Borovo, Ruse, Bulgaria

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Price: £32,500
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STATION HOUSE

A 2-storey house, with a summer kitchen, a shower room and toilet, as well as a lovely flat garden with fruit trees, providing space and privacy!

Property area: 744sq.m.

Great location - surrounded by the Town of Byala - located only 4 miles, the Town of Dve Mogili - located approximately 9 miles away, the biggest city in the area with the biggest Bulgarian port on the Danube River - the City of Ruse - about 28 miles and the City of Veliko Tarnovo - one of the most popular tourist centres - located about 39 miles away.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- "Tomb of a Tantrian aristocrat from IV century BC" - it is located in the central part of the Town of Borovo;

- The church of "St. Ivan Rilski" in the Village of Brestovitsa;

- The panoramic bank of the Danube near Batin gives great opportunities for recreation and sport fishing;

- House Philip Totyu Museum in Dve Mogili;

- Cherven Fortress - it is located near the village of Cherven;

- Monastery of "St. Marina" - located only 1 mile southwest of the village of Karan Varbovka;

- "Orlova Chuka" Cave - only 1 mile north of the village of Pepelina in the rocky gorge of the Cherni Lom River.

PERFECT LOCATION - SMALL-TOWN CHARM - 2 BEDROOMS - SUMMER KITCHEN - BASEMENT - SHOWER ROOM - TOILET - FLAT GARDEN - FRUIT TREES - OUTBUILDINGS - GARAGE

Property address

63 Shesti Septemvri Str.

Town of Borovo - District of Ruse

Post Code: 7174

Have you ever fancied living in a picture-perfect home straight off a postcard or a fairy tale book cover? Then look no further because the Station House is the perfect choice for you. Situated on the idyllic-looking main street in the pretty town of Borovo, the property exudes cosiness and a quintessential small-town charm.

Living in Borovo you could have all amenities necessary for modern life such as pharmacy, a restaurant, a number of food shops and building materials shops, a petrol station, a train station, a school and a kindergarten, etc., while at the same time living close to nature and enjoying the beauty of the Bulgarian countryside. The majestic Rusenski Lom Nature Park is also only a stone's throw away, the stunning Orlova Chuka cave is only a 15-minutes away by car, the Medieval Fortified Town of Cherven dating back to the 12th century, the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo (a UNESCO HERITAGE SITE) and the Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarabovski are also in very close proximity. You could also explore the area by bike, an experience for all of your senses. Fishing enthusiasts should know that the Yantra and Danube Rivers are also not far away from the Town of Borovo, so they can start planning their next fishing trip. When you start craving busy city life again, the cities of Ruse (the biggest Bulgarian city on the Danube River) and Veliko Tarnovo (the Medieval Bulgarian capital) are there for you to explore and enjoy. Both are popular tourist destinations and offer plenty to see and experience. Ruse is 25-30 minutes away by car/1 hour by train from Borovo and Veliko Tarnovo is about 40-50 minutes away by car.

And now back to the main protagonist of our picture-perfect story - the Station House. It catches your attention even while you are still at the entrance door with its pristine white exterior and amazing trellis vines where you can instantly envision yourself enjoying a cold drink under the shade on a hot summer afternoon.

On the ground floor of the house, you will find a corridor, which opens up to a room on the right, which you can convert to use as an additional living area, a guest space, an office or basically any kind of premise according to your wishes. The opportunities are endless, we are just throwing a few ideas. To the left of the corridor, you will find a basement with storage shelves.

On the first floor of the house, you will find a screened entrance hall, which opens up to a corridor leading you to the kitchen and the two bedrooms of the house. In the kitchen, you will find a washing machine so you can also use the space as a utility room as well since there is enough space for the room to combine both functions. The two cosy bedrooms offer you the perfect space to relax. There is preserved furniture which creates a charming vintage feel and could serve as an inspiration for the decoration of the rooms.

Next to the main house there is an attached summer kitchen, which offers you additional space for preparing your meals and dining. Through the summer kitchen, you enter the shower room with a toilet.

The garden is flat and spacious, with numerous fruit trees. It offers privacy and seclusion and you can relax and enjoy nature and fresh air, away from prying eyes.

There are outbuildings in the property that offer additional storage space as well as vintage charm to the property, which can also be converted and used as a workshop.

The property has a garage with a pit.

There is water and electricity connected to the property.

The roof is in good condition, as shown in the photos.


MUNICIPALITY OF BOROVO

Municipality of Borovo is situated at the beginning of the northeastern part of the Danube Plain. To the west and south borders the Municipalities of Tsenovo and Byala, and to the northeast and east with the Municipalities of Ivanovo and Dve Mogili. To the north reaches the bank of the Danube.

