Renovation – Villa Agapi

Renovation – Villa Agapi

RENOVATION – VILLA AGAPI

the story of villa agapi’s Full interior and exterior transformation – 2021

Prior to its re-sale, three bedroom Villa Agapi lacked inspiration. The interiors were dark and lacked character, eluding an atmosphere of indifference. Outside, the old-fashioned, orange terrace tiles were worn and the space was not utilised to maximise areas for outside living.  In 2021 the new, current owners purchased Villa Agapi with a vision to transform the property into a modern, efficient home for full time living. And they employed Aphroditerentals.com to bring their visions to reality.

Our Brief:

Create a contemporary style property that had a Cypriot feel whilst completely modernising everything from top to bottom, and creating new areas for entertaining and relaxing.

Before
After

EXPANDED SPACE

Creation of additional space: we applied for the additional cover to increase the size of the living space, whilst utilising the large front garden and converting that into a private shaded outside living space – a beautiful courtyard. Bi-fold doors were installed  to run the whole length of the living and dining areas, which brightened the interiors as well as opening them up to bring the outside in. With the bi-fold doors open the exterior and interior areas blend to create one vast living space, making the most of the outside living lifestyle which is one of the main highlights of living in a sunny climate.

Living area bi-fold doors facing the outside terrace of Villa Agapi on Aphrodite Hills.

a touch of cyprus

Encorporating traditional Cypriot features by: using stone inside and outside of the villa, creating a beautiful courtyard with decorative metal window grates and gate, and planting traditional Cyprus flora. A large olive tree features in the courtyard, as well as a terracotta Pithari with beautiful bougainvillea.

Courtyard entrance of Villa Agapi - stone walls and window frames, olive tree, pergoda with shade and large wooden front door.

Modernisation

Adding the contemporary: all bathrooms were renovated, each with a particular colour theme and with some cool features added. All the floors were retiled using beautiful, large 1metre tiles. New lighting was installed throughout, including modern spot lights, rear glow mirrors, and up-lighting in the new living area ceilings. Glass balustrades replaced older-style banisters to lighten and modernise the space. The villa was completely refurnished with textiles and furniture that was carefully selected with the owners, sourced here in Cyprus from various trusted suppliers. 

comfort

Comfort and luxury go hand in hand: new underfloor heating was installed throughout the villa, as well as a new VRV air-conditioning unit in the living area and new split air-conditioning units in other rooms. We maximised every nuke and cranny that we could out of the space, where there was barely any in the original layout: a new utility area was created in the basement level, and a previously disregarded basement space was upgraded to be facilitated as an office. New owner storage spaces were created in spaces had been unutilised. 

lighting and security

Creating atmosphere and safety: lighting was an integral aspect of the renovation and contributes hugely to the look, feel and ambience that the villa now enjoys. Interior lighting includes modern spot lights, rear glow mirrors, and up-lighting in the new living area ceilings. Outside, we up-lit the whole garden with signature lighting in archways and making a feature of the olive trees. This was done whilst ensuring that the property was sound on a security perspective, with CCTV and sensor lighting installed throughout, and, of course, an alarm system.

Corner of Bathroom in Villa Agapi on Aphrodite Hills; stone wall, rear lit mirror and contemporary light fixtures.

outside overhaul

Optimising outside space to enhance a sunny Cypriot lifestyle: the outside space around the pool was increased significantly, the terrace was completely retiled, drainage improved and shading installed. The new owners are social and enjoy entertaining guests, so a large entertainment space with built-in catering-grade facilities was created, and has been thoroughly enjoyed since moving in. In addition, a complete pool renovation was undergone: we converted it from a skimmer pool to an overflow pool, retiled it and installed new stairs and lighting. Not to mention, it was dog-proofed for the owners pets who were also due to move in!

Outside terrace at Villa Agapi, entertainment area with bar lined with bar stools, and pergoda shading.
Front of villa building from corner of poolside terrace, showing overflow pool in foreground, and blue skies in background.

efficiency

Energy conscious: to top it off we then made the villa very energy efficient by installing a Photovoltaic system on the roof and on the new car parking pergola. We also installed new double glazed windows which vastly improved the thermal qualities of the house.

