Properties in the Troodos Mountains; a specialised commodity
Although not traditionally a high-demand sector of the local real estate market, properties in the Troodos Mountains are beginning to be more popular with professionals working in Limassol.
Properties in the Troodos Mountains are proving increasingly popular
As the main mountain range in Cyprus, the Troodos (actually pronounced Tro-Dough, not True-Dos) rises to an elevation of 1951 metres above sea level at the peak of Mount Olympus.
Whilst obviously not up to the standards of Alpine skiing, the slopes of Mount Olympus have nevertheless developed into something of a skier’s haven during the short winter months.
Since (much like Australia, only substantially smaller) the population of Cyprus is mainly concentrated along the coastal stretches and around Nicosia, the island’s interior may safely be referred to as sparsely populated.
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So; if there is no discernible nightlife, no real tourist infrastructure and not even a major store or supermarket in sight, just what is the attraction of properties in the Troodos Mountains for an ever increasing number of homebuyers in Cyprus?
A surprising amount of people, especially the aforementioned professionals from Limassol, are actively looking to escape the coastal stretches for a number of reasons:
The Climate
It may sound odd, but an increasing number of homebuyers are actively looking at homes in higher elevations to escape the coastal summer temperatures which often reach the upper 30s and even the lower 40s during July and August.
Peaceful Surroundings and Superb Views
The hustle and bustle of city-life is not everyone’s idea of an ideal lifestyle, especially for those who spend their entire working life in the city in the first place. Properties in the Troodos Mountains offer their owners the chance to leave the city far behind and relax in the unspoilt mountain atmosphere. As an added bonus, many mountain villages boast unrivalled views of the lower slopes and the distant Mediterranean Sea.
The People
Unlike coastal residents, who are used to dealing with large numbers of tourists visiting the Republic of Cyprus on an almost continuous basis and have adapted accordingly, the Troodos lifestyle has remained largely unchanged for a great many years. As a result, mountain residents tend to be very open and friendly in comparison to their coast-dwelling compatriots.
The Best of both Worlds
Let’s face it; Cyprus isn’t exactly a large island, and even if you are standing in the car park near the top of Mount Olympus with snow on the ground, it will take you scarcely more than an hour to reach the beach at Limassol, provided of course you are driving a 4x4. Bearing in mind of course that most people buying properties in the Troodos Mountains, do so in the foothills, rather than on the mountain tops, and travelling times to the coast from these locations are consequently shorter, as are the chances of snow during the winter months.
Whilst it is true that properties in the Troodos Mountains are never likely to become a mainstream commodity, they do hold an awful lot of appeal for the right kind of buyer and, like homes in Argaka village for instance, will always be in demand as a consequence.
Only a mere eighteen months ago, the bulk of our clients looking at moving to Cyprus, were doing so mainly due to the fact that the Republic provides an ideal haven for British retirees for a number of reasons, taxation not being the least of which. Since the latter part of 2006 however, we
have noticed a growing trend for professionals, and even a goodly number of fmailies, to choose Cyprus as their new home when leaving behind British shores.
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