CHARMING 2-STOREY HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF MLECHEVO "A LOVELY PARADISE HOME" A massive property situated in a quiet mountain area only 11 miles from the famous touristic Town of Apriltsi!!! The village is very well located in the "Stara Planina Mountains", an exceptionally picturesque region of mountains offering wonderful nature, fresh air, an abundance of mineral springs with healing qualities and a multitude of well preserved local traditions. Lovely massive house in the village of Mlechevo The property is located in a preserved area in the mountain regions. The 1st floor consists of a corridor and three rooms. The 2nd floor consists of a corridor and 3 bedrooms. There is a spacious outbuilding which can be easily converted into a guest house! There is parking space in the garden. The surrounding nature is green -- very beautiful and peaceful! There are stunning views to the famous "Stara Planina Mountain Region"!! IT'S A DREAM PROPERTY FOR YOU! PLOT OF LAND = 998 m2 THE VILLAGE OF MLECHEVO The village of Mlechevo is very well located in 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. Bulgari 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. TOURISM AND LANDMARKS The touristic town of Apriltsi is situated only 11 miles from the village. In Apriltsi you can visit the ancient forests and hills of the central Stara Planina. There are five scenic trails - ideal for horse riding and hiking. Approximately 16 miles from the village of Bulgari is 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 25 miles from the Village of Bulgari. 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 180 miles from the village. The village is located approximately 110 miles to the capital city Sofia & International Sofia airport, and about 150 miles away to the city of Bucharest (RO) and its International airport "Otopeni". The city of Ruse is about 110 miles away from the village. The village is about 42 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 history to its thriving modern nightlife and 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 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 for the food industry located in the town. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centers like Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. There is a bus station in Sevlievo. Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. 2 miles west is situated the Alexander Stamboliyski dam lake which with its length of 14 miles provides opportunities for sailing, rowing and water sports and fishing etc. Sevlievo hosts festivals at both national and international level -- celebrations such as International Band Festival and the traditional Festival of the Story are held there. Each year the town holds a freestyle wrestling tournament in memory of Dan Kolov. TOURISM & LANDMARKS The medieval city of "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. Also found were several churches from different eras which are located at both ends of the medieval city. The historical museum Hadzhistoyanov School was built in the period 1844-1845 with 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 in the center of town. It consists of three houses with a common courtyard -- each of houses is a gateway to the courtyard and exit onto 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. For years after its construction the tower has repeatedly been restored but its appearance remains the same. 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. GABROVO & REGION Gabrovo is situated at the foot of the central Balkan mountains in the valley of Yantra River and is known as an international capital of humor and satire. It is also noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Gabrovo is known as the longest town in Bulgaria stretching over 25 km along the Yantra. The territory of present Gabrovo was inhabited 10 000 - 8000 years ago during the Stone Age. A rich culture had already been 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 the 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. Regular buses run to Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Kazanlak, Troyan, Tryavna, Sevlievo, Apriltsi and Shipchenski prohod. Sightseeing: BALGARKA NATURE PARK Bulgarka Nature Park is located 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 cultural heritage of the region. The park lies on the territory of two municipalities - Gabrovo and Tryavna with a total area of 21 772 ha and an altitude of 940 m above sea level. There are protected areas within its 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 a protected species and included in the Red book of Bulgaria. More than 70 % of the medicative herbs in the country grow here. There is a great variety of animal life - eagle, small eagle, rock partridge, small hawk, black woodpecker, woodcock, hollow-pigeon, marten, bear, otter, wolf, royal stag, deer etc. The architectural-ethnographic complex "Etar" The architectural-ethnographic complex "Etar" is the first open air museum of it's 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 Gabrovo is the Gradishte locality. Here you will find pine woods -- a spacious meadow with a child's play area and picnic sites for recreation. It is very close to the Omnitheatre and a small zoo situated by the road up the hill. Further on are 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 good for treatment of lung and respiratory diseases, allergies and high blood pressure. There is a hotel with a spacious restaurant and a summer garden. The conference hall caters for 150 guests. Education The structure of education in the region covers a regional education network and academic education. The academic education is found at the Technical University of Gabrovo with regional education including: 29 kindergartens, 12 municipal and 30 state schools. ************** Property price = 15 000 GBP