A New Site Where You Can Have Your Say

The Avren Golf site has changed. We felt it was time that you all had a chance to join in the fun. S

Relocation of Show House

The developer of Avren Golf and Leisure resort has stated that the Show House will be built on a reg

Revised Business Plan – 2012

See the Avren Golf Business Plan The Business Plan describes in detail the location of the proposed

 
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A New Site Where You Can Have Your Say

April 4, 2012 in Information, News by Andy

People talking on the InternetThe Avren Golf site has changed. We felt it was time that you all had a chance to join in the fun. So we’re including a Forum where you can ask questions, give your thoughts on the golf and leisure resort, and maybe even make some new friends who share your interest in golf. Social networking is a great way to find out what’s happening with the Avren Golf and Leisure Resort and discuss your ideas and feelings about the project and about Avren in general.

So how do you find the Forum? Look in the “Community” tab at the top of the page – you’ll find it there.

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Relocation of Show House

April 3, 2012 in Information, News by Jacqui

Avren Golf Demo HouseThe developer of Avren Golf and Leisure resort has stated that the Show House will be built on a regulated plot of land owned by his company and not, as he previously said, on land owned by Dr. Gad Hasson of Avren Holdings Bulgaria OOD. In September 2011 the Show House was released for sale at a promotional price of 57,500 Euros, which included Privilege Membership of the golf course. Now that the period of the promotion is over, we await details of the new price and sale conditions.

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Revised Business Plan – 2012

January 12, 2012 in Information, News, Primary by Jacqui

Revised business planSee the Avren Golf Business Plan

The Business Plan describes in detail the location of the proposed golf course and golf homes, the plots on which they will be built and why Avren is such a perfect place for the development. It explores the facilities that are offered by other golf courses in Bulgaria and the prices that these competitive courses are charging.

The plan explains that golf tourism in Bulgaria is likely to be driven largely by British and Scandinavian visitors, although Germans and Russians are also showing considerable interest in golf developments.

Many of us have been eagerly awaiting the details of the proposed designs for the golf course and the houses. In the Business Plan we can see Jan’s dream unfolding; eco-friendly bungalows and apartments set in beautiful surroundings, a club house and a quality golf course with membership available at sensible prices.

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Course Layout Revealed

October 23, 2011 in Information, News, Primary by Jacqui

Interest in the proposed Golf and Leisure Resort at Avren is growing steadily. The release of the planned layout for the resort can only heighten the interest and anticipation.

The plan of the resort shows facilities such as the clubhouse, tennis courts and an equestrian centre, in addition to the golf course and the luxurious villas and apartments. The release of the layout ends years of speculation about the design of the course and the number of holes that will be included.

The 2D schematic shows a full 18 hole golf course, beautifully set amongst forest land and incorporating a bridge across the stream.

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Show House Released for Sale

September 22, 2011 in Information, News by Jacqui

Avren Golf Show HouseIf you have been wondering what has happened to the Show House for the Avren Golf and Leisure Resort, you will be happy to know that preparations for the house began way back in July 2001. The plot has been cleared and tidied. The delay in the construction of the Show House is due to the municipal authority, which is taking its time in processing the application for planning consent. It was initially expected that the house (which is being built with a wooden frame and prefabricated panels, would not require as many documents as a brick or stone house. However, Avren Municipality decided, in their wisdom, that the prefabricated house should be dealt with in the same way as any other house.

The Show House will be constructed in the centre of Avren village, just a few minutes away from the golf course and the main development. Conveniently situated for all the village amenities, as well as for the golf resort, the house will offer energy-saving features, including insulated walls and Triple Solar roof panels which capture energy from the sun’s rays and turn it into a domestic electricity supply. Full details of the Show House will be appearing soon on the Apple Tree Properties web site, together with details of other properties for sale in Bulgaria.

The Show House is being offered for sale at a price of 57,500 Euros. It comes with a guaranteed rental return of 5% per year for the first 2 years after completion, as well as a special Privilege Membership of the golf resort. And to make the sales package even more irresistable, whoever buys the Show House will be able to part-exchange it for one of the villas on the golf course when they are built.

Membership of Avren Golf and Leisure Resort

The standard fee for a year’s membership of the resort will be 800 Euros. This will entitle you to play unlimited rounds of golf without charge. Non members of the club will pay 20 Euros per round.

The buyers of the show house will receive Privilege Membership of the golf resort for two people for the first 3 years. This will mean a total saving of 4,800 Euros in membership fees. Privilege Members also receive 10 golf vouchers per year for each of those 3 years. Each voucher entitles the holder to play one round of golf without charge. The vouchers can be given to friends, relatives or business colleagues as gifts.

