How to choose the right layout in Pirotska Residence for your lifestyle

Why the layout matters more than square metres

Two 70 sq.m apartments can feel completely different. In one, half the area disappears into long corridors and awkward corners; in the other you have a generous living room, normal-sized bedrooms and practical storage where you don’t wonder where to put the washing machine or the wardrobes.

With new-build property in the city centre you’re not just paying for area – you’re paying for a way of living. That’s why, when you think about choosing a floor and square metres in a new development, it’s worth asking yourself:

• Where will I actually spend most of my time – in the living room, bedroom, on the balcony?

• Will I need a proper work-from-home corner?

• How many people will realistically live here 5–10 years from now?

The apartment plans in Pirotska Residence are designed exactly this way – from everyday life back to the drawing, not the other way round.

What types of homes does Pirotska Residence offer

The building offers several main typologies – compact city one-bedroom apartments, functional two-bedrooms, special units on higher floors and larger apartments for people who want more space.

The layouts in Pirotska Residence cover one-bedroom and two-bedroom new-build apartments in central Sofia on Pirotska Street, created for different life stages – from a first home on your own, through a family apartment, to a unit bought primarily as an investment.

What they all share is the same idea: a living room that can really be the centre of daily life, and bedrooms kept quiet and sheltered from the city noise.

One-bedroom apartments – the natural choice for a young professional

For a young professional who wants to live close to everything, a well-designed one-bedroom is the natural starting point. In Pirotska Residence, these homes are planned to play several roles at once:

• a living room with space for a sofa, dining table and comfortable kitchen;

• a corner where you can easily set up a proper desk for home office work;

• a bedroom that comfortably fits a large bed and wardrobe without feeling cramped;

• a balcony where you can actually sit, not just hang the laundry.

An important detail in these layouts are the niches for a washing machine and dryer, which don’t steal space from the living room or bedroom. In many one-bedrooms there is also room for a built-in wardrobe in the entrance hall – a small detail that makes a big difference in everyday life.

The architects of Pirotska Residence plan the laundry niches, wardrobes and balconies based on real-life usage scenarios they see with buyers – not just from a textbook, but from years of watching how people actually live in their homes.

This makes a one-bedroom in Pirotska Residence not a “temporary fix”, but a fully-fledged turnkey apartment in the centre of Sofia, which can later become a very attractive rental property as well.

Two-bedroom apartments – for couples or families with a child

If you’re in the “two becoming three” phase, or already have a child, the most logical choice is a two-bedroom layout. Here the key is a clear separation between “day zone” and “night zone”, so the home works both in weekday rush hours and quiet weekends.

In the typical two-bedroom plans of Pirotska Residence you will usually find:

• a spacious living room where kitchen, dining area and lounge form one bright, open space;

• two bedrooms which can serve as master + children’s room, or bedroom + study;

• one or two bathrooms, so the morning rush doesn’t turn into a daily battle;

• well-positioned niches for a washing machine/dryer and an extra storage cabinet;

• the option for a walk-in closet or built-in wardrobe in the hallway, so shoes, coats and luggage have a proper place.

Here it’s important to think not only about today, but also about the next 5–7 years – will the children’s room be able to “grow” with the child, will the study still work if it later becomes a second bedroom. That’s why the one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments on Pirotska Street in Pirotska Residence are designed with minimal “dead” space and maximum functionality.

Maisonettes and higher floors – a city house above the roofs

For people looking for something more special, Pirotska Residence also offers units on higher floors and maisonette-type apartments – a city house in the heart of Sofia.

The advantages of these layouts are:

• a clear separation between living and sleeping areas on different levels;

• more natural light and panoramic views over the city;

• terraces that can genuinely become an outdoor “second living room” in the warmer months.

These homes are ideal for people who spend a lot of time at home, often host guests, or work hybrid and want space that “breathes”. From an investment perspective, a well-positioned apartment on a high floor with such a layout is a rare product – especially as part of new-build in the centre of Sofia on Pirotska Street.

How to think about choosing floor and size in a new development

Floor level is a factor many buyers underestimate until they actually start living in the building. In broad terms:

• lower floors mean easier access and are convenient for families with small children or people who don’t like heights;

• middle floors are the “golden mean” – a balance of light, view and a sense of stability;

• higher floors win with panoramas and distance from street noise, but not everyone feels comfortable at that height.

When you choose a floor, imagine concrete situations: how you come home in the evening, how you leave with a stroller, how you bring in bulk shopping, how you’ll feel on the balcony. In Pirotska Residence the common areas and lifts are designed to make circulation comfortable, but the feeling of each floor is still very personal – which is why it’s worth “testing” it in person.

Square metres are also a matter of scenario, not simply “the more, the better”. A slightly more compact two-bedroom with a smart layout can be a better choice than a larger one with endless corridors and awkward corners.

An investor’s view of the apartment plans

If you also see the purchase as a long-term investment in an apartment on Pirotska, the logic shifts slightly. The key questions then become:

• how easy it is to furnish the apartment in a functional and attractive way;

• whether there is enough space for wardrobes, storage and appliances without cluttering rooms;

• what type of tenants are most likely to look for such a home – single professionals, couples, small families.

A well-designed one-bedroom with a comfortable living room and normal-sized bedroom is a workhorse for long-term rentals in the centre. A two-bedroom with two equally usable bedrooms is attractive for families or colleagues sharing a home.

This is where the investment potential of the layouts in Pirotska Residence really shows. The plans are universal enough to suit different profiles without feeling generic, and considered enough to remain attractive years from now.

A turnkey apartment in the centre of Sofia – the final step

Whichever layout you choose, it only truly comes to life once it’s finished. One of the major advantages of the project is that you can have a turnkey apartment in the centre of Sofia – with completed bathrooms, flooring, interior doors and a prepared kitchen area.

That means instead of losing months to renovation work and coordinating contractors, you can move in – or start renting the apartment out – almost immediately. For a central location like Pirotska Street this is a real competitive edge: a property that’s ready to use from day one.

How to know which layout is “yours”

In the end, the right layout isn’t the one with the biggest number of square metres – it’s the one where you can picture an ordinary day and actually like that picture today and ten years from now.

The most accurate judgement comes when you look at the plans and the building in person. A viewing of Pirotska Residence, a walk up and down different floors and a conversation with the team about your lifestyle will show you much more clearly which home fits you best – whether that’s one of the compact one-bedroom units, the functional two-bedroom apartments on Pirotska Street, or the more special layouts on the higher floors.

After that, choosing a specific apartment comes down to details – the kind of nuances you can easily discuss on site with the Pirotska Residence team once you’ve seen the building, the views and the overall feel of the place.