First impressions are not often wrong, but in this case what we instantly perceived as a "small" house turned, Tardis-like, into a roomy three-bedroomed family house.

Conveniently planned all on one level, with a house bathroom as well as the en suite connected to the master bedroom, this property has been carefully maintained and looked-after by its owners, who had it built for their own use just a few years ago. It has recently been completely redecorated and prepared for sale having been tenanted for a short period.

Approached down a track from the road, the house has double gates leading into its easily maintained level grounds. There is a large garage cum workshop with a lean-to shed on one side. The house is rectangular in shape with its short end facing the gate - hence the initial impression of smallness.

A corridor leads from the front door through the entire house to the rear garden, with all rooms leading off, and the large sitting/dining area forming the end of the hallway with wide french windows onto a covered verandah.

There is a good-sized, light-coloured wood kitchen with its own proper back door and terrace, and a large utility room as well. The three bedrooms are all doubles and the bathrooms are huge!

Use of light pinewood - from which the house gets its name - increases the sense of space and light which is evident throughout the property.

A huge additional bonus is that the house is being sold fully furnished and equipped making it an attractive option for the rental market or for immediate occupation by its new owner.

There is a concrete base in the back garden, previously used for an above-ground inflatable pool, and plenty of space for a full-sized swimming pool if required.

Platonas is not a holiday village - yet it is only a few kilometres from the well known north coast resorts of Roda and Acharavi, and many other lesser-known coves and bays.

The bus runs several times a day past the end of the track making this an ideal house for non-drivers as well as car-owners. Two supermarkets are within walking distance as is an excellent butcher.

We expect this one to sell quickly!