LOVELY PROPERTY IN A GREAT VILLAGE!! The property is situated in a well developed and peaceful village about 30 miles from the historical City of Veliko Tarnovo and only 7 miles from the Town of Pavlikeni. The village is very well located with easy access to nearby cities and in a picturesque area surrounded by forests and rivers. Massive 2-storey house in the village of Butovo!! Superb location - only 7 miles away from the municipal centre - Town of Pavlikeni and 6 miles from the Town of Levski and 30 miles from from the City of Veliko Tarnovo. Nearby the village pass two important transport corridors in the country - the highway Sofia-Veliko Tarnovo-Varna and the international road Sofia-Pleven-Ruse-Bucharest. The village of Butovo has all the amenities needed for everyday life – shops, a health service, a post office and community centre. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The area "Chatala" - located near the Butovo; - The historical museum in the Town of Pavlikeni; - The Pavlikeni zoo with free access; - The ancient ceramic center near the Town of Pavlikeni; - The historical museum of Byala Cherkva - only 10 miles away from the village. LARGE GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - PARKING SPACE - TOP LOCATION - OUTBUILDINGS - BARN - FURNACE - FIREPLACE - BASEMENT - SHOWER ROOM WITH TOILET - STORAGE SPACE - FRUIT TREES - VINE TREES - WELL Property address 1 Deseta Str. Village of Butovo – District of Veliko Tarnovo Post Code: 5232 The property consists of a main 2-storey house and outbuildings with a large flat garden. On the ground floor of the house is a corridor with a fireplace, a room and basement. The building attached to the main house consists of a kitchen, a dining / living room, a utility room and a new shower room with a toilet. On the other side of the main house is the workshop. The workshop leads to two interconnected warehouses with a furnace and some old tools. On the first floor of the house you will find a corridor, a closet and 2 bedrooms. The house has preserved some traditional Bulgarian furniture (wooden wardrobes, beds, etc.) and an antique sewing machine and old wood-burning stoves. The property has a barn and many outbuildings that are perfect for storage space ( or renovation ! ). In the property is a building that was previously used as a shop or a pub. This building gives a lot of opportunities. You can turn it into a place to develop your own business, a guest room or another storage room. The property also has a great flat and large garden rich in greenery and trees (fruit trees, vine trees).The garden is suitable for installing a swimming pool and garden furniture for recreation, and perfect for growing your own vegetables. There is also a well. Very close to the house is the railway station of the village. The roof is in good condition as shown in the photos. There is water and electricity connected to the house. Plot of Land = 1200 m2 Despite its splendid rural location the property is easy to access and is a fantastic place to own a home in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. IT'S 100% FREEHOLD AND REGULATED!!! THE VILLAGE OF BUTOVO Butovo is a village in Northern Bulgaria. It is located in the Municipality of Pavlikeni, District of Veliko Tarnovo. Butovo is located in the central part of the Danube plain. The Lomya River passes through the village. The population is approximately 742 people. Butovo has a well developed infrastructure and redevelopment. There are fully built electricity and water systems and shops, a restaurant, a post office, petrol and gas stations, a community centre and a church. The village has a kindergarten and the nearest schools are in the Town of Pavlikeni. Butovo benefits with regular bus and train transport, which provides links to the country. Nearby pass two important transport corridors in the country - the highway Sofia-Veliko Tarnovo-Varna is 20 miles south of the village and the international road Sofia-Pleven-Ruse-Bucharest is located 10 miles north. During excavations in the village were discovered tombs and artifacts from jewellery, coins and others from the Thracian times in the IV century BC. Today these items can be found at the Veliko Turnovo Archaeological Museum. 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 2 750 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 of the same name. 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 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 found dated remains of domiciles, captured springs, ceramic fragments, jewelry, household items (hammers, woodworking instruments and bowls) and evidence of settlement and activity throughout the centuries. 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 30000 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 located near the cities of Veliko Tarnovo, Levski, Sevlievo and Byala. The town of Pavlikeni is close to mountains offering great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year – 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 - Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The central bus station in Sevlievo has buses that depart to all parts of Bulgaria. Sevlievo 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 established in 1978. The museum preserves, promotes, researches and keeps the cultural and historical heritage of the 20 settlements in the region. The museum has seven exhibitions – Ancient Ceramic Centre, 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 number of ceramic objects have been found in the area showing the ceramic production from this era; - The Pavlikeni zoo is home to 119 animals of 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. The first floor of the museum has documents, books, weapons, tools and costumes. 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 of Sevlievo. After excavation by archaeologists discovered several medieval towns built on top of one another. There are several churches from different eras located at both ends of the medieval city; - The Sevlievo clock tower was built in 1777 and 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 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 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 is suitable for sailing, fishing and camping. It's a must visit place! VELIKO TARNOVO & REGION The historical Veliko Tarnovo is located on the famous "Yantra River" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube rver) and one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. Situated at the foot of the Stara Planina mountains in Bulgaria north central, Veliko attracts many 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 as an ancient city Veliko Tarnovo has modern bars and shops plus 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 located 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which providing tourism and ideal conditions for relaxing in the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain. 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. Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!! The deposit is non-refundable! £500 deposit means the key's are yours today.