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DESCRIPTION

This substantial detached house is situated in a prime position close to the village, with superb panoramic valley and sea views. The village is 2 minutes away and is less than 5 minutes to the local beach. The house has 192 m2 of covered area on a plot of 1,339 m2 and has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, an open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor and a studio apartment with kitchen and bathroom on the lower level.

ACCOMODATION

A Private drive with parking for two cars is situated down the side of this delightful property. The front garden has been lovingly landscaped and planted and a local stone path leads the visitor to the main entrance or to a tall wooden gate that opens into the walled courtyard. Through the front door is a large open-plan living area. A stone staircase leads up to the first floor and beneath it is a guest WC and a storage area.

The living area is a warm and friendly space with plenty of natural light owing to the triple glazed sliding doors and many windows that look out over the valley. The sitting area has built-in natural wood shelving and presently houses a large cinema screen with projector and surround sound system. The dining area provides plenty of space for a large table and is situated just off the well appointed kitchen. The kitchen area has been designed with good storage space in mind and is finished to a good standard, with beech effect units, marble effect work surface and marble splash backs. There is a double sink, built in wine rack, ‘Stove' double oven and electric hob. White goods are available to be included.

On the first floor there is a small landing with access to 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. The first bedroom is of good proportions and has a sliding glass door which leads onto a small veranda over looking the orchard and valley. The bathroom is opposite this room and is a clean and crisp ¾ tiled room consisting of white bathroom suite; bath w/ shower over, toilet and sink over a vanity unit. Further along the landing you have two storage cupboards for linen and towels etc and two further bedrooms. The master bedroom is a generous size with built in wardrobes and double aspect sliding glass doors leading out on to separate balconies facing to over the orchard and the walled courtyard and the magnificent view. The final bedroom again is of a good size and has sliding glass doors and balcony over the courtyard.

All rooms have reverse cycle air conditioners for cooling and heating, fly screens and French style louver shutters.

OUTSIDE

From the inside living area, there is access through sliding doors to an outside living area beneath a covered veranda, which is so popular in Cyprus village life. The covered area connects a larger veranda that stretches the entire length of the back of the house as well as a charming walled courtyard area. The courtyard stone walls include 8 arches with a roofed over area and a quiet reading corner. Through the arches is a large gravelled garden area where it is possible to park up to three cars. This area is surrounded with trees & shrubs including roses, fruit trees, a pistachio tree, grape vines and a multitude of herbs.

A short flight of steps leads down into the orchard and the self contained studio flat . Currently used as an office, this air-conditioned area contains its own kitchen, shower bathroom and living area with glass sliding door back out into the orchard. There is also a workshop/storage room with shelving and work surface and next to that an open fronted storage area for larger garden equipment and furniture. The orchard itself has a watering system and is well stocked with mature fruit trees including Olive, grapefruit, apple, pomegranate, fig, apricot, plum, pommelo, mandarin and pear. The property is surrounded by a secure wire fence and hedges providing guaranteed privacy.

GENERAL

Italian floor tiling throughout. Reverse cycle air conditioners in all bedrooms, kitchens and living areas. All rooms are wired for the TV aerials, satellite TV and a computer network. The water system is fully pressurised and hot water is provided by solar panels with immersion heater backup.

TITLE DEEDS

Title deeds for the land and building licences are available.