Exclusive property developments in Crete

Snobby Homes are one of Crete’s largest builders advertising in the UK, and their small and exclusive developments are to be found in the less touristy area of western Crete.

Says Mike Saunders, their Marketing Director, “Other developers just build houses, but we build Snobbys. It’s a brand that has developed a life of its own and a Snobby is immediately recognizable by its particular style. We recognize the British preference for privacy and only build developments comprising no more than a handful of homes. Recently we acquired a fantastic plot we are currently planning for just two houses. It’s in a mountain village with a secret.”

Whilst many may like Spain or France, those who visit the Greek Islands simply fall in love. Crete is an island of soaring snow capped mountains, rugged scenery, with beaches and coves lapped by a crystal clear sea. Culturally Cretans treat all visitors to their island as welcome guests, and it’s this natural friendliness that has made Crete the perfect place to buy property.

An excellent tarmac road snakes up, above the picturesque fishing village of Kolimbari offering a fantastic view of the sea and the snow capped White Mountains. Olive groves herald the entrance to the traditional Cretan village of Afrata, with its mini-market and tavernas offering home-cooked Cretan food. Forty years ago, before the road, there was just a donkey track, and it used to take an hour to reach Kolimbari - but today it’s only five minutes by car.

Down from the village square, framed by the peaks of a dramatic mountain gorge, the two brand new Snobby Homes will enjoy a wonderful sea view to the Island of Thodorou and Chania beyond.

Tear yourself away from the view and carry on down the tarmac lane, through olive groves and down through the gorge high above you. Just 400m away you'll discover the secret. The lane ends in a gasp of pebbles onto a wonderful tiny cove lapped by crystal clear water. Top up your tan on the tiny beach - or sip a cold drink from the Kantina there - which also serves excellent Cretan food.

Island View features a two bedroom Snobby, with a large 140 sq. m. private stone paved courtyard. At just 139,000€ it comes fully equipped with a high specification and a solar electric system – providing FREE electricity.

The three bedroom Posh Pad has an en-suite bathroom off the master bedroom and a spacious 156 sq. m. courtyard. With the same high specification as the Snobby, the Posh Pad is available at 175,000€.

Both properties feature a private roof terrace off the upstairs mezzanine floor to enjoy the superb view, while the huge courtyards are large enough for a pool and have plenty of space for a garden and sun terraces.

As with all Snobby Homes the price is all-inclusive of purchase costs, taxes and legal fees. Amazing value when you consider the quality and specification - and the eco- friendly build.

The location, the exclusivity, the uniqueness, of this development is a dream come true, and a real opportunity to purchase a perfect property in this desired village.

For more information, visit snobbyhomes.co.uk