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COMPOUNDS Moscow has several expatriate compounds, which are very popular with families relocating wih kids. The most popular ones are Pokrovsky Hills, Chaika and Serebryany Bor (inside the city) and Rosinka (5 km outside
the city). Due to high demand the availability in these compounds is usually low. There is often a waiting list and the prices are quite high.
If there is no availability in these compounds or if the prices exceed your budget, there are several compounds to choose from as an alternative.
Pokrovsky Hills Pokrovsky Hills is located in a quiet green area: adjacent to the forest reserve ‘Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo’, on a peninsula formed by the Khimki water reservoir, the Moscow Canal and the Khimki river. The total area of the park is 220 hectares. The park’s landscaping is unique with 505 species of plant registered in the area and many old trees. The compound is located next to AngloAmerican school and has secured direct student access to the AAS campus. Pokrovsky Hills is managed by Hines, the well known international real estate firm. The compound has 3, 4 and 5 bedroom townhouses (from 160 sq. m to 340 sq. m). Due to the proximity to the AAS, it is very popular with expatriates the prices reflect this. There is also usually a waiting list.
LOCATION: North of Moscow, Leningradky prospect area.
DISTANCE TO MKAD: Inside Moscow.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARDENS: Child-care centre only for residents (from 18 months to 5 years), adjacent to AAS (4–18), fairly easy commute to BIS 2 (7–11) and 7 (11–16), ISM (3–15), primary AIS (2–11).
NUMBER OF UNITS: 207 properties on the land plot of 9.2 hec.
INFRASTRUCTURE: Convenience store, community center, beautifully landscaped pond with a small island and waterfalls, community Park with a spesial BBQ area, shuttle buses to Sokol, Toushinskaya and Shchukinkaya metro stations.
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The townhouses feature enclosed one and two-car garages, natural wood-burning fireplaces, open space planning with large triple-glazed windows and integrated home security systems. Properties are unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen, bathrooms, washing and drying machines. The community is protected by the secure perimeter fence with CCTV and a guarded entrance manned 24 hours a day. The rent in Pokrovsky Hills includes all utilities with the exception of Internet and telephone line (they are not provided by the compound management and tenants sign contracts with exclusive provider – Comstar). The satellite TV ‘Kosmos TV’ – is provided by the compound management and tenants do not need to pay a monthly charge.