Land Plot for Sale

This is a gorgeous plot of land of 4900sq m in totally unspoilt nature with 80 olive trees and possible building allowance of at least 120sq m (possibly as much as 200 sq m)

The plot is located just behind the traditional coastal village of Kalo Chorio, about 2 miles from a blue flag beach, and a short drive from shops. Heraklion international airport is a 50 minute drive along brand new road, with direct flights from most european countries for most of the year. The area surrounding the plot is totally unspoiled and is famous hiking territory.

The setting of the land itself is amphitheatric with stunning mountain views. Surrounded by wild flowers and herbs, there is little noise apart from the bees and the tinkling of sheep bells (heard in the video)!

The land is gently sloping with a huge expanse of open sky, with full sun most of the day, and an amphitheatric view of mountains including the lefkos mountains in the west which are snow-capped until May; the only visible buildings being the historic ancient chapel of Holy Stavros and one small house in the valley.

The land has around 80 mature olive trees which can be cared for by mutual arrangement with the vendor. In addition, there are wild flowers and herbs (wild sage, thyme, oregano), pine and carob trees, as well as some gorgeous large and smaller rocks dotted across the land which would make a spectacular rockery.

The approach is from the main road onto an untarmacked but easily accessible road, suitable for a normal car; the sea is around 1 mile away, and the small village of kalo horio and the seaside town of Istron is less than 3 minutes drive.

SOLAR POWER POTENTIAL
Due to the amphitheatric situation there is full sun exposure all day which would lend itself to a prime location for solar power generation either for personal or commercial use.

BUILDING POTENTIAL:
The land is large enough to have a residential building of at least 150 sq m (possibly as much as 200 sq m) excluding basement, swimming pool(s), open and covered verandas and terraces, parking spaces, garden areas, etc.. There is full topography already prepared, and all titles are in order. Building laws are soon going to change all across Greece, such that building opportunities are going to be far fewer, especially in such spectacular locations.

By further arrangement future assistance with organsiation and supervision of any building project on the land could be discussed.

Water, electricity, phone and broadband internet are nearby.

The owner is keen to sell and this is an ideal opportunity to purchase a superb piece of land in an unspoilt but easily accessible part of Crete.

Distance / driving time to
Nearest beach: approx. 5 min.
Nearest super market: approx. 5 min.
Nearest phamacy: approx. 5 min.
Nearest hospital: approx. 10 min.
Nearest town (Agios Nikolaos): approx. 10 min.
International airport of Heraklion: approx. 50 min.
There is a very good bus system connecting Kalo Horio to the rest of the island that operates on an hourly basis.

Istron-Kalo Horio is situated 10km south of the cosmopolitan town of Aghios Nikolaos.
It offers many amenities and there is a strong local community plus a few foreign residents in the area. This allows the local shops a 12 month a year business rather than just summer season openings.

Thousands of visitors come to Kalo Horio to visit its three lovely beaches Aghios Panteleimon, Karavostasi and the golden beach of Voulisma.

The nearest big town, Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 45 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion.

Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round.

Agios Nikolaos has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, gyms, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town.

The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

Measurements and distances are approximate and intended as a guide only.
The price does not include buyer's purchase expenses (purchase tax, legal/administrative costs)