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00:04Today I'm on the south west coast of Cyprus house hunting in and around the beautiful
00:09villages and beaches of Papos. I'm Craig Rowe and over the last 20 years I've bought designed
00:16and renovated numerous properties. Today I'll be using all my skills to try and change the
00:21lives of Karen and David and I start... It's amazing isn't it? Great space. The sea view,
00:28the mountain view, what we asked for. Yeah. Yeah I'm loving it. As I mean to go on. The view
00:34is to die
00:34for. Yeah. The pool is lovely. House is lovely. You've given us a real dilemma now. Yeah. You pulled
00:41another one out of the bag, Craig. Meanwhile it's my turn to be impressed at this multi-million pound
00:47villa. Look at this. I know. A true definition of an infinity pool seamlessly extends out into the sea.
00:54It's just so relaxing out here. But at the end of the day, do I find Karen and David their
00:59new
01:00forever home in Cyprus? I think it'd be hard pushed to beat this. Take my money I've said it.
01:13Since meeting five years ago, Karen and David have shared the dream of swapping their busy work lives
01:19in the UK for a more relaxed lifestyle in the sun. And after a recent trip, they've set their hearts
01:25on Western Cyprus. Now with their UK home recently sold, the pressure is on to find their perfect new
01:32forever home where they, along with their beloved dog Flint, can start the next chapter of their lives.
01:39Karen and David live in Mickleton in the Cotswolds. Karen's currently a watch manager in the fire
01:45and rescue service. And David's a company director of a jewellery business, a job he plans to continue
01:51in Cyprus. They first met online and have now been married for two years.
01:56We just seem to have the same personality. We just bounce off each other, don't we?
02:00We laugh all the time. We find the same things funny. We do, yeah. We find the same
02:05appropriate things. We've never had a round in the five years that we've been together.
02:09We just seem to agree on everything, don't we? Yeah. Be honest. Yeah.
02:14Yes. Don't take each other looking around us.
02:16I do. I do see my friends when I can interview you.
02:20Along with their beloved Cocker Spaniel Flint, they're planning an active life in Cyprus with
02:25regular visits from David's son and Karen's daughter, who are looking forward to outdoorsy
02:30breaks in the sun. With their applications for permanent visas underway, they have a budget
02:36of £320,000 to find their perfect new home.
02:42Haffos is both a city and one of the six regions of Cyprus.
02:46Flights into its airport take under five hours from the UK.
02:50It's on the western side of the island, which is seen as the quieter and more family-friendly side.
02:56There are pretty marinas here, dotted with traditional fishing boats and peaceful sandy
03:01bays and coves. Seeing as the whole region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's no surprise
03:07that it's positively bursting with history. As well as countless churches, there are several
03:12world-renowned temples and archaeological ruins to explore.
03:16With rolling countryside just a few miles inland from the coast, I think it could be a place
03:21perfectly suited to Karen, David and their dog Flint to set up home.
03:26Haffos is one of the most popular areas in western Cyprus, with property prices typically
03:3120% higher than the East Coast. This area attracts buyers with deep pockets.
03:37Three-bedroom villas with private pools can sell for up to £3 million. But thankfully,
03:43there are more affordable options, starting at £240,000, but these can often sell within
03:49a month. So if Karen and David find a property they love, they had better act fast.
03:55So I'm wasting no time in meeting up with them on Toxiftra Beach, a quiet stretch of coast
04:00about a 30-minute drive north of Puffos.
04:04Good morning, Karen and David.
04:05Good morning, Craig.
04:06Good morning, Craig.
04:07Welcome back to South West Cyprus. What is it about the island which has sort of made
04:12you fall in love?
04:13It's the weather, the people.
04:15What sort of hobbies and what sort of interest do you have?
04:17I'm looking forward to swimming in the sea every day.
04:20I really got into paddle boarding during lockdown for a couple of years.
04:24Oh, did you?
04:25Yeah, and it's something I want to get back into.
04:27I believe what we're looking for is a permanent relocation home, isn't it?
04:32Yep, big move.
04:33Give me some of what you'd like to have in this property.
04:36We'd like three bedrooms, but we'd also like, if it's a fourth bedroom or an outside annex.
04:44A bit of space that I can actually work out of.
04:46I think the main thing will be views, either sea view and mountain view would be ideal.
04:51Okay.
04:52Detached, not too overlooked.
04:54Yeah.
04:55I would love a big outdoor kitchen.
04:57And if it didn't have an outdoor kitchen, would you be happy to install one?
05:00Yeah, we can have one built, as long as the space is there to put one in, that's fine.
05:04What about in terms of the outdoor space? What sort of thing are you picturing?
05:08I'm picturing a nice swimming pool that we could go in.
05:12I think it's all about the outside living here, isn't it?
05:15Apart from you two, who else is going to be coming and using the property?
05:18Our dog.
05:19Our dog is coming with us, Flint.
05:21Right.
05:21We work in Cocker Spaniel, so we'd like an enclosed garden for him.
05:25Right, okay.
05:25And plenty of walks that he can be done.
05:27Yeah.
05:27We want to do a lot of walking in the mountains with Flint.
05:30Yeah, nice to get up in the hills with the dog.
05:32I have a daughter, Nicole, she will definitely be coming.
05:35And your son, Ben?
05:36Yeah, my son, Ben, will come over with his wife.
05:38Where are you in terms of sort of proximity to the beach, to amenities?
05:42I assume you're going to have a car when you're out here.
05:44Yeah, we'll have to buy a car.
05:45It must be up 20 minutes away.
05:47Yeah.
05:47Probably the furthest.
05:48If there's a local taverna in the village we can walk to on a night for something to eat and
05:51a drink.
05:52Yes.
05:53That's a bonus.
05:53So you've got a budget of £320,000.
05:57Okay.
05:57If I find you somewhere that really ticks lots of the boxes, can we stretch any further than that?
06:03Yes, we can.
06:04About £40,000.
06:06Okay, good.
06:07How are you feeling about getting started?
06:09Oh, I can't wait.
06:10I'm so excited.
06:11Super excited.
06:12All right, let's head off this way.
06:15There's a lot on their wish list, but I'm definitely up for the challenge.
06:18The first property I've selected is in the lovely neighbourhood of St George, about a three-minute drive from the
06:24coast.
