Two full
flights of stone steps lead down to a big stone flagged terrace,
past the pool and barbecue areas, to the main entrance. One enters
a handsome spacious living/dining area, with a stone fireplace,
satellite TV, and two built in sofa beds. From here a few steps
lead to a bedroom with a double iron bed, a corner Jacuzzi bath
and a screened off WC. From the living area a wooden staircase
leads to a double bedroom, and a shower/WC. At the other end of
the living area there is a charming small kitchen, with a stable
door to the terrace, equipped with large fridge-freezer, dishwasher,
full cooker and an old stone oven.
A wooden staircase leads to the upper floors. There is a large
bedroom with a double iron bed and above this a spacious seating
area with two single sofa beds. Beyond this, steps lead to a huge
gallery bedroom with a four-poster bed made from an old loom.
Below the gallery there is an antique style bath, and separate
WC, in addition to a well-equipped kitchen with full cooker, large
fridge-freezer and dining area with satellite TV. A wonderful
large sun terrace can be reached from here and this second area
has its own private entrance. Further, by the pool there is a
shower, and a separate WC with washing machine. Villa Askifou
is equipped with central heating for cooler times of the year
(without extra charge).
Scattered on the hillsides, around the house, are the ruins of
old village dwellings, but the area of Askifou and its little
villages offer a fine and authentic community atmosphere. There
are a number of tavernas in the area, some shops, a petrol station
and a village bakery. The nearest beaches and further amenities
can be found at Georgioupolis (20 km away) or at Sfakia (18 km
away).
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