Propertysalesbulgaria.co.uk are delighted to offer for sale this fully-furnished, very spacious at 94.91 square metres internally, 2-bedroom apartment situated on the 3rd floor of the Royal House ski complex in Pamporovo Bulgaria, now priced extremely competitively at just £54,000

Property description

Firstly, this is a very spacious property at approximately 117 square metres of internal floor space. Secondly, on a price per square metre basis, this apartment represents exception value, approaching that of new build cost today. Thirdly, this is an extremely simple but chic property in what could easily be described as a boutique-type development nestled into the ski slopes. This is a comparatively small ski development and this apartment is located on the upper floors, thus it has the best of both worlds. In terms of the interior specification, it is simply superb; ultra-modern fitted  kitchen, fully-tiled bathroom and extremely pleasant decor, plus all rooms are good-sized. The combination of dark wooden kicthen cabinets and furniture trim including window frames, with the light and natural wall colourings, makes for a clean look and spacious ambience. This is certainly not typical of ski properties, which tend to lean towards the compact and bijou style. This apartment breaks that mold. The modern flat panel wall radiators also add to the ambience, suggesting a very cosy property and is more in keeping with western European style. Finally, the bedrooms are quite sumptuous with high specification detailing, notably the dark wooden headboards and matching cabinets/wardrobes, as well as the large windows with heavy drapes - bright during the day and sufficiently dark at night, so perfect for a restful vacation. This is an excellent all-round property, ideal for those seeking a large ski property, at the same time, it doubles nicely as a superb rental proposition.

 

Royal House Pamporovo - Key facts

Royal House is a group of 28 one, two and three bedroom apartments smack bang in the middle of Pamporovo village. Built to 4 star standard, the Royal House offers spacious accommodation that is unique in the centre of Pamporovo. Each apartment has satellite TV and has a fully equipped kitchen. If you don't fancy cooking, because of our location in the centre of the resort, there are numerous restaurants to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, there is the use of the Swimming pool, Sauna, and Spa facilities in the Snezhanka Hotel (at a reduced rate for Royal House customers).

The nearest airport is Plovdiv, which is 85kms away, or approx. one and a half hours’ drive. Sofia, is 240km and a bit over three hours. The central bus station is only 10 minutes in a taxi from the airport (It shouldn't cost you more than 10 Lev, 5 euro) and Buses to Pamporovo leave 5 times daily. 8.00am, 12.00am, 1.00pm, 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Price is 16 lev (8 euro) each way. The bus drops you in to the centre of Pamporovo

 

Pamporovo – the Ski resort

If you're looking for cheap holiday to Bulgaria for your family and friends, you've come to the right place. It's a country that's full of wonderful places and it's packed with tons of fun and exciting activities. One such activity is skiing, and if you're looking for the best place to hit the slopes, it'd be best to head to the ski resort of Pamporovo.

There are three major ski resorts in Bulgaria, of which Pamporovo is the second largest and, probably the most upmarket. It is also the most southerly and reputed to be the sunniest.

There's lots of reasons why you might consider a skiing break here. The unspoilt beauty, the traditional heritage of the region, but the primary one has to be cost. You can have a holiday here at the fraction of the cost of France, Austria or Italy.

The highest point is Snejanka at 1926m. It boasts around 200 days of sunshine per year, 120 of which are during the skiing period. Moreover, the peaks surrounding Pamporovo isolate the resort from strong winds and also prevent the snow cover of its ski runs, between 140 and 150 cm, from being blown away.

The combination of mild weather and excellent snow cover mean some of the best skiing conditions in Bulgaria from mid-December to mid-April. There are numerous ski runs of different categories, suiting all levels from beginners and early intermediates to professionals. The resort area's ski mountain, Snezhanka, offers a total length of 38km of alpine ski runs, serviced by 5 chair lifts and 13 tow lifts. There are 34 ski slopes including 'The Giant Slalom' and 'The Wall' for the most skilled, as well as 3 long-distance cross-country runs. There are good ski and snowboarding schools and a seriously good après-ski.

