GIRASOL HOMES OVERSEAS PROPERTIES SPRING 2007 Designer Custom Villas in Spectacular Locations Superb collection of activity and golfing properties in Spain s most exciting areas Luxurious properties all across the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Investment, Retirement and Holiday Homes all within easy reach of your local airports Call us on 020 8816 8611 or visit us at www.girasolhomes.co.uk
February 2007 Dear Reader On behalf of Girasol Homes, I would like to thank you for your interest in our services. We are able to give you a unique insight into the overseas property market. Our up to the minute knowledge of what is going on in the marketplace gives us an edge over our competitors, and helps you find exactly what you are looking for overseas, with the local back up and after sales support that you require and expect of professional agents. These developments have all been visited and vetted personally for your benefit by ourselves. This brochure will provide you with useful details about our wide range of properties in what we term as both the most popular and secure areas to buy overseas, as well as being easy to get to from your local regional airports. It is by no means exhaustive, we have properties and opportunities we review weekly, and please remember we can also help you with all the advice about the purchase process, the resorts and financing. So if you cannot find what you are looking for in this magazine please call us and we will see if we can help you further, it is our intention to make this magazine larger due to the amount of homes we can showcase. If you also register your details with us, over the coming months, we will keep you informed via our regular newsletters. In this magazine/newsletter we are particularly pleased with the wide variety of homes now available to our customers and new projects such as Vale Park Bespoke we are now able to offer you the chance to design your own dream home in some lovely locations just a very short flight away from your local, regional airport. If you have any questions, please call us and we will be happy to help you find your ideal property and help you arrange a visit to the areas. My team and I look forward to helping you personally in your overseas purchase. Nigel Salmon, Managing Director Girasol Homes 0208 816 8611
Offering the crème de la crème of properties within South East Spain Welcome to the first issue of our new quarterly property magazine aimed at serving the increasing demand in the area for overseas properties for all purchases, investment, retirement, lifestyle and holiday homes. In this issue we are concentrating on bringing together some of the best opportunities in Europe, and in particular South East Spain. For the last 5 years the regions of Murcia, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca have been favourite destinations for the UK purchaser, the beautiful climate (21c average temperature), low land to build density and the sheer convenience of the destination from our local regional airports have seen price increases of over 15% annually. This is also the new Costa del Golf location with many new courses opening around luxury housing resorts giving year round usage for owners and renters alike, these resorts are also typically only about 10-15 minutes from the beaches of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean giving the best of both worlds. This magazine represents only a small amount of our properties so if you are interested in a development we have not featured here please do ask and we will make enquiries for you in the area or search our databases to see if we can help. If you do see something that interests you please get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements and receive more details, and if you would like to experience the area and properties on one of our experience tours. These are carried out on a professional one to one basis by our experienced team in the areas featured in this magazine. Locations in this issue The regions of Murcia, Costa Blanca and Inland Alicante are all very different and all have opportunities for our clients. For UK citizens buying overseas in 2006 over 67% bought in Spain with the second largest proportion buying in France. In fact only 7-10% purchased property in Bulgaria although you would be forgiven thinking many more did. Our locations within this attractive area offer inland rural locations, coastal locations, authentic Spanish areas, the best golf and activity properties in the area and much more. We try and operate with a tried and trusted approach for you the client. Importantly we are close to 2 International airports in the region, Murcia San Javier and Alicante with a 3 rd being built in 2009 at Corvera to keep up with demand from low cost airlines and tourism into the area from airports such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Exeter. The type of homes and the regions we are covering in this issue Various inland locations for our bespoke villas - these include Biar (Inland