06:25There's a really pretty harbour here, with small fishing boats and tavernas selling local Cypriot specialities.
06:32It's known for its laid-back atmosphere, so I thought we'd swing by its main square en route.
06:38So, Karen and David, I've brought you to the area of St George, which gets its name from the 13th
06:44century church that you can see here.
06:46Did you come to this previously?
06:47Yes, we did, but there was a Cypriot wedding going on here.
06:51Sat on the bench, looked at the beautiful harbour on the other side and really enjoyed it.
06:55And decided that this is the lifestyle for us.
06:58And it's a busy little area, lots of visitors, lots of tourists.
07:01They're even building a new restaurant on the other side of the church that's going to have the most amazing
07:06views.
07:06I'm sure we'll try that.
07:08That'll be a hot spot.
07:09The good news is the first property is only a three-minute drive or under a half-an-hour walk.
07:13Oh, cool.
07:14Excellent.
07:15Yeah, we can do that.
07:16We could be off to a good start.
07:18Let's go off and see the first property and see what you make of it.
07:21Cool.
07:23Prices in St George have risen by a whopping 30% in just the last two years.
07:28But agents are seeing a plateau recently, which is good news for Karen and David.
07:32I found a fab three-bed bungalow, which has been on the market for just four weeks.
07:37There's a high proportion of owners from overseas here, so I think it could be a great spot for my
07:43couple to feel at home.
07:45So here we are at the first property.
07:48That's lovely.
07:49Good start.
07:49It's all on one level.
07:50So you're looking here at a three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa that has its own pool.
07:56Tick.
07:57So keep you kind of happy.
07:58There's a really nice little roof terrace up there as well, but you've also got a nice enclosed space in
08:02there as well, so really good for Flint.
08:04Brilliant.
08:05And it's priced at £325,000.
08:08Cool.
08:09You're keen to get inside and have a look.
08:12Excellent.
08:14I can't wait for them to see the great-sized private pool at the back with a spacious covered patio
08:19area.
08:20There's also some spiral stairs leading up to a large roof terrace with views of the Trudos Mountains and the
08:27sea in the distance.
08:29Inside, there's a small hallway that leads to a bright, open-plan living dining room.
08:34There's a separate kitchen.
08:36One double bedroom, which has an ensuite shower room.
08:39There are two more doubles.
08:42And a bathroom.
08:44Right, come on in.
08:47Now we're inside.
08:48What's your first impressions of what you're seeing?
08:50I like it.
08:51I like the open plan.
08:52It's divided nicely.
08:54What do you think of the style and the decor of it?
08:57Would you change much, do you think?
08:58No, it's plain.
08:59It's white.
08:59No, we like it.
09:00Our house currently is purely white, so.
09:02Yeah.
09:03Yeah.
09:03A little fireplace.
09:05Yeah, handy for the winter.
09:06Yes.
09:06And then, if you look out towards the pool area, you've got a whole separate living space,
09:11which is usable pretty much all year round as well.
09:14So that buys you a lot more space as well, doesn't it?
09:16Yeah, it does.
09:16It's an extra room, isn't it?
09:18Let's see what you think of the pool area.
09:20Follow me.
09:20Be forward to that.
09:24So I thought this was a great place to really take in all the property from here.
09:30What do you make of the outdoor space?
09:32I love it.
09:33Yeah?
09:33Yeah, I could see me getting in there in the mornings, doing a few lengths up and down.
09:37I think there's enough space around the side to put a temporary building in, and I could
09:40work out of that.
09:41It doesn't need to be anything fancy.
09:43So this, of course, is the main outdoor space, but remember, you've also got the roof terrace
09:47here as well.
09:47Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that too.
09:48Oh, cool.
09:49Let's go and take a look.
09:51Oh, what do you think of this?
09:54It's amazing, isn't it?
09:55Great space.
09:56It's got the sea view, the mountain view, what we asked for.
09:59Yeah.
09:59Yeah, I'm loving it.
10:00And as you can imagine, a bit of a sun chop up here.
10:03Yes, I bet it is.
10:04Well, obviously, there is more to see.
10:06You've still got the bedrooms and the bathrooms to have a look at.
10:08So go and have a wander around.
10:10I'll come and find you, and I can see what you thought of it all.
10:15Great, thanks.
10:15All right.
10:16See you in a bit.
10:18Do you know, Karen and David seem quietly content here, don't they?
10:22They love the area.
10:23They love the property, inside and outside.
10:26I am pretty chuffed with myself.
10:32That's a good kitchen.
10:33It's very separate colours, isn't it?
10:35Plenty worktops.
10:37Good size.
10:38Everything you need.
10:39Nice high ceiling.
10:41That looks big enough kitchen for me to cook for you, Karen.
10:44That's a good size room.
10:45It is, again, lots of storage space.
10:47Great storage.
10:48Yeah, I think so.
10:49It has everything we've asked for, hasn't it?
10:52It's in great condition.
10:53Great high ceilings, plenty of space.
10:55This bungalow with a large roof terrace and three bedrooms is on the market for £325,000.
11:02I think we've had solid reactions from the off, and it's definitely seen to tick their boxes.
11:07Could we already have found our first contender?
11:10I love the property.
11:12It's got a lot going for it.
11:13Got a lot going for it.
11:14It's in great condition.
11:16Not all the work required here.
11:18Is this one in the running?
11:20I would say, yes, it's a contender.
11:22It's a contender.
11:23Yeah.
11:24Well done.
11:25We're up the block.
11:27This is good.
11:28And is there anything I can improve on for the second property?
11:31For myself, a little more space outside.
11:33Kitchen area for you to cook.
11:35Sure, sure.
11:36Yeah.
11:36Let's go and see the next one this way.
11:40I'm happy with that because I feel like I'm on the right track here, and there are a few
11:44things for me to work on to get that great reaction that I'm looking for.
11:48We're heading to Kathikas for our second property.
11:51A traditional village set 600 metres above sea level, so has some stunning views.
11:57There are some lovely places to eat, and as Kathikas forms part of the Paphos wine route,
12:02some delicious vino to enjoy too.
12:05On the way, we're meeting someone who's already made the move over here eight years ago, and
12:10is a bit of an aficionado on local walks, so could be a great person for Karen, David,
12:15and their dog Flint to get to know.
