Paphos Digest
August/Август www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com
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Why Fitzgerald's? We aim to bring you the BEST VALUE properties in Paphos and now they are even better value... * A Safe Investment * No VAT charge to pay * Fully equipped * You can move in NOW Most of our properties either have the Title Deed issued, available or are in the final stages of Land Registry approval. Fitzgerald Marketing only list properties that are safe to buy and have a full record of any encumbrances on each property.
A home of distinction combining contemporary elegant luxury with eclectic mix of classic charm. Live in splendour in this cleverly designed 5 bedroomed residence. Panoramic sea views, expansive lounge, gourmet kitchen, snooker room, tennis court, and lifestyle entertainer terraces. Private water well... Reference: 1507 (See page 6)
We continue to actively promote our range of top quality Cyprus properties on Rightmove Property Portal, UK余 Prian, Russia and Juwai, China.We feature properties in popular Russian lifestyle magazine, Moi Ostrov widely read in Russia, Ukraine, Bielarus, and Russian speakers accross Europe and Asia. In this time of economic and market uncertainties we strive to give you a range of top quality properties at realistic market prices coupled with all the legal quarantees and the Title Deeds
Sales Boom in Paphos Prices have come down massively to really low levels this month and it seems that more people are recognising these golden opportunities. One classic example is Peyia Prestige Paradise Villa,which has just been reduced from €1.38 million to only €980,000 last Friday. http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1507peyiaparadise/ Not surprisingly it’s attracting offers from all over the world and will soon be snapped up by some enterprising buyer. And who are the biggest buyers? Not the Russians, not the Chinese … but the British! Irreverently called ‘Whingeing Poms’ by the Australians, the Brits have bad press over the years for their pessimistic mindset, but right now they’re the biggest buyers and definitely not the biggest whingers. Perhaps spurred on by their latest sporting successes and the improved economic outlook of Britain, there are many more British cash buyers than ever before. Smart buyers from all over the world, including Cypriots, are coming to Paphos in droves to buy our quality property even in the heights of this hot summer; we believe it’s the Fitzgerald’s credo of quality at realistic prices with Title Deeds that brings them here.
PISC does Paphos proud Since becoming a sponsor of the Ladies’ race in the recent Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC) Regatta this year, Fitzgerald’s has become a little more involved in the island’s sailing scene. We felt a flicker of pride to hear our Paphos sailors had been asked to train and send teams to assist at the first ISAF World Youth Championships in Limassol from 11th to 19th July. This was a massive event of worldwide importance as well over 300 young sailors (aged up to 17) from 61 countries assembled at the eastern end of the town to race several different international class dinghies.
PISC Commodore Chas Kimber reported back: ‘The craft selected for the youngsters were different from those we sail at the Club and included 420 dinghies, SL16 Catamarans for open/mixed crews, some RSX windsurfers open to both boys and girls and finally the 29er which is made in North Shields, Tyne & Wear. These were a delight to see with colourful gennakers; we were all thrilled with the spectacle and we had good wind/weather all week.’ That’s not to say it was all ‘plain sailing’ to get to that stage! First the registration team, headed by PISC Hon Sec Jaqui Biggs, was tasked with pulling together the competitors’ photographs to produce
were needed! Safety Sinka performed faultlessly and was lead "Rescue" boat for Area Alfa racing (Lasers and 29ers).’ For pictures, competitors and winners, do check out www.isafyouthworlds.com Apart from the obvious pride and pleasure in providing two different and very important functions for the international youngsters, a different highlight for Chas was the opening ceremony and team flag parade in the old town. He related: ‘It was lovely and initimate; all teams brought water from their home countries to mix in a large pithari which was then emptied into the sea. The whole thing was very relaxed with singing and laughter; it all had a great atmosphere. We at PISC were very proud to represent Paphos at this world class event.’ passes for each team … even those that turned up without photos. Chas emphasised: ‘What could have been an amazing mess was resolved by approximately 7.30pm on the first day! Day 2 had only two small teams left to register!’ Kimber was also part of the safety crews which accompanied the PISC rescue boat ‘Safety Sinka’ throughout the racing day, sometimes not finishing till after dark. PISC RIB teams were impressive in both turnout and skills he confirmed: ‘Every member was grateful for the extensive winter training we undertook this year as all our RIB driving skills
Featured Property
