Villa Taupe

About this property

Villa Taupe is a brand new, contemporary villa brimming with exquisite furnishings and enjoying a very warm welcome. With two separate entrances, two living rooms, two kitchens and four bedrooms, it might particularly suit two families taking a holiday together who would like some private time. The villa offers an excellent garden and terrace with a gorgeous pool and alfresco dining space as well as a sensational, beautifully furnished roof terrace with breathtaking views of the Cretan Sea and the surrounding hills. It is designed with the discerning traveller in mind with luxury Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linens, power showers, bathrobes, slippers and gorgeous bath toiletries. It is the ideal pick for a spot of switch-off and rejuvenation.

 

The villa is located in Ammoudi, very close to the lovely Agia Pelagia resort and just outside Heraklion. It is a great location to explore the wonders of Crete. Agia Pelagia is a laid-back, charming fishing village that boasts friendly traditional tavernas and a beautiful beach that is perfect for snorkelling. Agia Pelagia Beach sits in a protected bay sprinkled with loungers and waterside bars. There are some watersports available including jet skiing and scuba diving. The waterfront is sprinkled with handicraft shops, beach bars and excellent seafood restaurants. Inland, the whitewashed Ekklisia Agia Pelagia is a former monastery that dates back to the Venetian period. Heraklion, the island’s capital is roughly 15km away with its wild and exciting nightlife, excellent shopping and characterful Old Town.

 

Villa Taupe is built over three levels with two bedrooms, a family bathroom, a laundry room and a gorgeous open plan living space on the ground floor, a fabulous master bedroom and another bedroom on the first floor and another superb open plan living space on the upper floor. You will relish in Villa Taupe’s minimalist interior design and exceptional choice of furnishings. It is perfect for those that seek luxury, privacy, outstanding entertainment spaces and supreme comfort. With a fantastic architectural design, every room is flooded with natural light. Each of the levels is connected by a striking marble staircase.

 

The ground floor living room enjoys a sumptuous sofa and lovely curved love seat, a modern feature fireplace, a television and a very stylish black kitchen with dining space on the island. The chefs in your group will be delighted with the quality of the appliances. Doors open to the garden, terrace and swimming pool. The two bedrooms are perfect for long lazy lie-ins with televisions on the wall and a shared immaculate bathroom with a bath and shower attachment.

 

The master bedroom on the first floor is fabulous with a lovely fireplace, a charming seating area and even a Nespresso coffee machine so that you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee in bed. It comes with a smart, pristine ensuite bathroom with his and hers sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom offers superbly comfortable twin beds that sit beside each other forming one large bed, a television and a colourful ensuite with a giant walk-in shower. The bedrooms come in cool pastel colours that invite relaxation and the sleep of kings.

 

The top floor living space is again open plan in design with a superior contemporary kitchen with a central island, a separate dining area with sensational views and a gorgeous corner sofa and television. There is access to a stunning roof terrace with high-quality sun loungers and a beautiful alfresco lounge area, the perfect space for pre-dinner drinks. The views towards the sea are absolutely amazing.

 

The ground floor outdoor space is delightful. It is very green with gorgeous lush Mediterranean plants all around, a lawn, a shaded alfresco dining space and a wonderful swimming pool that is surrounded by quality teak loungers. What bliss!

Villa Taupe enjoys a fabulous hillside position in Ammoudi on the outskirts of the charming, picturesque resort of Agia Pelagia. Agia Pelagia is a relaxed fishing village, perfect for families and foodies who enjoy peace and tranquillity. There are some wonderful traditional tavernas, some boutiques and a beautiful sandy beach. This pretty seaside village sits in the centre of a picturesque amphitheatric bay, northwest of Heraklion. Agia Pelagia takes its name from the church in the Monastery of the Sebbathians, the ruins of which are one kilometre west of the village. Surrounded by hills and mountains, Agia Pelagia is within walking distance of nine small sandy and rocky beaches including Lygaria Bay, Mononaftis Bay, Kladissos Bay, Made Beach, Psaromoura Beach, Fylakes Beach and Ammoudi’s own beach. Some of the gorgeous coves can only be reached by boat.