12:18Hello, Anne.
12:18Nice to meet you.
12:19Nice to meet you.
12:20Hi.
12:21This is Karen and David, and I want them to meet you because you've got a walking group,
12:25and they also love walking, so it just felt like you had to meet each other, really.
12:29Brilliant.
12:29Tell me a bit more about the walking group.
12:31Well, the Happy Wanderers were formed in 1995.
12:35Since then, we've got more members, and we now offer three walks on a Wednesday.
12:41About six miles, about eight miles, and about ten miles.
12:45So is that something you think you would be interested in doing?
12:49Oh, definitely, yeah.
12:50Yeah.
12:50I love walking on a daily basis, so it'll be good to...
12:54And to meet people.
12:55Yeah, I do a way to meet people.
12:57As well as that, if you do join a walking group, or any other sort of group,
13:01you will see places that sometimes even the locals haven't been to.
13:07Anne, thank you very much for your time, and Karen and David, time to go on to the next property
13:11now.
13:12Okay, take care.
13:12Take care.
13:13Bye-bye.
13:13Thank you. Bye.
13:14Bye.
13:19Coming up, if it's more outdoor space that Karen and David want,
13:23I'm hoping they'll love my next property,
13:25this spacious three-bedroom stone villa nestled in the Cypress Mountains.
13:37Today, I'm house hunting in Paphos in Western Cypress,
13:41with Karen and David searching for their perfect new forever home
13:44that works for them and their beloved cocker spaniel Flint.
13:48Now, so far, they liked my first option, but they wanted more outdoor space,
13:52so that's what I'll give them at my next property.
13:56This active couple have been together for five years.
13:59And after recently falling in love with Cypress,
14:02can't wait to move here using their ideal budget of £320,000.
14:07Now, so far, they loved the condition and swimming pool of my first option,
14:10but David in particular was hankering after more outside space.
14:15So, to deliver on that, we've come to Katikas,
14:18a charming village nestled in the mountains.
14:21Now, prices are lower here, as we're now a 15-minute drive inland,
14:25and there's been a recent surge in interest amongst British and German buyers.
14:29Most of the properties here have more traditional character,
14:32and this one has a lot more space both inside and out.
14:36All right, so, second property now that I'd love to show you.
14:43This looks amazing.
14:44Just on the outside.
14:45Excellent.
14:46In terms of the property itself, three bedrooms, three bathrooms.
14:52You wanted more outdoor space, which I'm giving you here.
14:55Of course, a pool again.
14:56And it's priced at just over £316,500.
15:00Oh, really?
15:01That is amazing.
15:02So, we're comfortably...
15:03We are, definitely.
15:04...under budget.
15:05That's just crazy.
15:06Yeah, it's quiet.
15:07It's beautifully built in the traditional style,
15:10even though they're modern.
15:11It's lovely.
15:13Can't wait to see inside.
15:14Let's go and take a look.
15:16Well, I don't think I could have asked for better impressions than that.
15:20The villa sits in a 650-square-metre plot with a private pool
15:24and decked terrace area at the back
15:27and two upstairs balconies,
15:29one at the front and one at the back with mountain views.
15:32Inside, there's a living room,
15:33which leads around to an open-plan and spacious kitchen diner.
15:38There's also a downstairs double bedroom
15:41with patio doors to the garden and a bathroom.
15:45Then upstairs are two more double bedrooms,
15:48one with an en-suite
15:49and a family bathroom.
15:53Right, so now we're inside.
15:56What are you thinking of this?
15:58I'm loving it.
15:59Inside looks as good as the outside.
16:01It doesn't disappoint, does it?
16:03No, at all, no.
16:04Not at all.
16:05And a lovely big kitchen for you.
16:07Yeah, open-plan,
16:08because our house at the moment is open-plan, so...
16:11Oh, so is that what suits you better, open-plan?
16:13Yeah, it's good,
16:14because you can sit at the table and chat
16:15and carry on the conversation while cooking.
16:18You've got distinct areas for doing things.
16:21Yes.
16:21Yeah, which is good.
16:22Well, listen, while we're down here,
16:24why don't we take a look now in the lounge space?
16:26Lovely.
16:27Cool.
16:30So, the question is,
16:31can you imagine relaxing in here?
16:33I definitely can, yes.
16:35Great size.
16:36Yeah, it's very homely.
16:37I'm loving the fireplace as well.
16:38Yeah, colder months.
16:40And you can still talk to someone in here from the kitchen,
16:42which is good.
16:42Yes.
16:43You can still pass your orders through, can't you?
16:45I can.
16:47Is dinner ready yet?
16:49Get a move on, sure.
16:50How much longer is the norm?
16:51Yeah.
16:52Well, listen, we're being teased by the pool.
16:54We are.
16:54We are indeed.
16:55So, David, lead us out.
16:56OK.
17:00Ah, look.
17:01Oh, nice.
17:02What do you think of this?
17:03Wow.
17:04Beautiful.
17:05Very tempted to get in there.
17:06It's great.
17:06It's got Roman steps as well.
17:08Yeah.
17:08Yeah, if you can get in and out easy.
17:10Could you see a sort of potential for the outdoor kitchen?
17:14Yeah.
17:14There's so much, there's so many options in which to put up an outdoor kitchen.
17:18A structure maybe just there next to the pool, perhaps.
17:20It's a fantastic space.
17:21There's so many areas you can use for different things.
17:24You could build as big as you wanted and wouldn't really lose any space.
17:27A good space, again, for the dog.
17:28Yeah.
17:29To run around here.
17:30So, Flint would be happy.
17:31I think it'd be hard pushed to beat this.
17:33At this point in time, it's take my money, I'll tell you.
17:38Wow.
17:39Well, you've still got lots more to see, so go and have a wander around and come and find
17:42me when you're done.
17:44All right, see you in a bit.
17:47Well, they like the first property, clearly.
17:50They love the second property.
17:51David's already said he's not sure how I can beat this.
17:54Wow.
17:58What a beautiful room.
17:59Great size.
18:00Do your last bit window.
18:01And I can see it's got a balcony as well.
18:03Light and airy.
18:04It's good.
18:05I like it.
18:05Nothing to do.
18:06Nothing, no.
18:07Nothing to do.
18:09Oh, look at the view out of this window.
18:11Oh, wow.
