Paphos Digest
March/Март www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com
Published By Fitzgerald Marketing Solomos Court 74 Apostolos Pavlou Ave Kato Paphos Cyprus 8046 Tel: +357 26 930345 Fax: + 357 26 930929 e: contact@fitzgeraldcyprus.com web: www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com Cover: www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1518
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Featured Property
End Terrace home in superior garden setting. Two levels of appealing living space. Living area opening to covered patio and garden courtyard. 2 spacious bedrooms, master with scenic balcony and ensuite. A lifestyle setting that is you... Reference: 1518 (See page 6)
We continue to advertise our world class website on the famous British property website ‘Rightmove’, the Cyprus Mail, Essential Paphos magazine and the Russian magazine ‘My Island’ (Moi Ostrov) attracting sellers as well as buyers.
We are seeing consolidation of prices at current realistic levels. As more people wake up to the fact that this is a wonderful opportunity to buy villas, prices will increase however prices for apartments will continue to be soft because there is a big oversupply of these types of properties.
Unravelling property market complexities for a boom Spring season
February is gaining momentum with number of listings coming on the market and March is set to be the biggest listing month. Why? Some speculate that the sellers are predominantly British people and they have it firmly in their minds that this the best time to list.
www.fitzgeraldcyprus/properties/1506
Maybe it’s because that’s when they bought or first had the idea to build themselves. Perhaps it’s the weather as we head into the glorious island Spring and UK is battling flood waters, snowdrifts plus endless mud and rain. Climate is undoubtedly one of the island’s bestselling attributes. There is also a marked increase in inquiries from buyers who have been following the market very closely and now they are committed to go ahead. Pricing is difficult on the island right now and buying property methods have changed. For instance, in Pissouri 20 kms east of Paphos and always a difficult market with title deeds like golddust! We know of a townhouse property that changed hands without deeds on a handshake in a private sale in 2003, at around Cy£80k; the following year it sold for considerably more in another private sale. One further sale down the road, albeit within the family, the property is now back on the market – still without deeds – but the asking price is silly money; its real value today may not actually be much more than in 2006.
But that said, Fitzgerald’s list several exceptional houses in Pissouri – with title deeds – and it’s a vibrant, attractive village with a thriving expatriate community and lots to commend it.
The point we are making, though, is that property continues to consolidate at low openmarket values. Pricing is more confident though as more keen buyers enter the market. There are not so many quality properties with deeds at realistic prices; people who bought at the peak of the market (20062008) are reluctant to sell at what they see as a loss but, given that most are British having paid for their property in Sterling, most will get back what they spent on buying their property but need to reconcile themselves to little profit. But in fact – with the exception of the winter holiday period – www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com achieves sales all year round. So if you have a quality property with Title Deeds and you are happy to sell at the open market value, the site to advertise is www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com
Settling in to Paphos
Perhaps one of the most challenging things about moving house and, more particularly, moving house to a foreign country, is the actual task of making the changes necessary. Sometimes the large changes are easier; it’s the small ones of continuity that can be taxing and bewildering.
Families with young children will undoubtedly have taken advice on education available but, whilst going to the beach is beguiling and exploring the countryside is a joy, there’s only so much of that you can do each week. Similarly when you retire to somewhere like Paphos, where you are suddenly divorced from ties ‘back home’, the days can sometimes seem longer and emptier than expected. Then there’s the ‘granny factor’; possibly more retired couples upsticks and return to UK because they want to be part of a threetier family again; some young mums miss their own mothers massively when they arrive on island – apart from the babysitting, there’s no shoulder to cry on. Paphos is a great place to relocate to; it’s wonderfully warm and ‘foreign’, but at the same time it has comfortingly familiar ‘British’ institutions like teashops, quilting/patchwork groups and supermarkets like LIDL to rely on. It also has its own family of GirlGuiding, under the auspices of British Guiding in Foreign Countries (BGiFC), with four units meeting on Wednesday afternoons to follow the English Guiding programme for girls between the ages of five and 17. If a girl has been part of a unit in UK, she’ll quickly fit in well here and find new friends immediately. Even if that’s not the case, the units are always welcoming to young newcomers; ‘Being new is a place we’ve all been,’ remarks one Leader. ‘Guiding provides a wonderful stable environment for the girls to build on their talents, whatever they are, and to feel secure in their new environment.’ Paphos Guiding units also welcome adults whatever their skills. There’s a thriving Trefoil Guild for former Guiders who help out in all sorts of ways, providing a good ‘granny factor’ for the youngsters. Paphos girls also get to go to camp – both in UK and across the island in Happy Valley, Episkopi, with their services counterparts – and adult Quartermaster and First Aid skills are always in demand. In nearby Pissouri, there’s an active group of Friends of Guiding (FOG) who are the major fundraisers for the BGiCYP girls on island – no matter where they live. Membership for FOG is simple: if something will raise funds for the girls, is good fun and, possibly, involves a glass of wine then FOG will always help out. Some
€66,000 has been raised by these amazing ladies over the last 20 years. They’re a great group!
