CHARMING HOUSE!! TOP LOCATION!! The property is situated in a well developed village only 11 miles from the town of Pavlikeni and 26 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo. The village is in a great location and has easy access to nearby cities. The picturesque area is surrounded by forests and rivers. A massive 2-storey stone house with a typical Bulgarian rural atmosphere!! This is a wonderful property in the lovely village of Dolna Lipnitsa!! Superb location - only 26 miles from the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo and 11 miles from the municipal centre - Pavlikeni. The village is close to the town of Polski Trambesh and not far from the Stara Planina mountain. Dolna Lipnitsa is very well maintained with street lighting and good roads.There are shops, cafes, petrol station, kindergarten, community centre, church, post office and a bus station. There is a local medical centre with a GP and dentist servicing the village. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The historical museum in the town of Pavlikeni; - The Pavlikeni zoo - free access for visitors; - The ancient ceramic centre near the town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva; - The "Hotnitsa Waterwall" - 20 miles from the village. SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - MADE OF STONE - OUTBUILDINGS - WELL - GAZEBO - FURNACE - PARKING SPACE - GARAGE - NICE VIEW - VINE TREES - SUMMER KITCHEN - SHOWER ROOM - STONE BASEMENT Property address 9 Shestdeset i treta Str. Village of Dolna Lipnitsa – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5226 The property is a 2-storey house made of stone with a summer kitchen, garage, outbuildings and a large garden. The ground floor of the house has an entrance hall, corridor, kitchen, dining room, basement, utility room, shower room and two further rooms to use as you wish. The ground floor is accessible by two different entrances. The external staircase leads to the first floor corridor. There are two bedrooms and a storage room which can be converted into a shower room. There is a balcony with nice views to the garden and surrounding area. Some of the rooms in the house have wooden floors. The property has a summer kitchen with a functioning furnace. At the front of the house is a well, patio area and a gazebo - perfect for family gatherings on sunny days. The property has a garage with a pit and storage space. The property has two entrances. The larger of the two is suitable for covered parking space. The water and electric connection have recently been inspected. The roof is in good condition as shown in the listing. Plot of Land = 1000 m2 Despite the splendid rural location the property is easy to access and this is a fantastic place to own a home in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. THE PROPERTY IS 100% FREEHOLD AND REGULATED!!! THE VILLAGE OF DOLNA LIPNITSA The village of Dolna Lipnitsa has everything you need for every day living. Dolna Lipnitsa is in north central Bulgaria in the municipality of Pavlikeni - district of Veliko Tarnovo. The population of the village is about 640 people. The village is well maintained with shops, cafes, petrol station, kindergarten, community centre, church, post office, bus station and a medical centre with a GP and dentist. The village is home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in northern Bulgaria. Dolna Lipnitsa has a very beautiful village centre. The main landmark there is the Monument of the Fallen honouring the freedom of Bulgaria. There is a small dam and a river nearby - suitable for fishing and swimming during the summer. The region of Dolna Lipnitsa is ideal for walking, picnics and rural tourism. Only a few miles from Dolna Lipnitsa are mineral baths known for their healing waters. In the area of the village is the “Momina Mogila” used by the ancient Thracians for military purposes during the First World War. One of the most famous people born in Dolna Lipnitsa is the poet Matey Shopkin. The village has a choir specialising in Bulgarian folk music and Bulgarian folk dances. This really is a property with potential !! SUHINDOL - PAVLIKENI - SEVLIEVO REGION SUHINDOL The municipality of Suhindol is located in northern Bulgaria and 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 has 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 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 near the town holds "Som" or European Catfish with some reaching lengths of over 2 metres in the Alexandar Stamboliiski dam. Suhindol is one of the best known and wealthiest historical Bulgarian settlements and called Bulgarian Champagne by the lovers of Bacchus. 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" once 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 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 which offers great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year – 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 close to Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres - Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo has buses connecting to all of Bulgaria. Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. Sevlievo hosts both national and international festivals / 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 displays 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 the town. A number of other ceramic objects were found showing the ceramic production of this era; - The Pavlikeni zoo has 119 animals from 38 species. There is a small children’s playground at the entrance; - 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, tools, costumes and more. The second floor has a gallery with nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture; - The Medieval city "Hotalich" is on the Krushevski hill to the north side of the town of Sevlievo. This was discovered by chance in 70's of the last century after excavation by archaeologists who discovered several medieval towns. There are several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower built in 1777. The clock 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 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 and 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, Veliko attracts tourists due to its 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 though it is 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 located 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism and good 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 about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski monastery" is situated a few mile from Uzana. From the rich historical value, to the thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! ************** Property price = 15 000 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!