18:12Look at that.
18:12Another great size room as well.
18:14It is, yeah.
18:15Staggering.
18:15It is, yeah.
18:16Speechless, actually.
18:17I think this is everything we asked for and more.
18:19I think it is, yeah.
18:20This stone villa with lots of outside space and three bedrooms is priced at just over
18:26£316,500.
18:28With David ready to buy it here and now, I think it's safe to say we have one for the
18:32shortlist.
18:33In fact, could this have knocked our other option out of the running?
18:38Hello again.
18:39Hello, Craig.
18:40Well, happy smiley faces.
18:42You have.
18:43I mean, to be honest with you, but happy smiley faces since we pulled up outside.
18:47What did you think of the rest of the property?
18:49It's a great house.
18:50It's got so many options.
18:51Every room just gets better the more you look at.
18:54I love it.
18:55I'm good.
18:56There's so many options with this house.
18:58We've got plans.
18:58Yeah.
18:59I was going to say.
19:00We've planned already.
19:01Yeah.
19:02I think mentally you've maybe moved in.
19:04I think we have.
19:04Yeah, we have.
19:06So by the sounds of it, this is a definite contender.
19:08This is definitely a contender, yes.
19:09Yeah, definitely.
19:11So what does that mean then for the first property, the three-bed bungalow that we saw?
19:15Is that still in the running?
19:16No, that's gone now.
19:18Right, okay.
19:19Yeah.
19:19So moving on to the next property, is there anything I could improve on here?
19:23That's a very hard question because I don't feel that you could...
19:26Yeah.
19:26...probably beat this, but I'm sure you'll come up with something.
19:28And how about I take you closer, maybe back to the coast, and also give you a different
19:33perspective with some views.
19:35How does that sound as an option?
19:36Yes.
19:37Yeah?
19:37Look forward to seeing that one as well.
19:39Okay.
19:40Let's go to the next one.
19:41Up to you.
19:42Wow, I think it's safe to say these two have really fallen for this one.
19:47But with three more properties to see, I'm not resting on my laurels.
19:50For our next property, we're heading to Paya, a bustling tourist resort just nine miles north
19:56of Paphos, with 15,000 residents and loads of shops and restaurants.
20:01It's also under 10 minutes in the car from one of Western Cyprus's prettiest beaches.
20:07Coral Bay.
20:09What do you think of this?
20:10Oh, the sunshine, the blue of the sea.
20:13Yeah.
20:13Absolutely stunning today as well.
20:14Stunning, yes.
20:15It's one for you, Karen.
20:16It is one for me, yeah.
20:17This is your happy place.
20:18This is my happy place, isn't it?
20:19Yeah, I love the beach.
20:20Have you been here before?
20:22We did come on our last road trip, but we went further along the beach there and had
20:26a nice coffee.
20:27Do you come down for the day, or is it a quick visit to the beach that you like to
20:31do?
20:31Oh, no, I'd come down for the day with a book, sit there, get some rays.
20:35I'm not so much of a swimmer as Karen, who would just live in the water all day long,
20:40but, yeah, I like to go in once in a while.
20:42Yeah.
20:43Well, the good news is the third property is only a seven-minute drive from here, so let's
20:48go take a look.
20:49Oh, can't wait.
20:55Coming up, if it's all about the views for Karen and David, wait until they see my next
20:59property, a three-bedroom villa overlooking the glorious Cyprus coast.
21:11Today, I'm in Paphos in Western Cyprus, helping adventure-loving couple Karen and David find
21:17their perfect forever home.
21:19So far, it's going really well because they love my second property.
21:23In fact, David says it can't be beaten.
21:26They can't wait to live out the rest of their days here with their beloved dog, Flint, and
21:30have an ideal budget of £320,000.
21:34So far, my second option went down a storm.
21:38They absolutely love the space on offer, both outside and inside, at this three-bed stone
21:43villa in Cathicas, and struggled to think of any way we could improve it.
21:48But I'm going to do my best to try, and for property three, we're heading to Paya, a thriving
21:54tourist town just north of Paphos.
21:57This is a popular spot for expats to buy in, particularly the British, and is generally one
22:02of the most sought-after places on this side of Cyprus.
22:05But I've managed to dig out a fab villa with great space and some pretty amazing views.
22:11So, now we've got for you, property number three.
22:16And the one thing about Paya is so many of the properties have got amazing sea views.
22:21I can imagine.
22:21And this is no exception.
22:23Right.
22:23But this probably will be the best views I've delivered you so far.
22:27Oh, right.
22:28I'm forward to seeing that.
22:29We're looking here at a three-bedroom property that also has three bathrooms.
22:33And then you've got a different sort of levels outside with a pool.
22:37The other thing about this property, just beyond the wall here, there's a structure
22:43which you could finish and choose to do whatever you wanted with that area.
22:48That's an interesting concept because obviously we haven't covered that in the first two properties
22:52we've looked at.
22:52And it's being sold for just over £322,500.
22:57That sounds good.
22:58So, I'm a smidge into your wiggle room.
22:59Let's get inside and see what you think.
23:03The front facade of this property doesn't give much away, but it's very spacious.
23:07As can be seen from the back, with two rear terraces overlooking the fab private pool
23:12and with lovely views over Paphos and beyond to the sea.
23:16Then there's the terrace too with a built-in barbecue, which I reckon David will love.
23:21And there's also that structure to the side of the house, which is ripe for conversion.
23:27Inside, as the property is built into the hillside, it's been designed to make the
23:31most of the light, with an open-plan living and dining room up on the top floor, as well
23:36as a large kitchen.
23:38There's also one bedroom on this level and a bathroom.
23:42Then downstairs is another bedroom currently used as a sitting room, another double bedroom
23:47with an en-suite and a family bathroom.
23:50All right, in you come.
23:52So, as we came in, we passed a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen.
23:57Living space here.
23:59Dining area that is attached to the kitchen through a hatch that you've got there.
24:03Oh.
24:03OK.
24:03I can see there's a lot of updating.
24:06Yes.
24:06Like, of course, there's a fabulous view out of, on that balcony out there.
24:10View's good.
24:11Can you sort of see the potential of what you could do here?
24:14Oh, you can, yes.
24:15There's the option to open the kitchen up, which would make a big difference, to be honest.
