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Spacious Detached House with Lush Private Fruit Gardens

Gouves, Heraklion, Crete
For Sale
€ 820,000
DESCRIPTION 

A spacious, energy-smart home blending modern comfort with natural beauty, just minutes from Heraklion and the sea.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Built in 2003, this 265 m² detached maisonette blends traditional charm with modern efficiency. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1,800 m² plot with fruit trees, grapevines, and ornamental plants, it offers a peaceful retreat just outside Heraklion.

The ground floor (90 m²) is the heart of the home, with a spacious open-plan kitchen and living area, a fireplace, and a stone-built library. Wide verandas open to the gardens, while a shower room with WC adds everyday convenience.

Upstairs, the first floor (87 m²) hosts three bright bedrooms, all with balconies and views. The master suite has its own bathroom with twin showers and WC, while a second bathroom serves the other bedrooms. Warm wooden floors bring added comfort and elegance.
The semi-basement (87 m²) with an independent entrance, offers a 65 m² junior suite with open-plan living and bedroom space, a cava for wines, a library, and a bathroom with shower and WC. Featuring traditional stone flooring to match the ground floor, this versatile suite is ideal for guests, extended family, or private retreat space. The semi-basement also includes a separate 22 m² storage room and a 20 m² engineering room housing the home’s energy systems.
Energy efficiency is central to the property, with 9 photovoltaic panels, 3 solar collectors, a 300-liter hot water tank, and a 600-liter irrigation tank.
The gardens are rich with figs, pomegranates, mulberries, grapes, olives, citrus, and fragrant herbs, with plenty of space for a swimming pool.

For more information or to schedule a private viewing, contact us today and take the first step.
Note: The map shows a nearby location, not the exact spot of the property.

LOCATION 

Agios Ioannis is a quiet settlement surrounded by natural beauty, yet well-connected to Heraklion and its amenities. The area offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to beaches, hiking, and cultural landmarks.

DIRECTIONS 

4.5 km (2.7 miles) - Arina Sandy Beach
6 km (3.8 miles) - Knossos Palace
7 km (4.4 miles) - Heraklion International Airport
20 km (12.4 miles) - New International airport in Kastelli
45.5 km (28.3 miles) - Agios Nikolaos
68.5 km (42.6 miles) - Rethymno

KEY POINTS 
Semi-Basement with separate Entrance
Energy-Smart Detached Home
Multiple Balconies & Verandas
Lush Garden & Fruit Trees
Close to Sandy Beach
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
265 m2
Size
AMENITIES 
Balcony
Fireplace
Garden
Helper's Quarters
Land
Landscaping
Panoramic View
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING 
TBA
House
Freehold, Plot Size 1800m2
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