Tsenovo, Ruse, Bulgaria

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GARDEN HOUSE

A massive 2-storey house, with an attached building, 3 bedrooms, a shower room, and a big plot of land featuring a beautiful orchard.

Property area: 1736sq.m.

The property is located in the Village of Piperkovo, which is conveniently located in close proximity to towns and cities, where you can find all necessary amenities, and facilities, as well as places for entertainment and tourist attractions:

* only 4 miles away from the Municipal centre - Tsenovo - well-maintained village with asphalted streets and lighting, shops and a weekly market;

* 13 miles away from the Town of Byala - the administrative centre of Byala Municipality, the town oozes small-town charm and offers all necessary amenities - it has many shops, a hospital, a kindergarten, schools, a farmer's market, a number of eating establishments and cafes;

* 16 miles from the Town of Svishtov - a big Bulgarian port on the Danube River, famous for its Roman heritage and its University of Economics, the town offers numerous hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as many historical and cultural heritage sites to visit;

* 17 miles from the Town of Borovo - the town exudes cosiness and a quintessential small-town charm. Borovo has all the 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;

* 35 miles from the District Centre of the City of Ruse - the biggest Bulgarian city and port on the Danube River and a popular tourist destination, affectionately dubbed "The Little Vienna" for its exquisite 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, the city offers lots of places to visit, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment spots;

* 40 miles from the City of Veliko Tarnovo - one of Bulgaria's most popular tourist destinations with rich history and traditions (for more than two centuries it was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom), charming old streets and mighty fortresses, perfect for exciting weekend getaways with a variety of dining establishments, cafes, bars and hotels.

The village of Piperkovo has a Village Hall, a post office, an active community centre that promotes Bulgarian traditions and folklore, a 150-year-old Orthodox church, and shops. There is regular bus transport to the neighbouring settlements.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- The Orthodox Church "St. Archangel Mihail" in the village of Piperkovo - built in 1873;

- Community Centre "Petko Rachev Slaveykov" in the village of Piperkovo - built in 1927;

- The rope bridge over the Yantra River near the village of Belyanovo - it was built in 1968 and has a length of 105 metres;

- Orthodox Cross "Monument Symbol" - located in the immediate vicinity of the village of Tsenovo in the southeast of the "Bog Bair" area;

- Historical Museum - Town of Byala;

- The bridge of the famous builder Kolyo Ficheto - built in 1867;

- Thracian tomb in the town of Borovo;

- Medieval Town of Cherven and its mighty fortress;

- The Cave Monastery of Nisovo;

- Rusenski Lom Nature Park.

BEAUTIFUL ORCHARD - 3 BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM - SPACIOUS GARDEN - STUNNING VIEWS - OUTBUILDINGS -PARKING SPACE - PARKING GATE

Property address

9 Petrohan Str.

Village of Piperkovo - District of Ruse

Post Code: 7129

You have probably heard that living in a rural setting reduces stress and gives you a more relaxed pace of life, as well as that gardening is one of the healthiest hobbies you can develop. Would you like to see for yourself if living in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is all it's cracked up to be? Then learn more about the Garden House and consider starting your own rural adventure in the village of Piperkovo.

On the ground floor of the house, you will find a corridor leading to a big bedroom and a smaller room, which you can use as an additional bedroom, a living room or another premise of your choice, and through which you can also enter the building that is attached to the main house. The attached building is comprised of a big living room, a cosy kitchen and a shower room, as well as a screened entrance hall. There is preserved furniture in all the rooms.

On the first floor of the house, you will find a cosy balcony, offering gorgeous unobstructed and expansive views over the property garden and the surrounding landscape. It's the perfect place to relax, drink in the views and maybe even get creative, get a canvas, brush and paints and use the beauty spreading in front of you for your countryside-inspired paintings. Through the balcony, you enter a corridor, which leads you to two sun-filled bedrooms with preserved furniture.

In the beautiful garden, which one can say is the gem of the property, generously spread over 1736 sq.m., you will find vine trellis, dozens of fruit trees (apricots, prunes, cherries, pears, apples), as well as some locust trees. It's a gardener's dream come true! There is plenty of space to grow other plants and trees of your choice. The spacious plot of land also offers spectacular views of the neighbouring landscape.

There are outbuildings on the property.

There is a big parking gate to park your vehicle in the garden and you can also park on the street.

There is water and electricity connected to the property.

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


VILLAGE OF PIPERKOVO

Piperkovo is a village in Northern Bulgaria. It is located in the Municipality of Tsenovo, District of Ruse.

The Village of Piperkovo is located only 4 miles away from the Municipal centre - Tsenovo and 13 miles away from the Town of Byala, 16 miles from the Town of Svishtov and 17 miles from the Town of Borovo. It is also very close to the District Centre the City of Ruse - 35 miles away, which is the biggest Bulgarian city and port on the Danube River and a popular tourist destination.

The village has a population of 211 residents, according to the latest census. There is a village hall, a post office, an active community centre that promotes Bulgarian traditions and folklore, a 150-year-old Orthodox church, shops. There is regular bus transport to the neighbouring settlements.

It is considered that the settlement was established in the 1st century BC. According to an old local legend, the first inhabitant of the village was a pepper-monger - a person who sold pepper door-to-door, and from there originates the name of the village - "piper" ( ) means pepper in Bulgarian.

