Famagusta, Cyprus - A Place in the Sun

2025 / Famagusta, Cyprus, Jean Johansson on 18 February 2025

Famagusta, Cyprus, Jean Johansson

Karen and Richard’s first holiday together was to Cyprus 13 years ago. They’ve been coming back ever since, and love it so much, they even got married on the island. Now, they are ready to take the next big step of buying their very own holiday home in Famagusta for all their family to enjoy and they’ve asked property expert Jean Johansson for her help. With four children between them ranging from sixteen to twenty-seven they’re keen to find somewhere that works for everyone. Jean has 5 great options for their budget of £200,000 – but will any be perfect?

About the area

Cyprus is split into six regions, Famagusta being one of them, it’s pretty easy to get to, with flights into Larnaca, one of two international airports on the island. Most tourists head to the south of the region where a majority of the holiday resorts and some of the islands most popular beaches are located. Perhaps the best know spot is Ayia Napa, home to great nightlife and a lovely stretch of sand, but there are also some more laid back locations like Kapparis, a stretch of coast lined with bars and restaurants and Konnos beach, one of a number of lovely coves in the area.

Property 1

3 Bedroom Spacious Villa in Frenaros

As well as the driveway to the front, there’s also a balcony here with open views. Round the back is the pool area with access to the garage, currently used for storage. Inside the living room has plenty of character with its curved wall and log burner, it is open to the good size kitchen that has access to that pool area, as does the main bedroom that’s a big double and has an en suite shower room. The second is also a good size, the third a little smaller. There’s a bathroom and separate toilet.

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Valued at £171,552 at the time of filming.

Property 2

3 Bedroom Modern House in Deryneia

This modern semi comes with a driveway at the front that gives access to the pool out back, with just about enough room for sunbathing and relaxing. Inside its open plan with a living and dining area, open to the spacious kitchen. There’s also a toilet down here. The three bright double bedrooms are all upstairs as is the main bathroom.

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Valued at £206,897 at the time of filming.

Property 3

3 Bedroom House in Ayia Thekla

The outside space here consists of the drive way and first floor terrace at the front and then spacious pool area at the back with room for plenty of sun loungers. Inside its open plan with a living and dining area divided from the kitchen by a breakfast bar. There’s also a toilet on the ground floor and then upstairs three double bedrooms all with built in storage and a bathroom.

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Valued at £232,716 at the time of filming.

Property 4

3 Bedroom House in Xylafagou  

As well as the small garden, driveway and garage at the front, this place has two first floor balconies and then at the back the biggest pool area we’ve seen so far with a nice covered barbeque area. Inside there’s a huge living a dining room open to the kitchen and toilet on the ground floor. Then upstairs are the three large bedrooms, two with balcony access and the main also has an en-suite shower room. Finally there’s a main bathroom.

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Valued at £219,784 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Property in Vyrsoulles

There’s plenty of space outside including the pool, a covered dining area and two first floor terraces, one large and one small, both with views. Inside the kitchen is in great condition, has space for dining and the living room is a good size with double aspect windows. There’s also that en suite bedroom and a separate toilet on the ground floor. Then upstairs are two more double bedrooms and a shower room.

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Valued at £193,534 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

7 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Ayia Thekla

This property could definitely be described as spacious! This stunning villa built in a very unique style has a big pool, bedrooms and of course great views.

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Valued at approximately just over £2,700,000 at the time of filming.