This is a wonderful opportunity to buy a quality apartment in West Crete in an enviable location. The Episkopi Apartments are to be built just 50m from the village of Episkopi in a tranquil spot with breathtaking sea and mountains views. Their position just outside the village itself provides easy access to most amenities including shops, post office and quaint local cafeterias. The beach of Episkopi which is long and uncrowded is just a few minutes away by car and its proximity to the highway make it an excellent base from which to explore the rest of Crete.

This is your chance to buy a property on Crete which is ideal for investment, holidays or retirement at an affordable price!

The Episkopi Apartments Project is being developed on 2 adjacent plots of extraordinary beauty with unobstructed views of the White Mountains and the sea.

The project consists of two sections, Section A and B with 7 and 6 apartments in each section respectively. The total area of the land is approx 4,787sqm with 2 and 3 bedroom apartments ranging from 52,97 m² to 86,67 m².

A ground floor or first floor home of 52.97m2 consists of an open plan kitchen and lounge, two bedrooms and a bathroom, together with a spacious verandah.
Price: 121,798 to 149.454 Euro.

A ground floor or first floor home of 86.67m2 consists of an open plan kitchen and lounge, 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms and spacious verandah.
Price: 197,608 Euro.

The prices quoted include Greek VAT and are off plan prices with excellent capital gains forecast.

Each home has under floor central heating, 160 liter solar panel, provision for air-conditioning and use of the communal swimming pools.

Estimated completion date summer 2009.

These homes are ideal for those looking for the peaceful Cretan way of life but just a few minute drive to wonderful beaches, shops and tavernas

Located in the district of Rethymnon, the village of Episkopi has traditional kafenions, quaint tavernas and typical Cretan cafeterias. Several amenities can be found in the village including shops, a pharmacy, a medical center, petrol station, post office, bank, institute for foreign languages and super market making Episkopi an ideal, autonomous village to live in. The climate in the area is one of the best in Crete. The village is built 120 m above sea level overlooking the northern coast of Crete, the lush green valley of Mousselas river and the White Mountains. A beautiful golden sand beach, probably the best in the prefecture, stretches for many kilometers and is only 2,3 km away from the village.

The name Episkopi means bishopric or diocese and is common to many villages in Crete that housed at one time the bishop’s offices. The religious past of the area is obvious to visitors as there are many old churches, some of them with remarkable frescoes. The village, also known as "Megali Episkopi" during the Middle Ages acquired the name "Kalamon". After the tribulations during the Arabic times, the need for education and culture grew rapidly and carried through during the Venetian and Turkish occupations. The village is fairly old; it exists from the second Byzantine period i.e. 961 a.d. and is mentioned in the archives as having 446 inhabitants before 1583. Now there are 900 and their main occupation, as then, is agriculture, producing mainly olive oil. Due to its geographical location, between Apokoronas and Rethymno, it used to be in the past and especially during the Turkish occupation, the scene of numerous battles.

Episkopi is located just 14km from Rethymno town and 2km from the national road and nearest sandy beach. Close by are the water falls at Argiroupoli, Kournas lake with its tavernas. The fishing village of Georgioupoli with wonderful beaches, shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. The hospital in Rethymno is only 15 minutes away and the international airport of Heraklion and Hania are 95 km and 55 km respectively.

These homes are ideal for those looking for the peaceful Cretan way of life but just a few minute drive to wonderful beaches, shops and tavernas

Mortgages: Loans are available for building plots, completed houses, or for the construction of houses. The loans are given in Euros. The maximum percentage granted is 75% of the property value. The maximum term for repayment of loans is 25 years. All employees, self-employed and retired people are eligible, providing they submit the usual proof of income. Approval is usually granted (or turned down) within 24 hours of the application.

Tel: UK 01590 626266 for further details.