LOVELY PROPERTY!! PERFECT LOCATION!! The property is situated in a well developed village about 35 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo and only 10 miles from the municipal centre Pavlikeni. The village of Karaisen is in a good location with easy access to nearby cities. The area is picturesque surrounded by rivers and forests. A great property in the village of Karaisen!! Top location - only 35 miles from Veliko Tarnovo and 10 miles from the town of Pavlikeni. The village is 23 miles from the town of Svishtov. The Karaisen dam is about a 10 minute drive away. The village of Karaisen is very well maintained with good roads and shops. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The Karaisen dam - 2 miles from the village; - The Karaisen hiking trail - the trail starts from the centre of the village; - The Grozd wine cellar - located in the village; - 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 - only 13 miles from the village. SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - PARKING SPACE - NICE VIEW - TOP LOCATION - ASPHALT ROAD - FRUIT TREES Property address 6 Chetirideset i deveta Str. Village of Karaisen – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5230 The property consists of a two storey house and a large garden. The ground floor of the house has a corridor, living room, dining room and basement. The first floor of the house has an entrance hall, corridor, two bedrooms and a closet. The property has a large garden at the front and rear of the house. The garden is ideal for growing your own veg and has several fruit trees. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. Access to the house is located on an asphalt road. Plot of Land = 1300 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 KARAISEN Karaisen is located at the heart of the Danubian plain and is one of the largest villages of the municipality of Pavlikeni. Karaisen benefits from a convenient location being close to the town of Pavlikeni - 10 miles and the town of Svishtov - 23 miles away. There are regular transport links to these towns and the village is only 4 miles from the main road connecting Sofia and Ruse. The coastal city of Varna with its famous beach resorts and international airport is about 150 miles away. The village is located approximately 140 miles to the capital city Sofia & international Sofia airport and about 100 miles from the city of Bucharest (RO) and the international airport "Otopeni". The village is only about 35 miles from the historical city of Veliko Tarnovo. Located on the famous "River Yantra" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube river) Veliko is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. 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!! The village has a population of approximately 1033 people. The village has local shop, town hall, community centre, transport and bars. The local area is mostly agricultural and farmland. Legend has it that the name of the village comes from Kara Asan, Kara Hassan (Black Assen) who helped the people of the village in an epidemic by finding a new safe place for the village. In his honor the village received its name. Tourism and natural landmarks: - The Karaisen dam is situated in the immediate proximity to the village and is ideal for fishing. - The Karaisen hiking trail is an easily accessible walking route with various historical landmarks of local importance. The duration of the route is about 1 hour and 30 minutes - the trail starting from the centre of the village. Walking along this tourist trail you will see: The plane park, shabova fountain, grozd wine cellar and the monument to Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadja. - The Grozd wine cellar was founded in 1938 and is the second emblem of Karaisen. It is known outside of Bulgaria for the production of high quality wines. The village of Karaisen has everything you need for day to day 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 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 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 favourable tourist destination. The Rositsa river near the town is known to hold "Som" or European catfish with some of them reaching lengths of over 2 metres in the Alexandar Stamboliiski dam. Suhindol is well known and one of the 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. 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 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 close to the mountain which offers great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year long – skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer season. 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 attracting 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 established in 1978. 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 center 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 further 8 furnaces were later found; - The Pavlikeni zoo has 38 different species animals and a small playground; - The hstorical 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. The first floor of the museum displays documents, books, weapons, tools, costumes and jewelry. The second floor has 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 Sevlievo. It was discovered by chance in the 70's after excavation by archaeologists who discovered several medieval towns. They also found also several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower was built in 1777 and one of the cultural monuments of the town; - The motor range Sevlievo located 5 miles from the town 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 was the first large dam built 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 used 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 the 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 and 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 of the past. The closest ski resort is in "Uzana" the geographic centre of Bulgaria is located 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities and perfect conditions for relaxing in the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain all year. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for rock climbing. 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 natural surroundings Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! ************** Property price = 12 000 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!