When you're not on the ski slopes, there’s plenty of other things to do in Pamporovo. There are indoor saunas and swimming pools. There's a bowling hall. Lots of souvenir shops and little boutiques, and depending on when you're there, Ski shows and carnivals. For culture and folklore there are excursions to the Stoikite village and the picturesque Orpheus rocks. Or tours to the Bachkovo Monastery and the Shiroka Luka nature, archaeological and folklore reserve.

All these factors, complemented by modern ski facilities, make Pamporovo a friendly, cost efficient and enjoyable ski resort.

 

Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi mountain, the mountain of the mythical singer Orpheus. It is amongst the southern skiing resort in Europe. It is the sunniest Bulgarian mountain resort with wonderful snow throughout the whole season. Pamporovo is situated on 1650 m above the sea level at the foot of peak Snejanka (1926 m). It is 240 km far from Sofia and 85 km from Plovdiv. Pamporovo has an exclusive climate featuring a soft winter with about 120 sunny days during the skiing period. The significant influence of The Aegean Sea appears here and the skiing season starts from mid - December to mid - April. The average air temperature is - 3 ° C. The gentle profile of the mountain with its rounded slopes and summits makes Pamporovo particularly suitable for beginners. But there are also difficult ski runs like the Giant Slalom run which is an excellent exercise for every skiing expert.

The winter resort Pamporovo is situated at the foot of Snezhanka peak (1926 meters) in the Rhodope mountain, at a distance of 260 km from Sofia, 85 km from Plovdiv and 16 km from Smolyan. The resort is situated on an elevation of 1650 meters above the sea level. The average yearly temperature is 5.5 degrees Celsius. Pamporovo has existed as a resort since the 1960s.

Almost all ski tracks in the resort start from Snezhanka peak, as their elevation varies from 1930 to 1444 meters above the sea level. There are 37 kilometers of ski tracks in Pamporovo, the longest of which is 5.1 km, and the maximum displacement is 476 meters. The ski tracks are of various difficulty levels – there are tracks for advanced skiers, as well as for beginners. 9 tow-lifts and 6 ski lifts are available for the tourists.

The ski tracks in the resort can be also used by snowboarders. There is a half-pipe structure, as well as multiple options for downhill skiing along rough terrain. There are also ski racing tracks with a length of 25 km in Pamporovo. There are multiple places suitable for sledging in the ski zone. Night lighting from 28 spotlights is provided on Snezhanka No 2 track, which is 1176 meters long, 60 meters wide, and its displacement is 283 meters, for admirers of the extreme downhill racing. Mountains crossing with motor sledges are offered.

A few ski schools for children and adults, as well as a kindergarden for children from 4 to 7 years old, function in Pamporovo. The sportspeople who do not possess their own ski equipment can hire it from the rental shops in the resort.

Although it is mostly known as a winter destination, Pamporovo has a lot to offer to the tourists who decide to visit it during the summer. There are a lot of ecological paths suitable for walk tours in the region of the Rhodope mountain. The Trigradsko Zhdrelo is a preferable place for the admirers of rock climbing. The Dyavolska Cave and the Yagodinska Cave are situated in the region. They are some of the most attractive caves in Bulgaria. From Pamporovo, there is a marked route to the village of Shiroka Laka, which is very suitable for bikers. The rivers and the dams in the Rhodope mountain offer good possibilities for sport fishing, and the admirers of nature can also get to know it by means of horse riding. The region around the resort is very attractive for herb gatherers and mushroom-gatherers because interesting plants grow there.

Pamporovo is situated in a region with a lot of history. The towns of Chepelare and Smolyan are situated nearby, as well as the picturesque villages of Shiroka Laka, Stoykite, Gela, Smilyan, Arda, which are very attractive because they have preserved the traditions and the hospitality of the local people. Tours to the historical landmarks in the region and other destinations are offered.

Various categories of accommodation places function in Pamporovo – luxurious hotels, family hotels and apartment hotels. The visitors can taste traditional Rhodopean dishes, as well as European cuisine in the restaurants and the inns in the resort. Nightlife is also diverse – there are a lot of discotheques, bars, bowling halls, etc. There are SPA centers in the large hotels, which offer various procedures.