Alicante), Pinoso (Inland Murcia), Lorca (Southern Murcia), and Sax (Alicante). Jumilla Santa Ana 1 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Inland Murcia) Los Alcazares Golf and Beach Developments (Coastal Murcia) Torre Pacheco - Golf and Beach Developments (Coastal Murcia) Corvera 2 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Murcia) Balsicas 3 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Murcia) Sucina 2 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Murcia) La Tercia 2 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Murcia) Condado de Alhama 1 x Golf and Beach Developments (Inland/Coastal Murcia) Caravaca de la Cruz 1 x Golf Lifestyle, and Sports Developments (Western Murcia) Calasparra 1x Luxury Lifestyle Development (Western Murcia) Torre Guil 1x Luxury Lifestyle Development on Nature Reserve (Murcia City) Guardamar del Segura 2 x luxury lifestyle development (Coastal Alicante) La Manga de Mar Menor 1 x Spectacular oceanfront development (Coastal Murcia) Los Alcazares Lifestyle Developments close to the coast (Coastal Murcia) Pego - luxury lifestyle development in hilltop village (Coastal Alicante)
Taray Quality and Style in two very distinctive and attractive locations in the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida We are delighted to be working with the Spanish developer Taray in the regions of Murcia and Alicante with 2 very high quality developments in the heart of both the Golf and Beach regions of the provinces. With the development at Hacienda San Cayetano there is the possibility of obtaining a 2 bedroom apartment with luxury finishes from 142,000 euros on this small development, bungalow apartments, penthouses (3 bedroom) with solariums from 178,000 euros up to excellent sized 3 bedroom villas from 193,000 euros. Low monthly service charges. 20 minutes from local airport (Murcia). Close to small Spanish village and in golf country. Call us for more details. At Montesol de Taray we are delighted to offer this small, high quality development at Rojales, on the Costa Blanca with just 100 three bedroom quality villas designed to the highest specification and enjoying fabulous views over golf to one side and the sea and a natural park to the other. These stunning villas are also designed with the living areas on the 1 st floor (detached only) and all have roof solariums and cutting edge design. Prices from 275,000 euros to 325,000. 30 minutes from Alicante and Murcia airports. Call us for details. HSC - 2 Bedroom apartments priced from only 142,000 euros HSC - 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bathrooms, solarium, underground parking from 199000 euros HSC - 3 bedroom quarter villas with gardens in quiet avenues priced from 193000 euros High standard of construction. Coved ceilings. Fitted oven and hob. Extractor Fan. Wardrobes. 30 years experience. Bank guarantees. After sales service. Spanish euro mortgages available. HSC - Detached villas with gardens, balconies, private parking from 265,000 euros MDT - 3 bedroom semi villas with solarium, 2 bathrooms, golf/sea views from 275000 MDT - 3 bedroom det villas with solarium, 2 bathrooms, golf/sea views from 325000 MDT - 3 bedroom det villas with solarium, 2 bathrooms, golf/sea views call for prices All Montesol villas are privately situated overlooking internal green areas. Private and secure
Llanera Nature Development at Archivel, close to the city of Caravaca de la Cruz, the lovely world of West Murcia. We are delighted to be working with the leading Spanish developer Llanera in the region of Murcia with the spectacular inland golf and sports, lifestyle resort of Nature, Caravaca de La Cruz in the heart of Murcia s wine country surrounded by nature, mountains, history, gastronomy and true Spanish heritage. This site on over 5 million square metres offers a Severiano Ballesteros designed golf course, major equestrian centre, football academy (Charlton AFC), rugby academy (London Irish), many other sports activities and children s activities as well as large commercial centres all on a secure gated resort. NCDLC - 2 bedroom chalets priced from only 113,000 203000 euros large roof solariums For those who want the combination of modern amenities well away from the busy coasts and a variety of modern and traditional property design, or for golfers wanting to tee-up in the mountains, this new project will offer breathtaking landscape, nature, historical towns and pretty local villages. Ideal for all combinations of purchasers, investment (with low deposits), holiday home purchase or retirement purchase, all recommended. NCDLC 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments, from just 89000 144,000 euros 2 & 3 bedroom detached Villas priced from only 191000 euros to 232000 euros on plots of over 300 sq metres. Optional pools. The site at Nature, Caravaca de la Cruz is truly spectacular, as much of inland Murcia is. 2 bedroom Chalets situated adjacent to golf course with roof solariums. NCDLC apartments offer large terraces and some have large solariums with views.
