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Let's pretend you didn't have to worry about money, family, those kinds of things.
Where would you build your dream home here in Egypt?
I would choose an area on the North Coast, a large plot of land, directly on the sea.
I would have a sprawling 2 story Villa with an enclosed indoor garden area that included a jacuzzi, for winter time use.
What's your dream home like and where?
Ayisha Member # 4713
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well as money is no object I will have 2!!
One of course in Luxor, cant decide whether to overlook the Nile or the mountain though doesnt matter as I will build it high so I have a nice roof terrace which will overlook both
It will be quite large with probably 6 bedrooms or more, and a pool, naturally. The garden will be very big and completely enclosed, with Mango, Lemon, Fig, Dates, Oranges etc and a small plot for hubby to grow various veggies
The other mansion will probably be in Alex right on the coast so I can hear waves lapping all day and night. That will probably be a bit smaller as it's only for summer when it gets too hot in Luxor
Oh and massive balconies everywhere on both
Laura Member # 879
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Actually, I am consulting with my architect and interior designer before going into any "real" details.
MK the Most Interlectual Member # 8356
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There's something about Alexandria that gets on my nerves! I don't like it at all! Except for the fresh sea air I really wonder why my mother is so crazy about it.
I would like a place at the Red Sea coast, away from the gigolo settlements, just in the middle of nowhere.
And an old fashioned but renovated apartment in Zamalek. I love Zamalek.
Laura Member # 879
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I'm probably your mother's age MK.
For me, its the easy lay out of the city, the more "relaxed" atmosphere and yes, the sea breeze in the summer, and the howling winds in the winter.
I also like that it rains here more in the winter. It gives more of a seasonal change feeling than just the cold of Cairo.
V For Vendetta Member # 12634
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quote:Originally posted by MK the Most Interlectual: There's something about Alexandria that gets on my nerves! I don't like it at all! Except for the fresh sea air I really wonder why my mother is so crazy about it.
I would like a place at the Red Sea coast, away from the gigolo settlements, just in the middle of nowhere.
And an old fashioned but renovated apartment in Zamalek. I love Zamalek.
Me too. Though I wouldn't say it gets on my nerves but I would never be able to call it home. On the other hand I can spend the rest of my life living on the red sea coast.
NourHayati Member # 5507
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A comfortable apartment in Zamalek with view to the Nile; and a "country house" for holidays in Aswan with big openings to view the sand dunes and the river, and a big garden with lots of flowers and trees and a huge quiosk for relaxing...
With a name like Smuckers Member # 10289
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I really didn't understand the hype of Alexandria, there were nice parts of course, but like I always said, Alexandria reminded me of a plain woman wearing a lot of makeup. I much more prefer relaxing secluded areas myself, doesn't have to be VERY fancy or overly ornate, just nice. I visited Bermuda a few years ago for vacation and I must say nothing has ever matched it....done tastefully and nice memories of sand and sun and restaurants
Laura Member # 879
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Smuckers, that's exactly why I want to move out of Alex to someplace on the North Coast.
The farther away from Alex you get, the more beautiful it gets. White sand, azure blue water, clear skies, and peace and quiet
Forget Marina!
micky azzam Member # 11209
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my dream home would be anywhere my husband is.he lives in quesier near the beach on the red sea. if he is there that is my dream home
With a name like Smuckers Member # 10289
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awww you're such a softie micky
laura, I know what you mean, sounds like an oasis
Luxorlover Member # 4457
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I planned my home a long time ago but never had the money to build it. I would like an Arab style house with a central courtyard with fountains etc and birds. Four massive bedrooms upstairs all with en-suite around a quatrangle. Lounge, dining room, library, office, sauna, steam room, laundry etc and quarters for the bowab downstairs. Big garden with room for stray donkeys as well as chickens, cats and a couple of dogs. Wonderful. Planning rules would never allow it but I would like it at the bottom of the mountain close to the Medinet HAbu. Does anyone know what the next six winning numbers on the lottery are going to be?
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doesnt matter as I will build it high so I have a nice roof terrace which will overlook both ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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