Crete, Greece - A Place in the Sun

2021 / Crete, Greece Lee Juggurnauth on 9 November 2021

Crete, Greece Lee Juggurnauth

Lee Juggurnauth jets off to the Greek Island of Crete to help house hunters Mark and Prriya find their dream holiday home. With Mark now semi-retired, they’re looking for a two-bed property with stunning sea views to while away the summer months. Lee has five impressive properties to show them but will any of them be perfect place for their budget of £300,000?

What happened next?

We caught up with Prriya and Mark over Zoom to find out what happened after the cameras stopped rolling.

Crete

Why buy here?

Crete is the largest and most populous Greek island. Summer in Crete lasts for six months, and winter for just two - making it a great choice for house hunters looking for a winter sun escape! The pleasant climate in Crete provides sunshine for more than 2,800 hours per year, and flights from London take just three and a half hours.

Property 1

Four-bed villa in Plaka

This villa is a spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom property with a private pool, sunbathing areas, great sea and mountain views, and is within walking distance to the heart of Plaka square. The villa is on three floors and sits on a plot of 1000m2. The house is 150m2. Find out more here.

Valued at £257,759 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Five-bed villa in Gavalachori

This four-bedroom detached villa is set in the rural location of Agios Vassili within walking distance to the village of Gavalohori. This villa is situated in a Cypress forest, but due to its raised location has a truly panoramic view over the local countryside, Souda Bay and the White Mountains. It has a very spacious interior, a swimming pool and a sunbathing area. Find out more here.

Valued at £336,121 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed villa in Kokkino Chorio

This three-bed villa sits on the outskirts of Kokkino Chrio, and is just a short drive from the popular all year round village of Plaka and the Beach Resort of Almyrida. It has sea and mountain views, a private pool and extensive landscaped gardens. It's set across three floors and was built in 2005. The villa has a large driveway with plenty of parking space, as well as outdoor dining areas, terraces and a built in BBQ area with outdoor kitchen. Visit the estate agent's website.

Valued at £283,620 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed villa by Lake Kournas

This property is a two-bed, two-bath villa with lake views and large front and back terraces. It has its own vineyard and 45 olive trees! View the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £275,862 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed villa in Drapanos

This single-storey villa is painted with Greek goddesses. has breath-taking sea views, a giant chess set, infinity pool and an outdoor BBQ and bar area. The living area has uninterrupted views over Souda Bay, and the property also benefits from a balcony, again with stunning views. The property also has an extra 50sqm building allowance.

Valued at £301,724 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed villa in Petres

This stunning luxury villa has its own private beach! In fact, its only "neighbour" is the Mediterranean Sea. The property is situated on a large plot on the waterfront, with a dock. It has a modern design and features a gourmet kitchen, dining space for 10 and a private beach spa. Find out more here.