The Calidona Group two very distinctive and attractive locations in the Costa Calida offering the highest quality luxury golf and lifestyle resorts We are delighted to be working with the Spanish developer Calidona in the regions of Murcia with 2 very high quality developments in the heart of both the Golf and Beach regions of the provinces. With the development at Roda Golf and Beach Resort the development is set easy walking distance of the beaches of the famous mar Menor and close to the facilites all along this popular destination. It boasts the most modern golf course in the area managed by the renowned British group De Vere and has just been chosen by the European PGA for their 1 st official golf academy outside the UK. On Offer are 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses and villas with all modern facilities and finished to the highest of standards. 24 hour security, 5* hotel with spa, and commercial facilities, sports centre and the only development in the area so far with a private beach club for residents. The Corvera Golf and Country Club development is set in a spectacular valley in the peaceful Murcia countryside surrounded by the Carrascoy natural park but within 15 minutes driving distance of the beaches of the famous mar Menor. It will hold one of the most modern professional standard golf courses in the area managed by the renowned British group De Vere and has just been chosen by the European PGA as their training and golf academy.1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and villas with all modern facilities and finished to the highest of standards. 24 hour security, 5* hotel with spa, etc + commercial facilities and sports centre and private riding centre. Only 5 minutes from the new international airport. Golf course and facilites open now. Beach club opening soon. 5 Star De Vere Hotel on site. Luxury detached villas in 5 star resort only 5 minutes from the sea. From 430,000 to 795,000 euros Luxury semi det villas in 5 star resort only 5 minutes from the sea. From 262000 to 372000 euros Luxury apartments in 5 star resort only 5 minutes from the sea. From 229000 to 367000 euros Luxury is standard at Corvera. The developer aims to brings the outside in as much as possible. Spectacular views. Luxury 1,2 &3 bedroom apartments in 5 star resort only 15 minutes from the sea. From 175000 to 250000 euros Luxury 2,3 & 4 bedroom villas in 5 star resort with stunning designs. From 285000 to 550000 euros Tee up in the mountains with Corvera Golf & Country Club. Corvera Golf and Country Club Resort Location Roda Golf and Beach Resort Location
La Serena Golf Resort a unique resort with both golf and sea views on the Mar Menor Situated in a unique location on the coastal plain of Murcia, La Serena Golf Resort is one of the most attractive propositions for all types of buyers, whether it is for investment, holiday home or retirement. Located only 5 minutes drive of San Javier International airport and within easy distance of Los Alcazares, Cartagena, Murcia City and the region of Alicante it is also close to all the other new golf courses either open or to shortly open in the region. With the golf course already open (along with first class clubhouse) the development will also soon boast a luxury 5 star hotel already under construction by the developer. Being offered for sale are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments with golf terraces and solariums with sea views across the Mar Menor sea unique in the region, hence the name La Serena (which is the old name for the Mar Menor meaning tranquil sea). These apartments offer high quality fittings including marble kitchens and bathrooms, fitted kitchens with siemens appliances, generous terraces, air conditioning, underground parking and double glazing. The Unique location of La Serena Golf and Country Club Golf and Sea views on a 5 star resort. The old look out for pirates is part of the golf course make up. One bedroom apartments with many extras from 170000 euros Two bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms from 240000 euros Three bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms from 290000 euros Excellent payment plans available. 20% deposit, no more to pay until completed.
