TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN 2-STOREY HOUSE!! The property is situated in a well developed peaceful 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 easy access to nearby cities. The area is picturesque surrounded by forests and rivers. A massive rural house with preserved vintage furniture. Great location - only 24 miles from the historic City of Veliko Tarnovo and very close to the Town of Pavlikeni - 10 miles. ) One of the largest towns in the area Sevlievo is only 16 miles away. The village is located close to the Alexander Stamboliiski Dam - only a 10 minutes drive away. Gorsko Kalugerovo is very well maintained with good roads and shops. There are English families living in the village. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The historical museum in the Town of Pavlikeni; - The Pavlikeni zoo; - The ancient ceramic centre near the Town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva; - The Alexander Stamboliiski dam; - The Kramolin dam - only 5 miles from the village; - The Goliama Garvanitsa cave; - The Gladnik waterfall. SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - BASEMENT - BARN - SHOWER ROOM - WELL - AMAZING VIEWS - OUTBUILDINGS - PARKING SPACE - FURNITURE The property has a solid 2-storey house, 2-storey barn, outdoor shower room, outbuildings and a large garden. The ground floor of the house has a kitchen - dining / living room and a basement. Old weighing scale are hung up in the basement and there is a cooking wood stove in the kitchen. The dining room / bedroom has UPVC windows. The first floor of the house has a corridor and three bedrooms. The bedrooms have preserved traditional antique Bulgarian furniture. Next to the house is the shower room - 2-storey barn and a 2nd outbuilding. There is a well in the property. The garden is perfect for growing vegetables or just to enjoy the beautiful green surrounding nature. There are some fruit trees in the garden. The water and electric connection installation have recently been inspected. The roof is in good condition. Plot of Land = 2155 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. IT'S 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 by the Alexander Stamboliiski Dam. To the north by the village is the Sofia - Varna railway line. There used to be a monastery in the village where the Kalugeri monks lived after the arrival of the Turks in the 14th century. The monks called the village Kalugerovo. It was also called Gorsko Forester because of the large number forests in the area. The village was also known as "Dah Kalugerovo" - a mountainous forest village. The British owned village cafe “Globe Kitchen & G-Kal Bakery” is open for bakery, coffee, drinks and a daily menu along with special evening events. It 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 about 170 miles away. The village is located approximately 145 miles to the capital City Sofia & International Sofia Airport and about 115 miles from the City of Bucharest (RO) and the International Airport "Otopeni". The village is only 24 miles to the historical and touristic 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 its thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings, providing 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 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 a town in north-central Bulgaria part of the district of Veliko Tarnovo. The position in the middle of the Danubian Plain creates excellent conditions for growing wine grapes. The local co-operative "Gamza" is famous for producing wines from the local vine of 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. It is called Bulgarian champagne by locals. According to archeologists of the Veliko Tarnovo's museum, signs of human settlement in the area date to the Neolithic (New Stone) age - approx. 6000 years B.C. They have found remains of domiciles, captured springs, ceramic fragments, household items (hammers, woodworking instruments and bowls) and 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 "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 not far from the mountains which offer great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year – skiing in the winter and hiking 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 corridor E-71 is near Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. The Municipality of Sevlievo is one of the most developed in Bulgaria. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres such as Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo is a link where buses arrive and depart to all pats of Bulgaria. Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year. Sevlievo hosts both national and international festivals and events such as the international band festival and the traditional festival of the story. Each year the town held 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 keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region. More than 22,000 cultural monuments are stored in the museum. - The ancient ceramic centre near the town of Pavlikeni – dates back to 1971. A furnace for the extraction of household ceramics dating from Roman times were discovered near the town. A total of 8 furnaces were found later. - The Pavlikeni zoo– The zoo has 119 animals of 38 species. The park has a children’s playground with swings, slides and climbing frames; - 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 find documents, books, weapons, tools and traditional costumes. On the second floor there is a gallery which is home to nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture; - The medieval city "Hotalich" - located on the hill (Krushevski hill) on the north side of the town of Sevlievo. It was discovered by chance in 70's. After excavation archaeologists discovered several medieval towns on top of one another. They also found several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower - was built in 1777. It 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 – built in 1954 and is the first large dam in Bulgaria. The dam wall was 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 the 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. Veliko Tarnovo has modern and original bars, eateries and shops as well as 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 The closest ski resort is in "Uzana" the geographic centre of Bulgaria located about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort providing great conditions for relaxing in the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain throughout the year. 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. From its rich historical history to the thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings, VT provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! ************** Property price = 11 000 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!