GREAT TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN PROPERTY!! The village is well developed and situated with easy access to nearby cities about 27 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo. The property is located in one of the most sought after areas of Bulgaria. A lovely rural house in the village of Patresh! The quality of this property is its fantastic location. The property is located only 27 miles from the old capital of Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo and very close to the municipal centre - Pavlikeni (4 miles away). Also, close to the towns Suhindol - 13 miles away and Sevlievo - 30 miles away. The village is located about 19 miles from the Alexander Stamboliiski dam. Patresh is very well maintained with good roads and shops. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The historical museum in the town of Pavlikeni; - The Pavlikeni zoo with free access for visitors; - The ancient ceramic center near the town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva; - The Alexander Stamboliiski dam; - The Musinska cave; LARGE GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - SHOWER ROOM - OUTBUILDING - FIREPLACE - BALCONY - PARKING SPACE - WELL Property address 9 Trideseta Str. Village of Patresh – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5225 The property consists of a big 2-storey house - a building attached to the main house and an outbuilding. The ground floor of the house has an entrance hall and a corridor with a classical Bulgarian-style fireplace. There is a kitchen and another room which could be used as a living room or a bedroom. This room has access to the shower room. An external staircase with a new wooden handrail leads to the first floor and balcony plus a corridor and 2 bedrooms. Attached to the main house is a building that is suitable for storage room or workshop. The property has two entrances from the street one with a parking gate. The plot has an outbuilding / shed made of stone that offers more storage space (or renovation). The garden has trees and a well - perfect for growing your own vegetables or just to enjoy the sunny Bulgarian days. There is water and electricity connected to the property. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. Access to the house is located on an asphalt road. Plot of Land = 700 m2 Despite the splendid rural location the property is easy to access and is a fantastic place to own a home in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. THE PROPERTY IS 100% FREEHOLD AND REGULATED!!! THE VILLAGE OF PATRESH The house is situated in the middle of the Danubian plain 27 miles from the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo and 4 miles from the north of Pavlikeni. The village of Patresh is located in municipality of Pavlikeni - district of Veliko Tarnovo. Patresh is located on three small hills with two small rivers. The rivers under the village are the beginning of the small Elia river - part of the Yantra river. These small rivers are very important for the village and around them are build stoned fountains and wells. They separate the village in to 3 parts: north, middle and sounth. There are 2 main roads in Patresh - the first one goes to Pavlikeni and the second goes to the east side of Patresh leading to the town of Polski Trambesh. The population of the village is about 456 people. 2000 years ago Thracians lived on the Patresh land. There is a historical museum in Pavlikeni displaying some objects from this era. In 1982 a statue of woman was discovered and given to the musem in Veliko Tarnovo. Close to the village are the following landmarks: - In 2015 the village won a project “Mestni initsiativi”. The project is inspired by a roman building in the park near the town hall; - The Musinska cave in the village of Musina 14 miles from Patresh. The cave is 382 metres long and explored by cavers; - The historical museum in the town of Pavlikeni. The museum keeps a very interesting exhibit called the Eternal calendar. It was made more than 140 years ago from an idea of Father Matthey Probrajenski and developed by a famous master woodcarver from the town of Tryavna; - The bell-tower in the town of Byala Cherkva is one of the many cultural sights of the town 6 miles from the village of Patresh. The bell tower is 25 metres high and in 1929 there was a clock installed which is still working today. This really is a property with potential !! SUHINDOL - PAVLIKENI - SEVLIEVO REGION SUHINDOL The municipality of Suhindol is located in northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of the district of Veliko Tarnovo. The municipality has 6 settlements with a total population of about 2 739 people. The settlements are the town of Suhindol (municipality centre) and the villages: Byala Reka, Koevtsi, Gorsko Kalugerovo, Gorsko Kosovo and Krasno Gradishte. The town of Suhindol is in north central Bulgaria and part of the district of Veliko Tarnovo. The position in the middle of the Danubian plain has excellent conditions for growing wine grapes. The local co-operative "Gamza" is famous for producing wines from the local vine with the same name. Suhindol winemakers craft Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and a local variety "Dimyat". The town's proximity to a large dam on the Rositsa river and to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains make it a popular tourist destination. The Rositsa river near the town is known to hold "Som" or European catfish with some reaching lengths of over 2 metres in the Alexandar Stamboliiski dam. Suhindol is one of the most well-known and wealthiest historical Bulgarian settlements. According to archeologists from the Veliko Tarnovo museum signs of human settlement in the area date to the Neolithic (New Stone) age - approx. 