General information
Investing in Bulgaria
• Property prices starting at around GBP 28,000. It seems the best has never been so inexpensive;
• All properties have a 10-year guarantee on the structure (just like a British NHBC guarantee) backed by the Bulgarian government;
• Excellent rental returns. Do you wish you had invested in Spain 10 years ago? Now you can! Invest in excellence to maximize your returns;
• Interesting facts about Bulgaria:
- Bulgaria has just joined the European Union;
- Property prices are currently among the cheapest in Europe;
- Bulgarian international airports are about a 3 hours’ flight from Britain;
- Currency is stable and linked to the Euro;
- Bulgaria has a stable, democratic government;
- The average temperature from April to October is 23C;
- The skiing season lasts from December 20th to April 20th;
- The general cost of living is one of the cheapest in Europe;
- All major British tour operators now offer holidays to Bulgarian resorts;
- Low-cost air flights are available for just Euro 80 from London;
- Four distinct seasons with beautiful, blooming springs, hot and dry summers, warm autumns and snowy winters;
- Foreign direct investment reached record levels last year;
- Candidate for 2018 winter Olympics – Sofia – Bansko – Borovets;
Location: Park Lane Apartments & SPA is a luxury development in the pretty mountain town and resort of Bansko. The town itself lies at 925m above sea level (3,000 ft) on the banks of the Glazne River at the foothills of the Pirin Mountains listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bansko is a charming ski resort only recently discovered by foreigners. It is just 160 km south of Sofia along a first class road. There are direct flights to Sofia from the UK. The resort offers a diversity of tourist attractions, snow sports and nightlife. A cable car lift has been constructed (ready for the 2003/2004 season) connecting the town to the slopes, and six new slopes has been developed. Now there is a total of 65 km of ski and snowboard runs, 30 km of which are equipped with facilities for artificial snow produced by 44 TechnoAlpin cannons. The capacity of all the equipment in the ski zone above Bansko allows 6,000 skiers to ski simultaneously. Built in the traditional for the town architectural style, Park Lane Apartments & Spa is less than fifteen minutes walk away from the Gondola lift station, twenty minutes from the historic town centre and near many newly-built restaurants, bars and pubs.
Why Park Lane Apartments & SPA ?
• Holiday properties with SPA facilities have all year round rental potential;
• Among the largest SPA centres in Bansko;
• Large gym area;
• Most apartments with lovely mountain views;
• Restaurant and bar;
• Perfect environment for living, entertainment and relaxing;
• Good rental return;
• Property size optimized for a maximum rent per sq. m.;
• Special artistic indoor and outdoor design by established designers and companies;
• Off-plan payment structure;
• Limited supply of high-quality properties in good areas;
• Situated 975m above sea level makes Park Lane Apartments & SPA one of the highest points in the resort;
• Mortgages are available;
• Reception desk and maintenance service;
• Left-luggage room, ski and boots wardrobe, etc.
Complex Information
Features:
The complex stands on an area of 13,000 square meters and comprises a SPA centre, restaurant, bar, private parking and other facilities. It faces south-southwest and has magnificent views to the Pirin and Rila Mountains. The complex is built in three sections in a semi-oval shape to guarantee sunshine and clear mountain views to most apartments. There are 177 luxury apartments: 106 studios, 65 one-bedroom apartments and 6 two-bedroom apartments.
Facilities:
SPA centre:
•Heated water swimming pool
•Sauna
•Traditional and aroma steam bath
•Relaxation area
•Jacuzzi
•Massage room
Others:
•Gym area
•Ski wardrobe
•Left-luggage room
•Shuttle bus to the ski lift
•Restaurant and Garden
•Children’s playground
•Internet
Outdoor arrangement:
•Landscaped communal gardens
Surrounding environment and neighborhoods:
Park Lane Apartments & SPA does not simply consist of residential apartments. It is an environment suitable for living, recreation and entertainment for adults, teenagers and children.
In the neighborhood you can find the popular Prespa, Teramo, Demianitza, New & Old Inn Complexes, Perun, Lion, Tanne, BelleView, Tamplier and Kempinski Grand Arena Hotels and the initial Gondola lift station - all of them within 5 to 15 minutes walk. The construction of 2 golf courses at a distance of only 5 km from the hotel has been started and the Old Town of Bansko is just 20 – 25 minutes on foot. There are more than 8 restaurants, 5 bars and several Irish pubs in the area.
Property Information
Apartments:
•Most apartments with mountain views
•Fitted heating throughout
•Larger apartments with fireplaces
•Italian terracotta floor tiles throughout
•Fully fitted bathrooms
•All apartments have thermal, noise and hydro insulation
•The apartments are from 29 to 130 m2 and vary from studios to two-bedrooms. The southern facade and the large balconies and roof terraces provide a smooth transition between the rooms and the open-air areas.
•The apartments are offered finished. "Finished" means with flooring and bathroom units. Bathrooms and WCs are fully equipped.
Maintenance:
The maintenance of the common property, such as landscaped areas, corridors, systems, machines, etc., together with the security of the premises, is taken care of by professional staff.
Services provided for additional payment:
•Custom-made furnishing
•Insurance
•Rent-a-car
•Payment of running accounts (i.e. electricity & water bills, taxes, etc.)
Construction schedule:
•Foundations - May 2008
•Roofing - November 2008
•Completion - October 2009
Purchase Information
Prices:
Apartment prices start at Euro 42,000 (GBP 29,000).
Annual maintenance fee of € 12 Euro per square meter including VAT.
Go to PRICE & AVAILABILITY for more detailed information.
Reserving Apartments:
The reservation fee is Euro 2000, which is deducted from the purchase price. The reservation fee is non-refundable in case clients decide against buying.
Resort Information
Activities:
Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, horse riding, golf, tennis, conducted tours to Pirin National Park, thermal spring water bathing, sightseeing,parachutism, spa procedures and treatment, massage, hunting, night-time amusements.