Featured developer EUROMARINA Spectacular Development Overlooking 2 Seas! Euromarina Tower is a new residential complex situated in the unique area of the La Manga of Mar Menor. This new development consists of 7 waterfront towers of 2 bedroom luxury apartments with exceptional views of both the Mediterranean and Mar Menor Seas located right at the top of this archipelago. We rarely have had such a unique location to offer our clients on the Murcian coast. Designed and built by the Euromarina Group, a leader in the Spanish Mediterranean property sector (est. 1973) and with an excellent reputation locally this development is sure to capture your imagination in more senses than one. Properties on this development are selling fast and we urge you to contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in a VIP Viewing trip to the area. Prices are from a very competitive 222,000 Euros upwards. The style of the Euromarina Tower has been maximised for views of the seas and the properties have a large pool in front of the beach. The Properties - 3 different designs Model A 86 sq metres 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms balcony Med views Model B 77 sq metres 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms balcony, Mar Menor views Rooftop penthouses 226/248 sq metres, 3 bedrooms, 2 balconies, roof gardens, 180 degree views
Stylish homes in the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida for investment, holiday homes and retirement from a local leader. In addition to the Euromarina Tower, the group has a number of high quality developments in the Costa s Blanca and Calida with properties for every type of purchaser including many key in hand homes ready for occupation. These sites include the established areas of Rojales and Los Alcazares with various sizes of homes priced from 166,000 euros upwards. These established areas close to the coast and all local communications have proved to be a firm favourite with European purchasers and the developer has learnt from over 30 years of serving this market and gives quality finishes and thoughtful touches as standard. This is in addition to its excellent customer service. Property types are from luxury apartments, duplex homes, townhouses, semi detached and detached villas. A great choice for holiday home purchase, investment property and increasingly retirement or semi retirement. Properties located in Los Alcazares, Rojales, Guadamar del Segura, La Mata. Call to find out more information. Attractive, thoughtfully designed and executed developments. Many key in hand homes. From 166,000 euros. Duplex and townhouses with large rooms and quiet locations close to amenities and the sea. Attractive and well blended street scenes from a local family builder since 1973. Imaginative interior design service available and high quality fittings. Generous sized apartments in small and complimentary developments. One to one service from experienced European and Spanish staff.
Hacienda Del Alamo - a first class development offering 5 * golf with 5 * facilities for Permanent Living, Retirement, Holiday Home and Investment Only 25 minutes from the International airport of San Javier, 5 minutes from the new International airport (under construction est. completion 2009) and approximately 60 minutes from Alicante Airport is the prestigious golf resort of Hacienda del Alamo. The site is offering luxurious homes with quality running throughout everything. These superb Spanish villas, townhouses and apartments are built to a traditional sympathetic architectural design, guaranteed to reflect the ambience of fincas, town houses or condominiums whilst providing the luxury of modern living. Hacienda Del Alamo is in a beautiful, secluded, rural part of Spain, close to Fuente Alamo (Poplar Spring), where orange groves with lemon and almond trees cover thousands of unspoilt acres. The resort is designed to compliment and act in harmony with the natural surroundings centred on and around two eighteen hole championship Golf courses designed by Dave Thomas with many other first class facilites sporting, lifestyle, health etc, on site. Many people are now living on this idyllic resort on a full time basis, with more people also semi retired here as well. One of the major features of the HDA Golf Resort is the attractive payment plan with only 15% first payment required with nothing to pay until completion. Contact us for more details. Quality is standard across the resort with restaurants, club house and resort centre open Magnificent golf courses already open with a 2 nd due for completion, 36 holes with small amount of homes Fantastic Payment Plan for new properties, 15% now, 85% on completion. Good for investors. Detached villas from 350,000 euros, plus many key ready homes from 250,000 euros. Apartments and townhouses in a traditional Spanish setting with 24 hour security. 5 star luxury properties with pool or golf views. Attentive customer service throughout. Beautiful Spanish village apartments from 250,000 upwards. Unique designs.
