scampi 30 sailboat for sale

Specifications

Basic information.

• Builder Scampi
• Category Cruiser-Racer
• HIN/IMO SXYSC0300476
• Condition Used
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 30'
• Beam 9' 9"
• Max Draft 5' 6"
• Dry Weight 7,000 LBS
• Fuel Tank 7 GAL
• Fresh Water 20 GAL
• Holding Tank 15 GAL
• Number of Engines 1
• Make Yanmar
• Model YSE12G

1976 Scampi 30'

Great Freshwater Racer / Cruiser. Current owners have owned the boat for 25 years and she has had continual maintenance and upgrades. This boat is sail ready.

Full Description

• #1 155% North 2014 Carbon
• #2  135% North
• #3  100% North  2014 Carbon
• Mainsail North 2014 Dacron
• .5 oz North 2004
• .75 oz North 2008
• 1.5 oz North 2006
• Carbon and Aluminum Spin Poles

2018 155 North Carbon, Like New Condition and 2020 80% North Dacron Headsail also Like New Condition, not currently included but available for the right purchase price.

Electronics

• Nexus Instruments
• Lowrance GPS
• Marine Radio
• Raymarine Autopilot

Other details

• 2 Batteries. 1 house, 1 starting (new 2023)
• Smart Charger
• Yanmar rebuilt 2017
• Pilot berth with nav station
• Midships are Settee berths and full dinette
• Forward is a private V berth and enclosed head
• 2 burner Propane Stove
• Sternrail mounted BBQ Grill

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

This boat is sail ready. Standing head room and accommodations for 5. Yanmar Diesel runs great! Winter cover and stands included. Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Barkers Island Marina. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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Albin Scampi 30 Boat for Sale

• accommodation
• mechanical and rigging
• Manufacturer: Albin
• Location: Lymington
• LOA: 29'5" (8.96m)
• Beam: 9' 11'' (3.03m)
• Draft: 1.58
• Keel: Fin Keel
• ID no.: 04473
• Watertank Size: 70 Litres
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta MD2020
• Horsepower: 18hp
• Drive Type: Saildrive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 36 Litres

Broker Remarks

The Scampi 30 is one of the classic Half tonner designs. Over 750 were built in total and they have won a great reputation as race winners and for being excellently well built,  easily sailed, and well behaved fast cruisers. The Scampi 30 is roomy, has a deep cockpit and is stiff with good stability Minim 3 has a top race pedigree having great results at club racing and in The Round the Island Race. She has been very well looked after over 30 years of ownership by her current owner.  This Scampi 30 is very neat both her exterior and interior are very clean and. She has been re-engined and has had all her lines led aft.  She has a full suite of sails in overall good condition. She is a classic cruiser-racer that could easily bring home some silverware for her new owner or would make a safe comfortable cruiser for someone who really likes to sail. 

Accommodation

The Alvin Scampi can sleep up to 7, forward is a twin berth cabin. The saloon has two main berth settees with two pipe cots above. There is a quarter berth on the aft port side. She has a sea toilet forward as well as a full-sized hanging locker. The galley has an oven, grill with two burners, cold box and dry storage. Aft port side is a large quarter berth.

Mechanical and Rigging

Volvo MD 2020 18hp  (2001) Twin prop Fin keel encapsulated Seldon mast  with twin spreads Kemp boom 1994 Mainsheet traveller Twin spinnaker poles 1x Jockey pole Stack pack Sanders  2007 Furling -Rotostay 4   Sanders 2007 Dacron genoa 135% Sanders 2007  reasonable condition Mylar genoa Furling racing No 1 150% Sanders 2013  good condition Mylar genoa 120% Sanders 2019 as new Mylar Gib  110 %  Sanders 2013 very good condition Spare Mylar Genoa Sanders 2006 Mainsail 2013 Sanders Dacron full Dracon 2015 Butler Verner Spinnaker 1974 usable Spinnaher Sanders 2005 fair condition Stainless steel standing rigging 2005 2 x Twin speed Lewmar 40 winches Two spinnaker winches Two winches for lines led aft Two mast winches All lines led aft Plough anchor 9m chain 20m rope Transom stainless steel folding bathing ladder Sprayhood good condition Warps and fenders 2016 Top sides and decks painted using international paint 2 pack Epoxy system with Kiwi grip anti-slip paint. New electrics  

Standard Horizon  DSC VHF Aqua meter steering compass new 2015 Echo Pilot depth sounder New 2018 Raymarine i50 Speed display Wind speed and direction instrument Autohelm 1000 Deck level navigation lights Masthead navigation lights Steaming lights Oven, grill with two burners Stainless steel sink Folding saloon table

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• Telephone: [+44] [0] 1590 671 381 [+44] [0] 1590 671 381 -->
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1979 Albin Scampi 30-4

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The Scampi 30-4 Albin is successful and well-tried half tonner. She is a fast boat with an attractive accommodation layout making her a well-loved boat. With good upgrades and an excellent track record of proper maintenance, this vessel is perfect for beginners and veterans alike. Well suited for a couple or single-handing, this boat is turn-key and ready for adventure. We are happy to help deliver the boat to you if it helps.