24:20As well, yes.
24:20Yeah.
24:21I think it just needs a little bit of modernisation and reconfiguration, maybe, to what we want.
24:27Yes.
24:28Yeah.
24:28Is that something you could sort of imagine get your teeth stuck into?
24:32The only thing that concerns me is it does look a little built up in the area.
24:36I'm not a townie.
24:38Right.
24:39Yeah.
24:39So, actually, it's not the updating you need to do.
24:42It's more of the location of where we are, you think?
24:45Yeah.
24:45Ah, interesting.
24:46Let's see what you think of the view and see how that makes you feel about the property, too, this
24:50way.
24:55Oh, what an amazing view.
24:58180-degree view, mountains, Annecy.
25:00Yes, see.
25:01So, what are you thinking, David?
25:03It's a little built up for me, and the view isn't what I thought it would be.
25:08Oh.
25:08We are actually further away than I thought we were originally.
25:11It personally doesn't work for me, yeah.
25:14But are you on a different page being out here, do you think?
25:16I am, but I do see a lot of work involved.
25:19Yeah.
25:19OK.
25:20And here, I think you'd have to live with all the building work that's going to take place.
25:25Because there's a little too much work, I think, for this one.
25:27Hmm.
25:28So, with all that in mind, would you like to see the rest of this property, or are we drawing
25:32a line under it?
25:33Draw a line and move on?
25:34Yeah.
25:35We'll move on.
25:36Well, how about, then, for the next property, if I could get you a good amount of indoor and outdoor
25:41space again?
25:42OK.
25:42I could get you views, once again.
25:45And I could also find you a property where you didn't need to do lots of work to update it.
25:50And I'll see if I can get you back on side.
25:52Excellent.
25:53That sounds really good.
25:53That sounds fun.
25:57Despite ticking all their boxes on paper, the location of this house in Paya felt too built up for David,
26:02and Karen agreed that it needed too much work.
26:06With three bedrooms, it's on the market at just over £322,500.
26:12I'm learning that they're after something that doesn't feel town-like or built up.
26:16So, to find somewhere less bustling, we're taking a 20-minute drive north to the traditional village of Džuja.
26:23Set at 600 metres above sea level, it has some great views and a real sense of authentic Cypriot life,
26:30with stone buildings, painted shutters, and a few tavernas.
26:33It's still only a 32-minute drive to the coast, and although it's a lesser-known spot,
26:38a little birdie tells me it's somewhere these two already know.
26:42Well, this next location doesn't need any introduction to you two.
26:46You know where you are here, don't you?
26:47We do.
26:48Love this village.
26:49So, tell me, how did you know it?
26:51And we actually stayed in the hotel over there, little B&B.
26:55What kind of thing did you get up to?
26:57Did you do much exploring?
26:58One of the great things at night, all the old guys come out and have a drink together,
27:01and it's a real social village atmosphere.
27:05This is sort of like a proper Cypriot village.
27:07Yes.
27:08And it really is an authentic Cypriot village here.
27:12It's great at night when it's all lit up as well.
27:14And do you prefer the vibe, then, of a smaller village, David?
27:17Yeah, this is just me all over.
27:19Well, the good news is the fourth property is just a 10-minute walk from here.
27:23Oh, wow.
27:24Well, let's go off and see the next one.
27:26Brilliant.
27:27Well, Druja certainly seems to be hitting the spot.
27:30Let's hope Property 4 does the same.
27:33As it's a quieter and more remote location, prices here can be up to 20% cheaper than Paya,
27:39and there's a much smaller expat community.
27:42I found an option with stunning sea views set in a quiet hamlet of just seven properties,
27:48which I'm hoping will appeal to David.
27:50It's been up for sale for a year, which isn't unusual here, as it's a slower-moving market.
27:56So, here we are, fourth property.
27:58You're going to be having a look at this house here on the corner.
28:01Oh, that was nice.
28:02Splendid.
28:04Nice, splendid.
28:05Liking this.
28:06Oh, right.
28:07Good.
28:08So, let me tell you a bit about it.
28:10You're looking here at three bedrooms.
28:12You've got two and a half bathrooms this time.
28:15Lovely pool area, as well as an outdoor kitchen already in place,
28:19and I hope we're all coming together to give you more of what you're looking for.
28:24I think you have.
28:25Can't wait to get in.
28:26It's on the market for just under £321,000.
28:30Good price.
28:31So, again, we're right on budget.
28:33I'm going to let you have a look by yourselves,
28:35and then I will come and find you and see what you thought.
28:39All right.
28:39See you in a bit.
28:40At the back of the house is a swanky-feeling private swimming pool
28:44overlooked by two rear terraces,
28:46which all share the same stunning sea and mountain views.
28:50And to the side of that pool is the alfresco kitchen David's after.
28:55Inside on the ground floor is a bright, light living room,
28:58which is open plan with the dining room.
29:01There's a separate kitchen and downstairs toilet.
29:04Then upstairs are the bedrooms.
29:06The main has doors onto a balcony and an ensuite shower room.
29:10There are two more doubles and a bathroom.
29:16Wow, look at that view from there.
29:19Oh, my God.
29:19It's nice and modern and open and clean.
29:21It is.
29:22See, that's actually a good size room.
29:25I'm loving the fireplace.
29:27You think that's a log burner?
29:28I think it is, yeah.
29:29Oh, yeah, it'll be very cosy.
29:30It is a log burner.
29:31There's enough space for us.
29:33Oh, definitely.
29:35Oh, this is a good size, isn't it?
29:37It's nice and open.
29:38It's modern.
29:38It's very bright.
29:39It's got a good range of cupboards.
29:40Cupboards are quite modern, aren't they, as well?
29:42Brilliant.
29:43Ticks a lot of boxes.
29:45Oh, wow.
29:46Could you imagine waking up to that in the morning?
29:48Oh, wow.
29:49That'd be brilliant.
29:49It would, wouldn't it?
29:50It'd be stunning.
29:51It's nice.
29:51Maybe you could put a little table and chairs
29:53and sit up there and have your coffee.
29:55What a good idea.
29:56It's a lovely-looking pool, almost, isn't it?
29:58Isn't it?
29:58It doesn't need to have any work done to it.
30:00No.
30:01Great outside space there, look, with the barbecue.
