Villa Orange Grove: A beautiful villa in Crete with private pool

A villa named Orange Grove evokes thoughts of fragrant nature bliss, surrounded by citrus trees and basking under a sun-filled sky. This idyllic picture is an apt description of Orange Grove, a two-bedroom villa, surrounded by eight acres of private citrus to the west of Chania Town on the sun-draped island of Crete.

This stunningly-renovated villa in Crete with private pool is within walking distance of beautiful village of Fournes, built against a backdrop of hills on the route from Chania and Armeni to the village of Lakki.

This wonderful villa blends sophistication and taste with rustic simplicity. Its pastel pink exterior blends immaculately with the network of flowers that girdle the property and are cast out as far as the eye can see.

A private pool lies adjacent to the pastel-coloured walls and if you’re looking to bathe and swim with awe-inspiring views then you’ve come to the right place! Set within a stone-clad terrace Orange Grove’s private pool boasts views that stretch out across the lush and wild Keriti Valley, framed by the dramatic White Mountains in the distance.

Internally this traditional two-storey house is brimming with original features.

Chunky wooden beams, a cosy open fire and sloping wooden eaves crafts a real romantic vibe to radiate throughout Orange Grove.  Even the furniture clings on to a natural ethos having been handmade by local artisans.

Despite maintaining an intrinsically traditional décor, Orange Grove has all the mod-cons to make your stay here as comfortable as it should be, including air conditioning and a dishwasher.

Naturally a villa this enviably positioned needs to make the most of its stunning vistas. Both the twin and double bedroom walk onto a shared balcony, where, as you can imagine, the views are simply divine.

If you can manage to drag yourself away from Orange Grove and its spectacular views, there are plenty of local delights awaiting.

Within walking distance is a well-regarded tavern, which serves delectable meze dishes and refreshingly cold drinks. Slightly further afield is the unspoilt village of Fournes, a traditional Cretan village with a large church!

There is a number of delightful tavernas to discover and enjoy in this corner of Crete, all of which are popular with the locals (always a good sign!)

14 kilometres away from Orange Grove is Chania Town, one of the oldest cities on Crete. Chania has a rich and tumultuous history, which when combined with the fact it has preserved much of its original architecture, places the town firmly on a culture vulture’s map.

With a network of paths and trails that weave, ascend and descend across the Keriti Valley, walking and cycling are popular activities in this part of Crete, as is becoming acquainted with the local nature and wildlife with a camera.

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