Bellapais, Girne, Northern Cyprus

Steeped in history, the Bitter Lemons House in Bellapais is the former home of author Lawrence Durrell. The property occupies an elevated position above the Abbey and offers outstanding views over the village and to the coast. The property has been well maintained and improved by the current owners and benefits from spacious living accommodation, traditional features throughout, 4 bedrooms, air conditioning, open fireplace and a private courtyard garden with plunge pool.
Viewing of this unique property is highly recommended.
Pre 74 Title Deed with VAT paid and house registered.


Entrance
Steps down to the courtyard garden, glazed timber door leading into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall
8.10m (26' 7") x 2.72m (8' 11")
Dual aspect, ceramic floor, part beamed ceiling and twin arches leading into the lounge.

Lounge
5.70m (18' 8") x 3.20m (10' 6")
Dual aspect, ceramic floor, arch to an additional part of the lounge that could be used as a study or 4th bedroom (3.80m x 2.80m). French doors to courtyard garden.

Study
3.80m (12' 6") x 2.80m (9' 2")

Kitchen
4.00m (13' 1") x 2.90m (9' 6")
Single aspect, travertine floor and walls, timber kitchen with appliances and arched entrance through to the dining room.

Dining Room
3.89m (12' 9") x 3.36m (11' 0")
Single aspect, travertine floor and open fireplace.

Shower Room
2.90m (9' 6") x 2.50m (8' 2")
Single aspect, travertine floor and walls, shower, wc and washbasin.
At the entrance to the shower room there is a utility area with washing machine.

Upstairs
Staircase leads up to bedroom two and the master bedroom suite which includes a lounge, study, bedroom, bathroom and terrace.

Lounge
6.30m (20' 8") x 4.50m (14' 9")
Single aspect, ceramic floor, open fireplace, doors to terrace and steps up to study.

Study
2.45m (8' 0") x 2.60m (8' 6")
Single aspect and ceramic floor. The room where Lawrence Durrell used to write!

Bedroom One
5.20m (17' 1") x 3.90m (12' 10")
Dual aspect, ceramic floor, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, ceiling fan and door to terrace.

En-Suite
3.80m (12' 6") x 2.50m (8' 2")
Single aspect, travertine floor and walls, washbasin, wc and bath.

Terrace
Large terrace with ample space for seating and dining. View to Bellapais Abbey and the coast.

Bedroom Two
3.60m (11' 10") x 3.33m (10' 11")
Dual aspect, ceramic floor, air conditioning and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Three
3.40m (11' 2") x 3.40m (11' 2")
Downstairs to lower level.
Single aspect, ceramic floor and ceiling fan.

En-Suite Shower Room
2.50m (8' 2") x 1.60m (5' 3")
Single aspect, travertine floor and walls, washbasin, shower and wc

Bedroom Four
3.70m (12' 2") x 2.80m (9' 2")
Single aspect, timber ceiling and ceramic floor.

Outside
Courtyard garden with privacy, storage room, mature plants and trees, kleftico oven, plunge pool and terracing.

Additional Information
Pre-74 Individual Title deed
Property size: approximately 200 sqm
Land size: approximately 250 sqm

Previously home to Lawrence Durrell, writer of the "Bitter Lemons" book that the street has been named after.



Ian Smith Estate Agency is a family run business set up as the very first British estate agency in North Cyprus in 1986. Ian Smith moved to the island in 1985 and established the business after seeing a need for a European/British style estate agency. He quickly established himself as THE expert on property in the Kyrenia area and created an honest, non-pushy approach in his office.

His daughter, Kate and son-in-law Osman took over the business in the 2000s and continue to run the business today with their fantastic team, offering a one stop shop including sales, rentals and help on moving to North Cyprus.