30:04Flint can have a good run around here,
30:05and he can't get out.
30:07Yep, look at the view.
30:08And sat there with that view.
30:10All about the view.
30:11Isn't it?
30:12You can't buy that view.
30:13No.
30:13Well, you can buy that view.
30:16You'd buy this house.
30:17This villa, with views of the sea and three bedrooms,
30:20is priced at just under £321,000.
30:24I really hope the setting here would suit
30:26this tranquility-loving couple,
30:28and surely they can't have been anything
30:30other than bowled over by its outlook.
30:33Hello.
30:34Hello.
30:34Hi, Craig.
30:35How are you?
30:35How are you getting on?
30:37We love it.
30:38What did you like about it, Karen?
30:39Oh, the view is to die for.
30:42Yeah.
30:42Yeah.
30:42The pool is lovely.
30:44House is lovely.
30:45Yeah.
30:45Giving us a real dilemma now.
30:47Yeah.
30:47Ooh.
30:48You pulled another one out of the bag, Craig.
30:50So am I right in thinking,
30:51with our fourth property,
30:52we've got a good contender?
30:53We definitely have, yes.
30:54Definitely have.
30:55Right, so what does that then mean
30:57for the second property,
30:58the stone villa?
31:00The stone villa was slightly larger,
31:02but this has got the view
31:03that you just can't buy.
31:04But does that mean
31:06it's still on the table,
31:07the stone villa?
31:08Yeah, so we've got some discussions
31:09to have, haven't we?
31:10It's a tough choice.
31:11Great, well, let's see
31:12if we can get a third contender
31:14with the final property.
31:15That's going to be interesting.
31:16Let's take a look at it.
31:19Coming up, can I get their heads
31:21in even more of a spin
31:22with my final option?
31:24This three-bed villa
31:25on the outskirts
31:26of another traditional village
31:28with more amazing views.
31:30Wow.
31:31That's some place
31:31to do washing up,
31:32isn't it?
31:32That's exactly what I was thinking.
31:34I'm like,
31:35if that's where you have to wash up,
31:37I'm going to volunteer
31:38to do it after every meal.
31:39It's one of the best
31:40kitchen views I've ever seen.
31:49Today, I'm in Western Cyprus
31:51helping Karen and David
31:52find their dream permanent home.
31:55Now, so far,
31:56they're in a bit of a dilemma
31:57about two properties they love.
31:59So will I bring some clarity
32:01with my final option?
32:03They can't wait
32:04to bring their beloved dog,
32:05Flint, out here
32:06to start a new life in the sun
32:08with a top budget
32:09of £360,000.
32:11They were completely enamored
32:13with this stone villa
32:14in Cathikas
32:15and thought the inside
32:16and outside space
32:17were spot on.
32:18In fact,
32:19it looked hard to beat
32:20until they saw property four,
32:22this spacious three-bed
32:23near Druja village
32:24with absolutely stunning sea
32:26and mountain views.
32:28They seemed a bit torn,
32:29but could I add another contender
32:31into the mix
32:32with our final option,
32:33this villa near a charming village
32:35with a great pool
32:36and views.
32:38But before we give that a whirl,
32:40I've just got time
32:41to check out
32:41a luxury property
32:42just three miles from Pathos.
32:44It's super modern
32:46with a sleek infinity pool
32:48overlooking the coastline
32:49of Pathos
32:50with lots of alfresco
32:51lounging spaces
32:52perfectly designed
32:53to soak up
32:54those Cypriot rays.
32:55The sunshine floods
32:57into the villa's interior
32:58through panoramic windows
32:59and there's a cool
33:01contemporary design
33:02across its living,
33:03dining spaces,
33:04kitchen and bedrooms.
33:06It's on the market
33:07for almost £4 million
33:08and I'm meeting
33:10Agent Milan
33:10for a guided tour.
33:13Oh my goodness.
33:15I know.
33:16I know.
33:17I absolutely love it.
33:19Stunning.
33:19As soon as you enter,
33:20obviously you can see the view,
33:22which is just panoramic.
33:24It's absolutely stunning.
33:25I love it.
33:26Besides the view,
33:27my favourite thing
33:28is this little courtyard.
33:30As soon as you enter here,
33:31it just gives that feeling
33:33of a connection
33:34of the outside.
33:35It's sort of cool
33:36but at the same time,
33:38because you've got
33:38different zones,
33:40you can also imagine
33:41it being quite
33:41a relaxing space,
33:43can't you?
33:43This is just,
33:44it's one of a kind.
33:45Oh, it's amazing, isn't it?
33:47And how many bedrooms
33:47are there?
33:48There are four bedrooms.
33:49Do you want to go and have a look
33:50at the main one?
33:51Yeah, great idea.
33:52Let's do it.
33:55So, here we are.
33:56This is the main bedroom.
33:58And huge as well, isn't it?
33:59Yep.
34:00Massive.
34:00Wow.
34:01And the terrace,
34:02of course.
34:04Oh, wow.
34:05I know.
34:05I know.
34:06Look at that.
34:08Never gets tired of this.
34:09That is some view,
34:10isn't it?
34:10I mean,
34:11imagine waking up to this.
34:12You've got your own
34:13private terrace here.
34:14You've got the water
34:15feature there.
34:15The more I see
34:16of this property,
34:17it feels like
34:18the better and better
34:18it gets.
34:19And we've got
34:20the heat is room for.
34:21Do you want to have a look?
34:22Yeah, I'd love to.
34:23Let's go.
34:26Oh, look at this.
34:28I know.
34:28I know.
34:29This is the outdoor area.
34:31And here you've got
34:32a true definition
34:32of an infinity pool.
34:34Seamlessly extends
34:35out into the sea.
34:37A little bit of sunbathing
34:38over there.
34:39Yeah.
34:39Chilling out in the egg chair.
34:40Everything just draws you
34:42outside.
34:43And the temperature here
34:44is perfect.
34:44It's just so relaxing
34:46out here.
34:47Well, listen,
34:48thank you so much
34:48for your time.
34:49My pleasure.
34:49I've really enjoyed
34:50looking around.
34:51My pleasure.
34:51Let me show you out.
34:52All right.
34:52Thanks, Melin.
34:53I could stay gazing
34:54at that view all day,
34:56but there's no time
34:56for that,
34:57as I've still got a property
34:58to show Karen and David.
