The property is a world-class resort-village within rural Bulgaria, somewhere that for me and my two boys together with family and friends have found a place of inspiration, relaxation and well-being - there is something very magical that touches the heart here pulling us back year after year.
I was originally invited to design and create a treehouse village in the surrounding woodland, fell in love with the inspiration it energised in me and invested in what I believe to be the "very best" view and location within the resort-village. The 'treehouse' contract didn't materialise and I didn't furnish the new property for a number of years, although fortunate to stay each year in the resort-village with my two boys growing up. In time it made sense to furnish and create a more lasting 'home' so, we created a modern and comfortable, well equipped space for the whole family to enjoy, entirely at Ikea but deliberately for relaxed comfort, every family luxury and a no-worry/no-fuss enjoyment. It has been successful with the opportunity of up to 8 persons sleeping [which we have done many times], versatile accommodation that is really easy to live in, keep clean and comfortable and simply walk-in and enjoy comfortable. I go there often on my own to stay and work - a "blue-sky-thinking" trip, take family to enjoy family time or allow my now grown-up boys to enjoy "boys-trips" with their Uni or workplace mates.
I am delighted to be working with HomeAway to create a rental income for this house, but my investment strategy will actually come from the future planned operation of the village by Ramada as one of their world-class eco/health 'village' resorts - right now is an exciting time to benefit from all that the property gives whilst being both quiet, relaxed and largely untouched.