Introduction
‘Jardines de Taray’ (which is Spanish for the Gardens of Taray) is well situated about 15 to 20 minutes from the beaches, just 12 minutes from the airport, is just outside of 2 small Spanish towns and is next to the large Polaris World ‘La Torre’ development, so everything that one needs is close to hand.

Our Personal Opinion
This promises to be a really good development, exceptionally keenly priced, well built from a developer who cares, really cares about the end result and pleasing the customer.  This is designed to be a development on a human scale, one where there is a real chance of becoming part of a community, not just a resident in a massive sprawling urbanisation.

This is a green-field site with work commencing on the first phase of building in early 2008, and as the prices are so keen this might prove to be a wise investment for the long term.

With regards to the builder Taray, they offer modifications that some other builders flatly refuse, for example not building interior walls so that rooms may be larger, and they offered SENIOR properties from day 1.  This is a caring builder.

Location and communications
• San Javier (Murcia) airport 12 minutes drive.
• Alicante airport 50 minutes drive.
• New Corvera airport (due for completion 2010) 20 minutes drive.
• Next to 2 small Spanish towns, Roldan and Balsicas, and next to the Polaris World La Torre urbanisation.
• Railway station in Balsicas 5 minutes drive away, with its high speed train links.
• 10 minutes drive from the main north-south Spanish AP7 motorway.
• 25 minutes drive from the city of Murcia.

Developer
Taray have 30 years of experience of building properties in Spain.  They have 3 sites all currently being built in the region within 20 minutes drive of each other. They behave as a family owned business, and pride themselves on the fact that they are not the largest builder in Spain; they proudly state that they have their own way of doing things. They believe that their way of doing things and their meticulous care means that they are different from the usual Spanish builder / developer, resulting in customer satisfaction levels that are far higher than the norm. 

Taray have a reputation for completing properties on time.  They also offer modifications that some other builders flatly refuse, for example not building interior walls so that rooms may be larger.

Price range
From 153,000 Euros to 185,000 Euros (1st Phase prices).

SENIOR properties available?
Yes, Taray will build-in modifications (depending upon the sate of the build) and even have a price list for this (which is HIGHLY unusual for a Spanish developer), starting at just Euros 2,400 for 2 bedroom apartments).

Availability
Off-Plan.

Value for money?
Excellent.

Payment Terms
• Euros 3,000 deposit.
• 40% approx. 1 month later.
• Balance upon legal Completion.

Size and Scale
• Jardines de Taray is made up of small groupings of properties contained within 40,000 square meters of landscaped grounds, gardens, parks, children’s play areas, fountains, communal swimming pools, tennis courts and a sports complex.
• Approx. 800 properties.
• Apartments and townhouses.
• Most properties face into a swimming pool or garden area.
• The development is in a location with mountain views.
• Commercial centre to include cafés, bars, shops, restaurants and an aparthotel to be built on-site. 

Holiday home or permanent residence?
Some of the larger properties are large enough to live in as permanent residences, whilst the smaller ones are more likely to be used as holiday homes.  The development is well located, with all day-to-day needs being catered for in the local villages.

Gated Community?
Yes, each separate residential area will have its own security controlled access.

Building site or finished development?
Building work has yet to start, the first phase being due for completion in June 2009.

Show houses
Various show houses are already built and are fully furnished.

Specification
• Double glazed.
• Kitchen fitted with extractor fan, ceramic hob and oven.
• Solar panel hot water heating.
• Insulated roofs.
• Pre-installation of air conditioning.
• TV and telephone sockets.
• Communal satellite TV.

Cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, Churches etc.
• Small Spanish town of Roldan with its shops, café, bars, restaurants and Church less than 5 minutes drive.  
• Small Spanish town of Balsicas with its railway station, shops, café, bars, restaurants and Church less than 5 minutes drive.
• Next to the large Polaris World urbanisation of ‘La Torre’ with its shops, café bars, restaurant, 5 Star Intercontinental Hotel and Spa.
• Spa and restaurant opposite the entrance to the development.
• The development will have its own cafés, bars, shops and restaurants. 

Golf
Jack Nicklaus 18 hole golf course which is open to non residents and non Polaris World property owners next door on the Polaris World ‘La Torre’ urbanisation.  Another 14 golf courses within 20 minutes drive. 

Beaches
Beaches of the Mar Menor about 20 minutes drive (for more on the Mar Menor click on the subject ‘Mar Menor & La Manga’ in the menu on the left of this page under the bullet point ‘Places of Interest’).

Festivals
Festivals are an important part of Spanish life, and Jardines de Taray being so close to 2 Spanish towns means that property owners should be able to enjoy the local festivals.