35:00On the way to it,
35:01there's another landmark
35:03around Paya
35:03that I'd like to check
35:04out with them,
35:05especially as they're
35:06still fairly new
35:07to this area of Paphos.
35:09It's been here
35:10since 2011
35:10and has become
35:12a bit of a local feature.
35:15We've taken a slight
35:16deviation back into Paya
35:17because I wanted
35:18to bring you here
35:19to this really magical area
35:21with a very famous
35:23shipwreck as well.
35:24It's impressive.
35:25It's something you don't
35:26see very often, isn't it?
35:27How close can you get
35:28to an actual shipwreck?
35:30Yeah.
35:30Yeah.
35:31It was a cargo ship
35:32from Sierra Leone
35:33that, as you can see,
35:34got itself into a bit of trouble.
35:36The crew were rescued
35:37by the British military,
35:39but, of course,
35:40the shipwreck is still here
35:41and it's become
35:42quite a big attraction
35:43in this area.
35:44And you can also
35:44dive around the area
35:46as well.
35:47Wow.
35:47Have you done diving before?
35:50No, I haven't done diving,
35:51but I do snorkel.
35:52Also, on the other side,
35:53if you want to do
35:54some off-roading,
35:55you could hire a buggy.
35:58And I wonder if that
35:59might be something
35:59you'd be interested in.
36:00Yeah, definitely.
36:01Anything involving winches,
36:03bull bars and off-road tyres
36:04is me.
36:05All right, well,
36:05let's go and see
36:06the fifth and final property.
36:08We'll try and bring
36:08some clarity, maybe,
36:09with the final one.
36:10Oh, absolutely.
36:11After you, David.
36:13Property Five
36:14is a 30-minute drive away
36:16in the village of Amu,
36:17under three miles west
36:18of Pathos.
36:19It's in a residential spot
36:2120 minutes inland
36:22and surrounded by
36:24lush, rolling countryside,
36:25which could be perfect
36:26for Karen and David,
36:27who are after
36:28a peaceful location.
36:30I've nabbed a viewing
36:31of a fab property
36:32that's just about
36:33to come onto the market,
36:34so we are the very
36:35first people
36:36to see it.
36:37So, here we are
36:38at the fifth
36:39and final property.
36:41I'm loving it.
36:42The property looks
36:43in great condition,
36:44doesn't it?
36:45And behind us,
36:46look at all I can see.
36:47Sea views.
36:48And that way.
36:49And that way.
36:51Dual aspect,
36:51sea views.
36:52I wanted to keep
36:53the views
36:54because I know
36:54how much you've enjoyed that.
36:56It's got three bedrooms,
36:57really interesting space
36:59around the property
37:00with a gorgeous pool.
37:02It's on the market
37:03for just under
37:04£352,000.
37:06It's an area we don't know,
37:07but the property
37:08is impressive.
37:09Can't wait to get in.
37:10Yeah.
37:10Right, well,
37:11let's get in
37:11and see what you think
37:12of the final one.
37:13Great, thank you.
37:14I'm also itching
37:15to show them this one.
37:16There's a great
37:17outside space on offer here
37:18as the house sits
37:20on a big 680 square metre plot.
37:23There's a fantastic pool
37:24at the back
37:25with a raised terrace area
37:27overlooking it,
37:28both with gorgeous views
37:29down to the sea.
37:30There's also a quirky
37:32covered terrace
37:33and a good-sized
37:34upstairs balcony.
37:36It also has a large
37:37garage or storage area.
37:39Inside is a cosy feeling
37:41living room
37:41and a separate kitchen diner.
37:44Plus, there's a downstairs
37:45double bedroom
37:46with an ensuite.
37:47Then upstairs,
37:48the main bedroom
37:49has an ensuite,
37:50there's another double
37:52and a family bathroom
37:54with a separate toilet.
37:56Right, come on in.
37:59What a lovely size this is.
38:01It's a good size, isn't it?
38:02Yes.
38:02Yeah.
38:03And look at the views.
38:06Yeah, the views are good.
38:07And actually,
38:07if you wanted to,
38:08there'd be nothing
38:09to stop you extending
38:10this room out to
38:11the archway
38:12if you wanted
38:13more internal space.
38:14That's true.
38:15Yeah, it's got potential.
38:17Let's go and take a look
38:18at the kitchen
38:18that way, David.
38:22Wow.
38:22That's the place
38:23to do your washing up,
38:24isn't it?
38:24That's exactly
38:25what I was thinking.
38:26I'm like,
38:27if that's where
38:27you have to wash up,
38:28I'm going to volunteer
38:29to do it after every meal.
38:31You don't need
38:31a dishwasher,
38:32would you?
38:33It's one of the best
38:34kitchen views
38:35I've ever seen.
38:36Yeah.
38:37It's a great kitchen.
38:38It's a great kitchen.
38:39Well, I tell you what,
38:40let's go out
38:40and have a look
38:41at the pool area
38:42and see what you think
38:42of that.
38:43Great.
38:43Head on out, David.
38:48So,
38:49the outdoor space,
38:50the various different
38:51levels you can see,
38:52that pool area
38:54just over there.
38:55It's even better
38:55outside, isn't it?
38:56Yeah, the view
38:57is amazing from outside,
38:58I must say.
38:59So, there's still
39:00lots more to see.
39:01Go and have a good
39:01wander around
39:02and then come and
39:03find me when you're done.
39:04Great.
39:05See you in a bit.
39:07So, there we go,
39:07the final property.
39:09I've already got
39:09two contenders
39:10on this search.
39:11Is this one
39:12going to be
39:13my third?
39:17Oh, look at this for you.
39:18Your office
39:19and a bit of a man cave.
39:20What a great space.
39:21This property offers
39:21so much space for us,
39:23doesn't it?
39:23So much room for potential.
39:25Yeah, there's a lot
39:26you could do with it.
39:26There's a lot of land.
39:29Oh, this is a really good size,
39:30isn't it?
39:31Great size, I'm sure.
39:32Storage, yeah.
39:34View from the bedroom.
39:35View to wake up to
39:35in the morning.
39:36Yeah.
39:37Out there for our
39:38morning coffee.
39:39Great bedroom.
39:40I think we've got
39:41another hard decision
39:42to make.
