Gozo, Malta

This penthouse with a private pool is located in an elevated position, and beautifully finished with attention to every detail creating flexible accommodation. All the spaces have been utilised to their full potential, and no internal space is wasted as there are also no corridors. The property enjoys views across the village of Qala and sea views of the Gozo-Malta channel.

Three bedrooms, one en-suite, and a family shower room, lead directly off the spacious combined living and dining area with ‘real fire effect’ feature. Opening onto the same space is a fully fitted custom designed kitchen (with washing m/c, dishwasher, oven, hob, extractor, microwave, fridge, and R/O unit) , and utility room.

All bedrooms and the living area have air-conditioning perfect for both cooling in the summer months and heating in the winter. Both bedrooms have remote controls for managing the electric blinds.

Two bedrooms have sliding doors, and the main living room has doors which can be fully opened, all of which open onto the massive terrace area, which has been cleverly zoned to create different and distinct outdoor spaces.

Enjoy al-fresco breakfast outside and watch the sun rise over the sea and the Gozo channel.

A few steps up from the terrace there is also a private pool with a swim jet and seating with spa features. A staircase also leads to a 95sqm upper private roof terrace with wide-sweeping views, perfect for private sunbathing.

Well thought out ambient lighting, both internally and externally create the perfect mood.

The outside terraces also benefit from 3 electric awnings, all with wind sensors.

Also included with this property is a spacious 2-car garage with masses of space for storage via a full size mezzanine level.

An extremely well designed and finished Penthouse with both a private pool and parking, and located just a stone's throw from Qala main square with it's many restaurants and bars, and live weekend music.

Property is being fully furnished as seen in the photos.

Investment potential:

It is possible to build another floor above the existing Penthouse, subject to verification of structure, to either create a very large duplex, or to extend the current level into either a separate larger apartment, with a separate Penthouse above.

QALA Village: Located just 5 minutes drive from the ferry port of Mgarr. Qala is the easternmost point of Gozo, and the village furthest from the capital Victoria. Its name is both Arabic and Maltese for sheltered haven or bay, and this is reflected in its coat of arms - a Gozo boat sailing on rough seas. The village parish church is dedicated to Saint Joseph, and was built by Dun Guzepp Diacono, between 1882 and 1889. Its style is baroque as in many other churches on the island. Qala became a parish on 3 February 1872, and until 1889 the parish church was that of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. The foundation stone of the parish of Saint Joseph was laid on 19 March 1882 and the church consecrated on 8 May 1904.

The coastline around Qala is largely rocky, but offering some really excellent walks, as well as wonderful views of Malta and Comino. There are a few sheltered inlets, one being the secluded bathing spot at Hondoq ir-Rummien. There are many sites of historical interest here, such as the salt pans, the islands best preserved windmill and prehistoric remains. One can find examples of cart ruts, (parallel tracks cut into the rock) which extend over 180 metres and are some of the longest on Gozo.

Qala is first referred to in a fifteenth-century portolan preserved at the Vatican library. It has taken its name from the qala or port of Hondoq ir-Rummien. It is the easternmost village of Gozo and has been inhabited since early times. The development of the present settlement began in the second half of the seventeenth century. It is a pleasant and rural place with many natural and historic attractions.

Breath taking scenes can be enjoyed, among other places, from the Qala Belvedere and from the small courtyard in front of the church known as Il-Madonna tal-Blat (Our Lady of the Rocks). This church faces Comino and legend has it that it was built so that the people of that island could follow Holy Mass from across the straits when rough weather precluded a priest from crossing there.

The village square is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and wallets, and weekends are always vibrant, with live music every Thursday-Saturday at the famous Zeppi's Bar.