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If you would like to talk about how you can renovate your Aphrodite Hills property to the same high quality of Villa Agapi then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mark for a free consultation:

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What’s Where on The Resort?

What’s Where on The Resort?

What’s Where on The Resort?

The Resort:

The Resort is bigger than it looks – it stretches across a vast 234 hectares of land that is divided by two plateaux, East and West. We have put this page together so that you can quickly get your bearings and find your way around the various areas and facilities of the Resort nice and easily.

The West Plateau is the hub of the Resort, containing all the villages (comprising of apartments, junior villas and communal pools) as well as a selection of detached villas. This is where you will also find the Resort Village Centre and Resort facilities.

The East Plateau (accessed by car, or a 30 minute hilly walk from the Village Centre) is the most peaceful area of the Resort, home to detached villas only.

This map shows the location of all of the apartments and villas that we rent out. The colours depict the number of bedrooms (Red: 1 or 2 bedrooms | Green: 3 bedrooms | Blue: 4 bedrooms | Yellow: 5 or 6 bedrooms). The Purple icons indicate Resort Facilities.

 

The Resort village centre:

In the centre of the Resort, on the West Plateau, you will find the Villlage Square (or Village Centre) that hosts all of the Resort Facilities (with the exception of the Horse Riding Centre):
* Resort Restaurants
* Supermarket & Bakery
* Costa Coffee
* Haagen-Dazs
* Golf Clubhouse (Restaurant and Proshop)
* The Tennis Academy (Tennis, Padel Tennis and Basketball courts, and Proshop)
* Dream Team Soccer School
* The Spa
* The Gym
* Pharmacy
* ATM
* Medical Centre
* Leo’s Car Hire
* Kids Playpark
* Beer Garden
* The Cycling Shop

The villages:

There are a number of lovely villages within the Resort which have their own individual sense of community, each with something unique to offer and each with wonderful communal pools. All of the villages are within walking distance of the Resort Village Centre, with Orpheus village the furthest afield with a slightly longer walk, of around 25 minutes (though it’s a beautiful walk).

Visit our Villages Overview Page to learn more about each village – it has lots of photos, information and videos.

We have also created an interactive map of the villages that show the location within each of every property that is available for rent with aphroditerentals.com:

Hestiades Greens
Adonis Village
Alexander Heights
Theseus Village
Zephyros Village
Helios Heights
Apollo Heights
Orpheus Village

               Theseus Village Communal Pool

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Eating out – Pissouri Village

Eating out – Pissouri Village

Eating out - Pissouri Village

Our recommended restaurants in Pissouri Village

Pissouri is a quiet, traditional Cypriot village about a 15 minute drive from Aphrodite Hills. It offers a great choice of lovely local restaurants, as well as some fine dining options, all of which are set in picturesque, tranquil surroundings. Pissouri is split into two, the ‘Village’ at the top of the hill that hosts the ‘Village Square’ and ‘Pissouri Bay’, that overlooks the stunning beach.

Hillview Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 221 972
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Excellent food, with stunning panoramic views over Pissouri village. Beautiful new a la carte menu using local ingredients to create something a little bit different, as well as three course traditional English Sunday lunch (highly recommended but booking in advance is a must!). George is a fantastic chef with a great reputation, and the restaurant itself offers a classy yet relaxed setting. Wide selection of wines available. Through Pissouri village take right turn halfway up the hill to the village, go up the winding hill, first building on the left at the top. Booking advisable.

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Steakhouse by Michael
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 185 717
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A fantastic option for meat lovers with eight different ‘Black Angus Prime Cut’ steaks available to choose from (and some lovely vegetarian options too). Michalis is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients and this comes out in the wonderful flavour of the food. Home-grown veggies, herbs and prime cuts of the world’s finest meat combine for mouth-watering results! A warm, welcoming atmosphere and impeccable service. You’ll be greeted with a complimentary prosecco and leave with a full tummy and a smile – a stunning dining experience all round. All dietary requirements well catered for.

