GREAT TRADITIONAL PROPERTY IN TOP AREA - NEAR VELIKO TURNOVO!!! THERMAL WATER SPA COMPLEX NEXT TO THE HOUSE!!! The property is located in the Village of Obedinenie The 1st floor of the house consists of an entrance hall, corridor, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and living room. The living room walls are covered with nice woodwork. The 2nd floor consists of an entrance room, 2 BIG bedrooms, storage room and a balcony with stunning views. Attached to the house there is a spacious garage. There is parking space in the garden. On the plot of land there are some big outbuilding, which can be converted to a guest house. There is an outside sink in the garden with clean & fresh water. There are many fruit and walnut trees. The fence of the house is made of stone and is high enough to ensure your privacy. There is electricity and water in the property and Tri-Phase electricity too. GREAT HOUSE IN VERY ATTRACTIVE AREA. A LOT OF POTENTIAL!!! BIG PLOT SIZE = 1920m2 VILLAGE OF OBEDINENIE The most ancient people from this land were Thacians. This was descovered from the Roman inscriptions found in the ruins of the castle called "Kaleto" near Obedinenie. The castle used to be on a main road connecting Nicopolis Ad Istrum and Nove - important city's in Roman province Misia. In the Middle Ages Bulgarians lived in Obedinenie. There are ruins of buildings near the village. At time of Bulgarian independency from the Turks - 1878 - the village had two parts. The south part which was bigger and the smaller north with 54 houses. The legend states that the village was founded in 1770. The other legend is that Grandpa Belcho looked for a good place for agriculture with fresh water. He found it in Obedinenie. Belcho took the permission for this place from the local Turk leader Abdullah Aga in 1805. The first settler was very good builder and carpenter. Many Bulgarians then moved to the village. They established two villages - Mekish and Tencha. Mekish means soft wood which grew in the area. Tencha means turbulent spring. In 1835 there were many Bulgarians living here and they needed a church. But at that time it was almost impossible to get a permission to build a church because of the law. Some brave Bulgarians tried to start to build at night but the next day their work was destroyed. Finally priest Nikola managed to get permission for building a church from Vidin's Turk leader who traveled near Tencha and Mekish. The first orthodox church was build in 1839 in Mekish. It existed until 1908 when there was a new one built in it's place. The new church is bigger and call "St. Paraskeva". It was sanctified on 25.10.1909 from Veliko Turnovo's bishop Antim. In 1873 in Tencha was built the church "Archangel Michail" which is still there. The first school was founded in 1856 - 22 years before Bulgarian Independency. It existed until 1892 when the new church was built. In 1929 the High school in Obedinenie was opened. The two villages - Tencha and Mekish developed very fast and soon they were almost a united whole. In 1923 the two villages had 280 houses with 1400 residents. The most common style of building is the stone brickwork. The first water-main in the village was build in 1928. In the same year the first telephone line was installed. From 1941 to 1947 the name of the two villages was "Prince Simeon" the name of Bulgarian crown prince who was Bulgarian prime minister from 2001 to 2005. Thermal water Here are some of the characteristics of the Obedinenie's thermal water: The water springs out from a depth of 1250m, and has a hyper-thermal origin and temperature of 43 degrees Celsius with a slight alkaline reaction. The water has a very high mineralization and is used for healing a number of diseases of the bones and joints / the peripheral nervous system / the digestive system and for the immune system. PAVLIKENI & REGION Pavlikeni Municipality is situated in the North-Central region of the country. It occupies the west-central part of Veliko Turnovo District. The Town of Pavlikeni is situated in the central part of the Danubian Plain, a distance of about 2 miles north of the Rositsa River and very close to the Karaisen Lake. It's located near the cities of Veliko Turnovo, Levski, Sevlievo and Byala. The hilly type of some settlements, the environment and the interesting natural sights in the Municipality are prerequisites for the development of tourism. The Town of Pavlikeni is not far from the mountains, which offer great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year long - skiing in the winter and hiking or barbecue/picnic in the summer seasons. VELIKO TURNOVO & REGION The Historical Veliko Turnovo, 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 its unique architecture and history. The houses, stacked one above the other, situated on the hills of the city show a remarkable, unique architectural style. Even as an ancient city, Veliko Turnovo 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 definitely something for everyone in the mall alone. Veliko Turnovo's museums are varied and show the history of the ancient city as well as presenting relics of the past. The closest ski resort is in "Uzana" (pics below), the geographic center of Bulgaria, located about 28 miles from Veliko Turnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities and good conditions for relaxation among the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain throughout the year. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for spaleology and rock climbing. There are possibilities for cultural tourism in the region. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic Museum Etara" people can learn more about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles away from Uzana. 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 or day out!! **************