CHARMING 2-STOREY HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF TURHOVO "A LOVELY PARADISE HOME" A massive property situated in a quiet mountain area only 13 miles from the famous touristic city of Gabrovo!!! The village is very well located in the foothills of the "Stara Planina Mountains", an exceptionally picturesque region of mountains offering a wonderful splendid nature, fresh air, fishing reservoirs, an abundance of mineral springs with healing qualities and a multitude of well preserved local traditions. Lovely massive house in the Village of Turhovo The property is located in a preserved area in the Bulgarian Balkan regions. The 1st floor consists of a corridor and three rooms -- One of the rooms has a kitchen area and authentic fireplace. The property has a bathroom and WC which are new and working. INTERNAL STAIRCASE The 2nd floor has a corridor, three bedrooms and a small balcony. There is a spacious outbuilding on the plot with traditional outlook! The property has a garage. The surrounding area is green -- beautiful and peaceful! There are stunning views to the famous "Stara Planina Mountain Region"!! IT'S A DREAM PROPERTY FOR MANY! PLOT OF LAND = 1742 m2 THE VILLAGE OF TURHOVO The village of Turhovo is very well located in the foothills of the "Stara Planina Mountains", an exceptionally picturesque region of mountains offering splendid nature, fresh air, an abundance of mineral springs with healing qualities and a multitude of well preserved local traditions. Turhovo is small and quiet village. In the village there is a shop, pub, post office. There are constructed water and electricity systems. The mobile operators have coverage. 3 miles away from the village is located the "Reservoir of Turhovo" where you can go fishing. The area has many places for fishing and walking. TOURISM AND LANDMARKS The touristic Town of Apriltsi is situated only 30 miles from the village. In Apriltsi you can enjoy hiking. You can visit the ancient forests and hills of central Stara Planina. Five scenic trails reveal the beauty of the famous Vidimsko. Approximately 30 miles from the village of Turhovo you can visit the historical town of Troyan and the famous "Troyan Monastery" - the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria. The town is famous for its traditional pottery, developed partly as a result of the qualities of the local clay soil. Pottery was a main source of income for the local craftsmen during the Bulgarian Renaissance age. Now handmade pottery items are sold as souvenirs to tourists. Fine examples of traditional pottery can be seen in the town's museum across from the municipal building. The city of Gabrovo which is the district center for the region is located 13 miles from the village of Tarhovo. The city of Gabrovo is famous for its museums and because of the"Uzana" Ski Resort which is situated only 12 miles from the city. The coastal city of Varna with its famous beach resorts and international airport is about 160 miles away from the village. The village is located approximately 125 miles to the capital city Sofia & International Sofia Airport, and about 145 miles from the city of Bucharest (RO) and its International Airport "Otopeni". The city of Ruse is about 100 miles from the village. The village is 31 miles to the historical and touristic city of Veliko Turnovo. Located on the famous "River Yantra" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube River), VT is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. From its rich historical value to its thriving modern nightlife and lush natural surroundings that provide many excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Veliko Turnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday!! IT'S A VERY ATTRACTIVE AREA. THERE ARE ALREADY FOREIGN INVESTORS THERE!! SEVLIEVO & REGION The Sevlievo Municipality is situated in central northern Bulgaria at the crossroads between Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo. The E-71 goes near Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. Sevlievo Municipality is one of the most developed in Bulgaria. There are several leading metal-working companies, firms working in the field of wood-processing, as well as companies in the food industry located in town. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centers like Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo has transport to all towns in Bulgaria. Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. 