Prices starting from €1050 Euros Per Week. ** A Discount can be given to a Single Couple or Parties of 3 Persons at all times except July and August.2 king size bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, 1 study/4th bedroom with a double sofa bed
Sleeps a maximum of 8 persons
Private swimming pool (10m x 4.4m in the Adult Section & depth 1.80m + 4m x 4m in the Children’s Section and depth 0.4m)
Villa Giasemi is a sumptuous and impressive home that is perched on a hillside high above the traditional village of Vamos with dramatic panoramic views to Souda Bay and The White Mountains. Villa Giasemi’s artistic English owners have spared no expense to create one of the most luxurious homes that we have encountered on Crete, whilst combining elegant furnishings and works of art with every possible modern amenity from a lap top computer, to a play station and a 32” plasma TV. Designed by a renowned local architect, the light and airy interiors are incredibly spacious with extra large windows and glass doors which lead out onto many balconies and terraces, with a choice of sun or shade. Set on an acre of fenced and gated grounds, Villa Giasemi is an exceptional villa that is ideal for the uncompromising holidaymaker who expects luxury, comfort and privacy just a short distance by car to tavernas, shops or the beach.
The lovely pool has a 40m2 section as well as an additional 4.4m2 children’s area which is shallow and separated by a barrier from the main pool for safety purposes. The pool terrace has expansive sea and mountain views and is furnished with sun-beds and colourful pool towels, small tables for drinks and books etc, sun umbrellas, a comfortable couch, 2 armchairs, a coffee table, and a barbeque. In addition to the sun umbrellas there are 2 covered terraces if further shade is required. The living room terrace is furnished with a large dining table and cushioned chairs for 8 and is ideal for al-fresco dining whilst enjoying the views. Poolside relaxation continues under the stars on the warm summer evenings that Crete is famous for. Lights twinkle in the distance from the Akrotiri Peninsula, the old village and from the ferries in Souda Bay that are setting off on their nightly journey to Athens. The garden immediately surrounding the villa has been landscaped with natural wood decking as well as flowerbeds and rockeries which are currently being planted with a number of grassy areas and a selection of colourful plants including bougainvillea, hibiscus, and jasmine, as well as a pear tree, palms and olive trees. The remainder of the large garden has been left in its natural state with rocky outcrops interspersed with almond trees, olive trees, and an infusion of wild flowers in the spring. The front driveway is gravelled and leads to large private parking area and a car port.
Villa Giasemi was completed in the spring of 2008 and the modern interiors have been flamboyantly furnished to an exceptionally high standard of comfort including matching dark oak furniture throughout, luxurious fabrics for the sofas and curtains, king size beds in 2 of the bedrooms, high quality bed linens and soft towels. The stylish modern kitchen has been imported from Italy and contains every possible stainless steel appliance including, a dishwasher, a ceramic hob, built-in oven and extractor fan, a large fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a kettle and a coffee maker and there is a washing machine in the separate utility room. The villa has many other features including a peaceful study with a computer and printer that can double up as fourth bedroom, a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and fabulous fully tiled bathrooms with vanity units and heated towel rails.
The feeling of space at Villa Giasemi cannot be emphasized enough and this is magnified by the grand doors and windows which are both wide and tall and take up the majority of the wall space in many rooms. Two of the bedrooms have very high vaulted white wood ceilings which are not only beautiful but also practical as they help to keep the villa cool during the long hot summers. The villa has aluminium doors, windows and shutters (some of which are electrically operated), mosquito screens, and air-conditioning units in all of the bedrooms and the living room. For the cooler nights at the start and end of the season, the villa has full central heating, a fireplace and the a/c units also double up as heaters. The thoughtful owners have even supplied a selection of books, CD’s, DVD’s, play station games, and a powerful telescope in order to enhance your stay at this incomparable villa.
Accommodation.
Ground floor (3 steps from the private and gated parking area, level with the pool and dining terraces): Open plan dining room and living room, kitchen, large hallway, utility room, cloakroom/toilet, study/4th bedroom. The wide double front doors open into a spacious entrance hall with sliding doors to the pool terrace. To the left of the entrance hall is the open-plan living/dining area which has a claret red and cream suede effect L-shaped couch that can seat up to 8 persons, a coffee table, a TV unit with a 32” plasma TV, a satellite TV box, a DVD player and a play station, a sideboard with 2 sculptures and a vase with a floral arrangement, a corner unit with a stereo unit and a statue that is covered in red mosaic glass tiles and is lit from within, a fireplace with a claret coloured wall surround, mirrors and modern statues of a bull and 2 samurai fighters, a dining table and chairs with a statue of 2 people dancing and elegant modern glass lamps which hang over the table, plush floor rugs and cream and white striped curtains. The living area, in keeping with the rest of Villa Giasemi, has large expanses of glass windows that look out to the mountains and the pool terrace, and a set of sliding doors which lead out onto a covered terrace which has views over Vamos to Souda Bay and is equipped with a dining table and comfortable chairs for 8 persons. A door leads from the living/dining area to the study which can also be used as a 4th bedroom. The study has a desk with a laptop computer, a filing cabinet and a printer, an ergonomic computer chair, a bookcase with books, a double wardrobe, a cream suede effect sofa which folds out to a double bed, red cushions and curtains. The study has windows that look out to the mountains and a door which opens out onto the west side patio. To the right of the entrance hall is the fully equipped modern kitchen that has poppy red built-in cabinets and green glass fascia on the walls. The stainless steel kitchen appliances include a ceramic hob and built-in oven, a cooker hood, a fridge/freezer, a coffee maker and a dishwasher. The kitchen has a window which looks out to pool and Souda Bay, and double doors that lead to a covered terrace that is adjacent to the pool and has views east over the surrounding countryside. Just off the kitchen area is a downstairs cloak room and a utility room. The cloakroom has cream and coffee coloured tiles, a sink with a dark wood vanity unit and mirror, a toilet, a heated towel rail and a frosted window. The utility room has a sink and built-in cabinets, a washing machine, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, dust buster, a few children’s toys and a window that faces south. At the bottom of the wide staircase (which has many windows) there is a bookcase with a beautiful floral arrangement.
