Ref. 2041, House near Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo

Description

This is a unique opportunity to own a fantastic traditional Bulgarian style property located in one of the most popular and up-and-coming cultural towns. This renovated and now modernized town house appears on postcards and in guidebooks, as well as featuring on a wide range of souvenirs sold in the region. The town, only 30km from Veliko Turnovo, is nestled in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, and is strongly involved in the current revivalist movement sweeping through the country; this involves a resurgence of traditional Bulgarian culture, and the town is famous for its architecture, handicrafts and cuisine. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with mountain lakes, bountiful flora and fauna, and not far from popular ski slopes. People visit the region all year round to engage in activities such as walking, hunting, fishing, riding, boating, climbing, or biking in these idyllic surrounds.

This would be the ideal premises for establishing a shop, hostel, hotel or restaurant, or perhaps a prestigious site for your own offices. The seven bedrooms could be let out, or could easily serve alternative purposes. The potential for this very large house really is endless.

To the side of the street entrance is the former shop front (dyukyan), renovated, and with wooden shutters in the traditional style. Once inside, the entire ground floor of the building has been renovated into a grand hall with exposed wooden beams, and a large stone fireplace. Covering a total of 72m2, this would make the perfect area for a restaurant, or hotel lobby. Alternatively, it could be partitioned into separate sections or rooms, depending on your needs.

Ascending by way of the steps at the back of the room, you will find yourself in the neatly organized garden, set on two different levels, and divided by stone walls and steps. At the top of the garden there stands a self-contained studio flat, and next to it a covered patio with a traditional stone oven, ideal for summer barbeques. To your left is the entrance to the second level of the building, where upon entering the spacious reception area you will be faced with four original wooden doors - three leading to bedrooms, and the fourth to a large tiled bathroom.

The third level of the house features a large traditional chardak (or terrace), open on two sides, with potential for a dining area, patio, or even for sleeping outdoors in the warmer seasons. This is a perfect example of an old tradition in Bulgarian architecture, one for which the house is locally revered. Leading on from this space are a further three large rooms. All of the rooms have original wooden flooring and wooden ceiling beams, with a rustic view out over the street, the nearby church, and the river beyond.

This house is a cultural landmark in its town, and has a long and very interesting history attached to it. Originally built in the 19th Century, it was a gift from a local gentleman to one of his sons. Of the five houses he had built, this house was his final, grandest gesture. Now in the present day of 2008, we hope that this beautiful property will be discovered by somebody who will take good care of it, and perhaps even add their own contributions to its already illustrious history.

Specification/Finishes

This property has been lovingly renovated with some of the best local craftsmen in order to preserve and enhance this properties unique traditional features. Its new owner will enjoy beautiful wood and stone finish throughout the property.

Other Images

Location

This rural town is approximately 30km from the beautiful ancient Capital of Veliko Turnovo.

For our services, we charge 3.0% plus VAT