2 miles west is the Alexander Stamboliyski dam lake which with a length of 14 miles -- providing opportunities for sailing, rowing, water sports and fishing. Sevlievohas hosted both national and international festivals and celebrations such as International Band Festival and the traditional Festival of the story. Each year the town holds a freestyle wrestling tournament in memory of Dan Kolov. TOURISM & LANDMARKS The medieval city "Hotalich" - is located on the hill (Krushevski hill) on the north side of town. It was discovered by chance in the last century. After excavation archaeologists have discovered several medieval towns on top of one another. They also found several churches from different eras which are located at both ends of the medieval city. The Historical Museum Hadzhistoyanov School was built in 1844-1845 using funds from the patriot Hadzhi Stoyan Nikolov. It was the first secular school in Sevlievo and one of the top ten schools built in Bulgaria before The Liberation. Ethnographic complex Dandolov home - the complex is located near to the center of town. It consists of three houses with a common courtyard --each of houses is the gateway to the courtyard and exit into the street. After restoration in 1973 the complex was turned into a Museum of Sevlievo ethnographic heritage. The complex is used to host exhibitions and other social events. Sevlievo Clock Tower was built in 1777. It is one of the cultural monuments of the town that can not be forgotten once seen! For years after its construction the tower has repeatedly been restored but the appearance remains the same. Motor range Sevlievo is located 5 miles from the town and has become an international arena for conducting motorcycle races at the highest level for the past 10 years. GABROVO & REGION Gabrovo is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains in the valley of the Yantra river and is known as an international capital of humour and satire. It is as well as noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Gabrovo is also the longest town in Bulgaria, stretching over 25 km along the Yantra, yet reaching only 1 km in width at places. Near Gabrovo is the geographic center of Bulgaria - Uzana. The territory of present Gabrovo was inhabited 10 000 - 8000 years ago during the stone age. A rich culture had been already formed when Thracian tribes built their settlements 1600 years ago. Some Roman and Byzantium fortresses are partially preserved even today. In the course of time Gabrovo was given more than one name - it was called the Capital of Factories, the Bulgarian Manchester and the Loan office of Bulgaria in appraisal of great contribution of Gabrovo industry to the state treasury. Transportation The central geographic location determines Gabrovo as a busy transport hub. It is connected by roads with convenient surrounding communities and major cities in Northern and Southern Bulgaria. There are regular bus lines to Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Kazanlak, Troyan, Tryavna, Sevlievo, Apriltsi, Shipchenski prohod and the Shipka Pass. Sightseeing: BALGARKA NATURE PARK Bulgarka Nature Park is on the northern slopes of central Stara Planina Range. It was established in 2002 to preserve and maintain the beech ecosystems, the plant and animal life and the cultural heritage of the region. The park lies on the territory of two municipalities - Gabrovo and Tryavna on a total area of 21 772 ha with average altitude of 940 m above sea level. A few protected areas are within the boundaries, including the Open Air Museum Etar and the Sokolski Monastery. About 80 % of the total area is forest. The park is a natural habitat of more than 1300 plants, 32 of which are considered as protected species and included in the Red book of Bulgaria. More than 70 % of the medicative herbs growing in the country can be found here. There is a great variety of animals - eagle, small eagle, rock partridge, small hawk, black woodpecker, woodcock, hollow-pigeon, marten, bear, otter, wolf, royal stag, deer etc. Beautiful nature is perfect for the development of many types of tourism. The architectural-ethnographic complex "Etar" The architectural-ethnographic complex "Etar" is the first open air museum of this kind opened in Bulgaria. It was established on September 7th, 1964. The museum is situated 8 km south of the town of Gabrovo. GRADISHTE Only 3 km away from downtown Gabrovo is the Gradishte locality. Here, amid fresh pine woods a spacious meadow with a children's play area and picnic sites are perfect for recreation. It is very close to the Omni theatre and the small zoo. There are also the ruins of the Gradishte fortress which was built somewhere between IV - V C to protect the pass to Shipka. LILACS COMPLEX The Lilacs Complex is a beautiful mountain location situated 16 km from Gabrovo at an attitude of 840 m above sea level. The chemical components of the air are favorable for treatment of lung and respiratory tract diseases, allergies, high blood pressure, metabolism and neurological disorders.There is a hotel and a restaurant with a beautiful summer garden / a conference hall. Education The structure of education in the region covers all types of academic education. Education is delivered at the Technical University of Gabrovo and regional education includes: 29 kindergartens, 12 municipal and 30 state schools. ************** Property price = 14 550 GBP