A THREE-BEDROOM TRADITIONAL HOME WITH A GREAT LAYOUT IN A TOP LOCATION - PERFECT FOR A RELAXED RURAL LIFESTYLE !! The property is situated in a developed and peaceful village in the district of Ruse. The village is very well located with easy access to nearby cities and in a quiet picturesque area surrounded by forests and very close to the Danube river. A traditional 2-storey house with 3 bedrooms, a shower room, a kitchen/dining area and a living room. The property is within walking distance of the village square !! Top location - near the Danube river (6 miles) and one of the main Bulgarian cities - Ruse (27 miles). The municipal centre - the town of Borovo is only 13 miles away. The village of Gorno Ablanovo has all the amenities required for everyday life – shops, a health service, a post office and a community centre. There are regular buses to and from nearby villages and cities. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The historical museum - town of Byala; - The bridge of the famous builder Kolyo Ficheto built in 1867; - St. Marina monastery in the village of Karan Varbovka; - The cave Orlova chuka; - The medieval town of Cherven and fortress; - The Ivanovo rock churches, part of UNESCO Heritage. 3 BEDROOMS – BIG GARDEN – TRADITIONAL LOOK – FRUIT TREES – EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM OPTION -STORAGE SPACE – MAIN STREET – PARKING SPACE - UPVC WINDOWS Property address 2 Maritsa Str. Village of Gorno Ablanovo – District of Ruse Post Code: 7173 The Paw house offers you the chance to enjoy the beauty and peace of the countryside and has all important essential amenities. The surrounding nature is green, very beautiful and peaceful yet the property is situated just 2 minutes walking distance from the central village square, where you will find the village hall, a number of shops, an EasyPay office, a healthcare office, a pharmacy and an active community centre. The house has a functional layout: the common living areas are located on the ground floor while all the bedrooms are on the first floor providing the future owners with the opportunity to make the most of its potential and make it their dream home. On the ground floor of the house, you will find an entrance hall leading to a kitchen and a dining room. From the dining room, you enter a cosy living room - a great space to relax and unwind. If you wish you can take the open-plan environment a step further by taking down the wall separating the dining room from the living room creating a fully open floor plan. The first floor of the house has a small glazed balcony offering great views of the front garden and street. The property has a bright corridor and three bedrooms full of natural light. There is an additional room which provides the option for a shower room. There is а brand-new septic tank in the property. The property has a large garden - ideal for growing and harvesting fresh vegetables. At the rear of the house is a big semi-covered patio area that could be used as storage space or (with a bit of work) converted into the perfect place for a summer BBQ. The property has a newly-built septic tank. The property also has an outbuilding that houses a distillery room which is rented by locals. There is a parking gate that allows you to park in the garden and there is a parking space on the street. Water and electricity are connected to the property. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. Plot of Land = 880 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 GORNO ABLANOVO Gorno Ablanovo is a village in northern Bulgaria - it is located in the municipality of Borovo - district of Ruse. The village is in the eastern part of the Danubian plain 185 meters above sea level. It's about 6 miles from the Danube river and the Yantra river. The village is 13 miles from the town of Borovo and 17 miles from the town of Byala and only 27 miles from the city of Ruse. The village is very well developed with electricity, water and communication equipment. The population is approximately 926 people. In Gorno Ablanovo there is a town hall, a post office, a health service, an elementary school, a church and a newly built community centre with a library. It is rich in subsoil water and many of the houses have wells. There are several stone fountains. The coastal city of Varna with its famous beach resorts and the international airport is 140 miles away. The village is located approximately 178 miles from the capital city Sofia & the International Sofia airport and about 75 miles from the city of Bucharest (RO) and the International airport "Otopeni". The village is only 50 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo. Located on the famous Yantra river (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube river), "VT" is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. From its rich historical value to the thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings there are excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Veliko Tarnovo offers everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday!! This really is a property with potential !! MUNICIPALITY OF BOROVO The municipality of Borovo is situated at the beginning of the northeastern part of the Danube Plain. The west and south border the municipalities of Tsenovo and Byala, and to the northeast and east the municipalities of Ivanovo and Dve Mogili. To the north are the banks of the Danube. In administrative terms, the municipality is part of the district of Ruse. The municipal centre Borovo is 26 miles southwest of the regional centre Ruse. The municipality of Borovo consists of seven Villages – the town of Borovo which is a municipal centre and six other villages. The village of Obretenik, the village of Ekzarh Yosif, the village of Batin, the village of Gorno Ablanovo, the village of Brestovitsa and the village of Volovo. The municipality has three municipal schools and one kindergarten. Tourism and natural landmarks: One of the most popular tourist sites in the municipality of Borovo is the “Tomb of a Tantrian aristocrat from IV century BC”. It is located in the central part of the town of Borovo. The Thracian tomb was discovered on Borov land in the early 90s (according to the historical museum in Ruse there are only three such tombs on the Balkan Peninsula); The largest and most significant part of the cultural and historical heritage of the municipality of Borovo is the Borovo treasure. The Thracian silver treasure from Borovo is in the national museum of history in Sofia and is the most famous monument of culture discovered during archaeological excavations on the territory of the municipality. A copy of it can be seen at the Ruse historical museum; The church of “St. Ivan Rilski” in the village of Brestovitsa was declared a monument of culture of national importance. There are churches in the villages of Ekzarh Yosif, Gorno Ablanovo and Batin built in the middle of the 19th century; The panoramic bank of the Danube near Batin has opportunities for recreation and sport fishing. Batin island is also ideal for fishing; It's a must-visit place! DISTRICT OF RUSE Ruse is the largest Bulgarian river port on the Danube river serving an important part of the international trade of the country. Also called "The elegant Mini-Vienna" Ruse is the 5th largest city in Bulgaria and one of the most beautiful because of its unique architecture. Ruse occupies a significant place in the Bulgarian national history and has a rich cultural-historical heritage — a potential needed for the development of cultural tourism. Ruse has a very rich, millennial history. The nature around the city of Ruse ** Natural park “Rusenski Lom”.The Rusenski Lom river valley along with the tributaries Beli (White) Malki (Little) and Cherni (Black) Lom is a unique world with amazing nature. Part of the valley was proclaimed a Natural park. The park is located about 20 km to the southwest of Ruse. It was created in 1970 with the purpose of preserving the canyons of the three rivers and historical landmarks. The rivers have created incredibly beautiful gorges in the limestone rock foundation. ** Natural landmark “Orlova Chuka” cave located on the left shore of the Cherni Lom river is the 2nd longest cave in Bulgaria (13 438 m in length), representing a complex labyrinth of tunnels. ** Lipnik Forest park: the park is a site for recreation, sports, tourism and sunbathing 12 km east of Ruse. There are country houses, restaurants, artificial lakes, a hotel, a small zoo, a sports base and a camping site. The villages in the region attract tourists with the picturesque nature, the rock landscape and the breathtaking views and plenty of opportunities for hiking and riding. The surrounding area has different ways to spend your free time and enjoy the beauty of the region. The closest ski resort to Ruse is in "Uzana" (pics below) the geographic centre of Bulgaria about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities 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. There are possibilities for cultural tourism in the region. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic museum Etara" people learn more about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles from Uzana. The deposit is non-refundable!