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Golf Architect Visits in June

June 28, 2011 in News by Jacqui

Richard Le Sueur (our chief golf course designer) was working on-site at Avren Golf this summer, and several golf enthusiasts took the opportunity to discuss the plans with him.

With the release of the official Business Plan for Avren Golf, it seems a fitting time to let everyone know of its actual location.

Satellite image of Avren golf courseOn the left is a satellite image of Avren. The purple highlighted area shows only one part of the golf course – there will be more to come, so watch this space!

Visit the web site of Golf Designs Scotland.

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Show House and Information Centre

June 10, 2011 in News by Jacqui

The golf course and the golf properties come one step closer as Jan van Herwaarden reveals plans to build the Show House and Information centre on land just 3 km from the golf course. During a meeting between Jan and Dr. Gad Hasson of Avren Holdings Bulgaria OOD it was agreed that the first eco-house will be built on land owned by Avren Holdings. Work on the house will begin as soon as building permission is received.

The house will be constructed out of prefabricated panels, supplied by a company in Latvia. It will be just one of the styles from which customers will be able to choose. The Show House will give property buyers an opportunity to examine the high standard of workmanship involved in these prefabricated homes. It will also be a second source of information regarding the golf course and the golf homes.

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Business Plan Released – 2011

May 14, 2011 in Information, News by Jacqui

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the release of the official Business Plan for the golf development at Avren. On Thursday 12th May, the Business Plan and the Budget for the project were delivered to the Mayor of Avren. Now you have a chance to obtain your own copy of the Business Plan for this exciting development.

In the Business Plan, Jan and his team formally announce the objective of the project. It is “to develop a quality and affordable golf course project in Avren, Bulgaria and make the project most profitable for the selected level of risk. To design, sell, and construct an environmentally friendly village of houses with apartments and villas that will benefit from the view to the golf course and the serene surrounding area.”

The Business Plan then gives a short description of the project, explaining that it will include either a “9 holes reversed to 18″ or an 18 hole course. The first option allows 18 holes to be played within a small area and will be used if the amount of land is limited. Bascially, you play 9 holes in one direction and then turn around and play them in the reverse order. This design has been used successfully in other golf locations such as the Ocean View golf course in Bermuda.

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Storks in Avren

April 10, 2011 in News by Jacqui

A muster of Storks in AvrenToday, a muster of storks was spotted soaring high up in the clear blue skies of Avren. (‘muster’ is the correct collective noun for a group of storks – in case you were wondering.) In all, we saw 18 storks during the return journey between Sadovo village and the English bar in Avren today – some in the sky and some wandering around in the fields. In Bulgarian folklore, the appearance of a stork is seen as a sign that Spring has arrived.

These wise and well-travelled birds have flown to Avren to build their new homes. No doubt the news that there will soon be a new golf course has reached their ears and very soon, they will be joined by eagles and albatrosses.

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Cooperation & Collaboration

April 2, 2011 in News by Jacqui

During March 2011, Dessi Stanislavova (Jan van Herwaarden’s representative in Bulgaria) and Apple Tree Properties, the English Estate Agents based in Sadovo, Avren, met with Mr. Levi, a representative of Avren Holdings Bulgaria OOD, to discuss their mutual interest in developing Avren as a tourist destination. This informal and friendly meeting was held in the new revolving restaurant, Magnito Sky, at the top of the spectacular Varna Towers Mall.

Avren Holdings is a property development company owned by a large Israeli consortium. Their other interests include the manufacture of industrial refrigerators (with a factory based in Plovdiv) and cereals. They are the largest importer of cereals and grain into Israel. The consortium has invested in plots of land in prime areas of Bulgaria including 700 decares at Avren. Like Mr. van Herwaarden, they recognize the raw beauty of the countryside around Avren and the undeveloped potential of the area.

Of the 700 hectares at Avren, approximately 30% is already regulated and the remainder is expected to achieve regulation within the next 2 months. 200 decares already have planning consent. This has been a long, drawn-out process, with the company negotiating for 3 years to achieve regulation for the land, but Avren Holdings are now ready to start work on the construction of a new housing estate near the golf course.

Construction of the first phase of the new residential and holiday estate will begin this year. There will be a selection of villas, bungalows and cottages, surrounded by greenery and all with beautiful country views. The current plan is to build around 600 luxurious homes in this first phase of the development.

Both developers – Mr. van Herwaarden and Avren Holdings – know that the golf course will be a major attraction for people who are looking for homes in Bulgaria. Both developers are determined to see Avren put well and truly “on the map” for foreign investors looking for good quality, eco-friendly homes. This initial meeting will be followed by in-depth discussions between them and further meetings later this year. The cooperation and collaboration between these two developers can only strengthen their resolve and help them to push forward with their shared vision for Avren.