the marina

stores


Joined: 08/06/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 13:45

the sea terra marina and what sea terra are calling is a beautiful place with landscaped gardens with trees? and all the apartments are finished to a high stanard and they have been built with top quality materials?



have you seen the place it is far from being beautiful

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 13:47

Have you any pictures to show us?

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 13:50

Lee,



Welcome to the board.



Yes i've been several times and yes it's not the most beautiful of structures, but are you saying that the apartments are not to a high standard or built with top quality materials.



If you are I am suprised. I have been to every Sea Terra developement and only saw good stuff.



MC

The butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 14:20

Hi Stores,



The trouble I have found here in Northern Cyprus is that they don't seem to have any idea what landscaping means. Unless you employ a Brit you will not get what we know as landscaping. On our site there are 2 gardeners employed and they don't have a clue, when weeding they just pull off the heads and leave the rest of the weed in the ground. When they grass seeded a large area they just put the seed on and then turned a hose onto it and now they are wondering why the grass is not growing. I have to bite my tongue every time I see them at work.



The Butlers wife

Paulie


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 18:36

Welcome Stores,

Sea Terra Marina may look like Colditz from the road but the apartments are very spacious and well designed. As for landscaping, I think they have done a very good job, the planting is excellent and only requires time to mature. Of course, each to their own, but it is a good site and adjacent to the beach.

Paulie's better half!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 19:13

I have a few photos of the Marina complex how do i post them ?

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 21:26

Paulie,



So how do you think things have panned out for you at the Marina then? I presume you are an owner there!

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 21:26

hi stores,



you cannot be a prospective buyer at marina because it's all sold

it is always problemmatical to "design" a development in an unspoiled area

but seaterra well-deserve their recent gold and platinum awards



so it is worth considering the newer seaterra bay and seaterra reserve:



the bay has stunning views over the mountains and the sea

and the low rise apartments are beautifully laid out

with patios and terraces

there are two secluded bathing beaches and a workout centre

landscaping has been an uphill struggle due to the climate

but greenery and plantlife is now coming on apace

there are a few penthouses still going, but hurry!



seaterra reserve is priced even more attractively,

it is up the mountain opposite with sparkling clean airs

just perfect for walking, hill scrambling and biking

but is also quite sophisticated having a spar and club

and overlooks a forested ravine so no-one could ever build in front

completion is due by the end of this year



and by general agreement the seaterra staff

are the friendliest bunch you could imagine!

their office is just north of the main road catalkoy-girne,

above the entrance to the new port



andre

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 21:33

Crikey I think I need to sell my place and buy one of these Sea terra places. It sounds like they are turning dreams into reality.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 22:21

What a review messege 8 '' fantastic''

Paulie


Joined: 12/07/2008
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 22:43

Millzer

Not an owner on Sea Terra Marina, but a relative is. Am thinking of buying there though. There are some apartments for resale which were originally bought by investors. I suppose its like anything in life, what suits one won't suit another. I can only say I found it very pleasant and the owners there are all very friendly. There is a bar adjacent to one of the swimming pools which is quite nice and they organise bbqs so you get to meet others should you want to. The pools are cleaned every day which I think is good. The apartments are spacious, 3 beds 110sq m, or 2 bed 75sq m, and well laid out and finished. It is a bit remote, but I like that because you can drive to Kyrenia in 30 mins should you want more action! Hope to come back over again later in the year to give it another try!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
05/08/2008 22:55

cannot fault Sea Terra locations espesially the Marina as they have there own entrance to a beutifull /quaint fishing Marina , the front apartments enjoy full frontal sea views that are totaly unubtrusive , it is situated in a very private setting , with mountain views to the rear , the front apartments have 38ft balcony's that are not overlooked enjoying utmost privacy , and to top it all a rugged beach is also on the doorstep , so all in all a very sought after location .

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
06/08/2008 15:27

the only provisos are:



property markets throughout the world are very subdued

this is always a good time to buy rather than sell



new member "stores" whose interests are unknown,

may object to the very idea of seasde developments

however well executed

and however gorgeous the setting...



if not, perhaps he could suggest one or two

that in his opinion are more attractive than marina



andre

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
06/08/2008 16:45

Getting back to the Marina location , there are two minimarkets in the vicinity , 3 restaurants and a fantastic take away pizza , that is the best on the island imo , the very important issue going for the Marina is that that there are no water cuts , unlike the west side where water shortages are a real problem . Another plus is Ercan airport is just 30 minutes away , Larnaca i hour, no congestion on the roads whatsoever .