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History

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It was in December 2003 that we had a chance meeting with Khyry on the corniche by the Nile.

He had just returned from military service in the north of Egypt to his West Bank village,

where his family have a sugar plantation and a small farm.

Within a short time a bond of friendship and trust was formed between us and when an

opportunity arose, we were able to purchase some land in a wonderful position by the Nile.

 

This was the foundation of a collaboration to build our two beautiful large villas,

employing only local labour and craftsmanship.

We had together studied some of the designs of Hassan Fahty, the Egyptian architect famed

for his domed buildings and we were able to engage the son of one of his team,

who had learned the craft from his father.

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We also visited a number of older local buildings for inspiration on internal floor patterns

and other features. Most of the brickwork, all the ornamental ironwork and the woodwork,

including doors and furniture were made locally.

 

Khyry has a wealth of local knowledge and contacts, and this joint enterprise could never have

been achieved without him. The association between us has extended to members of our families

and this has been an interesting and very rewarding meeting of cultures.

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Together, we now have a team which excels in providing an individualised and memorable holiday experience. Our son James has now join us in this enterprise

and share ownership of Villa Rosamund with Khyry

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