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Bulgarian Dreams > Bulgaria Property > Ski Properties > The Orchard Apartments
The Orchard, Bansko

Please click below to check out:
- phase 2
- phase 3
which are also now available.

The Orchard will be an exceptional apartment development in Bansko. Designed by Barbara Holzer, an internationally renowned Swiss architect. The Orchard will be a landmark in Bansko.

The good news is that phase 2 boasts the same excellent location, a addition of further unrivalled facilities and for a limited time only, a price freeze on phase 1 prices.

We are delighted to announce that the Orchard received the International Property award for Best Bulgarian Development 2006 and Best Bulgarian Apartment 2006.

Read what the press are saying here.

Near to the Glazny river and under 300m from the main lift in Bansko, the development is ideally placed to benefit from the existing and new gondola station in Bansko. The development includes unique facilities only available to owners of apartments at the Orchard. These includes an ice rink and a cinema!

With prices starting from just €40,000, we believe this development will offer the best combination of high quality and excellent facilities at a compelling price.

You will need to download a reservation agreement, this can be downloaded here. Full availabilities can be seen here.

Call to reserve your apartment today on 0800 011 2750 or +44 (0)20 7614 1240.

 
     
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Mortgage products will be available on apartments within this development subject to status and terms. To find out more click here

Below are details of the facilities:
* Ice rink
* Cinema
* Full spa (1600m) including:
* Indoor swimming pool
* A selection of saunas
* A selection of steam rooms
* A snow room

* Lobby area with open fire
* 24 hour security
* Licensed restaurant
* Bar and coffee shop
* Ski shop and ski hire
* Ski boot storage
* Laundry room


All the above facilities are provided free of charge to purchasers of apartments.



  
 
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The Observer
Bulgaria is no longer a leap in the dark 25th February 2007
Huma Qureshi finds having your own skiing apartment isn't only for the rich, as she explores the 'affordable luxury' of upcoming resort Bansko. More...

  Put That Village Square.... Here. 29th January 2006
The Financial Times reveals how the designers of 'The Orchard' in Bansko use spaces to create friendly communities... More...


  Smarter Buyers Bank on Bansko. 2nd December 2005
The Daily Mail reveals why Bansko is the first mountain resort in Bulgaria to attract significant international interest. More...



  Investment Opportunities in Ski Resorts. 27th November 2005
The Sunday Business Post talks with Bulgarian Dreams about the investment opportunities in Bansko More...


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% Due Date due Stage of construction
40 % Initial deposit Within 2 weeks of reservation
60 % May '09 Deferred payment scheme

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Maintenance charge €12.00 per square metre per year.

Apartments are delivered on a finished basis internally including heating systems.

An apartment can be reserved on payment of a £1000/€1500 reservation fee, this is refundable against the initial deposit for the property only. Reservation payments can be made by sending a cheque made payable to 'Berkeley Square Trading Limited' to the following address:

Berkeley Square Trading Limited
120 Moorgate
London
EC2M 6SS
United Kingdom

Please also be sure to post a completed option form with your cheque, this can be downloaded here.
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The Orchard benefits from the largest spa in Bulgaria designed by specialists. All owners receive free unlimited access to services included in their annual service charge. Each owner receives the following number of passes dependent on their apartment type:

Apartment type Number of passes
Studio 3
1 bedroom 4
2 bedrooms 6
2+ bedrooms up to 8

Note: Passes can be used by any authorised visitors staying in the apartment, not just the owners.

The spa includes the following facilities:

Below are details of the facilities:
* 25m three lane sports pool
* Main relaxation pool
* Children's pool
* Waterfall
* Private VIP spa area with separate facilities
* 2 themed relaxation areas
* A Japanese relaxation garden
* Solarium
* Coffee shop and bar

* Snow room with snowmaker
* A hammam
* A turkish bath
* Three different saunas
* A hydrotherapy centre
* Hairdresser
* Masssage and beauty therapies
* Full gymnasium
* Juice bar

Note: Facilities included in bold are unique at the Orchard development.
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Below are some of the architect’s graphic drawings, and photographs taken from or close to the plot of land.
 
Click the images below to enlarge.


The following interiors showcase the modern design of one of the garden apartments in the development. Although the spacial design is the same, finishes and furniture are examples and not indicative.
 
 


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Block A Block B Block C
First Floor First Floor First Floor
Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor
Third Floor Third Floor Third Floor
Fourth Floor Fourth Floor Fourth Floor
Fifth Floor Fifth Floor Fifth Floor
Sixth Floor Sixth Floor Sixth Floor

Location Map Site Plan
Facilites First Floor Facilities Second floor

Google Earth location file - If you have Google Earth installed on your computer, by clicking the link and opening the file, Google Earth will automatically open and take you to a view of the development location from space. Google Earth is free and can be downloaded from here.
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 Phase 1 nears completion (08/07/08)
Buildings A, B and C near completion with act 15 expected shortly. More...

 Section A reaches the roof as the facade of section C is added (25/07/07)
Heavy construction nears completion as work begins on glazing and facades More...

 Section A reaches the second floor (04/04/07)
Heavy construction continues, section B & C will have completed roofs shortly More...

 Section C reaches the roof level, section B reaches the third floor (15/02/07)
Good weather permits continued building progress More...

 Section B reaches the second floor (18/01/07)
Section C nears the roof and heavy construction starts on section A also More...