Internationally GirlGuiding celebrated its Centenary year in 2010 and all the girls across Cyprus had a wonderful time with parties: in green and glorious Happy Valley; on the beach at night with festive flares and the occasional serious moment like Thinking Day – when all units around the world unite in the international celebration of founders Lord & Lady Baden Powell birthdays. Some serious thinking did go on then too! There was a Wishing Tree at one celebration and girls were asked to write down their wish and pin it on the tree – with help from FOG members. The messages were moving – not just ‘a kitten for Christmas please’ but about world peace and wishing all girls around the world had clean water and time to go to school. GirlGuiding is tremendous; around the world it has amazingly more than kept up with the times providing Guiding girls with exactly the challenges they want and need – and nowhere better than Paphos. It’s a great factor to consider when moving to Cyprus. For more information see www.BGIFC.org.uk and check out the Cyprus pages, or contact Michele Cook on 99172549. (Nikki Dake)
Featured Property
Paradise Gardens End Terrace
The communal spaces of Paradise Gardens are designed of offer a relaxing, vibrant setting for residents and visitors with inviting swimming pools and terraces that back onto the landscaped gardens and pristine lawns. Immaculately maintained throughout the year it’s a welcomed retreat taking advantage of the many days of sunshine that Cyprus enjoys. Your private ‘slice’ of heaven is almost totally hidden behind your colourful garden abutting the communal areas. A profusion of ornamental shrubs, roses and bougainvillea fill your garden with fragrance in a perpetual harmony of colour. The Mediterranean charm will win you over every time! The ground floor is splitlevel, with the kitchen and entrance hall slightly elevated. The formal living–dining area is no less exciting than your outdoor setting. The interior has many interesting features that make this endtownhouse so special. The living room fans out into a large open area seemingly flowing to the garden. An electric log burner adds a distinctive touch to the living area with that extra sense of ‘homeliness’ and comfort. To the left of entry an archway leads to a brilliant bright kitchen. White cabinetry, underlighting and ‘top of the range’
Featured Property appliances. It’s a dream kitchen you’ll love to own.
Curved stairs (inlaid with natural wood) ascend to the first floor landing with an elegant family bathroom and three double bedrooms. The master bedroom features private ensuite, presently converterd to water closet. The master bedroom opens to a sizeable eastfacing balcony with wonderful outlook to the garden; a grand pearl setting too! Another two bedrooms are equally attractive and bright.
Complimenting your lifestyle is the proximity to Kato Paphos. Within an easy stroll away you have a whole range of fabulous restaurants, pubs, shops and, of course, the beaches and picturesque Paphos harbour. Don’t miss this exceptional lifestyle offer! This stylish contemporary 2 bedroom apartment is on the top floor and reached by either a lift or stairs, if you like the exercise.
Price: €185,000
http://www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1518
City 2 Bed Apartment
Featured Property
away and the beach some 2 km further.
Your apartment is situated in outer Paphos close to AlfaMega supermarket, Rio cinema complex and close to the Limassol roundabout. You have plenty more shopping opportunities on Konia Road where you find just about everything you want including many specialty boutiques. The tourist area of Kato Paphos is literally down the road some 3km
You enter to a spacious filled with light open plan living room which extends an elegant covered balcony. A generous kitchen is tucked to the side, which gives perception of a ‘separate’ kitchen. The kitchen is contemporary with generous storage space with cherrywood hue cabinetry and is fully equipped. The open plan lounge and ‘separate’ kitchen give a feeling of generous space. The kitchen and the living room open to the half circle balcony with interesting views of the cityscape and mountains.