39:43We have indeed.
39:44This villa with stunning views
39:45and a great pool
39:46has three bedrooms
39:48and is priced
39:48at just under
39:50£352,000.
39:52It's safe to say
39:53the panoramic outlook
39:54blew them away.
39:55But how did the property
39:56as a whole
39:57go down?
39:58Right, so you've seen
40:00all of our final property.
40:02Where are your heads
40:02at with this one?
40:04It's a little too big
40:06for us, to be honest.
40:07Really?
40:08There's too much space
40:09and great outdoor space.
40:12I think the footprint
40:13is actually too big
40:14and we would have
40:15to do some work
40:16to dog-proof it.
40:18It's definitely
40:19not in the running.
40:20Right.
40:21So with the current
40:21two contenders,
40:22the stone villa
40:23and the house
40:24near Druja,
40:25are those both still
40:26on the table?
40:27Definitely.
40:27Definitely a contender.
40:29Right, so two contenders.
40:30Why don't you
40:31mull things over tonight
40:32and we can catch up
40:33tomorrow and I can see
40:34if you've come
40:35to a decision.
40:36All right, bless you.
40:37See you tomorrow.
40:44If you'd like more information
40:46about any of the properties
40:47featured on today's show,
40:48go to aplaceinthesun.com
40:50forward slash programs.
40:53Karen and David
40:54have seen all five properties
40:55around Paphos in Cyprus
40:57with their ideal budget
40:58of £320,000
41:00with an extra £40,000
41:02to wiggle into
41:03if necessary.
41:04As this is going
41:06to be a permanent relocation
41:07for these two
41:08along with their dog Flint,
41:10I really needed
41:11to find them
41:11something perfect.
41:13So I'm pleased
41:14that two of our options
41:15seem to fit the bill.
41:17This stone villa
41:17where they thought
41:18the spacious outside area
41:20was as good as the inside
41:21and could really picture
41:23themselves living.
41:24And this house
41:25near Druja village
41:26where they said
41:27the views were simply
41:28to die for
41:29and they love the pool.
41:30So now they've had
41:31the night to mull
41:32everything over
41:33has one managed
41:34to come out on top.
41:37Well, Karen and David,
41:38good morning.
41:39Good morning, Craig.
41:40When I left you yesterday,
41:42there was a bit of a dilemma.
41:44There was.
41:44There was indeed.
41:45We had the stone villa.
41:47Yep.
41:48And then, of course,
41:48we had the house in Druja
41:50which had that amazing view.
41:52What was the dilemma
41:53between the two?
41:55Do we go for house
41:56or the views?
41:57Yeah, pretty much so.
41:58Yeah.
41:59So what happened overnight?
42:00Did you mull things
42:01over some more?
42:02We did.
42:02Talked it through.
42:03Talked it through.
42:04Yeah.
42:05And we made a decision.
42:06What decision
42:07have you come to?
42:08Property two
42:09that we absolutely
42:10just fell in love with it.
42:11You're going for property two?
42:12We're going for property two.
42:14The stone villa.
42:14Yes.
42:15Stone villa.
42:15Yes.
42:16One of the main things
42:17for me was living
42:18in the Cypriot village
42:19in a stone house.
42:21So that beautiful
42:23stone villa
42:24is on the market
42:25for just over
42:27£316,500.
42:29So what are you thinking
42:30in terms of an offer?
42:31Well, there's a couple
42:32of jobs
42:32we would like to do
42:33on the house.
42:34The patio stonework
42:35we would need
42:36to tidy up
42:37and we're going to need
42:38to put in a carport
42:39to protect the car
42:41from the sun.
42:42OK.
42:42So based on that,
42:44we thought we'd
42:44start negotiations
42:46at a figure of £290,000.
42:49£290,000.
42:50Yes.
42:50OK.
42:51Shall I call the agent
42:52and put the offer forward?
42:53Yes, definitely.
42:53Please.
42:54OK.
42:57Hello, Chris.
42:57It's Craig
42:58from A Place in the Sun.
42:59Great news
43:00because they would
43:00like to make an offer
43:01on the property, Chris.
43:02So the offer
43:03bears in mind
43:04that there's a few changes
43:05and improvements
43:06they would like
43:07to make to the property.
43:08The offer they'd like
43:09to put forward
43:09to the vendor
43:10is £290,000.
43:13Yes.
43:14Great.
43:15Thank you very much, Chris.
43:16Bye.
43:17Bye.
43:19The offer's in.
43:20How are you feeling?
43:21I'm very nervous.
43:22Yeah, nervous
43:23on this pretty time.
43:24Yeah.
43:24Yeah, because we really
43:25love the property
43:26and we really want it.
43:27Yeah.
43:28Oh.
43:29And on that note,
43:30the phone's ringing.
43:31Right.
43:32Good luck.
43:34Hello, Chris.
43:36OK.
43:38Yes.
43:39Let me relay that
43:40to Karen and David
43:41and I will call you back.
43:43Bye.
43:45Right.
43:46So that offer
43:47has not been accepted.
43:49OK.
43:50But they have come back
43:51with a counter offer
43:52of £300,000.
43:56Pay the man.
43:58It's a deal.
43:59It's a deal.
44:00Yeah.
44:01Should I call him back?
44:02Oh, definitely.
44:04Hello, Chris.
44:05I've relayed that
44:06to Karen and David
44:07and they are happy
44:08with the counter offer
44:09of £300,000.
44:10We have a deal.
44:13Thanks.
44:14Bye-bye.
44:15You've done it.
44:16You've got the van.
44:19Congratulations.
44:20You've done it.
44:21Thank you so much.
44:22I can't believe it.
44:22This is now your home.
44:24And a beautiful stone villa
44:25to live in as well.
44:26Well, listen,
44:27thanks for sharing
44:27the journey with me.
44:28It's been amazing.
44:29So let's toast
44:30your new life here
44:32in Cyprus.
44:33Cheers.
44:34You're shaking.
44:35I am indeed.
44:40Karen and David
44:41have clearly fallen
44:42in love with Western Cyprus
44:44and now they've secured
44:45their dream property
44:46at a brilliant price.
44:48And they,
44:48along with their beloved
44:49Cocker Spaniel Flint,
44:51can start a new chapter
44:52of their lives here
44:53on this beautiful island.
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