Frondoso Valley A special development within a Nature Reserve and with unique city and mountain views! Located south of Murcia City and in a magnificent location in the mountains and within the Nature Reserve of the Carrascoy National Park we are delighted to offer the Frondoso Valley development to the UK Public for the 1 st time. Over the last 12 months this has been very popular with both the UK purchaser and the local Spanish marketplace since its release. This development offers the best of both worlds, the convenience of access to the region and capital city of Murcia and the relaxed and privileged location of Real Spain. Located approximately 40 minutes from the International Airport of San Javier and within 20 minutes of the new airport of Corvera (est. completion 2009) and within a short drive of the cosmopolitan capital city of Murcia. These apartments, superbly designed semi detached and townhouses offer real quality. With 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments priced from only 135,000 euros and built only on 2 floors (penthouses and all semi/townhouses offer stunning views) and the townhouses starting at 199,000 euros this development offers value as well as style. We urge you to discover a unique development in one of the most beautiful areas of Murcia and look towards the Mountains, a nature reserve and over a capital city contact us to find out more. Carrascoy Nature Reserve Sunset at Frondoso Valley Views over Murcia City 2 bedroom apartments with roof solariums from 150,000 euros 2 bedroom ground floor apartments with gardens from 1350,000 euros 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi det villas with solarium, 2 bathrooms, from 230,000 euros Show house 2 nd floor solarium views 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 storey townhouses with views from 199,000 euros A unique location, very convenient for everything, in the Real Spain
Las Torrentas quality and style in a truly wonderful location in Western Murcia In the Western Murcian region is the small, unique development at Las Torrentas, built by UK developers to some of the most exacting standards we have yet seen. The attractive townhouses and villas are in a site bordering a natural stream close to the lovely town of Calasparra. Set near pinewood forests, natural peaks, and in the heart of rice and wine country this is an altogether different location to the coastal plains and area around the South of the region, we call it the Real Spain, yet it is only approximately 45 minutes from the international airport at Murcia San Javier. High-quality properties like the ones at Las Torrentas, benefit from outstanding designs and energy-saving features with a huge amount of extras included, these include under floor heating, geothermal energy systems, swimming pools, automatic sprinkler systems, a unique bio water system, alarm system, en suite bathrooms (the extras on even the smallest properties total 44,000 euros). There are only 150 homes for sale at Las Torrentas and coupled with the superb location and on-site amenities on a small exclusive development make this a very special opportunity. Contact us for more details and the latest availability. The landscape in Western Murcia is diverse and beautiful. Calasparra is world famous for rice. UK developer offering a blend of traditional materials and cutting edge design. Enjoy all the local facilities and festivals in Calasparra. Attractive 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouses with extras inc pool from 275,000 euros Attractive detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villas extras inc pool from 345,000 euros Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villas on large plots with pool from 380,000 euros Stylish exclusive development centre will serve only 150 homes 50 seat restaurant on site with concierge facilities
Play golf in Murcia s wine country in a superb location and at unbeatable prices. Discover Santa Ana Golf Resort from 102,000 euros In Murcia s wine region we are offering to the UK marketplace the Santa Ana Golf development. This is a totally different experience to the Murcian Coastal Plain where many courses are found in this magazine, and is a hilly, lush environment in the regions wine and rice growing areas. Set in an area of over 6.5 million square metres the development will offer a 5 star hotel, a multi sports complex, numerous pools, shops, restaurants, a driving range, health centres, a private golf school and an equestrian centre. On this development we have phase 1 properties from only 102,000 euros, affordable semi detached bungalows and quad houses as well many different detached villa designs. Contact us for more details. 2 bedroom apartments from only 102000 euros Semi detached 2 bedroom bungalow villas with solariums from 119,000 euros 2 bedroom quad houses with 1.5 bathrooms, balcony and solariums from 129,000 euros 3 bedroom detached villas with 2 bathrooms, balcony and solarium from 263,000 euros, secure parking and garage option Play golf at La Tercia in the heart of Murcia s Golf and Coastal plain with high specification apartments and villas only 15 minutes from the Airport Set in the heart of the Golf and Beach region, La Tercia Golf is proving to be very popular with UK & European buyers. With air conditioning as standard, extras such as a central vacuum system, marble floorings, and high quality fittings throughout, this small development offers style and sophistication throughout. Small exclusive development by highly respected Spanish developer 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartments from 160,000 euros Very close to over 8 golf courses, 15 minutes from coast and airport. Many of the apartments offer large terraces and some offer solariums of over 80 square metres. Exclusive villas have fantastic locations on site. Contact us for more details. Large 3-4 bedroom villas with, 2-3 bathrooms, golf views from 400,000 euros Many extras included in purchase include AC, Marble, Kitchen goods, central vacuum system.
