Sharp lines and a staggering view highlight this contemporary villa on the storied isle of Crete. There are slide-away walls that open to sea and mountain views, a pool with a sitting area tucked in, and a hammock-style hanging chair swaying gently in the breeze. It’s all a 4-minute drive from Marathi Beach and within day-trip distance of Chania’s historic sites.

The glittering sea and tumbling mountains spread out like a postcard in front of the villa’s swimming pool, which has a sunken sitting area built in. Loungers on the sunny pool terrace are the perfect place to stretch out with a good book; a pergola-covered dining area is the perfect spot to serve dinner from the barbecue.

Slide open the glass wall to let breezes waft from the terrace into the great room. The open-plan layout, 2-story ceiling, glass-railed mezzanine, and sculptural seating all come together to create an airy, comfortable space. A breakfast bar makes the adjacent fully equipped kitchen just as welcoming.

This villa is a 4-minute drive from family-friendly Marathi Beach and a 5-minute drive from the relatively quiet, shallow waters of Loutraki Beach. Take a day trip to the city of Chania for a wander through its narrow streets, a photo op with its 16th-century lighthouse, and a look at what remains of its 14th-century Venetian harbor.

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