This beautiful modern villa offers 144m² of living space on two levels, on a 2300m² plot with a swimming pool. Built on the hillside overlooking Milatos village, Milatos Beach and surrounding olive groves, it offers unobscured panoramic views of the sea and mountains.

The upper level of the villa comprises an entrance hallway, an open plan kitchen/living/dining room and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The lower level has two double bedrooms and a bathroom, with a large open area between the bedrooms which can be used as an office or extra lounge. Additionally, there is a storage room and a large, fully equipped utility room comprising a washing machine, dryer and freezer, plus built-in cupboards.

The kitchen has ample modern cupboard units, an electric oven and hob, tall fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. It has marble worktops and tiled splash-backs. There is a central island which is large enough to serve as a breakfast/dining bar.

All bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling built in wardrobes with plenty of hanging and drawer space.

The villa has floor tiles throughout and wooden beam ceilings in the lounge and master bedroom.

Facilities are available for comfortable all year round living. Central heating is installed throughout the villa but can be operated independently on each level. Dual air-conditioning/heating is installed in the lounge and all bedrooms and there is also a fireplace.

Hot water is provided by both solar and electric power, and the villa benefits from a 25 cubic metre external concrete water tank, which ensures there is never a shortage of water.

The villa is fully insulated and double glazed, with sliding patio doors and built-in insect screens in all rooms, plus electric roller blinds.

Externally, there is a terrace which runs the length of the villa on the upper floor, facing the sea and hills, ideal for dining outside and for barbecues. There is also a patio on the lower level.

The swimming pool is 55m² in area and has spectacular views overlooking the sea.

There is ample parking space for several cars on the property.

The traditional village of Milatos, with its seafront tavernas, is within walking distance. Local towns are a short drive away and Heraklion, with its international airport and domestic ferry port is only 40 minutes by car.

As well as being ideal for a family home, this property has great potential for income generation through holiday or longer term lettings