opportunity awaits to meet local residents, experience their warm hospitality and gain a true sense of Cretan culture and way of life.

Perhaps, more importantly, the surrounding area is rich in remarkable sights. Discover the legendary Idaion Andron cave, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Psiloritis and believed in Greek mythology to be the birthplace of Zeus himself. Visit the cave of Sfendoni and the intriguing wax museum in Zoniana, explore the famous Melidoni Cave, and wander through the traditional pottery workshops of Margarites, where centuries-old craftsmanship continues to thrive. For the history enthusiasts, there is the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, the first archaeological site museum in Crete, attesting to the existence of Crete’s Homeric past, which rivals those of Olympia, Delphi, and Vergina.

The investment case
The villa presents a unique opportunity for a savvy investor to create a secluded private retreat and play a part in further developing the wider region into a year-round destination of choice for discerning travelers.

The property’s roughly 4000 sqm of private grounds yet to be landscaped lend themselves to creating authentic Cretan experiential tourism initiatives, be it yoga/wellness retreats, private events focused on wine tasting/Cretan gastronomy dining experiences. Cultural tourism represents around 40% of the global tourism economy and is set to continue to grow.

Investors may also want to consider further optimizing the current indoor layout, creating one single structure instead of the presently 4 autonomous units, providing additional upside to what is already a successful operational villa with close to 9 years of track record on the short-term rental market.