An Earthly Paradise ... A Heavenly Investment
Nature at its most abundant, a beach paradise in the sun, a holiday village
that will be a destination in its own right and the premier resort on the Black
Sea Coast...Read more
"We have sought to create a complete environment, an escape from the stresses
of modern life, a place where the greenery, the water features, the flora, the
beach and the sea combine with the sports facilities, the pools, the
restaurants, the pier and all the water-based activities to create a unique
atmosphere," says Silvia Hrisimova, Executive Director of Eden Developments.
"Buildings with clean lines but in traditional Thracian style, a range of
apartments and villas with every modern convenience, beautifully furnished,
constructed under a programme where quality is paramount," adds Andrey Andreev,
fellow Director.
"Of course," Silvia continues, "we started with the location. Right on the
beach, with a sloping site that maximises the sea views - views across the bay
to the UNESCO world heritage site of Nessebar. The diversions of Sunny Beach are
just 3 miles away, a short taxi-hop to the outside world. Hire a car, and the
natural and cultural riches of this country beckon. Yet it's a quiet spot, with
a forest backdrop and little traffic."
Western holidaymakers - and investors - are just starting to discover
Bulgaria in a big way. A member of NATO, soon to join the European Union,
a currency already pegged to the Euro: the amazing thing is that it still offers
such value. The wave of money now going into property in the latest EU entrant
countries points the way.
'Garden of Eden' offers an opportunity for forward-thinking investors to buy
in a fabulous location, in a prestigious development, built by a reputable company,
and in a country with a bright future.
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Information about 'Garden of Eden'
'Garden of Eden' is an apartment beach village beautifully
situated just outside St Vlas, about 3 miles from Sunny Beach Bulgaria, on a
south-facing shoreline. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Bourgas airport and
about 90 minutes from Varna airport. The capital, Sofia, is about 5 hours drive
away. Bourgas (also spelt 'Burgas') is served by a large number of charter flights in the
summer - see this
news report about
its successful 2004 season (1.4 million visitors!). There are also scheduled flights operating to Bourgas
which are ideal for viewing trips... Read more
Garden of Eden is a beachfront firstline or frontline development (i.e. right on the
beach) and faces south maximising both sea views and the position of the sun. It looks out over the bay
towards the beautiful medieval peninsula of Nessebar, a UNESCO world heritage site, while at night the lights
of Sunny Beach (3 miles by road) gleam in the south-west.
As well as the ideal orientation, the geographical position provides
very pure air. St Vlas is an attractive village benefiting from substantial improvements
and development, and is fast becoming the 'Puerto Banus' of the Black Sea Coast.
A small hotel and around 550 properties are being built in a Thracian style,
with its red tiled roofs and deep eaves. Utilising both local wood and stone,
Garden of Eden marries modern design with the beauty of traditional building. The
'garden' concept is being realised with extensive planting and landscaping.
Six outdoor pools, a seventh Roman-style pool, and an indoor pool are being provided, with a cascading stream through the village.
Using the natural gradient, a high proportion of the apartments,
reached by footpaths and bridges over the stream, have a sea view. Motor vehicles
use the underground car park and have no access to the village area, which is only for pedestrians and electric buggies (which will be provided).
A 'marina' pier, where small craft can be moored, is being built in the water to
enhance the exclusivity of the development.
On-site facilities include shops, banking, tennis court, fitness
centre, saunas and beauty salon - and of course a number of bars and restaurants
(including a fish restaurant built out over the sea).
Construction started in April 2005 and will complete in the second half of 2006.
Garden of Eden is protected by planning regulations against adjacent building development on three sides - south, west and north, while to the east development will be complete before Garden of Eden opens.
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The Apartments and Villas
Studio, one and two and three bedroom apartments, plus larger penthouses and
town-house villas are offered with fully-tiled modern bathrooms.
All have either balconies or patios and most have sea views. Built to a
high internal specification, they include air conditioning (cold & warm air) in bedrooms and
living room as standard. Furnishing Packages are also available. Read more
The payment structure is 10% deposit when contracts are signed, 20% payable
when rough construction commences (July-November 2005 depending on the building),
20% payable when the roof goes on (October 2005-March 2006) and the final 50% at
completion - second half of 2006.
Property Management
Eden Developments provides on-site management in Garden of Eden to ensure
the maintenance of high standards, and there is a rental management package to allow our customers to
benefit from rental income. Eden also offer
properties in Garden of Eden for resale to assist existing owners who wish to realise their investment.
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Timetable
- September 2004: Pre-Launch at Excel Property Investor Show
- November 2004: Planning consent granted
- 26 January 2005: Launched at Bulgarian Embassy, London
- April 2005: Construction works commenced
- July-December 2006: Final completion. Enjoy!
The Village of St Vlas
St Vlas village has about 3,000 inhabitants and is situated just 4 km to the
north of Sunny Beach resort and 9 km away from the town of Nessebar. It lies in
the skirts of the Stara Planina mountain and thus offers a beautiful combination
of sea and mountain climate, and has long been considered by Bulgarians as
particularly favourable for those with respiratory problems. The eastern end of
the village's adjacent coastal line hosts a small port used by local fishermen. Read more
The village of St Vlas is believed to have been founded by the Thracian tribe
of Larisi in the 2nd century BC. At that time, it reportedly bore the name of
Larisa. It was renamed Sveti Vlas in the 14th century after the patron
saint of cattle growers and merchants. During Ottoman rule (late 14th-19th
century), the village appears in administrative registrars as 'Manastir'
('Monastery') or 'Kyuchuk Manastir' after the five monasteries in the vicinity
of the village - but, unfortunately, none of these now remain. Officially, it recovered the name of St. Vlas after the
reunification of the Bulgarian state in 1886.
There are a number of pubs and restaurants. Visitors can also take advantage
of the various tourist facilities, including outdoor food, of Sunny Beach, which
is just 5 minutes away by car. There is regular bus transport from Nessebar and
Bourgas to St. Vlas, and plenty of private minibuses, route and ordinary taxis.
There is also water transport to and from Nessebar and Bourgas to Sunny Beach.
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