Western Cyprus - A Place in the Sun

Western Cyprus,  Jonnie Irwin

Jonnie Irwin is house hunting in Western Cyprus with postal workers Linda and Andy from Leicestershire, who are hanging up their mailbags to relocate to the island’s sun-kissed coast. They’re mad on motorbikes and would love a property with plenty of parking as well as space for their four grandchildren to come and stay. Jonnie has a £120,000 budget to play with and he’s found them 5 great options, but will any have the couple revving to put in an offer?

We caught up with Linda and Andy during our recent A Place in the Sun Digital Event, here's what has been happening since they appeared on the show...

Western Cyprus

What's the appeal?

Western Cyprus is a more peaceful destination for holidaymakers and nature lovers than the more metropolitan and busy Eastern side of the island where the biggest cities are (Larnaka, Limassol, Nicosia). It has many unspoilt beaches, picturesque marinas and places of natural beauty like the protected Lara turtle beach and Akamas national park. It also has several sites of historical and archaeological interest, old churches and traditional villages. It takes four hours to fly from the UK to Paphos.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment in Tala

The first property is a two-bed, one-bath ground floor apartment with a communal pool and private terrace. It also has a back garden with a BBQ and sea view. Tala is a large village 4 miles from Paphos and popular with Cypriots as well as ex pats. The village is well serviced with bars and restaurants and other amenities such as a bank, hairdressers, beauticians, bakery, and mini-market. There’s a traditional amphitheatre, with panoramic views of Paphos and Coral Bay, which is very much in use and provides a fantastic backdrop for concerts and festivals. No longer available see more from the agent here.

Valued at £110,169 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed townhouse in Tremithousa

The second property is a two-bed, one-bath townhouse. The house comes with access to a communal pool - shared between 10 properties, a great view, as well as two private terraces. The kitchen and living room is open plan with lovely archways, both bedrooms are great sizes and there's an up to date bathroom too. Tremithousa is a lovely traditional, hillside Cypriot village with excellent sea views. The village has a local bank, small shops and a bar/restaurant, plus several churches, and it’s close enough to Tala to take advantage of both centres. No longer available visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £110,169 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed townhouse in Kissonerga

Property 3 is a furnished three-bed, two-bath townhouse with two terraces and sea views. It has covered parking, a large living room and kitchen. Kissonerga is a village located about 8 km north of Paphos near the tourist area of Coral Bay (where there are several hotels, bars, restaurants and supermarkets). No longer on the market, see more from the agent here.

Valued at £131,355 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed bungalow in Lysos

The fourth property is located in Lysos, a beautiful mountain village bordering the Paphos Pine Forest, 15 minutes drive from the traditional town of Polis. The bungalow has two bedrooms and benefits from a garage. As well as a garage and small outbuilding there’s lots of private parking space, a shed for tools and a terraced seating area – inside there’s a cosy sitting room and large separate kitchen plus a utility kitchen for outdoor eating which leads to a terrace with great views. No longer available visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £148,305 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed apartment in Prodromi

This property is a two-bed two-bath apartment with a garden and sunroom. It has a large terrace, spacious living area and good sized bedrooms. Prodromi is a traditional Cypriot Village that is situated midway between the popular town of Polis, and the Marina at Latchi is a 5 minute drive away. View the property here.

Valued at £105,932 at the time of filming.

Hot property

Five-bed villa in Argaka

This luxurious villa has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. It's built in an Art Deco style and is just a stone's throw from the beach in a secluded location. It's got stained glass windows, pool with stunning views, a sauna and even has a self-contained studio flat. No longer available see more from the agent here.

Valued at £2,187,500