Advert for Steakhouse by Michael restaurant in Pissouri, Cyprus.

 

Hani Restaurant
★★★★★ – €
Tel: 25 221 211
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Step back in time – Hani opened its doors in the 1950s and it remains a real gem of Cypriot hospitality, it is where the locals eat. If you’re looking for a local experience, and great, home-cooked, traditional food at reasonable prices then make sure to pop in. You can also buy traditional Cypriot products here too. Open for breakfast and lunch (takeaway is also available) – the halloumi, lountza and tomato sandwich is second to none and the Cyprus breakfast is fantastic!. On the left before the Papantoniou’s supermarket on the B6 as you reach Pissouri / on the right after Papantoniou’s if you reach Pissouri via the A6.

Advert for Hani Restaurant, Pissouri Village, Cyprus.

 

O’Vrakas Taverna
★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 312 443
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O’Vrakas taverna serves traditional Cypriot food with a modern twist. Harry (owner) is one of the best Sommeliers in Cyprus so you can always count on some good wine suggestions to accompany your meal. Bouzouki nights on Wednesdays provide live acoustic Greek music for an authentic Cypriot dining experience. You can ‘feast like a local’ every Sunday lunchtime with Harry’s all-you-can-eat Cypriot BBQ, also accompanied by live Greek music. A fantastic vegan menu is now available. Check website for details and dates of the special food and wine pairing dinners. Situated in the heart of Pissouri village square – the perfect spot for the true village dining experience.

Stalla Grill Corner
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 222 929

Newly relocated: now situated in Alektora village near Pissouri village (opposite), Stalla and her family will welcome you with open arms into their cozy restaurant which serves a good selection of traditional Cypriot dishes, with daily specials. The Jack Daniels spare ribs (normally on a Friday) are a must try! Eat in or take away options available.

Panorama Lounge
★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 798 698

Incredible views of the surrounding areas and a great spot for  cocktails or a G&T whilst watching the sunset. They serve a selection of tasty delights from warm nutella waffles with ice cream, to a scrumptious selection of meat and cheese platters, and great  pizzas too! There is certainly something to tickle everyone’s  tastebuds at this modern yet cozy and very friendly lounge.

Bunch of Grapes
★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 221 275

Beautiful courtyard setting which offers a rustic and charming atmosphere. The a la carte menu here is tried and tested over the years, homecooked by the family chef, with Cypriot and specialty dishes featuring on the menu. Friendly service, good food. Situated on a side street just off village square – look out for the signs saying ‘proPably the best restaurant in Pissouri”.

Hideaway Restaurant
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 222 310

Traditional Cypriot menu, offering all the favourite local dishes, with some of the best Halloumi in Cyprus. The owners offer a lovely friendly service, in the setting of a hidden courtyard under the cover of a roof of grape and vines (hence the name!) Situated on a side street just off the edge of Pissouri Village Square.

Two Friends Taverna
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 25 222 527

Friendly, family run taverna.  Open all year round.  Lovely views, warm atmosphere, good traditional food, great value with friendly service.  The home cooked Cypriot dishes are fantastic – we especially recommend the moussaka and kleftiko.

Symposio Pissouri
★★★★★ – €€
Tel: 99 123 777

Middle restaurant in the village square serves traditional organic Cypriot food. Symposio Pissouri is the sister restaurant to the lovely Symposio restaurant in Pelendri village. Fantastic traditional Cyprus nights are hosted every Friday from April – Oct, offering great live music and entertainment – highly recommended. Open for dinner service only. The Pissouri Square snack bar attached to the restaurant offers good snack and dinner options, a good range of drinks and is a popular venue to watch live sport.

Tony’s Kebabs & Crepes
★★★★★ – €

No thrills involved in this dining experience; Antonis serves delicious Cypriot kebabs which have been lovingly prepared by his and his family’s hands; children and the grandchildren help out in the summer months. His crepe stand on wheels offers a tasty desert option when you’re on foot. If you’re lucky you’ll catch Tony’s rare but seriously charming smile!

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