Town house in Agouseliana (Rethymno)

On a quiet street in the village of Agouseliana, this 130 sqm house, built in 1999 and renovated around 5 years ago, features a private courtyard, a plunge pool, and a window seat overlooking the Koxare valley towards Mount Psiloritis, and is offered furnished and in excellent condition.

A covered entrance with six steps leads up from the street to the front door. The ground floor is open plan, with the kitchen flowing into a living and dining area warmed by an energy-efficient fireplace that also channels heat to the upper floor. Natural materials and marble floors run throughout the house.

This level also includes the first bedroom, a semi-basement stone room that draws light and air from a small sunken courtyard, from which an iron staircase climbs to the pool. A WC with shower and a storage room housing the oil boiler complete the ground floor.

A marble-clad, glass-enclosed staircase rises to the first floor. Here, a second utility kitchen with a washing machine and storage opens into a bright atrium, where a built-in counter in front of the windows creates a natural place to work or linger over coffee with a view of the valley. A spacious bathroom with a bathtub and natural light, plus 2 further bedrooms, complete this floor; one looks out over the valley, the other over the courtyard and pool.

Heating is oil-fired central heating with radiators, supported by the fireplace, and every level has air conditioning. Hot water comes from the boiler and a solar water heater, and the energy class is B+.

The 80 sqm plot is given over to a private courtyard that is not overlooked. Half is covered, providing a shaded spot for summer meals, and the other half is open to the sun, with a 10 sqm reinforced concrete plunge pool.

Rental potential

Tucked within the scenic foothills of the Rethymno region, Agouseliana offers a serene, authentic base for holiday rentals that showcase traditional Cretan mountain living. Just inland from the dramatic Kourtaliotiko Gorge and a short drive from South Crete’s celebrated beaches, including Plakias, Damnoni, and Preveli, short-term rentals here, from restored stone village homes to private hillside villas, appeal to travellers seeking tranquillity, dramatic natural landscapes, and local hospitality. Positioned between the north coast’s urban hub of Rethymno and the sun-drenched Libyan Sea, Agouseliana offers an ideal year-round retreat for hikers, families, and island explorers seeking the unhurried rhythm of authentic Crete.

Location

Agouseliana is a traditional village, set at about 350 m in the hills of the Agios Vasileios municipality. The E4 walking route passes through on its way to Spili via the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and the beaches of Plakias, Damnoni and Preveli lie on the coast below. Village life continues year-round, with a taverna and a mini-market for everyday needs.

• Agouseliana: Inside the settlement

• Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall: 9 km

• Plakias: 11.5 km

• Preveli Beach: 16.5 km

• Damnoni Beach: 16 km

• Rethymno: 22 km

• Chania: 76.5 km

• Chania International Airport: 84.5 km

• Heraklion: 102 km

• Heraklion International Airport: 110 km