Greg Ohanian builds a new chapter in Klirou through DIY

Klirou, Cyprus. Greg Ohanian, 55, has relocated to Klirou, where he is transforming a vast, barren plot into a home, garden and outdoor space with his own hands. The move follows financial difficulties and the loss of his home in Nicosia.

A new start in Klirou

Ohanian sees Klirou as a place where he can create on his own terms and pursue his long-standing interest in living on the land.

“I’ve always wanted land, trees, to grow my own food and raise chickens,” he says.

“I love the peace here,” he adds. “The sunrises and sunsets offer a completely different way of living.”

The change has also inspired his online project, Greg the Geeza.

A hands-on approach

Ohanian has a background in media, public relations and marketing. He is a qualified nutritionist and dietitian, rather than a professional builder.

DIY has always been part of his life, influenced by his hands-on father. When a contractor left a retaining wall unfinished at his property, Ohanian took matters into his own hands.