Elounda Azure, Crete | Christie’s Affiliate Listing Spotlight

Well hidden behind the cosmopolitan resorts of Elounda, this glamorous seafront estate of 26,586m² has been perfected in every last detail and oozes warmth and personality. 

 

The main house measures 1,155m². The front entrance features a large hall with very high ceilings leading to a comfortable living room with sea views on three sides. Additional rooms on this level include a large library with grand piano, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen with an informal dining area. All of these rooms have fantastic sea views and open onto large terraces creating a spectacular feeling of space. There is also a guest WC and laundry/pantry room. 

 

 

 

The upper level consists of the master bedroom with his and hers bathrooms, and two more bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. On the lower ground floor, there are two guest bedrooms sharing a living room and a bathroom, and a third guest bedroom with private sitting area and bathroom. Both of these downstairs bedroom suites have secluded garden patios.

 

 

Also downstairs is an office for the manager, a superb second living/cinema/playroom with an antique billiards table and another guest WC. Other features include a spacious bathroom and changing room by the pool, numerous storage and auxiliary areas, a four-car garage, an antique fireplace in the living room, stained glass windows in the entrance, handcrafted mosaics, an independent cottage with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms and much more. A large infinity pool is nicely positioned between the upper and lower ground floors. A pergola creates a shaded area under which there is an outdoor dining and sitting area with a barbeque. A boules court and professional tennis court are ideal for continuous family entertainment. 

 

 

 

The garden is beautifully manicured with flowers, olive trees, lemons, oranges, apples and pomegranates. The grounds are filled with paths leading to different surprise spots to sit, watch the view and contemplate the meaning of life. All paths lead to a small chapel where many weddings and baptisms have taken place. From there, it’s down to the sea where a private deck is set among the rocks and is the ideal space for sunbathing and swimming. This is a one of a kind secluded estate in Greece’s foremost exclusive area with a golf course, many fine dining restaurants, beaches and a Six Senses spa within leisurely walking distance.

 

 

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