Villa - Detached Cyprus

A SUBSTANTIAL AND IMPOSING FIVE BEDROOM VILLA WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS IN 3 000 sq m WALLED GARDEN BETWEEN THE VILLAGES OF TALA AND TREMITHOUSA This perfect location was personally chosen by the current owners after exhaustive research The house has magnificent unbroken panoramic views from the Venus Beach hotel to the Akamas peninsula The other aspect of the house gives attractive views to the mountains Surrounded by fields on all sides it is extremely private and not on a development At approximately 250 metres above sea level it avoids the humidity of the coast in summer and has the benefit of a light sea breeze during this period whilst in the winter avoids the frosts and high winds of Tsada and beyond Distance from Paphos town 10 mins Kato Paphos 15 mins Coral Bay 15 mins Paphos airport 20 25 mins Local shops are 3 or 4 mins by car or 15 mins walk Nearest golf course 10 mins and furthest 25 mins THE HOUSE DESIGN takes full advantage of the elevated position and the actual plot and incorporates features from Florida and the Mediterranean Whilst every architect designed house is unique this house is a complete contrast to the large square or rectangular houses which are popular in Cyprus IT REALLY IS THE ONLY HOUSE OF ITS KIND IN PAPHOS The approach to the house reveals a 100 metre boundary stone wall in 38 sections each divided by a column The grounds of the house are entered by WROUGHT IRON ELECTRIC GATES which open onto a BLOCK DRIVE 60 metres in length Towards the end of the drive is a turning circle which features an antique pithary surrounded by planting in a raised stone circle The area also incorporates parking facility for 5 10 cars There is a separate PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE a little further from the main gate from which a small path leads to the block drive Directly in front of the antique pithary is the ENTRANCE PORCH which features two MULTIFACED COLUMNS The house is entered by SOLID ROSEWOOD DOUBLE DOORS 2 7m h x 2m w which open onto THE ENTRANCE HALL 7 7 m l x 4 25 m w A large and impressive focal point to the house the ceiling of which is the full house height 7m and has an arched design When coming through the entrance porch the feeling of space and light is enhanced by TWO CONVEX PANORAMIC WINDOWS bottom 3 30m w x 2 20m h top 3 30m w x2 70m h which give an unbroken view of the coast DRAWING ROOM 6 20m x 4 75 6 50m The attractive drawing room has a triple aspect designed to take full advantage of the beautiful views a bay window gives views to the Akamas and Tala a set of French windows to the house patio gives views from the coast to the Akamas and two other windows give unbroken views to a carob orchard and the hills of Tsada beyond The room is of ample size for entertaining or family living STUDY 6 10m x 3 50m A large and impressive room with considerable display and office storage 9 metres in length to full ceiling height comprising bookshelves with glass fronts drawers and cupboards This built in furniture is made of solid rosewood having been craftsman built to a high specification The room is fully supplied with power points 10 telephone broadband and television aerial and satellite connections for a fully functioning office There would be no problem in running a business from here As with the drawing room this room has a triple aspect with similar views The double glazed outer door leads to a small patio which itself has steps to a larger sunken patio DINING ROOM 5 40m X 4 25m The formal dining room is entered from the left of the hall Space is sufficient for ample social or formal dining DINING KITCHEN DINING AREA 3 75m x 3 40m KITCHEN AREA 4 80m x 4 30m This comprises two areas the dining section and the kitchen All the furnishing within the kitchen and dining area is made of solid rosewood and to a very high quality finish having been individually craftsman built In total there are 28 running metres of solid rosewood and 12 running metres of granite work surfaces The dining section incorporates a rosewood dresser with granite shelf 2 10m comprising drawers cupboards and glass fronted shelves There is a French window from the dining area to the house patio Partially dividing the dining area from the kitchen is a granite topped peninsular unit 1 60m x0 70m encompassing a larder fridge cupboard drawer and shelves The kitchen area comprises an extensive range of rosewood units featuring several individual design points The electrical equipment consists of a De Dietrich double oven De Dietrich Induction hob with an extractor hood De Dietrich microwave Bosch American style fridge freezer and Bosch dishwasher the last two have rosewood fascia A central focus of the kitchen is a granite topped chef s island 1 2m x 1m which features a sink power points bookshelves wine rack cupboards and drawers The kitchen sink is a double stainless steel unit In total the dining kitchen has 16 power points The entire area has 15 halogen ceiling lights From the dining area steps lead down to the utility room and storeroom UTILITY ROOM 3m x 2 85m A range of wall cupboards and base units the latter having granite work surfaces stainless steel double sink housing for washing machine and tumble drier The room has 6 electrical points STOREROOM 4 45m x 3m There is an exterior door to the colonnade terrace and block drive SPIRAL STAIRCASE To the immediate right of the hall is the spiral staircase There are three sections from the hall to the basement from the hall to three bedrooms and from the bedrooms to the roof garden The steps of the staircase are granite and the stair rail is wrought iron The outer section of the spiral staircase has nine rectangular windows for illumination At the top of the spiral staircase is a door leading to the roof garden The staircase has a domed roof with exquisite exterior roof tiling BEDROOM BALCONIES All of the five bedrooms have balconies accessed by French windows Each balcony is approximately 6 sq m and therefore adequate space for table and