Two double sized bedrooms feature built in wardrobes. The bedrooms share a long covered balcony from where you have a fabulous outlook to Paphos as well as the views to the sea. The master bedroom is roomy and bright and features ensuite shower room. There is also a well appointed family bathroom. Both bathrooms an attractive wall fitted mirror with attractive tile border.
You also have a private undercover parking and ground floor storage room. For holidays or allyear living, this property will suit you down to the ground.
Price: €87,000
www.fitzgeraldcyprus.com/properties/1517
Fitzgerald's Select Properties Coral Bay Prestige €825,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 4
3 levels of custom designed living space. Panoramic views, fantastic setting and picturebook al fresco dining space... Ref: 1142
http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/11422/
Aphrodite Hills Prestige
€795,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Luxury villa on 1660sqm beautifully landscaped plot and Golf Resort setting. Flowing Italian marble floors, extravagantly sized master bedroom.Title Deeds...
Coral Bay Beach Front Villa €895,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 3
An idyllic beach front location with breathtaking scenery to the sea and the bay. Sited on a generous plot with the uncommonly large sea frontage... Ref: 1232
http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1232coralbay/
Golf Valley Skyline Villa €895,000 Beds 4 Baths 4
An exceptional quality villa, exceptional setting and exceptional panoramic vista to the sea. Title Deeds... Ref: 1242
Ref:1143 http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/11432/
Pissouri Elegance €550,000 Beds 3 Baths 4
Located imposingly in select pocket of superior real estate close to village centre, 10 mins to golf courses. Stunning design interior spread over 3 levels of living space... Ref: 1195 http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/11952/
http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/1242kouklia/
Pissouti Views Luxury Villa €445,000 Beds 3 Baths 2
Set on an expansive 760sqm corner plot with iconic attributes of Mediterranean lifestyle. 1km from Pissouri Village centre close to the sea.. Ref: 1353
http://www.fitzgeraldprestige.com/properties/13532/
Press Release on behalf of Andrew Oliver Tours 2013 26th February 2013
Paphos offers live entertainment at its very best!
Not generally known about the town, but on Valentine’s Night just past Paphosbased entertainer Chris King was entertaining with his vibrant tribute to Elvis Presley in the Welcome Inn when, who should walk in to try to steal his limelight but Bobby Ball. Ball, better known as part of the 1970’s English comedy double act Cannon and Ball, has had a long and distinguished career on stage and radio, as well as TV commercials. Chris King was tickled pink to meet him: ‘I got him up dancing – which was quite amazing’. Life in Paphos is seldom dull!
Chris King is busy this month, touring the island with a new 50s show with The Firebirds. He explained: “I’ve always loved rock’n’roll, country music and Elvis for as long as I can remember. I’m really looking forward to the exciting, new challenge of singing with The Firebirds; singing not just Elvis songs but country and rockabilly in a show where everyone can dance while we sing. It don’t get better than that!” To quote one of Bobby Ball’s most famous catchphrases: ‘I’m dead excited!’ Firebirds concerts locally:
Wednesday 6 March 7pm Y & P Latchi Hotel. Showtime 8.30pm, €20 inc. dinner. PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW.
Reservations Tel: 99885428, 26321411. Information Tel: 99832538. Wednesday 17 March 1pm King Solomon Tavern, Coral Bay, Paphos. Showtime 3pm. €20 inc. lunch. Reservations Tel: 99577247, 99826919. Information Tel: 99832538.
Wednesday 27 March 8.30pm Old Kamaroudi Tavern, Konia, Paphos. Tickets: €10 . Tel: 99832538. Meals available in restaurant. Reservations Tel: 99857851. And there’s more …
From the same Andrew Oliver stable – as it were – comes another live stage show, celebrating the musical talents of singer/songwriter Neil Diamond and actress/singer
Barbra Streisand. Soprano Tina Chester and baritone Ross Neil are back in venues across Paphos with a programme entitled ‘Flowers’; a title springing from the poignant Diamond duet ‘You don’t bring me flowers’.
