2,488M2 OF LAND IN KILITKAYA / ISKELE – Pre 74 TURKISH TITLE DEE, Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Land prices have increased more so than property prices over the last 10 months. Single building plots (which generally measure around on average 600 square metres) are sold now for close to or just over £100,000. This stunning plot is being sold for just £85,000, and is the equivalent of at least 4 large sized plots. Add to that it has 50% building permission, with both water and electric available, this has to be the plot of the year so far for someone looking to either invest, or build their own dream home in the sun.  If you prefer the quieter life, away from the madding crowd, this is IDEAL for you. The quaint fishing village of Bogaz and many sandy beaches can be reached by car in just five minutes. Early consideration is highly advised. Please note buyers and sellers’ taxes apply to the new purchaser. Reference No: HP2983

Local amenities and attractions

Shops, restaurants, schools and many amenities – 5 minutes’ drive

Salamis Ruins and St Barnabas Abbey – 10 minute drive

Karpaz Gate Marina – 1 hour by car

Karpaz Peninsular – 1 hour 30 minutes’ by car

Ercan Airport – 45 minute drive

Larnaca Airport – 1 hour drive

The Region

Iskele Village

The village of Iskele, or to give it it’s correct name, Yeni Iskele, (New Iskele), is where the Turkish Cypriots from the district of Iskele in Larnaca were relocated in 1975. It is also the birthplace of the Greek EOKA leader Georgios Grivas. To the west there is the Icon Museum which houses a small collection of 12th to 15th century wall paintings. The people of Iskele are a mixture of local Cypriots, British born Cypriots and expatriates. The village holds an annual festival where dancers from all over the world perform. There is a delightful park which has children’s swings, an outdoor gymnasium, and a five a side football pitch covered in Astroturf. There are lovely walkways and benches to relax on an Amphitheatre and a small café. It is a good sized village with all amenities you should need close to hand it is within a 35 minute drive to Ercan airport and only 20 minutes from Famagusta. Close by is Iskele beach a long stretch of sandy beach within a 5 minute drive. Bogaz Harbour is less than ten minutes away and then you have the whole of the Karpaz peninsula to explore, pretty much at your doorstep. There are a number of good restaurants within the boundaries of the village as well as in Bogaz.

Bogaz

Bogaz is located at the gateway to the Karpaz Peninsular. It is a working harbour, and is a delightful mix of both Europeans and local Turkish Cypriots. It has many restaurants and cozy bars, and is a delightful meeting place for all. Daily trips out to sea are offered by local boat owners where you can chance your luck with catching your own dinner. Ercan Airport can be reached within 40 minutes or so, and the historic city of Famagusta is a short drive along the scenic coastal road heading west. Bogaz offers a unique atmosphere in Cyprus, and is becoming a popular choice for both holiday and permanent residences. Around the harbour can be found a first class selection of restaurants and bars where one can enjoy a pleasant drink or a meal as you survey the activities in the harbour or watch the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean lap onto the beach. The area is blessed with a number of sandy beaches and is well located to benefit from some exciting developments that are either planned, under construction, or already completed.