THREE BEDROOM HOUSE WITH UNMISTAKABLE CHARACTER - CHARM AND A LARGE GARDEN The property is in the well developed and peaceful village of Gorna Lipnitsa about 24 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo and 7 miles from the town of Pavlikeni. The village of Gorna Lipnitsa has good access to nearby cities and is in a picturesque area surrounded by rivers and forests. This is an imposing 2-storey house with an internal spiral staircase and a large park like garden with an outbuilding. Top location - 24 miles from the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo and 7 miles from the municipal centre Pavlikeni. The village is 13 miles from the town of Polski Trambesh. Gorna Lipnitsa is a wonderful village with many landmarks. The village is very well maintained with street lighting and shops. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The Temple Chapel “St. Ivan Rilski” in the village of Gorna Lipnitsa; - The “St. Dimitar” Church is located in the village; - The agricultural museum is also located in the village; - The historical museum in the town of Pavlikeni; - The Pavlikeni zoo with free access for visitors; - The ancient ceramic centre near the town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva 10 miles from the village. LARGE PARK LIKE GARDEN – 3 BEDROOMS – STONE FENCE – INTERNAL STAIRCASE – TOP LOCATION - OUTBUILDING – PARKING GATE Property address 13 Dvadeseta Str. Village of Gorna Lipnitsa – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5227 The Phoenix house offers idyllic country lifestyle in the village of Gorna Lipnitsa. Set on a quiet tree lined street behind a stone fence the beautiful 3-bedroom home has been recently renovated while retaining its character facade. The house is situated in the centre of a large flat park like garden that gives the property a dose of 'fairy tale feeling'. The ground floor of the house has a corridor leading towards the kitchen and two rooms which you could use as the dining / living area or covert one of them into an additional bedroom. From the kitchen you enter an outbuilding that is attached to the house and could be used for storage space or would be ideal for the utility room. An internal spiral staircase leads you to the first floor of the house and a corridor leading to 3 bedrooms overlooking the garden and walnut trees. The corridor also accesses the balcony with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The property has a parking gate. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. Both water and electricity are connected to the property. Plot of Land = 1280 m2 Despite the splendid rural location the property is easy to access and a fantastic place to own a home in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. THE PROPERTY IS 100% FREEHOLD AND REGULATED!!! THE VILLAGE OF GORNA LIPNITSA The village of Gorna Lipnitsa is located in the central part of the Danube plain which is 7 miles northeast by road to the town of Pavlikeni.The village is situated on the left side of the small river Yaliya. From the Chukata peak the whole village is visible with the lineaments of yards, streets and squares. The village has two quarters – upper and lower which are distinguished by the central square and a wide street going north to south. The village is 7 miles from the municipal centre the town of Pavlikeni and 13 miles from the town of Polski Trambesh. The village is 24 miles from the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The village was established in the middle of the XV century. It was named Jukara Libnitche which translated to Bulgarian is Gorna Lipnitsa. Tourism and landmarks: - The Temple Chapel “St. Ivan Rilski” is located in the lower end of the village. In 2005 it has been used as an active spiritual centre. The temple is open for visits every day. - The “St. Dimitar” Church. During the time of the Regeneration after the construction of a monastery school in the village of Gorna Lipnitsa the battle for a church building began. After overcoming a lot of obstacles and formalities in 1863 people in the village succeeded in building the church. The church was constructed at the end of the village. Тhe temple has been declared a cultural monument; - The Agricultural museum. The agricultural museum in Gorna Lipnitsa represents the daily life and livelihood of the people who lived there and opened in 1965. The museum is a tourist destination in the region visited by both Bulgarians and tourists. The agricultural museum is located in four buildings in the yard. The first building is a specially built house that imitates rural houses 250 years ago. Agricultural instruments are displayed in the second building. The third building is an old outhouse that includes a pigsty, coop and a bee-hive. In the fourth building – a special shelter – the first tractor that was used in the village of Gorna Lipnitsa is kept there. 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 around 2740 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 with the same name. In addition Suhindol winemakers craft Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon plus 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. 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. They have dated remains of domiciles, captured springs, ceramic fragments, jewellery, 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 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 and occupies the west central part of the Veliko Tarnovo district. 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. Pavilken is located near the cities of Veliko Tarnovo, 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 close to mountains which offer great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year long – 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 near Sevlievo providing excellent transport links. The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres including Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year. Sevlievo hosts both national and international festivals and celebrations such as the International Band Festival. 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 was established in 1978. The museum preserves, promotes, researches and keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region. More than 22,000 units of movable monuments are stored in the museum’s funds. The museum has seven exhibitions – Ancient Ceramic Center, 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 close to the town. A total of 8 furnaces were later discovered. A number of ceramic objects were found exploring the ceramic production of this era; - The Pavlikeni zoo. The zoo has 119 animals and 38 species. - 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, labour tools, costumes, jewellery and more. On the second floor is a gallery with nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture; - The medieval city "Hotalich" is located on the Krushevski hill on the north side of the town of Sevlievo. It was discovered by chance and after excavation by archaeologists several medieval towns built on top of one another were discovered. Several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city were also found; - 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 conducting 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 built in Bulgaria. The dam wall is built on a German project that was 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 Stara Planina mountains in north central Bulgaria, VT attracts 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. Often referred to as the “cty of the Tsars”, Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in the Medieval era when it became a force to be reckoned with. Probably the most popular tourist attraction, which is not only an iconic landmark and the symbol of the city of Veliko Tarnovo but also one of Bulgaria’s most beloved heritage sites, is the Tsarevets Fortress. Dominating the entire skyline of Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name. It served as the Second Bulgarian Empire’s primary fortress and strongest bulwark between 1185 and 1393, housing the Royal and the patriarchal palaces. The fortress is also famous for the Sound and Light audiovisual show which started in 1985. The audiovisual show is an attraction carried out in the evening that uses three lasers, variegated lights, dramatic music and church bells to tell the story of the fall of Tarnovo to the Ottomans, as well as other key moments of the history of Bulgaria. Situated to the northwest of the Tsarevets Fortress is the hill Trapezitsa which in the past was the fortified quarter of the capital city of Tarnovgrad. Naturally protected by high cliffs, Trapezitsa had solid fortification walls following the uneven cliff edge about 80 decares in size. Parts of the defense system of the fortress, a military complex and 18 churches were localised during archaeological excavation, which continues to be carried out today. The interactive display in the newly set up Trapezitsa architectural heritage centre and museum shows the splendour of the capital city of Tarnovgrad and the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and visitors can learn more about the customs and daily life of both the nobility and ordinary people during that time. Another place to explore in the city where you can feel its true spirit is the Samovodska Charshiya Complex situated in the Old Town. In the 19th century, farmers and artisans from the village of Samovodene came to sell their goods. The area also known as the Crafts Street, underwent serious restoration in the mid-1980s to recreate the bustling marketplace of the early 20th century. In the beautifully renovated houses from the pre and post liberation period, visitors will find workshops for pottery, weapons, copper working, wood carving, weaving, icon painting, Turkish sweets and a bakery. Even though it is an old city 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 a childrens 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) the geographic centre of Bulgaria is about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities and ideal conditions for relaxing in the 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. From the rich historical value, to the thriving modern nightlife and beautiful natural surroundings there are excellent opportunities for recreational activities, Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! The deposit is non-refundable!