Property in Bulgaria with a swimming pool – is it worth buying

As people raise their standard of living, they pay more and more attention to comfort. That is why in recent years demand for premium-class properties in gated complexes with a swimming pool and a spa centre on the Bulgarian coast and at Bulgarian ski resorts has grown considerably. 

But what should you choose: an apartment in a gated complex or an apartment in a regular residential building? Is it worth buying an apartment in a complex with a swimming pool in Bulgaria?

If you are considering buying property on the coast or in the mountains for periodic visits to Bulgaria for holidays or for renting out, it is definitely worth buying an apartment in a complex – the liquidity of such a property will be many times higher than that of an ordinary residential building.

Recently there has been a growing trend of building gated complexes with swimming pools and infrastructure not only by the sea, but also in Bulgaria’s major cities.

The most well-known urban residential complexes with swimming pools in Burgas are "Perla"/Perla and "Lazurny Bereg"/Burgas Residence Cote D'azur, and in Varna – "Evergreen"/Evergreen and "Varna City Park South"/Varna City Park South.

Advantages of property with a swimming pool in a gated complex 

Many people prefer to buy property in apartment complexes because they are often located in quiet areas, away from the noise of a big city, in a resort zone. The silence and the greenery of the well-maintained grounds of the complex allow you to relax to the fullest.

Such apartments are situated in low-rise buildings, which spares you from a large number of neighbours and from the problems of large neighbourhoods.

Besides tranquillity, another major advantage of gated complexes is security. All new and modern sites have a concierge, security guards and video surveillance. Of course, complete security does not exist anywhere, but such complexes are a much safer place to live than ordinary housing.

And although it is located in a quiet area/resort, a well-built gated complex is always close to major roads, which allows its residents to be quickly taken to the central districts of the city, to large shops and to places for entertainment and dining.

Another important advantage of such housing is a sufficient number of garages and parking spaces, i.e. there are no parking problems. Thus, there is no need to park in the green areas of the residential estate. This is also part of the advantages of a gated complex.

Gated complexes have amenities: a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a shop. In practice, if you decide to relax completely, you can safely stay within the grounds – everything you need will be at hand.

Property in a gated complex with a swimming pool has one “drawback” – the maintenance fee, an amount that is paid monthly or year-round for the upkeep of the complex. Every amenity has its price. It is not surprising that the costs of the swimming pool, the concierge and security are additional expenses. 

The amount of the maintenance fee is calculated depending on the infrastructure of the complex. 

The cost of maintaining the complex may be:

• fixed, with a set fee for each type of property – a studio, a one-bedroom apartment or a  two-bedroom apartment.
• per sq.m per year, starting from €5 and above.

An apartment with swimming pools and infrastructure on the grounds of the residential complex offers significant advantages over apartments in panel buildings and condominiums. 
But in the end, the choice is yours! 

Houses and villas with a swimming pool by the sea

The fashion of recent years in Bulgaria – when buying a house or villa at a resort – is that the property must include a swimming pool.

However, the future owner does not always study in advance how much the maintenance of the pool will cost per month.

A swimming pool needs to be cleaned professionally at least once a week. Many owners think that they can maintain the pool themselves.

If you are planning to live there year-round and have the time, you may be able to manage. But if you are buying a house/villa for holidays or for renting out, you will need a specialist – either a private individual or a company that provides this type of service.

The average cost of professional pool cleaning is 3.5 leva per sq.m, and monthly upkeep starts from 350 leva and above, depending on the cubic metres.

The price of a house with a swimming pool in Bulgaria

In order to determine the cost of a house with a swimming pool, you need to decide on the location of the house, the quality of the construction itself, as well as the size of the pool on the grounds.

It is important to choose the house, and if there is no swimming pool on the grounds, one can always be installed within a short period of time.

The average cost of designing and installing a rectangular swimming pool measuring  3.0 x 6.0 x 1.5 m will be about €5,000.

The Bulgaria Avenue company will offer you the best property options with a swimming pool on the coast and at the ski resorts of Bulgaria. In our catalogue you will find secondary-market property and offers from developers.