Pafilia
Spotlight on Pafilia property developers
Pafilia the largest and most respected developer in Cyprus, Pafilia offers unrivalled professionalism with over 30 years experience. Pafilia employs an expert consortium of international staff amongst the 500 strong team, Pafilia’s chief objective is to focus on each individual customer in a personal, hands on manner. Pafilia offers easy payment schemes coupled with legal and financial support make the buying process a smooth and hassle free experience, while a comprehensive after-sales service and strong re-sales department cater for every future avenue. In fact 10,000 happy homeowners can’t be wrong, with peace of mind further assured through membership with the AIPP as well as the Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants.
Renowned as a forward thinking company, Pafilia is a market leader in many respects, not least for its design of environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing developments. Properties are designed to be sympathetic to their natural surrounds with a strong focus on extensive green areas. In fact since projects are rarely developed to the maximum build factor allowed, the resulting properties also bestow the attractive proposition of spaciousness. The green appeal continues with development taking place around existing trees wherever possible. A tree replanting scheme ensures the island’s treasured olive and citrus trees are conserved, accompanied by the company’s outstanding promise to plant a new tree for every single property built. Add to this the water and energy saving initiatives, particularly in Pafilia’s latest projects, and you start to get the idea of how this company is pioneerig eco-friendly construction. Indeed in 2001, Pafilia was the first developer in the Pafos area to develop a sewage treatment plant, and constantly strives to implement new and effective ways to improve their eco-friendly policy. This will be best expressed by forthcoming announcements of specific green initiatives, which will undoubtedly raise the company’s green profile even higher.
Pafilia’s property offering is equally appealing, with their portfolio spanning apartments, townhouses, bungalows, villas and custom-built residences in the most sought after locations.
With its secluded beaches, traditional villages and vast unspoilt Akamas nature reserve, the north-west tip of the island offers an unrivalled pastoral escape. Immersed in such idyllic surrounds, Amorosa Villas by Pafilia offers an enviable lifestyle address, located on the beachfront of Latchi set against the mountainous backdrop of the Akamas peninsula. The exclusive community of 25 three- and four-bedroom villas are set on individual plots ranging from 515m² – 1,118m, with property sizes ranging between 183.75m² and 296.90m². Open-air terraces and impressive infinity pools create fine al fresco living, with the generous living space encompassing reception rooms with fireplaces, saunas, gymnasiums and treatment rooms, with exceptional finishing touches. Prices start at €1,042,000.
By comparison Elysia Park is a residential oasis, located in the heart of downtown Pafos in the Universal site which has been hailed as the most lucrative investment area for the past six years. The development’s exceptional hallmark features are undoubtedly the unparalleled park-like grounds and unrivalled facilities. A 290 metre boulevard with landscaped edging sweeps through the centre of the grounds, affording residents and holiday-makers the unique opportunity of strolling the entire length of the development. A fully equipped business centre, the largest gym and heated indoor pool in Pafos, spa facilities, basket ball court, two outdoor infinity pools, two children’s pools and playgrounds are accompanied by permanent on-site staff and 24-hour reception. As a new and attractively planned neighbourhood, the rental and re-sale opportunities at Elysia Park are staggering. Comprising 304 apartments constructed with impeccably elite finishing touches, the first phase is due for completion in December 2009 and the second in May 2010. Prices start from €299,000 and are expected to soar dramatically.
While Elysia Park served as an impressive flagship for Pafilia in 2007, 2008’s signature development, Minthis Hills, is set to raise the concept of “barefoot luxury†beyond anything Cyprus has experienced to date. Boasting a location 600 metres above sea level just outside of Tsada village, the luxury golf and country retreat affords homeowners with breathtaking panoramic views across an aspect of rolling hills and coast beyond. The allure of this pastoral escape is also furthered by plans for an exclusive vineyard and olive grove for residents, alongside nature trails suitable for walking and mountain biking. Amidst such an inspired natural setting, the internationally acclaimed Woods Bagot architectural team will certainly put Cyprus on the map for the properties’ ingenious, modern design. Utilising local wood and stone with glass, the inspiration for features such as interior courtyards stems from traditional Cypriot homes but with an imaginative modern twist. A combination of exclusive villas and clustered houses are to be built at intervals into the contours of the land, ensuring maximum privacy and unobstructed rural views. Only 100,000 square metres of the whole land mass is to be developed, just 2% of the huge 5million square metre site, while plans to plant a further 30,000 trees are accompanied by a country estate style including scenic weaving roads flanked by local Cypriot trees. The existing 18 hole, par 71, 6,550 yard golf course will be revamped and the site, which also includes the 500 year old Minthis Cross monastery, will boast an impressive new golf clubhouse with restaurants and bars, a beautifully designed exclusive health and spa club, an elevated driving range, pitch and putt area, tennis courts, playgrounds and other sports facilities. Minthis Hills is due to be launched imminently, with prices for villas starting at around €850,000 and prices for junior villas to be released shortly.
Yet the property opportunities far from stop here. Exciting new developments are to be launched in Polis, with landmark projects in Pafos and Limassol also taking shape this year. Indeed the future looks very bright for Pafilia. Having won 19 property awards since 1996, most recently in 2007 with the Silver ranking for Best Apartment and Best Villa in the Homes Overseas International Property Awards, this impressive award collection is sure to grow inline with the company’s design prowess and expansion plans.
Property sales are now on the world stage, with Pafilia offices now set up in England, Scotland, Ireland, Russia and the Ukraine. The company hosts a staggering 600 property exhibitions every year, allowing even more overseas buyers the opportunity to view Pafilia’s portfolio. Moreover the destinations in which you can purchase a Pafilia property are also broadening in line with clients demands. In 2004 Pafilia launched into Greece and in 2008, Pafilia will launch projects in Crete, thus widening the Mediterranean property repertoire even further.