Peyia Paradise Estate A remarkable residence with panoramic view to the Sea and Peyia Hills.Perfectly positioned, this luxury home is set on 3,230sqm of land on a prestigious hillside location in Peyia. The estate has a massive 100m street frontage with the villa set against a gentle downward slope and offers 530sqm of luxurious living space. Spectacular panoramic views, a myriad of expertly sculptured garden courtyards, a sumptuous interior and an outstanding quality lifestyle await you. For the sport minded, the villa offers an international standard, allweather tennis court, a 12mx6m swimming pool and a snooker/billiard room with a Riley championship table.The long driveway skirts the 100m frontage and leads to a grand central courtyard.The Mediterranean inspired villa presents an elegant single storied façade with a remote controlled double garage annex.The villa opens to an expansive elegant reception hall, featuring a high vaulted ceiling which overlooks the openplan formal living room below. Imposing curved stairs start their descent from here, taking in the spectacular imagery of the living areas and the panoramic scenery beyond. The formal areas showcase many points of difference that combine classically elegant décor with a luxurious and immensely versatile lifestyle setting, and are reflected throughout this fabulous home.Off the living room, we have a separate formal dining room, a super sized gourmet kitchen, family sitting room, snooker hall and maid quarters. On the top level, either side of the grand entry hall, we have the guest wing with private balcony, three double bedrooms
Featured Property (one with ensuite), a full bathroom and the guest living room. Opposite, and facing west, is a master bedroom suite with antechamber, walkin dressing room, full ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and private balcony. All living areas extend to the covered terrace which fronts the whole width of this expansive villa and overlooks the pool and pool centred outdoor entertainment areas. This remarkable estate offers an outstanding lifestyle environment for the whole family. Whether you like to host a sports event or to lavishly entertain, your home offers an inbuilt versatility that is simply exceptional. A rare offering…don’t miss this unique opportunity. Contact us for more details
Price: €980,000 http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1507peyia paradise/
Featured Property
Kamares Garden Bungalow
Almost hidden from view a home that’s an oasis of calm among terraced gardens and voluminous greenery. The award winning Kamares Village is a pearl of residential excellence synonymous with luxury living, close community spirit and lifestyle excellence. Taking advantage of the gently sloping hills the Kamares Village hilly terrain has been transformed to offer an unprecedented lifestyle environment where only the best will do. Kamares Garden Bungalow Your home is sited on the high side of a quiet culÂde sac with hardly an inkling that you have neighbours, so private is the location. Custom designed it offers a brilliant floor plan that is functional, makes the most of the perfect orientation and is full of interest and lifestyle appeal. Here you enter into an immensely appealing and cosy living room with attractive
Featured Property central fireplace and distinctive living areas. Lounge opens to the south facing pool terrace, whilst the dining room opens to a lovely very private courtyard. An uplifting ambiance permeates your living environment and it’s easy to imagine to yourself what a wonderful setting it is whether enjoying the all day sunshine by the pool or cuddled up in front of the open fireplace in the midst of winter. You have a spacious and fully equipped kitchen tucked away behind a massive archway which divides the kitchen from the living area. The double patio doors from the kitchen open to the pool entertainment area. The pool terrace takes advantage of the elevated position giving a fabulous outlook over the entire neighbourhood as well as offering grand views to the sea. You’ll love the green setting, peace and tranquility yet the Popular Kamares Club is only 700m away and Tala Village, with a wonderful array of dining and entertainment venues, a mere 2km away. www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1552
Price: €269,000
Fitzgerald's New Properties Pissouri Big Terrace Apt €110,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Entire Ground floor & garden apartment is yours. Living room and bedrooms open to 45sqm of panoramic front terrace. T.Deeds Ref: 1549 http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1549
Ideal Garden 1 Bed €62,000 Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Close to the tourist hub of Kato Paphos and the sea. Exceptionally attractive 1 bed apt with garden terrace. Overlooking communal areas and the pool. T. Deeds Ref:1548 http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1548
Tala Sea views II €235,000 Beds:3 Baths: 3 Open plan interior, 3 double bedrooms on 1st floor and fabulous entertainer garden courtyard terraces. An outstanding lifestyle and investment choice. Title Deeds Ref: 1554 http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1554
Paradise Gardens Villa €255,000 Beds 3 Baths 3 Interesting fan shaped villa. Brilliant semicircle shaped living room with three sets of patio doors opening to the vibrant garden terrace. Com. pool. Title Deeds Ref: 1555 http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1555
Tala 4 Bed Villa
Pissouri Pine Villa
€249,000 Beds 4 Baths 3
€385,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
Bright and sunny interior with Tilt/Swing tinted windows for seamless flow to the outdoors. Central heating, country style kitchen, high ceilings, private pool...
