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Casa are offering some wonderful properties in Bulgaria as part of a new development project
Bulgaria has one of the fastest growing tourism markets in Europe. Interest in its rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural landscapes escalated when Bulgaria joined the EU in January 2007 and there is further anticipation over its planned adoption of the euro in 2009. Easyjet recently commenced a daily service between London Gatwick and Sofia, showing the airline’s growing commitment to tourism in the country and the country’s increasing popularity with British tourists in particular.
Bulgaria is considered to be among the best emerging markets of Eastern Europe; with profits on off-plan purchases often exceeding purchasers’ expectations. It is easy to see why the country is fast becoming one of the most popular locations for British property buyers looking to invest overseas.
In both summer and winter, tourists enjoy the best that the country has to offer – historical cities and towns, sunny coastlines and thriving ski resorts. While the coastal towns continue to attract large numbers of holidaymakers, a rapidly growing infrastructure is attracting interest from skiers and snowboarders looking for a cheaper alternative to the French resorts.
Bulgaria is fast becoming the destination of choice for skiers in Europe, and skiing in Bulgaria doesn’t get better than Bansko. Just 160 km away from Sofia, it’s considered to be the best and most popular ski resort in Bulgaria; thanks to the excellent snow records and the longest ski season, 15 December to 15 May. The growing popularity of Bansko has resulted in significant investment in infrastructure within the region, ski runs and lifts, as well as luxury hotels and holiday apartments.
The region of Bansko and Razlog promises to be a year round tourist destination, and the region is set to attract a new wave of tourists – golfers. To date, there are seven golf projects planned for this particular mountain area – the largest number of golf projects in Bulgaria. Six of the golf courses will be constructed in Razlog and the seventh is in Bansko ski resort.
Casa Group plc is developing Razlog Golf & Ski resort – a €35 million (£25 million) project featuring 325 studio, one, two and three bed apartments with a wide range of facilities including an indoor swimming pool with outdoor lounge facilities, a children’s plunge pool and a spacentre that includes massage rooms, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, as well as a gym. The resort also houses a gourmet restaurant, bar and shops. To ensure residents have easy access to the skiing and après ski in Bansko, there will be a complimentary shuttle service to the town centre and gondola station which will take the 1 km route along the new road which is currently being built between this area of Razlog and the town centre.
Razlog Golf & Ski was recently awarded a prestigious architecture award at the 2007 International Property Awards. The project achieved the maximum five stars from the awards jury, and won the prize for the Best Architecture (Multiple Units). The design of the resort is contemporary yet sympathetic, incorporating the best of traditional Bulgarian crafts with aspects of modern living. Utilising the existing palette of local materials, incorporating stone, wood and render, the scheme is strong in identity, original in its conception and one that is set apart with its dramatic split roof line following the contours of the site giving the development a unique character.
“Throughout the design and build process we have been determined to create a development that is architecturally interesting and fits in with the surrounding environment, as well as being a top class holiday and second home destination.” (Ferenc Ebozue, Chief Executive Officer of Casa Group plc)
Razlog Golf & Ski is due for completion in 2009. The second phase of units went on sale in July 2007, with prices starting at €45,000 for a studio apartment.
For more information please visit:
www.razlog-golfandski.com,
email razlog-sales@casaplc.com
or phone 0207 518 1866.
