TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN HOUSE!! The property is situated in a well developed village about 24 miles from the historical City of Veliko Tarnovo and only 10 miles from the Town of Pavlikeni. The village is in a great location with good access to nearby cities. The area is picturesque surrounded by forests and rivers. Solid 2-storey house!! Traditional look!! Great location - only 24 miles from the historic City of Veliko Tarnovo and 10 miles from the municipal centre - Suhindol. The Town of Pavlikeni is 10 miles from the village. One of the main towns in the area Sevlievo is only 16 miles away. The village is close to the Alexander Stamboliiski Dam - only a 10 minute drive by car. Gorsko Kalugerovo is very well maintained with street lighting, good roads and shops. There are other English families in the village. 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 centre near the Town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva; - The Alexander Stamboliiski dam - just 7 miles to one of the biggest dams in north Bulgaria; - The Kramolin dam - only 5 miles from the village; - The Goliama Garvanitsa cave; - The Gladnik waterfall. SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - STONE BASEMENT - OUTBUILDINGS - OUTSIDE SINK - PARKING SPACE - 2-STOREY BARN - NICE VIEW Property address 8 Osma Str. Village of Gorsko Kalugerovo – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5238 The property consists of a 2-storey house, 2-storey barn, outbuildings and a large garden. The ground floor of the house has a corridor and room. There is also a basement which is accessible from the side of the main house. The external staircase leads to the first floor which has a corridor, two bedrooms and a smaller room / closet. There is a small shed next to the house. The garden is ideal for a BBQ where you can enjoy the summer with your family. As well as the barn there is another outbuilding ideal for storage space. In front of the house there is a smaller plot - ideal for a keen gardener. The property has a separate garden located behind the outbuildings - perfect for a swimming pool and recreation area? The water and electric connection have recently been inspected. The roof is in good condition as seen in the photos. Plot of Land = 769 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 GORSKO KALUGEROVO The village of Gorsko Kalugerovo has everything you need for day to day living!! The village is located in a fertile valley close to the Alexander Stamboliiski dam. To the north of the village is the railway line linking Sofia and Varna. The British owned village cafe “Globe Kitchen & G-Kal Bakery” is open for coffee, drinks and a daily menu and holds special evening events. The bakery offers delicious handmade breads, cakes and tasty meals inspired by recipes from all over the world. The coastal City of Varna with its famous beach resorts and international airport is around 170 miles away. The village is located approximately 145 miles from the capital City Sofia & International Sofia Airport and about 155 miles from the City of Bucharest (RO) and the International Airport "Otopeni". The village is only 24 miles from the historical City of Veliko Tarnovo. 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 the rich historical value to the thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings - there are excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday!! This really is a property with potential !! SUHINDOL - PAVLIKENI - SEVLIEVO REGION SUHINDOL The municipality of Suhindol is located in north Bulgaria and is one of the municipalities of the district of Veliko Tarnovo. The municipality has 6 settlements with a total population of 2740 people. The settlements are the town of Suhindol (municipality centre) and the villages: Byala Reka, Koevtsi, Gorsko Kalugerovo, Gorsko Kosovo and Krasno Gradishte. 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 the 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 close to the town holds "Som" or European catfish with some reaching lengths of over 2 metres in the Alexandar Stamboliiski dam. 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. 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" existed. The ancient name of Suhindol was "Seoundal". PAVLIKENI The municipality of Pavlikeni is situated in the north central region of the country. It 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 fairly close to the mountains which offer great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year – skiing in the winter and hiking or a picnic in the summer season. SEVLIEVO The municipality of Sevlievo is situated in central northern Bulgaria at the crossroads between Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo. The E-71 is near to Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. Sevlievo is one of the most developed municipalities in Bulgaria. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres including Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo has buses departing to all parts of the country. Sevlievo has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. Sevlievo hosts 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 researches and records 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, dating from the Roman era, was discovered near to the town and a total of 8 furnaces were found; - The Pavlikeni zoo – The zoo has 119 animals and 38 species. There is a small children’s playground with swings, slides and climbing frames for children. The zoo is worth a family visit; - 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 there are documents, books, weapons, tools, costumes and jewelry. The second floor has a gallery with nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture; - The medieval city "Hotalich" is located on the hill (Krushevski hill) on the north side of the town of Sevlievo. It was discovered by chance in 70's of the last century and after excavation archaeologists discovered several medieval towns. Also found were several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower built in 1777. It is one of the cultural monuments of the town. The tower has repeatedly been restored; - The motor range Sevlievo located 5 miles from the town 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 was the first large dam 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 located on the famous "Yantra River" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube River) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. Situated at the foot of Stara Planina Mountains in north central Bulgaria it 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, unique architectural style. Even though it's an ancient city Veliko Tarnovo has modern and original bars, eateries 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) is the geographic centre of Bulgaria about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which have ideal conditions for relaxing in the quiet atmosphere of the mountain throughout the year. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for rock climbing. There are opportunities for cultural tourism in the region. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic Museum Etara" people learn about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles from Uzana. From the rich historical value to its thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings - Veliko has many opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! ************** Property price = 9 090 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!