Green area at the side of your villa and pine forest in the front. Private swimming pool, charming garden. Two balconies with sea view... Ref: 1557
Ref 1553 http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1553
http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus/properties/1557
PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL 2013: Presents G. Donizetti's “L’Elisir D’Amore” in a coproduction with Opera Futura Verona and the participation of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra on 6, 7, 8 September at the Pafos Medieval Castle With the popular, romantic, comic opera L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti Pafos Aphrodite Festival 2013 opens its curtain. L’Elisir d’Amore constitutes one of the most charming and melodic operas of the international repertoire but also one of the old time favourites of opera lovers worldwide. The choice of this work of opera brings innovation to the Festival since a comic opera will be presented instead of lyric drama. Donizetti’s comic masterpiece L’Elisir d’Amore will be presented in a coproduction between the Company Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus and the lyric organization Opera Futura Verona with the participation of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The opera consists of two acts and the Italian libretto was written by Felice Romani based on Eugène Scribe’s Le Philtre (1831). It premiered at Teatro della Canobbiana, in Milan on 12 May 1832.
This opera has established Donizetti as composer of comic opera since he managed to introduce the emotional element into this genre of opera. In this work of opera Donizetti created a pleasant atmosphere where the dominant features are bright colours and pure emotions which to this day allows audiences to leave with a smile since comic elements are followed by emotional scenes. For additional information please contact the offices of Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus in Pafos at 26822218 or visit the company’s website www.pafc.com.cy. Ticket prices are as following: €35, €50, €60 and €80.
Water Divination in Peyia When buying a large plot and planning a thriving garden the first concern would be water supply. Although we are lucky enough to have ample water in our dams this year, it is also true that some years are decidedly dry. To a keen gardener, a ready water supply is imperative and many go to extreme lengths to drill bore holes looking for water locked away in underground pools in the porous Cyprus limestone. Each municipality manages the underground water diligently. Procedures are complex and permits are also required. Back in 1998, Jessops built a luxurious home situated on a spectacular hillside plot of 3230 sq mtrs which boasts wonderful views over Peyia to the Mediterranean. This property features a beautiful five bedroom villa, with maid’s quarters, a luscious garden, a swimming pool and a fullsized tennis court: visit http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1507 to see what we mean. The only thing that was missing was the necessary abundance of water to keep the lush gardens at their colourful, luxuriant best. The answer? A bore hole, if you are lucky enough to a) find water on your plot, and b) obtain the necessary licensed to operate a bore hole. There are many pros and cons of sinking a bore hole but it is not an easy undertaking when your ‘bright idea’ come after the tennis court, the villa, garden and terraces have all been completed!
However, don’t despair. The beauty of living in a traditional village is the abundance of ‘local area expertise’ whether you want to know how to pickle local capers, start a vineyard, keep mosquitoes away or find out if you have a healthy flow of subterranean water! After mentioning something of the idea in the village, soon a mild mannered chap turns up with an empty plastic water bottle! Needless to say something more like a willow branch or at least a metal coat hanger was the very least that was expected! However, rules of hospitality had to be observed, albeit begrudgingly under the circumstances! Anyway, formalities over and following an aperitif or two, the chap gently perched the water bottle on the open palm of his hand and carefully and meticulously crisscrossed the hilly terrain of the plot. Of course, and as you would expect, the bottle took a tumble every now and them but this was expected you may say. Imagine the surprise when the chap comes informs you that the spots where the bottle tumbled indicated the presence of underground water! You are literally floating on water, he says and proceeds to tell you where to drill and gives you an idea how deep the well needs to be. Needles to say, all of this turned out to be true! Luckily, with the help of this super talented Cypriot, the family now has a constant – nonpotable water supply, an increasingly lovely garden, a new friend and has a Cypriot tale to tell. Welcome to Cyprus!
"The Office" Being a family business we have one office centrally situated in Paphos close to and in walking distance of both the Paphos Harbour and the Tomb of the kings Road. From the harbour walk up towards the Begonia Garden centre at the traffic lights and we are on the left just before the “Wishing Tree”. Coming from the Tomb of the kings turn right at the traffic lights (or cut through by the Roman Hotel) and we are a short way down on the right just after the “Wishing Tree”. Office hours are 9am
to 5.30pm 6 days a week with no break for lunch.
So if you are working and only have your lunch break to come and see us, you are welcome!
Cannon & Ball
Out & About A Flavour of Paphos in Pictures
Well known British comedy act Cannon and Ball visited Paphos and entertained audiences at the Elea Golf Club y and Kamares Club.
Out & About A Flavour of Paphos in
Limani Market
Pictures
The warm summer weather has seen the Thursday Evening Market at the Limani Coral Bay attracting the usual interest from local and tourist alike.