6000 years B.C. There is evidence of settlement and activity throughout the centuries. Suhindol has existed as a town for over a century. According to the archaeologist Polichronii Sirku who visited the town in 1878, a wealthy Roman village existed in the vicinity. Folk tales tell that the town is ancient - however the age it is not established with any certainty. In the area of "Seltze" there are remnants of a settlement dating back to the 2nd century and in the neighborhood of "Drachevo" a medieval fort known as "Diritza" once existed. The ancient name of Suhindol was "Seoundal". PAVLIKENI The municipality of Pavlikeni is situated in the north central region of the country and occupies the west-central part of the district of Veliko Tarnovo. The municipality has 20 settlements with a total population of about 24 976 people. The town of Pavlikeni is situated in the central part of the Danubian plain about 2 miles north of the Rositsa river and very close to the Karaisen lake. The location is near the cities of Veliko Tarnovo, Levski, Sevlievo and Byala. The Town of Pavlikeni is not far from mountains offering great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year long – skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. SEVLIEVO The municipality of Sevlievo is situated in central northern Bulgaria at the crossroads between Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo. The Corridor E-71 is near Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres - Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. Sevlievo has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. Sevlievo hosts both national and international festivals and celebrations such as the international band festival and the traditional festival of the story. Every year the town holds a freestyle wrestling tournament in memory of Dan Kolov. Some of the biggest landmarks in the municipalities and the region are: - The historical museum in the town of Pavlikeni established in 1978.The museum preserves, promotes, researches and keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region. The museum has seven exhibitions – Ancient Ceramic Centre, Art Gallery, Archeology, Renaissance, Ethnography, New History and temporary exhibitions. - The ancient ceramic centre near the town of Pavlikeni dates back to 1971. A furnace for the extraction of household ceramics and 8 furnaces were discovered. A number of ceramic objects were found showing the ceramic production of the era; - The Pavlikeni zoo has 119 animals of 38 species; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva preserves the cultural and historical heritage of the region. The first exhibition in the museum was opened in 1976 on the 100th anniversary of the April uprising. On the first floor of the museum you will see documents, books, weapons, labor tools, costumes etc. And on the second floor there is a gallery with nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture; - The medieval city "Hotalich" located on the Krushevski hill is on the north side of the town of Sevlievo. After excavation by archaeologists several medieval towns were found. There are several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower was built in 1777 and is one of the cultural monuments of the town; - The motor range Sevlievo is located 5 miles from the town and has become an international arena for motorcycle races at the highest level for the past 10 years; - The Alexander Stamboliiski dam was built in 1954 and is the first large dam built in Bulgaria. The dam wall is built on a German project created before the Second World War. The dam is built on the site of the village of Bara. The dam is suitable for sailing, fishing and camping. It's a must visit place! VELIKO TARNOVO & REGION The historical Veliko Tarnovo is located on the famous "Yantra River" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube rver) and one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. Situated at the foot of the Stara Planina mountains in Bulgaria north central, Veliko attracts many tourists due to the unique architecture and history. The houses stacked one above the other situated on the hills of the city, have a remarkable and unique architectural style. Even as an ancient city Veliko Tarnovo has modern bars and shops plus the ultra modern Grand Central mall (One of Bulgaria's largest) with a multiplex cinema, shops, atrium and kids play area There is something for everyone in the mall alone. Veliko Tarnovo's museums are varied and show the history of the ancient city and relics from the past. The closest ski resort is in "Uzana" (pics below) the geographic centre of Bulgaria located 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which providing tourism and ideal conditions for relaxing in the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for rock climbing. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic Museum Etara" people learn more about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles from Uzana. Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! ************** Property price = 11 840 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!