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Minthis Hills pledges to plant 6500 trees to celebrate World Environment Day
Golf & lifestyle resort makes pledge with the UNEP Billion Tree campaign
To celebrate World Environment Day today, 5th June, Pafilia Property Developers has made a pledge on the UNEP’s Billion Tree Campaign (http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/about/index.asp) website to plant 6500 trees by June 2010 at its Minthis Hills golf and lifestyle development in the Pafos area of Cyprus. These trees will all be indigenous to Cyprus and are a key part of the concept of Minthis Hills. 250 trees have already been planted, and eventually a total of at least 30,000 will be planted. In addition to the trees, 3500 vines have already been added to the golf course and indigenous plants and shrubs will be planted across the entire 5 million square metre Minthis Hills resort. Pafilia will also carry out numerous other environmental initiatives yet to be announced.
In summary:
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Already planted |
To be planted by June 2010 |
To be planted by completion of Minthis Hills |
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Trees |
250 |
6500 |
30,000 |
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Plants |
2100 |
60,000 |
100,000 |
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Grape vines |
3500 |
TBC |
TBC |
According to Evangelia Eliadou, pictured planting the first tree, “The UN’s World Environment Day forces us to stop and take a look at what we are doing for the environment, something very close to our hearts at Pafilia. Over the years we have always tried to replant any trees that we need to move for construction either back on the same site or at one of our other projects. With Minthis Hills, we really have an opportunity to show the way forward for developers in Cyprus and increase the awareness of the environment throughout our island.”
Amongst the trees to be planted at Minthis Hills will be olive, cypress, hawthorn, oak, maple, cedar, bay, carob, lemon, orange, almond, pomegranate and fig trees. There will also be vineyards and olive groves that property owners at Minthis Hills will be able to rent to produce their own label wine or olive oil.
At Minthis Hills, Pafilia is not only doing everything it can to preserve the environment, it is going a step further and enhancing it, restoring the natural beauty of the landscape to how it was before the area was farmed. By using indigenous planting and ensuring it is not overly manicured, Minthis Hills will have its own clear cut identity – you will know you are in Cyprus and at Minthis Hills. Unlike many other developments that transplant a concept from another part of the world so that the identity is lost, the delicate ecosystem at Minthis Hills will be maintained. Green buffers will be used to hide the roads and between properties to ensure no one is overlooked by his neighbours. The villas will be built into the contours of the hillside, reducing the environmental impact and at the same time, there will be no building on the hilltops, preserving the views of the countryside.
As well as Minthis Hills, Pafilia carries out landscaping for all its projects, with its larger green areas and well maintained communal gardens a key differentiator in the market. The company has created a nursery, where it grows many of its plants enabling it to offer landscaping to its clients with a choice of different levels of maturity of the plants. It also has expertise in working with the local drought tolerant plants to ensure that the minimum of water is used by landscaping with the best results.
Besides landscaping, there will be numerous other environmental initiatives at Minthis Hills. Designed by Woods Bagot, the houses themselves are extremely thermally efficient, utilising natural shading, cross ventilation and are highly insulated, via the walls and high quality low emissivity windows.
The Minthis Hills golf course was designed by Donald Steel & Company and opened in 1994. Mackenzie & Ebert have already carried out some renovations to the course and further improvements are planned.
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About Minthis Hills
Minthis Hills is one of the most distinctive and attractive residential resorts in the Mediterranean and is redefining luxury living in Cyprus. Located in the rolling hills of Tsada village, between Pafos and Polis, Minthis Hills offers a haven of peace and tranquillity; a private retreat inspired by nature and breathtaking panoramic views. The exquisite homes, designed by world renowned architect Woods Bagot, are a modern expression of traditional Cypriot mountain living that blend into the natural contours of the land. Life at Minthis Hills offers complete escapism, but not isolation; unrivalled on-site facilities will include the recently upgraded 18 hole championship golf course, a spa, several restaurants and shops, with the thriving coastal town of Pafos, where you can find virtually anything you desire, including fine dining and concerts only 15 minutes away. This will be complemented by the highest levels of service, enabling owners to relax in the knowledge that everything will be taken care of for them.
The development will span across 5 million square metres, equivalent to 1200 football pitches, or 3.5 times the size of Hyde Park. This means just 2% will be built on and those buying there will be surrounded by open spaces, panoramic views of the mountains, sea or golf and will almost be unaware of any neighbours.
There are currently 9 villa types, including 3 and 4 bedroom villas, 3 bedroom bungalows and a one bedroom guesthouse that can be combined with any of the other designs. Property prices will start at around €1 million for the villas, depending on the type and size of plot. Plot sizes range from 1000m2 to 2500m2.
About Pafilia Property developers
Pafilia, which means ‘Friends of Pafos’ in Greek, was founded by Mr. Elias Eliades in 1977. Today, it is one of the largest companies and property developers in Cyprus and is still owner-managed by Mr Eliades and his family.
With over three decades of experience, Pafilia has expanded via steady organic growth, and now employs over 350 people worldwide.
Pafilia’s head office is located in Pafos, Cyprus, and the company has a global network of over 20 offices; on the island, across the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Greece and Scandinavian countries.
With numerous happy home-owning clients, Pafilia remains a thought leader in the property industry, dealing with all aspects of property development.
With a serious commitment to customer care, clients receive an efficient and reliable level of service throughout the buying process, from initial contact with an advisor to a personally tailored inspection trip to the sale.
This then marks the beginning of a lifetime of after-sales care, including services such as mortgage solutions, insurance, financial and legal assistance, interior design, landscaping, pool maintenance, cleaning, rental and re-sale services.
For more information about Pafilia, please contact:
Pafilia Property Developers
Tel: 0800 0850 870 (for England & Scotland)
Tel: +357 26 848800
info@pafilia.com / info@minthishills.com
www.pafilia.com / www.minthishills.com
Press contact:
Sacha Appleton
+357 26 848752
s.appleton@pafilia.com
The first golf resort in Cyprus to be featured and listed on the new Cyprus Golf Properties website is Minthis Hills.
Well all we can say is that you must see it to believe it. Minthis Hills is located near Tsada which is a short 15 minute drive from Paphos.
Minthis Hills is the ideal investment for the decerning property investor. The development is surrounded by breathtaking hills and offers a tranquil lifestyle in luxury villas.
For more information you can visit the official Minthis Hills website at http://www.minthishills.com/