Appreciating Assets are delighted to offer for sale this spacious fully-furnished 1-bedroom apartment on the first floor of the Aquilon Residence & Spa complex, with balcony overlooking the outdoor pool and gardens, now on the market with an asking price of only 32,000 euros.

Property Description

This is a spacious 1-bed property as far as ski apartments are concerned, with a total built area of 53.17 square metres (broken down into: 11.54 sq.m of common/shared area + 41.63 sq.m of private interior space not including the balcony footprint), thus at this current price point we're talking about real value on a price-per-square metre basis, especially for an Aparthotel complex such as this that has so many facilities and amenities on offer. This property is located in Banya village close to the main Bansko ski resort and there is a free shuttle bus service that operates daily during the winter season to and from the ski gondolas. The interior of this apartment is very cosy and compact with the main emphasis on functionality. As such there is a compact kitchenette designed for preparing light meals and snacks, but does include modern conveniences such as a microwave oven. Off this kitchenette is a dining area with the remainder of the main living space devoted to rest and relaxation, including of course a nice TV area with comfy sofas and chairs. The main bedroom is similar to one that you would expect to find in a hotel, with large double bed complimented by an assortment of matching bedroom furniture. Next there is the fully tiled bathroom with shower, as well as toilet and sink plus vanity mirror. What is vital for any ski property is minimum fuss and maintenance, so wood-effect laminate flooring as well as an abundance of tiles, alongside neutral decor (white/pale coloured walls with contrasting earthy colours e.g. drapes etc.are the norm). Apart from the interior apartment comfort, the next most important features are the amenities and facilities that each complex has to offer and in this respect Aquilon Spa scores highly. It is not every resort that can boast about having their own natural spring water for pool, steam room and sauna. Finally, this property has a balcony overlooking the quaint gardens and magnificent outdoor pool (as our pictures show), plus it is only one floor up which is important for some (to be off the ground floor but not too far up when carrying a lot of ski equipment), however, Aquilon Spa has the added benefit of a Lift (Elevator), so this takes care of those concerns. Ski properties are rapidly coming back into vogue now that prices have come down so far as to make ownership more attractive than simply booking into a hotel, and this is a perfect apartment for those seeking a bolthole retreat to the ski slopes during the winter months, or alternatively as a haven during the spring/summer period for rest & relaxation (or even a bit of fitness and wellbeing too, such as hiking and hill-walking). This property can easily cater for 2-4 adults or a small family.

Key information on Aquilon Residence & Spa

Address: Street Nr.6, Banya Village, 2778, Bansko, Bulgaria

In the heart of a quiet, beautiful mountain valley, this apart-hotel offers an excellent combination of hot mineral water treatments and sports activities. Amidst a tranquil village atmosphere, very close to the popular Bansko ski resort, accommodation is well located for winter sports enthusiasts as well as for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.

The guests & residents of the Aquilon Spa have the privilege to enjoy the modern spa centre with numerous procedure cabinets, a steam bath, a sauna, a hot tub, different types of massages and a big indoor thermal swimming pool.

All of the Spa facilities and the swimming pool use naturally hot mineral water from the hotel’s very own mineral spring, known for its healing powers. This apart-hotel offers an excellent combination of hot mineral water treatments and sports activities. Hotel facilities (also available for apartment owners) include the following:

• 24-hour front desk
• Bar/Lounge
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Breakfast service
• Elevator/Lift
• Fax machine
• Fitness facilities
• Free parking nearby
• Free Wi-Fi
• Golf course on site
• Internet access – wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Luggage storage
• Massage - spa treatment room(s)
• On-site car rental
• Photocopy machines
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Sauna
• Ski storage
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool – indoor
• Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
• Tours/ticket assistance

Individual Apartment/Room facilities incorporate all of the following:

• Balcony
• Bathtub
• Cable/Satellite television channels
• Desk
• Direct-dial phone
• Hair dryer
• Kitchenette
• LCD television
• Microwave
• Phone
• Refrigerator
• Shower/bathtub combination

The distance from Sofia airport to Aquilon Residence & Spa is 170 km. The Transfer from both Sofia and Plovdiv airports takes nearly the same time 2.5 hours from either one.

Bansko enjoys a picturesque location in a valley surrounded by Pirin, Rila and the Rhodopi Mountains. Bansko is considered to be the most developed Ski Resort in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe with a total length of 70 km ski runs. Bansko is not only a winter resort - today Bansko is all seasons Resort offering wonderful conditions for winter and summer tourism. Whether visiting Bulgaria for business or leisure purposes, Bansko is the perfect place where you can work or explore all that Bulgaria has to offer. Considering its architectural and historical value, Bansko becomes the pearl of all Bulgarian resorts. Being the biggest Bulgarian ski resort, Bansko offers great variety of luxury hotels, holiday apartments, family hotels and pensions, satisfying tourists of different financial means.

Bansko is Bulgaria's number one ski resort and has the longest ski and snow boarding season of all the Bulgarian ski resorts, which runs from the 15th December - 15th April. The town of Bansko is located 925 metres above sea level and the skiing area is at 2000-2600 metres. The Pirin Mountains has a real alpine character and its highest peak in the area is Vihren at 2,914 metres. Although largely a ski resort, the local council has been very effective in developing the area as an all year resort. So whether you enjoy some of the activities listed or just relax in the comfort of our apartment you are guaranteed to have a memorable summer and winter break. The Pirin Mountains are rich in wildlife, flora and fauna. The valleys of the Struma and Mesta rivers ensure that the summer months are warm with the highest number of sunny days of any mountain area in the country. Pure water tarns and wildflowers abound in the highland valleys and the unique ecosystem is home to a number of rare plant species such as the Edelweiss. The beauty of the Pirin Mountains is why so many visitors are now experiencing them during the spring, summer and autumn months, with temperatures averaging 30 Celsius during the long summer months.