First floor (17 steps up a very wide staircase from the ground floor): 1 master bedroom suite with a king size bed, a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom, 1 king size bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 3 large balconies/terraces.
The master bedroom suite is at the far end of the hallway from the twin bedroom. The colour scheme is chocolate brown and khaki which beautifully offsets the white wood high vaulted ceiling. The king size bed has a chocolate brown satin bedspread with co-ordinating chocolate and khaki cushions and chocolate taffeta curtains. There are 2 bedside cabinets, 2 overhead reading lamps, a mirror with a shelf below which is decorated with candles, and a full size walk-in closet. The master bedroom has 2 glass doors which open to Juliet balconies that overlook the pool, and double sliding doors to a spacious terrace/balcony which has panoramic views to the sea and the mountains. These views can also be enjoyed whilst lying in bed. The master bedroom also has an en-suite shower room with cream and coffee coloured tiles, a glass shower unit, a sink with a dark wood vanity unit and mirror, a toilet, a heated towel rail and a tall window that has mountains views, and a blind for more privacy if required. The second king size bedroom has a khaki and cream colour scheme with a cream satin bedspread, co-ordinating cream and khaki cushions, and khaki taffeta curtains. There are built-in wardrobes, a unit with a chest of drawers and a cupboard, a wall mirror, 2 lamps, a high vaulted ceiling, and double sliding doors that lead out onto a semi-covered balcony/terrace that has views south to the mountains. There are also 2 tall windows in this bedroom which allow you to look at the stunning mountains whilst lying in bed. At the far end of the L-shaped landing is the twin bedroom which has an opulent turquoise, white and chocolate brown colour scheme. There are 2 single beds, 2 bedside cabinets with reading lamps, built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes that have hanging space, shelves and drawers, a free standing full length mirror, and white, turquoise and brown striped taffeta curtains. The twin bedroom has double sliding doors that lead out onto an open balcony which has views to the sea and the surrounding countryside. There are is also a tall double sliding window which faces the bay enabling one to see the sea from the single beds. Just off the landing between the twin bedroom and the 2nd king size bedroom is the full bathroom. The full bathroom has floor to ceiling cream and coffee coloured tiles, a full bath with a shower attachment, a sink with a dark wood vanity unit and mirror, a heated towel rail, and a full length window which overlooks the pool to the sea, and has a blind for more privacy if required.
Location
Only 15 minutes walk from Villa Giasemi is the very pretty village of Vamos which has narrow streets and stone houses and is the administrative center of the area. Vamos is an ideal starting point for hikes to the surrounding hills and it boasts the only forest of pine wood to be found in the area. A traditional stone road (kalderimi) still remains and a walk in the old part of the village is of great interest. To the south-east of the village, in the Karydi area, one can see the monastery of Agios Giorgos. The ruins of the church’s cells and the old oil-press, with its wonderful domes, remain standing to the present day. As it has done for hundreds of years, day to day life in Vamos revolves around the village square where the locals leisurely pass the time whilst drinking coffee and chatting to each other. The village has a great atmosphere and a large number of amenities including a bank, 2 petrol stations, 2 wonderful tavernas, 2 souvlaki shops, a handful of cafes, a post office, a bakery, a hairdresser, a butcher/fishmonger/ greengrocers, a clothes shop, a jewellery shop, a book shop and a number of gift shops and mini-markets. Vamos is also a short 5 minute drive from the traditional village of Gavalohori.
Five hundred metres from the village, you can see several renowned Venetian wells built on a landscape of rare beauty. In Gavalohori there are 3 good tavernas, a bakery, mini market, a lovely folklore museum and a women’s co-operative which has developed the fine art of handicrafts such as knitting, embroidery and lace making. The lovely village of Almyrida, which is built around a crescent shaped sandy beach, is only 7kms away. This beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are many excellent tavernas, cafes and shops and the Villas Crete Holidays Tourist Office that is owned and run by Frankie Miles. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 45 minutes away by car.
Villa amenities
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Rental Prices
** A Discount can be given to a Single Couple or Parties of 3 persons at all times except July and August. All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person!
These prices include a free Welcome Pack and a free copy of the essential guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.
From : | To : | Price: |
Winter 2009 | 29.03.10 | Not Available |
30.03.10 | 26.04.10 | 1250 |
27.04.10 | 31.05.10 | 1500 |
01.06.10 | 28.06.10 | 1750 |
29.06.10 | 19.07.10 | 1950 |
20.07.10 | 30.08.10 | 2450 |
| 31.08.10 | 27.09.10 | 1650 |
| 28.09.10 | 26.10.10 | 1350 |
| 27.10.10 | 30.11.10 | 1050 |
The above prices shown are in EUROS, per Week. These prices include a Free Welcome Pack and a copy of the essential guide book “Crete on the Road ” by Frankie Miles! | ||
F.A.Q
Any steps? How many?
3 steps from the parking into the villa, 17 steps to the first floor.
How private?
Private.
Nearest neighbour?
75m to the west side of the property there is a villa with just 1 frosted bathroom window facing Villa Giasemi. Part of the pool terrace can be seen by this villa but the dining terrace is screened. There is also a neighbouring property 80m to the rear of Villa Giasemi.