 

Not far away is the island’s vibrant capital, Heraklion. With gorgeous beaches, lively hangouts, dusk-til-dawn clubbing, a fine dining scene, designer boutiques and plenty of ancient buildings, there is something for all ages. Heraklion’s charm concentrates around its Old Town and Venetian harbour. You will be in awe of its impressive church of Agios Titos, the square originally built by the Byzantine emperor Nicephorus Phocas in 961, the armoury and Heraklion’s city hall. Another fabulous spot is the lively Morosini Square with its Lions’ Head fountain. At the entrance of the harbour, the Koules Fortress stands proud gazing out to sea. It took its final form between 1523 -1540 and served as a prison during Ottoman rule. Across from the harbour, the Venetian shipyards make for a romantic backdrop. Many visitors enjoy walking along the city’s Venetian walls, pausing in small shady parks and admiring the work of the famous Venetian architect, Michele Sanmicheli, who designed the walls and bastions more than 400 years ago. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is considered to be one of the most important museums in Europe. The pedestrianised Daedalus shopping street is full of designer stores, perfect for those who like to shop.

 

You can easily visit the famous Palace of Knossos from Villa Taupe. According to legend, the foundations of the Bronze Age city were filled with an inescapable labyrinth that was guarded by a vicious minotaur. The master craftsman Daedalus built the labyrinth for the mythical King Minos. His son, Theseus, slew the minotaur and found his way out of the labyrinth with the help of Minos’ daughter, Ariadne, according to legend. The palace flourished during the Minoan period as the religious centre of Crete. Thanks to the archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans’ excavation and careful restoration, the Palace of Knossos is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Greece.

 

The wonderful resort of Rethymno is nestled to the west of Villa Taupe offering a fascinating history, delicious local wine, charming waterfront tavernas and breathtaking, stunning beaches. In the old quarter, the buildings date back to the 16th century and its pretty, cobbled streets and stamp-sized piazzas are lined with restaurants and unique shops. The Venetian-styled harbour is beautiful and is overlooked by the castle. On the way to Rethymno, you can stop at Bali. You may also enjoy visiting Agia Galini, Plakias or Adelianos Kampos which are all gorgeous. The historical monasteries of Preveli and Arkadi are also very popular with tourists.

Accommodation

The Villa
Villa Taupe is a 4 bedroom property sleeping up to 8 guests, with private pool
Ground floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen with Miele appliances
- Dining area with marble dining table and chairs
- Spacious Living area with fire place, design sofas and 55" Samsung TV
- Laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, steam iron and ironing board
- Libary corner with design working desk
- Bathroom with bathtub
- 2x Twin /or double bedrooms with independant wifi access and 43" Samsung TV
- Direct acces to the pool and garden area

First floor:
- Master Double bedroom with ensuite, 55" inch TV, seating area with fireplace, large walk-in wardrobe and spacious balcony with teak furniture
- Twin /or double bedroom with ensuite, 43" TV and laptop size electronic safe

Second floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen with meile appliances
- Spacious living area with fireplace, design sofasand 55" Samsung TV
- Dining area with marble table and chairs
-WC
- Balcony area with chestnut lounge furniture and sea views
- Aluminum design pergola with dimming lights

Exterior:
- Private swimming pool
- Dining area
- Landscaped private garden with local plants and flowers
- Secluded veranda with barn style chestnut table and chairs
- Aluminum design pergola
- Inside villa secure car park with remote control

Additional facilities
- Pergola
- Teak sunbeds with 10 cm mattress
- 3m Sun umbrellas 
- Garage
- Hypnos beds
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Luxury bath ammenties
- Eqyptian cotton linen and towels
- Fully airconditioned bedrooms
- Floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes
- King and queen sized beds
- cctv and house alarm system