Not many years ago there were very few expats living in Esentepe in North Cyprus. This pretty, elevated town on the northern coast of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus was little known, lesser explored and totally undeveloped - but in just a few short years all that has changed and today Esentepe is one of the most popular places to live for locals and expats alike who want sandy beaches, stunning views and access to a championship golf course and a 500 berth marina.
Living in Esentepe one gets the best of all worlds; easy access to the resort town of Kyrenia, easy access to Ercan airport, easy access to the Metehan border crossing for links to south Cyprus and all from a location that benefits from some of the very best Cyprus views, the stunning Mediterranean climate and a whole host of tourism based leisure developments that have been constructed for the improvement of the appeal of Northern Cyprus.
Recently opened in Esentepe is the Korinium Golf and Country Club, an 18 hole, international standard golf course designed by Arne Van Amerongen which also features an additional 3 training holes. The Golf and Country Club also has a private club house, public restaurant and bar, hotel facilities and this golf course in Esentepe is quite possibly one of the most stunning courses in the entire Mediterranean region because it not only has dramatic views of the coastline but it benefits from breathtaking views of the Besparmak mountain range meaning that players may find it hard to concentrate on their game!
Those living in Esentepe are within walking distance or a short drive of the course where they can take out annual membership or just play with a day’s green fees payable whenever the whim takes them! Guests and visitors are also allowed so those who have family coming to visit them can entertain them at the golf course before sitting down to a magnificent dinner in the fine dining restaurant at the club.
There’s no two ways about it, property prices in Esentepe have been greatly boosted following the opening of the course and they are set to climb even higher when construction gets underway in the Spring of 2007 of Port Cyprium Marina at Kucuk Erenkoy close to Esentepe. Anyone thinking of buying an investment property in Northern Cyprus could do well to consider this fact!
Port Cyprium Marina will provide over 500 professional berths as well as a whole host of leisure and sporting facilities for those living in and around Esentepe. There will be a dive school, a sailing school, excursion and leisure cruise boats, a private beach, more bars and restaurants, shops and a sports club that will be open to the public as well.
Esentepe has been designated an area of development by the government in North Cyprus therefore a great deal of private and public investment has already gone into the improvement of roads and hard infrastructure such as electric cables and water pipes. Ongoing this particular area of Northern Cyprus will become one of the most talked about, popular and in demand resorts available. It’s an area with stunning beaches, easy access to the sea and where residents usually end up with excellent views due to the strong elevation around Esentepe. Furthermore, back from the village you have pine forests, olive groves and the gentle foot hills of the Besparmak mountain range are accessible and great for wintertime walks…all in all Esentepe in North Cyprus is one of the nicest villages in which to live.
