4-BEDROOM HOUSE WITH HUGE MAKEOVER POTENTIAL!! BIG PLOT OF LAND!! The property is situated in the peaceful village of Slomer near the Karaisen fishing dam and about 35 miles from the the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo and 10 miles from the Town of Pavlikeni. The village of Slomer is very well located within easy access to nearby cities and in an absolutely picturesque area surrounded by rivers and forests. 2-storey house with 4 bedrooms, a summer kitchen, a spacious garden, a large barn and a storage space! Top location 10 miles from the Town of Pavlikeni 25 miles from the Town of Svishtov and 35 miles from the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The location is situated only one village from the main road Sofia-Pleven-Byala-Ruse. The Karaisen fishing dam is close to the village. The village is very well maintained. On the central square of the village you will find the village hall, a post office and a shop / bar. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - A soldier monument-fountain in honour of the soldiers who died in the wars 1912 – 1913 and 1944 – 1945 - in the centre of the village of Slomer; - The Orthodox Church “St. Ivan Rilski” in the village of Slomer; - The village community center “Razvitie”, founded in 1895 which has a library and a cinema hall (non-functioning); - The historical museum in the Town of Pavlikeni - it preserves, promotes, researches and keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region; - The Pavlikeni zoo with free access for visitors; - The ancient ceramic centre near the Town of Pavlikeni; - The Ethnographic museum in the Town of Svishtov; TRADITIONAL LOOK – TOP LOCATION – PARKING SPACE – 4 BEDROOMS - LARGE FLAT GARDEN – LARGE BARN – STORAGE SPACE Property address 12 Angel Terziev Str. Village of Slomer – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5229 The property consists of a 2-storey house, with a traditional exterior, a building accommodating a summer kitchen and a lounge attached to the main house, outbuildings, including a large barn, a large garden and a storage room. On the ground floor of the house there is a bright corridor leading towards two bedrooms and the basement leading towards the shower room. On the first floor of the house you will find a corridor leading to 2 more bedrooms from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the garden. Next to the main house there is an attached building where, in addition to the summer kitchen, is a large lounge area which you can convert into a dining / sitting / entertaining area. The house has an attached storage room. The property has a large flat garden with pumpkins and fruit trees and there is plenty of space for growing all kind of plants and vegetables. The trees and the vine in front of the house will provide shade on hot summer days. The property has a number of outbuildings, including a large barn, which could be converted into a workshop / additional storage area. There is easy access to the house provided by an asphalt road. There is a large parking gate. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. The property has water and electricity connection. Plot of Land = 2370 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 SLOMER Slomer is a village in Northern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Pavlikeni dstrict of Veliko Tarnovo. The village of Slomer is located in the middle of the Danube hilly plain central Northern Bulgaria. The village is located 10 miles north of the Town of Pavlikeni 35 miles from the regional centre of Veliko Tarnovo and 25 miles south of the Town of Svishtov. Together with the neighboring villages Batak and Karaisen form a kind of triangle 2 miles apart. The population is approximately 379 people. The roads leading to the village are from the third-class Republican road network but are relatively good for travelling. During the winter period they are cleaned and sanded. The settlement is located in the valley of “Studena Reka” river which originates from a fountain located in the village. It is surrounded on all sides by hills making the climate in the village itself pleasant to live in all seasons. It is not known when the village of Slomer was established. There is a legend that in ancient times in Slava Mogila which is located about 1 mile northwest of the village, there was a battle between opponents who subsequently made peace. There are tops of arrows and parts of other weapons which were found. At this time the village was called “Slavamir”. Interesting landmarks near the village are: - In the centre of the village of Slomer is a soldier monument-fountain in honour of the soldiers who died in the wars 1912 – 1913 and 1944 – 1945; - The community centre “Razvitie” was founded in 1895 and has a library and a non-working cinema hall; - The Orthodox Church “St. Ivan Rilski” is painted with frescoes, well preserved and authentic from its construction; - The village has fifteen fountains with spouts put for watering animals and places for washing and drying clothes; - In the localities “Slava mogila” from which the village has taken its name, “Trite mogili”, “Koriykata”, “Stranata”, “Zad bardo”, the forest “Kusora” and the whole village you will encounter different natural landmarks. The village of Slomer is a quiet village which makes it an excellent place for recreation and living. 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 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 with the same name. In addition, Suhindol winemakers craft Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and 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's 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, jewelry, 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. 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 very 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 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 municipality of Sevlievo is one of the most developed in Bulgaria. The Town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centres like Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo has buses that depart to other regions in 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 and 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 was established in 1978. It preserves, promotes, researches and keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region. More than 22,000 units of cultural monuments are stored in the museum. 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 near the town. A total of 8 furnaces were later found. A number of ceramic objects have been found here that show the ceramic production of this era; - The Pavlikeni zoo. The zoo has 119 animals of 38 species. At the beginning of the park there is a children’s playground with swings, slides and climbing frames; - 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 can see documents, books, weapons, labor tools, costumes and jewelry. On the second floor there is a gallery which has 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. After excavation archaeologists discovered several medieval towns. There are several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - 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 theTown and has become an international arena for conducting motorcycle races at the highest level for the past 10 years; - The Alexander Stamboliiski dam. It was built in 1954 and is the first large dam 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. 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 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) the geographic centre of Bulgaria locate about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities and good 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 its thriving modern nightlife and natural surroundings there many excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! The deposit is non-refundable!