Living up to its name, the vista from High View House, is beautifully breath-taking. The villa is near the quiet village of Nadar, on the east coast of the Maltese island of Gozo, in the cobalt blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This six hundred and sixty-five square metre imposing property has four spacious double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests, ideal for a large family holiday, or friends’ get-together. This imposing two-storey, detached house, is set on its own grounds, surrounded by high stone walls, and a Mediterranean garden, populated with tall trees and indigenous shrubs.
The property is constructed out of local light stone, with traditional arched windows, which have been carried through in the interiors, with internal arched walls. The house comes complete with on-site parking, complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, and your own private swimming pool. The interiors are classically charming and cosy, it has been furnished with stylish contemporary pieces, and decorated in a subtle palette of soft shades of cream, beige, and grey.
Enter the house at ground floor level, where there is a series of light and airy, cool living spaces, divided by stone arches. The seating area has arched double doors, which open out onto the pool terrace. There is a sofa bed, for one guest, a coffee table and console, a flat-screen satellite television, and a wood-burning fire for those cooler months and evenings. An eight-seater dining set would be ideal for some impressive indoor entertaining. A large white and beige kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances you will need to cater for your holiday. The first of the four finely dressed bedrooms can be found on this floor. The spacious room has a double bed, wooden furniture, and doors that give access to the terrace, great for a swim before breakfast. A shared bathroom completes this floor. On the first floor, there are three more bedrooms, two with double beds, and a twin room, and two bathrooms, one with a bathtub, and one with a shower.
The grounds and gardens are delightful, commanding a sea view terrace, tall trees for shade, and shrubs for colour in season. There is a free-form, step-entry swimming pool, surrounded by modern sun loungers, and handy side tables. A soft seating spot is perfect for meeting for morning coffee and pre-dinner aperitifs. As dusk falls, feast alfresco at the outdoor dining set, with dishes freshly grilled on the barbeque, and enjoy the view of the sun setting over the horizon, as the stars come out to shine.
High View House can be found near the tranquil village of Nadar, the most eastern spot on the small island of Gozo, set in the heart of the Maltese Mediterranean Sea. There is no international airport on the island, guests are advised to fly to Malta, take transportation to the northern port, and then hop on the frequent ferry to Mgarr Harbour in Gozo. From Mgarr Harbour it is a short four-kilometre journey to your holiday home.
The island of Gozo is only seven kilometres long, and thirteen kilometres wide, so anywhere you want to go is within easy reach. For your holiday provisions, the nearest shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the house. The village of Nadar is set in a verdant valley, with a tranquil bay, and breath-taking sea views out to Malta, and the nearby island of Comino. Nadar has a beautiful Baroque church, and on the way to San Blas beach, the Ta’ Isopu Knights Tower. Within a two-kilometre radius, there are five fabulous beaches. The nearest is; the unspoilt Dahlet Qorrot, with its boathouses formed from natural caves, the dazzling white sands of Iz-Zewwieqa Bay, Hondoq ir-Rummien, is best for swimming and water sports, and the famous must-see red sands of Rambla.
Nearby Qala is the easternmost tip of the island, with prehistoric remains, inviting bays and beaches, a church on a hill with a view, and live music in the square every night in summer. Mgarr Harbour is a quaint traditional fishing village, where you can take a walk along the promenade, admire the yachts, and feast on the local cuisine. Take time to visit the impressive gothic Lourdes Chapel and the sculpture of the Three Graces, before enjoying a cocktail in the famous Gleneagles Bar.
The island of Gozo dates from neolithic times, since then it has been invaded and occupied by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, the French and finally the British. This melting pot of cultures can be seen in its history, architecture, and culture. Start your historical education with the Ggantija Temples, one of the world’s oldest free-standing structures, and now a UNESCO and World Heritage Site. Only seven kilometres from the house is the capital city of Ir-Rabat, known locally as Victoria since 1887, renamed in honour of Queen Victoria to celebrate her jubilee.
Walk the fortified Bronze Age citadel of the city, stop in Independence Square for a browse in the local market, and a coffee in a café, Seek solace in the seventeenth-century Baroque Grand Basilica of St George, before wandering the old streets full of shops, selling delicacies and souvenirs. The city is also known for its collection of museums, theatres, clubs, and opera houses. Find peace and tranquillity with a stroll around Villa Rundle Public Gardens, established by the British in 1910. Finally, don’t miss a day out to the nearby island of Comino, take the ferry from Mgaar harbour, swim, and snorkel in the beautiful blue lagoon, before exploring the island’s natural habitat, numerous churches, and dining by the seashore on freshly caught fish.
The Villa A 665sqm classic 2 storey detached 4 bed sea view stone house, with private pool and garden, sleeps 8+1
Ground floor:
- Seating area with sofa bed, coffee table, satellite TV, fireplace
- Dining set x 8
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bedroom 1:1 double bed
- Bedroom 2:2 single beds
- Bedroom 3:1 extra-large double bed
- Bedroom 4:1 extra-large double bed
- 3 bathrooms, 1 with bath tub, 2 with showers
Exterior:
- Tiled terrace
- Mediterranean garden
- Private swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Soft seating
- Dining set x6
- BBQ
Additional facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Airport transfers
- Bicycle hire
- On-site yoga