 Section C reaches the third floor (04/12/06)
Steady progress is made to all three section of phase 1 at the Orchard More...

 Foundations are completed (02/10/06)
Construction begins on the basement levels as foundations are now complete More...

 Construction begins! (13/07/06)
Clearance of the ground has begun ahead of the excavation for the foundations More...

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Prices from just €75,000.

Phase 1
Code Floor Size Common Areas Total size (m) Price (€s) Price (£s) Description
A302 Second 44.99 9.00 53.99 76,676 52,880 Studio, 1 bathroom
A303 Second 45.03 9.01 54.04 76,745 52,927 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
A306 Second 61.34 12.27 73.61 104,542 72,098 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
A406 Third 61.34 12.27 73.61 107,928 74,433 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
A408 Third 43.03 8.61 51.64 77,790 53,648 Studio, 1 bathroom
A409 Third 65.49 13.10 78.59 118,393 81,650 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom
A506a Fourth 39.38 7.88 47.26 75,494 52,065 Studio, 1 bathroom
A510 Fourth 65.49 13.10 78.59 118,393 81,650 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
A604 Sixth 93.95 18.78 112.69 171,788 118,475 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
B101 Ground 32.42 6.48 38.90 54,135 37,335 Studio, 1 bathroom
B209 First 31.00 6.20 37.20 46,686 32,197 Studio, 1 bathroom
B303 Second 38.46 7.69 46.15 66,609 45,937 Studio, 1 bathroom
B308 Second 67.29 13.46 80.75 116,540 80,372 2 bedrooms , 1 bathroom
B309 Second 62.89 12.58 75.47 108,919 75,117 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
B401 Third 93.91 18.78 112.69 169,770 117,083 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
B508 Fourth 67.29 13.46 80.75 121,647 83,894 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
C101 Ground 31.24 6.25 37.49 52,164 35,975 Studio, 1 bathroom
C213 First 114.82 22.96 137.78 198,857 137,143 2 bedroom , 2 bathroom
C309 Second 65.86 13.17 79.03 114,063 78,664 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom
C310 Second 65.86 13.17 79.03 114,063 78,664 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom
C313 Second 114.82 22.96 137.78 198,857 137,143 2 bedroom , 2 bathroom
C411 Third 65.86 13.17 79.03 119,062 82,112 1 bedroom , 1 bathroom

 

% Due Date due Stage of construction
40% Initial deposit Within 2 weeks of reservation
60% Deferred payment May 2009


Phase 2
Code Floor Size Common Areas Total size (m) Price (€s) Price (£s) Description
D104 Ground 100.56 20.11 120.67 171,384 118,196 Galleried double storey garden apartment (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
D310 Second 88.07 17.61 105.68 159,213 109,802 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
D314 Second 50.83 10.17 61.00 89,435 66,248 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
D404 Third 93.87 18.77 112.64 176,175 121,500 Duplex Penthouse Apartment (2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
D405 Third 116.36 23.27 139.63 218,384 150,610 Duplex Penthouse Apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
D415 Third 111.30 22.26 133.56 203,512 140,353 Duplex Penthouse Apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
D417 Third 106.76 21.35 128.11 195,211 134,628 Duplex Penthouse Apartment (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
E107 Ground 98.90 19.78 118.68 168,555 116,245 Galleried double storey garden apartment (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
E406 Third 119.56 23.91 143.47 224,390 154,752 Duplex penthouse (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
E408 Third 114.60 22.92 137.51 215,081 148,332 Duplex penthouse (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
E411 Third 98.33 19.78 118.00 179,796 123,998 Duplex penthouse (1 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
E412 Third 130.39 26.08 156.47 238,418 164,426 Duplex penthouse (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
E413 Third 105.87 21.17 127.04 193,583 133,506 Duplex penthouse (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)

 

% Due Date due Stage of construction
25% Initial deposit Within 2 weeks of reservation
25% 2nd floor level December 2008
25% Roof level May 2009
25% Completion October 2009


Phase 3
Code Floor Size Common Areas Total size (m) Price (€s) Price (£s) Description
F204 First 62.89 12.58 75.47 113,614 78,355 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
F401 Third 40.63 8.13 48.76 75,778 52,261 Studio, 1 bathroom
G102 First 99.63 19.93 119.56 179,980 124,124 Duplex penthouse (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)
G502 Fourth 69.05 13.81 82.86 137,369 94,737 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
G508 Fourth 39.74 7.95 47.69 66,978 46,192 Studio, 1 bathroom
H101 Ground 58.41 11.68 70.09 101,676 70,121 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
H201 First 64.78 12.96 77.74 117,029 80,710 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
H501 Fourth 98.02 19.60 117.62 187,832 129,539 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
I211 First 59.82 8.97 68.79 101,243 72,581 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
I505 Fourth 56.53 8.48 65.01 103,821 71,601 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

 

% Due Date due Stage of construction
25% Initial deposit Within 2 weeks of reservation
25% 2nd floor level October 2008
25% Roof level May 2009
25% Completion September 2009

Please click below to check out:
- phase 2
- phase 3
which are also available.

Please call us on +44 (0)20 7614 1240 to discuss this development further.

We charge no commission on this development.

Prices quoted include VAT based on the local tax evaluation at the Notary Act. If a client wishes to have any other price on the Notary Act up to the full purchase price, this is at the client's discretion and at no extra charge.

All notary and transfer fees are payable by the purchaser and total between 4-5% of the price placed on the Notary Act
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