Designer Villas in Country Locations within South East Spain and Portugal (coming soon) From only 200,000 Exciting news. In the regions of Murcia, Inland Alicante province, Almeria and Portugal (Coming soon) we can source through our designer home specialists Vale Park Development building plots of approximately 2.5 to 5 acres where a custom built property of up to 200 square metres can be built plus porches, patios and outside areas. These custom, luxury homes can be fitted with geo thermal heating, Photo Voltaic electric panels (Spanish rebate available), security gates and fencing, large pools, Jacuzzi s and much more. There are over 40 designs available and many plots ready to be built on today. Prices are from approximately 200,000 upwards dependent on location, design, extras and plot size. Ideal for investment, holiday homes and retirement. Custom Traditional, Steel and State of the art Timber framed construction builds available. Call us for more details. Design your dream home and have it built on attractively located large plots of land in some of the most picturesque locations in South East Spain. One of the newest and most exciting properties in the area are the properties that are built to order, and we are delighted to be able to provide this service to our clients via Vale Park Development who are expert in this field. With their local bespoke designers and local expertise, properties that people could only recently dream of are now becoming reality in some of the nicest areas. These properties sited on large plots can be built with many ecologically aware features and dependent on budget could be larger than your own property in the UK. Often these plots are in rural avenues but still close to all amenities, good transport and communications. Vale Park Development is also able to find smaller plots on existing new housing resorts where the same formula can apply with all facilites on hand. Ask for more details. If this is of interest to you please contact us soon as possible for a free, locally based consultation.
Polaris World A world of choices from the largest developer in the Costa Calida with 8 different developments to choose from In the Murcia area, one name stands out Polaris World (as seen on TV). This leading developer has paved the way for many of the other developments we see in the area, formed in 2001 and having sold over 8000 properties since then it has firmly established a standard in golfing resort development, combining leading brands (such as Nicklaus Design, Intercontinental Hotel Group and many more) into its resorts. At this moment we can help you find the right property from 8 different resorts with more to come. These vary from a 1 bedroom apartment with prices from 118,000 euros up to substantial villas at over 1 million euros, with all types of luxury homes in between. These homes are sited on secure, gated luxury developments with the top standards in golf, tennis, health, education and spa s included as standard. We can only include a small amount of information in this guide so please contact us for a full information pack about Polaris World. Attractive, thoughtfully designed and executed developments. On luxury golf resorts with high quality town centres, fully self contained, health centres, sports facilites, hotels, restaurants. Located close to airport, 15 minutes from beach. On selected developments 5 star hotels with spa. Luxury facilites, international school, own Polaris World Hospital, all owners receive discounted prices on in house services at all other Polaris World developments. Classical and modern architecture on each development, many properties have direct golf views. 2 bedroom apartments from 130000 euros All homes are located on or near golf courses, with ample pools, tennis facilities, health and spa facilities. Many styles available. Detached villas from 250,000 euros. Townhouses from 250,000 euros. 3 bed apartments from145, 000 euros. Properties can be adapted for disabled use. 15 minutes from the international airport and beaches of the Mar Menor. Call for the latest resorts and up to the minute availability.
Many additional developments available - contact us for more details Unique Detached Luxury Lodges situated only 5 minutes from San Javier airport. Attractive plots, fully furnished, From 120000 euros Fantastic new development near Lorca with spacious 2 bed 2 bath apartments from 145,000 euros and self build plots Leading Costa Calida developers Peinsa 7 developments offering excellent quality and value for money, detached villas from 250,000 Luxury golfing development close to the ancient city of Lorca in South Murcia. Only 15 minutes from the beaches of Águilas. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom from 210,000 euros Luxury development at Vera, Almeria close to the area of Mojacar. Stylish homes in popular area from 220,000 euros. Luxury 2/3 bed duplex development at Pego with amazing sea views. Stylish homes in popular area from 185,000 euros. Land Plots available for Villa Designs. Located in the hills around Denia, we have a small number of spacious luxury villas for sale with pools from 300,000 euros. Amazing views. Brand new homes throughout the highly popular Villa Martin Area in the Costa Blanca surrounded by 3 established golf courses and close to the sea.. Resale homes throughout the highly popular Villa Martin Area in the Costa Blanca area. All types available. New properties are available on a weekly basis so please register with us as soon as possible. Call us on 020 8816 8611 or visit us at www.girasolhomes.co.uk