Properties in Bansko
Properties in Bansko |
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| The Pirin mountain range: Kamenitsa - 2,816m, Polezhan - 2,850m, Vihren - 2,914m, Pirin - 2,593m. |
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| In 2003 Bansko
was discovered by the outside world. Until
then its delights were enjoyed mainly by Bulgarians. Now that the secret
of its magnificent mountain peaks and traditional local zest for having
a good
time is out, however, the numbers of foreign visitors are increasing
so rapidly that local accommodation facilities
cannot keep pace with the influx of tourists. This phenomenon has resulted in a massive infrastructure development programme by the local government, with a huge financial investment from Bulgarian and foreign companies. Furthermore, a new, fast road now connects Bansko with Sofia, the journey by car being possible in 1½, 2 or 2½ hours, depending on whether you drive fast, normally or slowly. Sections of the road have been paid for by various countries of the European Union. Moreover, the Mediterranean Sea is only 2 hours away, in Greece! All this activity has had a knock-on effect on property demand and values, which rocketed at the end of 2003 for a period of about three months. Although that is unlikely to be repeated to such an extreme, values are rising again, and are expected to do so more rapidly as 2007, the year of Bulgaria's accession to the European Union, approaches. |
Although
Bansko shares with Borovets a long letting period, winter and summer (compared
to the Black Sea coast's summer only), it differs
from its rival in
that it is a residential town, whereas Borovets is purely a resort. As such, it has lots of local tradition, colour and life, and is likely to appeal to visitors who enjoy these things. Borovets, on the other hand, is lively in a more modern and westernised way, with its Irish pubs and discothèques. Bansko has always been a resort for all seasons, with five months of skiing usually possible, and four months of summer, when the temperature on the mountains can be more than 25°C, and you can sleep under the stars! The local people consider themselves as 'Bansko' first, and Bulgarians second. They even speak a dialect, barely intelligible to their countrymen, which is peculiarly confined to the town limits. This apparent insularity does not manifest itself, however, in their hospitality and welcoming nature. They certainly know how to enjoy themselves, usually with the aid of the locally produced wine and 'rakiya' (brandy). Bansko, boasting 180 'mehanas' (traditional taverns), seems set to be one of the country's most enjoyable places to spend a holiday. |
 Bansko map, showing location |
Views from the apartments (Click on image to enlarge) |
 Mt Vihren 2914m |
 Panorama (Ski-lift at left, plot at right) |
Bansko
mehana (tavern) - 'Obetsanova Kashta' (Click on image to enlarge) |
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| Videos (Click on link to start) |
Mountain
view (1.2MB) |
Butt
heads (1MB) |
Newlyweds
in pedestrian precinct (1.1MB) |
Bansko
ski café (81KB) |
Bansko
ski lift (lower) (190KB) |
Bansko
ski lift (higher) (481KB) |
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Bansko Jazz Fest - August 2005 (annual free event!) : |
Town
square in February (220KB) |
| New 1-bed apartments (sleeping 4), combining modernism with
traditional Bansko style, with beautiful views of the mountains. 12 apartments,
located directly in front
of the
Pirin
mountain
range, only 500m from the ski-lift, 50m from the river, and about 2km
from the proposed golf
course, to be designed
by Ian Woosnam. Bar, café and steak house, massage, free gym,
jacuzzi and sauna on the lower ground floor. Panoramic windows and deck/balcony. The sheer glass walls make these apartments unique in Bansko, and bring the terrace and the magnificent view right into the living room. Fully furnished and equipped with kitchen appliances and washing machine. These apartments are very unusual, in that their design emphasises spacious living, thus making them suitable for both permanent and holiday use. |
Mountain View Lodge is one of the closest apartment buildings for walking
to the ski-lift, because it is directly opposite the bridge across the
river. (See map) Buyers will have a choice of three levels of finish: Standard, Superior and Luxury, including laminates, marble, granite, wood, tiles, jacuzzi bath and jet-pulse shower. So, you can custom-design your holiday home to your own taste. With the new upsurge in popularity for Bulgaria as a holiday destination, and the tremendous sudden increase in demand for mountain accommodation, these apartments should offer phenomenal rental potential for 9 months of the year, summer and winter. We intend to offer a rental service to our clients. |
 South façade in summer (walls of glass, to capture the view to the Pirin mountain range, shown at the top of this page) |
Whether to have a paved car park or a lawn and
garden will be decided after consultation with the apartment owners.
There will be a barbeque in either case. Plans and images are subject
to small changes. Image backgrounds do not represent actual surroundings. (Click on images to enlarge) |
 Detail of the south façade, showing the walls of glass, which bring the terrace and the magnificent view of the Pirin mountains right into your living room |
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 Aerial view from west |
 North and east façades |
 South façade in winter (walls of glass, to capture the view to the Pirin mountain range, shown at the top of this page) |
 South and east façades in winter |
| Interior views of a 1-bedroom apartment. These images are computer-generated, using symbolic furniture, fixtures, fittings and appliances. They are shown only to give an idea of the layout and spaciousness of a finished apartment. (Click on image to enlarge) |
 Outside looking in |
 From front left corner |
 From front right corner |
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 Kitchen |
 Cosy corner with log fire |
 From hallway |
 From kitchen |
 Bedroom |
1-bedroom apartment (c.70 sq.m.)
A sofa in the living room can convert to a double bed, to accommodate two additional people. (Click on image to enlarge, and choose your breakfast bar style: sushi, straight or curved.) |
 Floor plan (sushi bar) |
 Floor plan (straight bar) |
 Floor plan (curved bar) |
| Choose your apartment on these floor plans: (Click on image to enlarge) (There are 12 1-bedroom apartments, each with 1 bathroom, on floors 1 (ground), 2, 3 and 4, and one 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom and a walk-in closet on floor 5. All apartments have a log fireplace.) CHECK SIZES, PRICES & AVAILABILITY |
In the basement: Bar, café, (real!) steak
house, massage parlour, free gym, jacuzzi, sauna, ski & boot storage,
changing rooms for residents |
Choose easily from five set
decor schemes: Neutral, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,
or, if you want more detailed choices, you can Customise
your holiday home
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Choose from four furniture
packages: Traditional, Classic, Elegant, Modern (coming
soon), or, if you want individual items, you can Choose
the furniture for your holiday home (coming soon)
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| These apartments are available for sale off-plan
now, for completion by winter 2006. The off-plan price is 1,190
Euros per sq.m. This represents a substantial discount on the finished
value, according to a well known independent local estate agency. A spacious, new 70sq.m. 1-bedroom apartment can therefore be yours at a discounted price of 83,000 Euros, including all local fees and taxes, complete bathroom, and fitted kitchen cupboards. You'll need to add only the cost of the furniture and appliances of your choice. It is very likely that the value of these properties will be considerably higher once they are built, particularly in view of the chronic shortage of holiday accommodation in Bansko, and the sale price at that time will reflect the higher value. |
We are now accepting bookings for these apartments. The reservation fee is €1,000 or £700 Sterling. For a reservation form, terms and conditions, please e-mail: banskoskiapmts@BulgariaProperties.net, or telephone 0871 226 2296 for a chat, if you prefer. |
| Your reservation fee can be paid by credit or debit card here: |
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