Legacy of Askyfou Villa

Askyfou historical villa. Villa Askyfou is an experience a bridge to the past and the now. An opportunity to enjoy nature, beauty, tradition, local cuisine and why not ponder upon the ever longing of humans for freedom, for safety, for being able to live and enjoy life with their loved ones.The historical villa of Askyfou is not only the history of my own family but of the history of Crete and freedom fighters that Crete gave birth to. Coming from such a bloodline is not only an honour but also comes with a great responsibility ! As a child a small boy, I listened with admiration to my Parents referring the life of my Ancestors. These Warriors of unparalleled Spirit, who fought in every battle for their Ideals, Independence and Freedom of their Homeland and especially of the region of Askyfou. Our home. When ever I returned to Askyfu years later, during the spring and Easter holidays, I was truly fascinated as the rugged imposing landscape, the tranquillity of the area, and the history of the house where these legends lived that inspired me to renovate it as a Tribute to my forefathers and heroes of Crete that roamed this landscape once. So my journey began to restore and unravel as much as I could concerning the life of the ones that fought for ultimately my own freedom and of my children. I was surprised to discover family heirlooms of sentimental and historical value whilst tackling what looked like a heap of stones forgotten. Dominant among them was the gun of my Great Grandfather Captain Katsoulis, with which he fought in WW 2 and which is kept as an exhibit inside the house. My grandmother Aspasia's traditional loom from 1910, was converted into a king-size bed. In honour of all those women who like Penelope of the oldest European text waited for the return of her husband Ulysses who went off to war holding up the fort in his absence. Today one can still see the weaving that Grandma wove on her loom, symbolizing the Greek-American friendship that was established during her lifetime. So many immigrated as Greece was depleted and more than 10% of its population exterminated, some reached America. Old farm & ranching tools adorn the walls and revive the traditional way of life of my Ancestors and residents. The House, based on its history and antiquity, was renovated with natural materials of the area, such as stone and cypress wood. It was framed with 19th-century furniture from the rest of Crete and equally historic areas of the Peloponnese and Chios. Basic information - Pets allowed: 1 - allowed size of dogs: small (up to 30 cm) - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: Residence - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 4 - size of property: 500 m² - year of construction: 1900 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2023 - detached house - Number of bedrooms: 6 - Number of bathrooms: 6 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: In part - heating: Everywhere - balcony - terrace - garden: For sole use - dog-proof by a fence (completely fenced in) - fence height at the lowest point: 50 cm - outdoor pool - ㄴ for sole use - ㄴ maximum depth: 180 cm - ㄴ length: 12 cm - ㄴ width: 5 cm - Total of private car parking spaces: 2 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 2 - distance to free communal parking spaces: 10 m Sleeping bedroom 10 - double bed (1.80 m width) - sofa bed for 1 person bedroom 14 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) - sofa bed for 1 person bedroom 18 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 22 - double bed (from 1.31 m to 1.50 m width) bedroom 6 - double bed (1.80 m width) in the living area - child's bed/ baby's cot Bathroom bathroom 10 - shower - toilet bathroom 14 - bath tub with shower - bath tub - toilet bathroom 18 - bath tub with shower - toilet - bidet bathroom 2 - shower - toilet bathroom 22 - bath tub - toilet bathroom 6 - shower - toilet Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, coffee machine - fridge/freezer: deep freezer, fridge - stove: stove - oven - toaster - electric kettle - dishwasher - number of dining tables: 2 - number of seats: 15 - number of living rooms: 1 - fireplace Entertainment - TV: TV, satellite TV - smart tv - music system - CD player For children - bed barrier Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron Outside area - veranda - roof terrace - outdoor furniture - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue - outside shower Surroundings - view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley - restaurant: 1,5 km - airport: 55,0 km - port: 40 m - beach: 18,0 km - sandy beach: 18,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 20,0 km - sea: 17,0 km - lake: 18,0 km - water sports: 20,0 km Distinctive features - historical building