Lapta, Girne

Located close to the village of Lapta, this charming stone-built home is within walking distance of the vibrant Lapta strip, where youll find an array of fantastic restaurants and beautiful beaches. Tucked away in a quiet, private area yet conveniently on a bus route, this home offers both tranquillity and easy access to local amenities. Stone-built properties of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, making this a unique opportunity.Designed by an award-winning English architect, this home received the Prince Charles Award for its distinctive design. Crafted with locally sourced Karpaz stones, each individually cut, the property boasts exceptional features, including handcrafted stone arches, beamed ceilings, marble floors, and traditional wooden windows with shutters.The main house features a cosy lounge with an open fireplace and log burner, perfect for the cooler months. Through one of the beautiful stone arches, youll find the open-plan kitchen directly ahead, with a flexible dining area to one side that can be repurposed according to your needs. The kitchen has direct access to the outside, where a charming bar area, also constructed from Karpaz stone and added just last year, provides an ideal spot for entertaining or enjoying a refreshing drink in the summer.There are three well-proportioned bedrooms in the main house. The spacious master suite includes an en-suite shower room, a walk-in wardrobe, and doors that open to a balcony overlooking the garden and pool area. The two additional bedrooms share a stylish family shower room. Upstairs, a private guest suite acts as a self-contained apartment, featuring an en-suite bathroom and access to a large terrace with a built-in BBQ and scenic sea viewsideal for visiting friends or family.This home also includes gas central heating, marble flooring, an irrigation system, and a versatile Karpaz stone extension added to the side of the house just three years ago. This space can be used as an office, studio, or storage area, adding further functionality to the property. Additionally, there is private parking on site. While it embraces a traditional look, the property is equipped with modern amenities for added comfort.Outside, the 10m x 5m swimming pool is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped and established garden, with numerous seating areas perfect for relaxation. The garden is adorned with a variety of fruit trees, including grapefruit, apricot, lemon, orange, and lime.This is a rare, high-quality home brimming with character and ready to move intoan ideal blend of tradition and modern convenience in a highly desirable location. Approx. 230m internal size1338m plot sizeTitle deed in owners name VAT paidCompleted in 200510m x 5m swimming poolBuilt with Karpaz stones4 bedrooms 3 in the main house, 1 guest suite on the first floorMaster bedroom with en-suite; first-floor guest suite with en-suite and terrace1 family shower roomLounge with open fireplace and wood burnerGranite kitchen worktopsKitchen appliancesGas central heatingTravertine flooringAir conditioning pointsWooden windows and shutters5 tonnes of water storageNew boiler for hot waterNew solar panelsBeautiful, established gardens with fruit trees including grapefruit, apricot, lemon, orange, and limeCharming bar area near the kitchen also built in Karpaz stone added in 2023Roof terrace with BBQ and sea viewsVersatile Karpaz stone extension, ideal as an office or storage areaIrrigation system for gardenTraditional roof tiles