The stone house is located in an olive grove surrounded by a beautiful garden, next to the beautiful traditional village of Kamilari. The beauty of the Cretan landscape and the comfortable stay will awaken all your senses, will rejuvenate your body, spirit and soul, giving you the most beautiful vacation of your life.
The owners selected their home place to build a traditional Cretan stone built residence which however provides all contemporary conveniences and comforts. The selection of the word endion refers to the need for escaping the stresses of everyday modern life in the city .
The stone built residence spreads on an 1.7 square meters olive grove and consists of two separate buildings, united under a common terrace, leading to a private patio . The first building integrates the living room and the kitchen and the other one three spacious bedrooms.
The design aims at incorporating the villa into the natural environment, using traditional elements of Cretan architecture, such as stone and wood, as well as to provide the conveniences of a modern residence.
A traditional indoor patio offers you intimacy and quietness. Relax under the wooden arbour, in the cozy and chilling environment created by both the garden and the olive grove. Prepare your meals with the Landmann Gas grill and enjoy them at the outdoor dining table. A patio lounge set and two Chaise Lounges are waiting for you to relax and sun bathe under the blue Cretan sky.
The garden, designed considering the area climate and character embraces harmonically the buildings and in such a way that allows uninterrupted view from each room. Meet plants that thrive into the local environment, such as aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary, etc.) and fruit trees (peach, pear, etc.). Take a look of the garden through paths, made of natural red gravel, enjoying the smells and images of our place.
The fenced area of the property ensures absolute privacy to the residents. The country road leads to the parking space through a remote-control garage door. An external shower is placed there, useful after having visited the nearby beaches.
The villas building comes next, wisely placed within the olive grove, resulting in a morphology harmonically incorporated in the surroundings.
Moderate and wise interventions were realized to the surrounding area, in order to preserve its authentic character, since the interior features 17 olive trees, emblematic land marks of the Cretan landscape. A small yard slope offers a breathtaking view to south ridge of Psiloritis mountain.
Kamilari is a quiet and picturesque village in the fertile Messara valley. The mild and warm climate ensures a cozy and pleasant stay. If you are here the 6th of August you will enjoy the local traditional fest which takes place in the village square. During your stay you can get the essentials from the mini market in the center of the village and try local flavors in the nearby taverns and restaurants.
The Messara plain, in the south part of Crete is surrounded by the Asterousia, Lasithiotika and Psiloreitis mountain. The Libyan Sea spreads in the west of the village, where you can find beautiful sandy beaches which are characterized by the purity of their waters. Within a few minutes’ drive you can enjoy your swim in Komos, Kalamaki, Matala, Pachia Ammos and Kokkino Pyrgos. About 3 km away from the villa you will find the ancient city of Phaistos while at 18 km is the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gortyna.
Places of interest :
Kalamaki beach (the nearest): 4,2 km
Kommos Beach: 6,9 km
Matala: 8,7 km
Kokkinos Pirgos beach: 9,7 km
Agiofaraggo beach: 17,2 km
Tavernas (in Kamilari): 200 m
Mini Market: 750 m
Pharmacy (in Kamilari): 1,3 km
Health center in Moires: 11,7 km
Moires Police Department: 10,8 km
Bank & ATM (Moires): 10 km
Heraklion (city center): 58 km
Heraklion International Airport: 61,6 km
Heraklion Port: 58,5 km
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: 58,2 km
Ancient city of Phaistos: 3,4 km
Ancient city of Knossos: 61,3 km
Moires town: 10 km
Tympaki town: 7 km