The Boat Designed by Peter Norlin Builder: Albin Marine (SWE) model:1979 Scampi 30-4 Marine Sailboat (GRP), moulded fiberglass hull.

Marine Surveys -2011,2018

Electrical/Electronics -Hubbell 30 Amp/ 125v shore power, including 45ft cable. -West Marine Sea Volt 12v Battery (house/start) w/charge controller. batteries replaced 2020, also have kill switch and switch for house battery -Solar trickle charge -Inverters 400x, 700w -updated marine electrical wiring in the cabin -GPS/Fishfinder sonar new 2021 -Depth Sounder -propane solenoid valve -12v bilge pump w/float switch. Also has manual backup. - D.C. system, custom fuse panel c/w 6 fuses, 6 toggle switches, A.C. system breaker - Navico model TP100 Autopilot -Yanmar Engine Panel: rpm/tack, hour meter, key switch, stop switch, alarm system

Hull -2018 Paint was ground down to gelcoat, and new primer and paint applied -2021-Replaced deck skid proof paint -2021- all deck and hull solid

Sails/Lines -Rig Type: Masterhead Sloop -Main:2 reef points -Horizon 163% Genoa Spinnaker -2 barlow #16 speed and 2 enkes AR20 winches -3 winch handles -all lines recently washed. -6 sails in total and all in good condition

Galley -3 burner propane with oven -3 Large Icebox. -Propane tanks on deck -20 Gallon fresh water tank (dual foot pump)

Head -Toilet w/manual pump -Y-valve for optional direct overboard, or pump to15 Gallon Black water tank.

Equipment: Sleeping Arrangements -V-Birth 2 adults -Port pullout 2 adults -Starboard seat 1 adult or child

Engine 2007 model 2YM15 Yanmar diesel with 9.4KW @3489 R.P.M, 10.3 KW@3600 R.P.M -Sundstrand 15 series Hydrostatic Drive -Key start -low hours approx. 300 -serviced Spring 2021, new impeller, fluids and belts/filters -super clean-fresh water flushed after every use -2 Cylinder, 14 mhp -Welded mild steel 15 Gallon fuel tank.

Anchors x2 -Main locker has a Delta w/30 ft of chain, and 170 ft of rope -Danforth w/ galvanised steel chain @ 50ft of rope stored in wet locker

Tender can be part of the sale if needed price and pictures can be sent separately -10ft zodiac hard floor dinghy with oars/pump/hull cover/inflatable seats -9.5 Evinrude 2-stroke kicker older engine but fully serviced and all new parts/gas tank

Other comments/extras -2 life jackets -2 manual downriggers -tools and accessories for repairs -fending sticks -bumpers -heater -new cushions for the cockpit and cabin -Re-sanded and stained the floor -Gallery cupboard shelves repainted -charts -Safety equipment -swimming ladder -service manuals for stove/engine/auto tiller/ hydronics /pumps

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

It is believed about 750 MK IV’s were built. Builders: Alvdalen: to 1974 Shipman: 1975 Albin: 1976-1982

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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The growth in suburban house prices in 2021 can be as high as 15%. This prognosis was voiced by the participants of Moscow’s real estate market. Housing near Moscow has already gone up in value by 7%, and before the end of the year, this number is quite likely to rise by another 2–3%. The pandemic has changed the trends on the suburban real estate market – the current demand for detached houses is noticeably higher than before the global outbreak of Covid-19, and this naturally influences the cost of residential homes, say the experts. They also note that traditionally, the fall-winter period has always been considered a time of low demand for houses for sale in Russia; however, the opposite is now the case.

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• By direction and location (Rublyovka, Novaya Riga, Barvikha);
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When purchasing homes in Moscow, Russia, a good rule of thumb is to select houses within an 18.6-mile (30 km) radius from the center of Moscow. This ensures you will get a well-developed infrastructure, and that the chosen location will be replete with hospitals and schools.

We recommend considering the West, South and North directions just out of Moscow. You may notice that country houses are noticeably cheaper on the capital’s Eastern side. However, this is due to poor environmental conditions – the result of the presence of a number of industrial facilities in the entire East area.

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Muscovites with high incomes live in closed elite cottage communities that have their own full infrastructure. Such cottage communities are usually designed by Europe’s best architects, especially contracted for the job. These locations have everything: private English schools, restaurants, shops, pools and gyms, beauty salons and equestrian sports clubs.

The most expensive houses up for sale are located in the Barvikha Hills area (Rublevka direction). This elite location near Moscow even has its own famous brand boutiques: Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Bentley, Ferrari and Harley-Davidson. The least expensive house here costs 1.5 million US dollars and has a floor area of 656 sqft (200 m²). This gated community is just 10-20 minutes by car away from Moscow itself.

We encourage you to consider some of the following elite locations as you decide where to purchase your ideal property: Etude Family Club, La-Mansh, Western Residence, Yusupovo Life Park, Odintsovo, Novaya Riga and Pirogovo. There you will find everything one requires for a comfortable life, at the price of 300 to 500 thousand US dollars for a residential home.

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