Diamond in fact first released the song on his album ‘I’m glad you’re here with me tonight’; Streisand covered it on her ‘Songbird’ album and, only later, a DiamondStreisand duet was recorded which hit No 1 in 1978. It’s well documented that Diamond and Streisand share many things, from their Jewish culture and an education at the same Bronx school; what is regularly speculated is that they also shared a mutual dislike of each other, which is why ‘Flowers’ was recorded only the once.
Streisand and Diamond have both performed many duets with other celebrity singers and this March concert will contain many such favourites as Evergreen, Second Hand Rose, The Way We Were, Guilty, Beautiful Noise, America and Love On The Rocks. Andrew Oliver concluded: ‘The Flowers show contains something for everyone; it features romantic ballads, well loved showtunes and upbeat dance numbers.’ Friday 8 March 8.30pm Old Kamaroudi Tavern, Konia, Paphos. Tickets: €10 . Tel: 99832538. PREMIERE OF NEW SHOW. Meals available in restaurant. Reservations Tel: 99857851. Saturday 16 March 7pm Yialos Restaurant, Pissouri. Showtime 8.30pm. €20 inc. mini meze.
Reservations Tel: 99473141. Information Tel: 99832538. Tuesday 26 March 7pm Y & P Latchi Hotel. Showtime 8.30pm, €20 inc. dinner.
Reservations Tel: 99885428, 26321411. Information Tel: 99832538. Saturday 30 March 7pm King Solomon Tavern, Coral Bay, Paphos. Showtime 8.30pm. €20 inc. dinner. END OF TOUR PARTY. Reservations Tel: 99577247, 99826919. Information Tel: 99832538. (Nikki Dake)
Casino Night
Out & About
A Flavour of Paphos in Pictures
Some were on a winning streak when In Any Event organised a Charity Casino Night at the ElĂŠa Estates Golf Club in Geroskipou. The event raised funds for the Archangel Michael Hospice.
Out & About
A Flavour of Paphos in Pictures
Valentines
Kamares Club held its annual Valentines Dinner Dance which attracted many a romantic couple.
Health & Wellbeing
Out & About
A Flavour of Paphos in Pictures
There was a good turn out for this years Health & Wellbeing Festival which was held at the Aloe Hotel. There was a range of exhibitors and constant classes, talks and workshops throughout the day.
Photo's by Eamon Brooks
What's On with Jezabel
This months events from Jezebel who is enjoying a well earned holiday. She will be back with more words of wisdom fully refreshed next month. Don't forget to check her out on Rock FM on Saturday mornings. Friday 1st March Davey Woodford 10pm 1am at O'Neill's, Tombs Road Kato Pafos, off sea side Neil James 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579 Michael Antoniou & Melanie sing swing 7.30pm at Pizza Express, Pafos harbour €20 inc dinner profits to Cancer Support 99854375 Saturday 2nd March Simone Swift 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Crystal Clear duo 8.30pm at Paragka (prev Sense) Coral Bay Wednesday 6th March Open Mic Night at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302 Friday 8th March New band Bootcamp 8pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Melissa Williams/Pauline Parr 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579 Saturday 9th March Melissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Wednesday 13th March MidLifeCrisis band at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302 Friday 15th March Melissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Neil James 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579 Melissa Williams 2pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Saturday 16th March Simone Swift 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Sunday 17th March St Patrick's Day Black Cabb rock band 7pm at Orfeas Bar, Xlorakas
Wednesday 20th March Open Mic Night at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302 Thursday 21st March Open Mic Night 7.30pm at DT's, TOK Road Kato Pafos off sea side 99798366 Friday 22nd March The Babyloves Jezebel & LisaMarie sing Motown and more 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Davey Woodford 10pm 1am at O'Neill's, Tombs Road Kato Pafos, off sea side Bob Clarkson croons 7.30pm at the Frog & Toad, Coral Bay 99540579 Saturday 23rd March Melissa Williams 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Wednesday 27th March MidLifeCrisis band at Chances Bar, Sea Caves (prev Goosefat & Garlic) 96701302 Friday 29th March Funtastic Diva Show 8.30pm at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136 Davey Woodford 10pm 1am at O'Neill's, Tombs Road Kato Pafos, off sea side Saturday 30th March 2pm The Babyloves sing Motown and more at Namos Bar, St George (beyond Coral Bay) 99831136
"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!