In May 2023, the locals celebrated the 150th anniversary of the village church "St. Archangel Mihail". The church was built over several years and almost the entire local population was involved in the construction. Stonemasons who arrived in the village after the completion of the construction of the bridge over the Yantra River of the famous builder Kolyo Ficheto also provided invaluable help. To cast the church bell, the people of the village voluntarily collected all the copper objects and melted them

The village has an active community centre "Petko Rachev Slaveykov", established in 1927, which to this day preserves and develops Bulgarian customs and traditions through its folklore ensembles.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- The Orthodox Church "St. Archangel Mihail" in the village of Piperkovo - built in 1873;
- Community Centre "Petko Rachev Slaveykov" in the village of Piperkovo - built in 1927;
- The rope bridge over the Yantra river near the village of Belyanovo - it was built in 1968 and has a length of 105 metres;
- Orthodox Cross "Monument Symbol" - located in the immediate vicinity of the village of Tsenovo in the southeast of the "Bog Bair" area;
- Historical Museum - Town of Byala;
- The bridge of the famous builder Kolyo Ficheto - built in 1867;
- Thracian tomb in the town of Borovo - the tomb is located in the town centre. It is one of the most popular and visited tourist attractions in the municipality.
- Roman legionary camp Novae, founded in 45 AD by order of Emperor Claudius, near the Danube port city of Svishtov. Every year Novae hosts the traditional Ancient Heritage Festival, which features spectacular battle reenactments;
- Medieval Town of Cherven and its mighty fortress - Just outside the village of Cherven are the remains of the medieval fortress of the same name, which was one of the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary military, administrative, economic and cultural centres between the 12th and the 14th century;
- The Cave Monastery of Nisovo;
- Rusenski Lom Nature Park.


MUNICIPALITY OF TSENOVO

Municipality of Tsenovo is located in Northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of District of Ruse. Its borders are as follows: to the east - Municipality of Borovo; to the south - Municipality of Byala; to the southwest - Municipality of Polski Trambesh, District of Veliko Tarnovo; to the west - Municipality of Svishtov, District of Veliko Tarnovo; to the north - Republic of Romania.

Municipality of Tsenovo is situated along the lower Yantra River in the Danube Hilly Plain.

The municipality has 9 settlements with a total population of 5 670 people. The settlements are the villages: Tsenovo (municipal center), Beltsov, Belyanovo, Dzhulyunitsa, Dolna Studena, Karamanovo, Krivina, Novgrad and Piperkovo.

The municipality has the opportunity to develop river transport along the Danube River.

The main roads are with Ruse, Byala and Svishtov. The municipal center is about 30 miles away from the city of Ruse, 20 miles from the town of Svishtov, 8 miles from the town of Byala and 163 miles from the capital city Sofia.

Through the municipality pass 4 roads from the Republican Road Network of Bulgaria.

The municipality has a rich archaeological heritage. In the village of Krivina in the 4th century the castle "Jatrus" grew - one of the significant Roman military centers along the Lower Danube. The open archaeological excavations are the remains of a Roman and early Byzantine city destroyed by the Avars at the beginning of the 7th century. On its ruins in the 7th - 8th century, there is a Bulgarian settlement protected by a massive stone fence with towers built outwards. In 1958 the eastern gate, public and private buildings, two old Christian basilicas were found, many iron swords, ceramics, X-century gold coins, tools of labor, etc. were found. Only 1 mile north of the village of Belyanovo, carved in the rocky right bank of the Yantra River, a rock church with frescoes was discovered. Only 1 mile to the north of the village of Karamanovo were found tombstones in Latin. Only 1 mile to the west and southwest of the village of Novgrad were discovered various archaeological finds: stone satin phases, chrome, tools of labor and agricultural tools of stone, flint, bone, bronze, iron, fibulae, applications, emperor Justin (565-578) pieces of various dishes. In the vicinity of Tsenovo, a treasure of gold and silver crockery, two silver bracelets, a ring with inscription, fibula, silver trim and 1200 coins was discovered in the Guttula locality.

The main cultural and natural landmarks in the municipality are:

- Ethnographic museum in the village of Novgrad - consisting of 9 halls, revealing the livelihood, the lifestyle and the culture of the region. You can see discovered archaeological finds from BC; exhibits related to the detachment of Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadja; crafts of the people of the past - livestock, agriculture, beekeeping; modern life is also shown - economy, education and life before democratic change;

- Bust monument of Dimitar Apostolov Tsenov in the village of Tsenovo;

- Lenin Monument in the village of Novgrad - the only settlement in Bulgaria whose center has a preserved monument of Lenin in full height;

- A rope bridge over the Yantra River - built in 1968. It is the longest rope bridge in northern Bulgaria over the Yantra River, connecting the villages of Novgrad and Belianovo. This bridge is only for pedestrians;

- The Iron Bridge over the Yantra River - located less than 1 mile east of the village of Tsenovo. The bridge is 85 metres long and 3 metres wide;

- Orthodox Cross "Monument Symbol" - located in the immediate vicinity of the village of Tsenovo in the southeast of the "Bog Bair" area. The monument is in the form of an orthodox cross, 18 metres high. It is illuminated at night and symbolizes the faith of the people.

- Historical reserve Tekir Dere - located near the town of Svishtov, about 14 miles from the village of Tsenovo.


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).