chairs to enjoy a drink and the sumptuous views The balconies of the master bedroom and bedroom 2 are connected The balconies all have wrought iron balustrades MASTER BEDROOM 6 20m x 4 75m 6 50m The master bedroom is accessed from the spiral staircase by a solid rosewood door Positioned directly above the drawing room it benefits from the same triple aspect through French windows large bay window and two single windows but the views are enhanced because of the additional elevation The room is both elegant and spacious having the further benefit of a coffered ceiling with a central ceiling rose and chandelier DRESSING ROOM 3 45m x 3 50m Entered through an open arch from the master bedroom the room has been fitted with floor to ceiling solid rosewood wardrobes with cupboards above The centre wall contains an eight drawer unit with inset mirror above In total there is 5 6 running metres of wardrobe space to a height of 2 9 metres MASTER BATHROOM 3 55m x 3 5m Unusually for a bathroom there are three windows none of which is overlooked There is a large oval bath which is sunk within a raised tile surround Also permanently installed is a Glass hydrocabin Opposite the bath and hydrocabin is the vanity unit 2 30m l x 2 25m h with a granite top which incorporates hers and his inset wash basins five built in cupboards two built in bathroom cabinets and a large mirror 1 50m l x 1 28m h THE BRIDGE 2 45m 2 10m x 2m Connecting the master bedroom with the two other bedrooms on this level is a bridge which traverses the entrance hall The bridge has a decorative and protective wrought iron hand rail In one direction can be seen the views via the upper convex window in the hall from the coast to the Akamas and in the other direction the views from the large rectangular window to the carob orchard and the hills of Tsada UPSTAIRS CORRIDOR 8m x 1 2m The bridge leads to the upstairs corridor where there is a MINI KITCHEN LINEN ROOM bedroom 2 off right and bedroom 3 at the end BEDROOM 2 4m x 3 50m This is the smallest of the five bedrooms but at 14 sq metres is a very adequate double bedroom Views to the coast and the Akamas Floor to ceiling wardrobes and cupboards 2 5m l BATHROOM 2 2m x2 25m Toilet bath shower and shower screen Vanity unit 1 5m with granite surface incorporating wash basin mirror glass fronted cupboard and two double base cupboards BEDROOM 3 6m x 4 20m A large double bedroom Views to the coast and Akamas BATHROOM 3 3 25m x 2m Toilet corner bath with shower attachment and shower screen ROOF GARDEN 6m x 5m At the top of the spiral staircase is an exit to the roof garden which is surrounded by a small wall 64cm with a wrought iron rail 35cm on top The views are 360 degrees and magnificent It s the place for privacy and the all over tan BEDROOM 4 5 65m x 3 65m This bedroom is on a mezzanine level and is entered from the formal dining room via a small staircase Again a good sized double bedroom Two sets of floor to ceiling wardrobes and cupboards with a total length of 4 metres BATHROOM 4 3 30m x 2 10m Toilet bath shower shower screen Vanity unit 1 80m l with granite surface incorporating wash basin and two double door base cupboards Above the wash basin is a mirror with two spotlights Separately there are three wall cupboards and two bathroom cabinets BEDROOM 5 5 70m x 3 85m 5 05m Bedroom 5 is in effect a separate studio suite accessed by its own exterior spiral staircase at the end of the house patio using access doors from kitchen or directly from the garage area with exterior locking door Again the room has a triple aspect giving both inland and coastal views There is ample rosewood furniture in the room Dressing table with mirror above Two bedside cabinets Floor to ceiling wardrobes drawers and shelves 2 04m l Bookshelves 1 90m l x 0 70m h Kitchen area incorporating fridge cupboards and drawers and a wall unit BATHROOM 5 2 20m x 1 80m Toilet bath with shower attachment shower screen wash basin mirror with two spotlights HOUSE BASEMENT 102 sq metres The house basement is accessed by the spiral staircase with a door at the basement level The area is substantial and could be used for a multitude of purposes e g full gym home cinema recording studio The basement is divided into four rooms each having a separate entrance door RECEPTION 5 75m x 4m SITTING ROOM 6m x 5m BOILER ROOM 8m x 3m STORE 6m x 4m THE SWIMMING POOL AND POOL HOUSE The larger than average swimming pool 63 sq metres is referred to as a Grecian true L shape 11m x 5m 2m x 4m It is set in a superb patio of 320 sq metres a massive area for family and social entertaining Beside the pool is an attractive pool house which incorporates a number of separate rooms TOILET and wash basin 3 30m x 1 80m SHOWER 1 3 30m x 1 65m SHOWER 2 3 30m x 1 65m KITCHEN 3 30m x 2 80m with sink fridge microwave and facility for other equipment STORE 2 90m x 2 37m for pool equipment sunbeds etc The pool patio between the pool house and the pool is fringed with five round columns The pool house has a very large basement 11m x 8 60m Whilst this houses water tanks water softener and oil tank there is also a table tennis table and football table and room for other games equipment OTHER EXTERIOR AREAS The house is set within 3 000 sq metres of hard landscaping landscaped gardens and patios which are surrounded by 324 metres of stone boundary walls The double doors from the dining kitchen dining room and drawing room all lead to a substantial patio which can accommodate large numbers for social entertaining At the end of this patio is a gazebo with seating and a central stone table for informal outdoor eating The patio then has three circular steps which lead to a further sunken patio which can also be accessed from the study The gardens have a number of hard landscaping features crazy paving pathways dry river path and internal walls which create a terraced effect The garden itself is divided into several sections each with its own theme or rationale There is covered garage space for two cars below bedroom five just outside the kitchen entrance