In administrative terms, the municipality is part of the Dictrict of Ruse. The municipal center - Borovo is 26 miles away southwest of the regional center - Ruse.

Municipality of Borovo consists of seven Villages - the Town of Borovo, which is a municipal center and six mayoralties - 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 number of inhabitants of the municipality as of 2008 is 7244 people.

Three municipal schools and one kindergarten with two branches work on the territory of the municipality.

Tourism and natural landmarks:

- One of the most popular and visited tourist sites in the municipality of Borovo is "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 in the Borov land in the early 90's (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 Municipality of Borovo is the Borovo treasure. The Thracian silver treasure from Borovo is located in the National Museum of History in Sofia but it 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, declared a monument of culture of national importance. No less interesting and with their history are the churches in the villages of Ekzarh Yosif, Gorno Ablanovo and Batin, built in the middle of the 19th century, they would be an interesting object of visit;

- The panoramic bank of the Danube near Batin gives great opportunities for recreation and sport fishing. Batin Island also has opportunities to develop hunting and fishing.


DISTRICT OF RUSE

Ruse is the biggest Bulgarian river port on the Danube River, serving an important part of the international trade of the country. Danube Bridge, also known as the Ruse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge, which until 14 June 2013 the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river here.

The city is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists, and for which it is often called the "Little Vienna". There are over 260 buildings, monuments of culture and dozens of sites with the "European Cultural Heritage" sign, which were built as a result of the enterprising and European spirit of the people of Ruse, who at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century attracted prominent European architects and builders for the construction of an urban architectural environment that is one-of-a-kind in Bulgaria.

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. As a settlement, Ruse has a very rich, millennial history.

Ruse is home to many museums, telling about the legacy of the long historical existence of the city and the region: Regional History Museum - Ruse with open-air expositions - Sexaginta Prista and the Medieval City of Cherven, Pantheon of the National Revival Heroes, Museum of Urban Life, House-Museum "Baba Tonka" and House-Museum "Zahari Stoyanov", Ecomuseum with aquarium, etc.

There are a variety of attractive recreation areas on the territory of Ruse Municipality. Forest Park "Lipnik" near the village of Nikolovo is a popular place for rest and recreation on weekends among the locals. There is a lake and facilities for fishing, boating, outdoor sports and picnicking. 20 km from Ruse is situated "Rusenski Lom" Nature Park.

Along the Danube runs one of the 15 bicycle corridors that connect bicycle tourism enthusiasts in Europe - EuroVelo 6.

The Nature around the city of Ruse

** Natural Park "Rusenski Lom" - The Rusenski Lom River Valley, along with its tributaries Beli (White), Malki (Little) and Cherni (Black) Lom represents a unique world in itself in which the amazing nature is entwined into out remote past history. Part of the valley was proclaimed a Natural Park. The park is located at about 20 km to the south-west from Ruse. It was created in 1970 with the purpose of preserving the canyons of the three rivers, their flora, fauna and historical landmarks. The rivers have created incredibly beautiful gorges into the limestone rock foundation. It is genuine joy for the eyes and real paradise for rock climbers.

** Natural landmark "Orlova Chuka" Cave - located on the left shore of the Cherni Lom river. It's the 2nd longest cave in Bulgaria (13 438 m in length), representing a complex labyrinth of interweaving galleries, tunnels, abysses, big and small halls.

** Lipnik Forest Park: the park is a big site for recreation, sports, tourism, sunbathing and all other kinds of entertainment, situated at the distance of 12 km east of Ruse. There are country houses, restaurants, artificial lakes, a hotel, a zoo corner, a sports base and a camping site. Its serenity and fresh air attract citizens & foreigners. This is a wonderful place for fishing, water sports, walking and just enjoying the day.

The villages in the region are capturing the tourists with the picturesque nature, the rock landscape and the breath-taking views and the plenty of opportunities for hiking, riding and biking experiences. The surrounding area offers different ways to spend your free time and to enjoy the beauty of the region.

The closest ski resort to Ruse is in "Uzana", the geographic center of Bulgaria, located at about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which provide tourism opportunities and good conditions for relaxation among the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain throughout the year. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for spaleology and rock climbing. There are possibilities for cultural tourism in the region. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic Museum Etara" people can learn more about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles away from Uzana.


***Notary deal: The fees for the Notary transfer (deal) are not included in the property price, and they must be paid by the buyer at the end, once the property price is fully paid and prior to the notary deal. They are: 500£ (Notary & Legal Fees) + 5% of the property price (Governmental Fees).