Outstanding lineup for charity concert Fitzgerald’s is proud to cosponsor the Help for Heroes show in Pissouri this month Tickets will be on sale this week at Fitzgerald’s for a fantastic charity concert supported by some of the islands best performers. Under the musical direction of Andrew Oliver and with Sinatraspecialist Martin Rhodes, soprano Tina Chester, dynamic Kaela Santosh and a special appearance by Judith Evans Davies, the show will take place at Pissouri Amphitheatre on Saturday 24th August. The modern openair amphitheatre is a spectacular venue for this equally spectacular show; the opening set offers a variety of songs to suit every music lover. Best loved numbers include Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’, ‘Dancing in the Street’ (in the style of Martha and The Vandellas,) Eva Cassidy’s poignant ‘Songbird’ and for a touch of the classic, ‘The Laughing Song’ from the operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss For the second set, prepare to be wowed with15 numbers from the newlook Abba Dabba Do show: original partners Bonnie, John and Andrew are joined by Jo Allsop as Frida who brings a real singing talent and bubbly sense of fun to the already hugely successful act. This is going to be a night to remember. The cast will also be remembering the charity at the heart of the performance: Help for Heroes. This unique military charity offers practical, direct help to current wounded British service people. Their credo: ‘We believe that any serviceman or woman who suffers life changing injuries in the line of duty deserves the very best support for life.’ Give them your support at Pissouri Amphitheatre on Saturday 24th August! You can take a coldbox with a picnic and the gates will open at 6pm for everyone to get their best choice of seat; don’t forget your cushions! Tickets are priced at €10 only and available in Paphos from us at A.Mandziak Estate Agency Ltd (Fitzgerald’s), 74 Apostolos Pavlos Street , Kato Paphos and also at Revival and the Paphos Post office on Mesogi Avenue.
Also in August: DANCING UNDER THE STARS Dinner Dance with THE MARTIN RHODES SWING BAND Dine and dance to swing music under the stars with Martin's new band Friday 23 August 7pm – King Solomon Tavern Coral Bay Paphos Tickets: €20 inc. dinner at 7.30pm, dancing from 9pm Reservations essential – Tel: 99826919, 99832538 www.andrewoliver9.co.uk LAST NIGHT OF THE PIMMS Britain's Favourite classics starring Tina Chester, Soprano and Andrew Oliver, Piano in a quintessentially British concert of uplifting classics from the British Isles and most particularly those wellloved numbers that always feature at the BBC Proms. Friday 30 August 7pm – Sylikou Tavern Tickets: €20 inc. dinner, concert 9pm Reservations – Tel: 99794187. Information Tel: 99832538 www.andrewoliver9.co.uk
What's On with Jezabel Jezebel is away enjoying the sun on another island this month. But she will be back with more words of wisdom in the next edition. However she has left us a list of the events to look out for in the coming month. Friday 2nd August Dominic Holmes 8.3011.15pm at Neo's Sports Bar Peyia. David East 8 11pm at UKCA Club, TOK Road Kissonerga off coast side 99922994 Thursday 8th August Open Mic Night 7.30pm at DT's, TOK Road Kato Pafos off coast side 99798366 Friday 9th August Sixties Night with Jezebel & LisaMarie at Coral Breeze Restaurant €15 inc. three course meal doors 7pm 99755688 Ben Does Buble 8 11pm at UKCA Club, TOK Road Kissonerga off coast side 99922994 Sunday 11th August Rembetika [Greek] music 8pm at Tala Amphitheatre €5 Monday 12th August Open Mic night 7.30 11pm at G & T's Bar, Polis Road, Tsada Friday 16th August Dominic Holmes 8.3011.15pm at Neo's Sports Bar, Peyia. Steve Richards 8 11pm at UKCA Club, TOK Road Kissonerga off coast side 99922994 Thursday 22nd August Open Mic Night 7.30pm at DT's, TOK Road Kato Pafos off coast side 99798366 Friday 23rd August Colin Carpenter sings 8 11pm at UKCA Club, TOK Road Kissonerga off coast side 99922994 Sunday 25th August Aenaon Live Greek music 8pm at Tala Amphitheatre, Stephanie Hill Tala €10 Black Cabb rock band 7pm at Orfeas Bar, Xlorakas Monday 26th August Open Mic night 7.30 11pm at G & T's Bar, Polis Road, Tsada 99798366 Friday 30th August Dominic Holmes 8.3011.15pm at Neo's Sports Bar, lower Peyia Talent Event 8 11pm at UKCA Club, TOK Road Kissonerga off coast side 99922994