Property Investment and holiday homes for the environmentally conscious. Luxurious top of the range carbon neutral homes in Bulgaria.

Overseas property development with the environment in mind certainly makes a refreshing change from the acres of sprawling environmentally damaging developments that are evident throughout the world. Universal Property Agents can now bring you an alternative, to help you to sleep easier knowing that your property will not be leaving much of a carbon footprint.

And where better to have your home than in the beautiful countryside of Bulgaria, the perfect location to enjoy the crisp clean air and the great outdoors. Peace and tranquility, no over-development, environmentally friendly constructions in fitting with the natural surroundings, and all conveniently located. Saving the environment has never been easier!

These properties have an incredibly convenient location, not just for travel from Europe, but also with ease of access to the ski resorts and civilization. Borovets, the first, and one of the major ski resorts, is located just a 15-minute drive away. Sofia, the capital, is only a 45 minute drive away and the airport at Plovdiv only 90 minutes.

Located in the beautiful town of Dolna Banya the Seven Lakes development is right on the boundary of the Nicklaus designed IBAR golf and spa resort, which is the only golf course in Eastern Europe to be awarded full PGA status. For the water sports enthusiast, Lake Iskar is only a few minutes drive from the resort, and being in the heart of the countryside, fishing, hunting, walking, mountain biking are all pursuits well catered to in the region. It is even possible to charter planes for flying lessons at the nearby private airfield.

The development consists of detached 2 and 3-bedroom private villas, each with private gardens in a secure, exclusive gated development. The properties are built using natural stone and wood, and are designed to provide a contemporary modern style, in total harmony with the surrounding countryside.

The interiors are completed to the highest possible standard with the following features included in all properties:

• First grade wooden veneer throughout
• Wood burning stone furnace
• Pre-installed multi-room audio-visual equipment
• Fully wired throughout the house for broadband internet and satellite TV
• State of the art fitted kitchens with Italian tiles
• Built in large wardrobes in all bedrooms
• Sports utility room with winter drying racks
• Office space / easily converted to a guest bedroom

The exterior includes:

• Landscaped private gardens
• Alpine trees
• Stone footpaths
• Covered carport with infrared heaters
• Exposed wooden beams and latticework
• Fully integrated security system with video entry phone and movement detectors
• Double glazed windows and patio doors
• Reinforced front doors with impenetrable security locks.

The maintenance charges are also reasonable at €10 per Sq M.

The build sizes are generous with the 2-bedroom options starting from 139 Sq M, and the 3-bedroom villas from 178 Sq M. Each villa can be purchased with the option of including a pool and bar-b-que area - as not everyone wants the expense and maintenance of an outdoor pool. The bar-b-que facilities include a covered bar area, with service bar and shower facilities.

The development is currently available from UPA as a special pre-release investment opportunity, with the release scheduled in the next few weeks. The development will be released in three stages, the first completing in January 2009, with the second and third phases due for completion in June and December of the same year.

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