Olive Properties - Paphos

OP288, Villa - Marathounda (Paphos)

Gaia House is one of three bespoke custom designed properties situated in a peaceful, semi-rural location on the edge of Marathounda village, enjoying mountain views down the valley towards the sea. The amenities and convenience of Paphos are only five minutes drive away yet Gaia House offers seculsion, privacy and an exclusive standard of living.

Gaia House has been uniquely custom designed to suit the individual plot and illustrates the high standards and attention to detail exercised by Olive Properties.

The accomodation of is arranged over two floors and although it has a spacious, open-plan lay-out separate defined living zones are created by the clever use of materials and architectural features. Upon entering the property through the double hardwood Irocco doors there is a large double height entrance hall with a galleried landing area above allowing light to flood in from the upstairs veranda, giving an extremeley spacious feel to the property. The sunken living area encompasses a large sitting area with a modern fire place with marble surround which makes a great focal point. There is a built-in wenge bookcase which provides a good storage and display area but lends itself to the minimalist, streamlined feel of the room. The dining area is adjacent to the living area through a feature stone archway.

The kitchen has modern light oak and antracite units with grey granite work surfaces. There is a large American fridge freezer and all built-in appliances are Bosch stainless steel. The large island unit in the kitchen provides a great informal eating and social area and also provides extra storage. The Utility room comprises of light oak units and antracite work surfaces with plenty of storage space and room for an additional fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

The downstairs guest suite comprises a large double bedroom with space for a seating area. There is an en-suite shower room and a kitchenette with a sink and fridge which has an external entrance. Also on this floor is the double garage which has been converted into a secondary living area - games / TV room which is great for either teenagers or as a playroom for younger children, cinema room or even home gym - an extremley flexible space!

Upstairs there are three large bedroooms. Two of the bedrooms are situated on one side of the house and the master bedroom on the other side, with the galleried landing connecting the "two wings", this gives privacy and seclusion to the master. Two double bedrooms share a bathroom which has a spot-lit marble vanity unit. Each bedroom has built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom with a double sink marble vanity unit and a large walk-in shower and separate bath. There is also a walk in closet which provides fantastic storage space. The views from the large modern bay window down the valley to the sea are stunning. There is also a large office (bedroom 5) located on this floor with external access.

The external space is well-designed to provide privacy. There are two large grassed areas, synthetic turf has been used in these areas to provide a low-maintenance, greener alternative to grass and asthetically looks fantastic. There is an irrigated planting area which features a vast array of Mediterranean plants and grasses. A covered veranda with ceiling fan makes a great relaxation area and there is also a large covered pergola which provides a large outside dining area. There is planning permission and design plans for a large vanishing edge infinity pool with decking, sails and sunken hot tub area on the lower level plot of 450 sq m. The steps down to this lower level are already built as is the mechanical / pool pump room which already houses the under floor heating boiler and mechanics. The large pool area could be competed from between €40,000 - €90,000 depending on design features and specification.

This property has neutral, classic finishes throughout and is truly an individual property - a blend of traditional materials with modern features.

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