Pavlikeni, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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TREASURE HOUSE

A lovely rural house with a spacious garden and a summer kitchen!

Property area: 1937sq.m.

The great quality of this property is its fantastic location:

* only 4 miles away from the Municipal centre - the Town of Pavlikeni, which oozes small-town charm and offers many shops, local attractions and all the necessary amenities that one might need and is one of the well-known towns among the ex-pats in Northern Bulgaria;

* only 13 miles away from the Town of Suhindol - cosy small town with all necessary amenities;

* only 27 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;

* only 30 miles from the Town of Sevlievo - one of the biggest towns in the area, which combines green surroundings and a calm atmosphere with the amenities of urban life, perfect for a short vacation or a long weekend getaway.

The village is also located about 19 miles away from the mighty Alexander Stamboliiski Dam, one of the biggest dams in Northern Bulgaria, providing excellent opportunities for fishing, water skiing, sailing, etc.

Patresh is a very well-maintained village with street lighting, good roads and food shops.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- The Historical Museum in the Town of Pavlikeni;

- The Pavlikeni Zoo - which is with free access for visitors;

- The ancient ceramic centre near the Town of Pavlikeni;

- The Historical Museum of Byala Cherkva;

- Alexander Stamboliiski Dam;

- Musinska Cave.

SPACIOUS FLAT GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - SHOWER ROOM - OUTBUILDINGS - SUMMER KITCHEN - FIREPLACES - BALCONY - PARKING SPACE

Property address

4 Dvadeset i peta Str.

Village of Patresh - District of Veliko Tarnovo

Post Code: 5225

Are you a fan of hidden treasures? Well, we have one for you and you don't need a set of clues, an X mark on a secret map or a metal detector to locate it because we will tell you exactly where it is and disclose all you need to know about.

The Treasure House in the village of Patresh consists of a massive 2-storey house, a building attached behind the main house, a summer kitchen and a spacious garden and offers you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and peace of the Bulgarian countryside and create your perfect rural paradise.

The ground floor of the main house consists of an entrance hall, a long corridor with a classical Bulgarian-style fireplace, bringing warmth, and comfort and adding the ultimate cosy factor to the home, 3 rooms with an abundance of natural light, where you can accommodate any activities of your choice - lounging, eating, entertaining, working, sleeping, etc. The ground floor also has access to the building attached behind the house where you will find a spacious kitchen area and a premise designated for a shower room.

The first floor of the main house consists of a sunny balcony, an entrance hall, 3 light bedrooms and a closet. You can make this part of the house your perfect sleep sanctuary, a place dedicated to comfort, relaxation and sweet dreams.

Next to the house, there is a summer kitchen with a fireplace.

In the big and flat garden of the property, there's plenty of space to plant vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees, and you can also use it for recreational activities or just to relax and enjoy the sunshine, while at home.

In the garden, there are solid stone walls from a previous outbuilding that can be converted into a nice barbecue area, for example.

There is water and electricity connected to the property.

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

There is a parking space on the street and parking entrances in the garden.


VILLAGE OF PATRESH

Situated in the middle of the Danubian Plain, northwest side on 27 miles away of the historic City of Veliko Tarnovo and 4 miles away on the north side of the town of Pavlikeni is a little village with a big history, which was called before Patreshnitsa, and now is called Patresh

The Village of Patresh is located in Municipality of Pavlikeni, District of Veliko Tarnovo.

Patresh is located in three short hills, in which has 2 little rivers. The rivers under the village gave the beginning of the small Elia River, which is part of the Yantra River.

These little rivers are very important for the village, because around them are build a lot of stoned fountains and wells. Also, these little rivers separate the village in 3 parts: north, middle and sounth. The North part is called Batashka. The middle part is called THE MIDDLE ONE. It is the oldest part of the village. The South part is called Daskotska.

There are 2 big main roads in Patresh - the first one is for the town of Pavlikeni and the second one is on the East side of Patresh, leading to the town of Polski Trambesh.

The population of the village is about 456 people.

Many objects from the old times were found in the village such as coins, things that people used in their daily life, etc. Some of them were found near river Elia. In the Middle part of Patresh were found a little stone ax, some parts of a spindle, a clay pot and a clay jug. These objects prove that 2000 years ago Thracians lived on Patresh land.

There is a historical museum in Pavlikeni where you can see some of the things.

In 1982 was found a statue of woman, which was given to the musem in Veliko Tarnovo.

Near the village are the following landmarks:

- In 2015 the village won a project "Mestni initsiativi". The projec is inspirited by romans time and in the village is built a building, which reminds of the roman times. It is in the park near the town hall;

- Musinska Cave - in the village of Musina, 14 miles away from Patresh. The cave is 382 meters long and is fully learned and mapped by cavers;

- The Historical Museum in the town of Pavlikeni - the museum keeps a very interesting exhibit - Eternal calendar. It was created before more than 140 years by an idea of Father Matthey Probrajenski and developed by a famous master woodcarver from the town of Tryavna;

- The bell-tower in the town of Byala Cherkva - one of the many cultural sights of the town. Only 6 miles away from the village of Patresh. The bell tower is 25 meters high. In 1929 there was installed a clock which is working today.


MUNICIPALITY OF PAVLIKENI & REGION

SUHINDOL

Municipality of Suhindol is located in Northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of 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 center) 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 District of Veliko Tarnovo.

Its position in the middle of the Danubian Plain creates 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, as well as 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 this town is known to hold "Som" or European Catfish and some of them reach lengths of over 2 meters, especially the ones that live in the Alexandar Stamboliiski Dam.

Suhindol is one of the most well-known and wealthiest historical Bulgarian settlements. It is known as Bulgarian Champagne by the lovers of Bacchus. According to archeologists of 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 it 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" existed. The ancient name of Suhindol was "Seoundal".

PAVLIKENI

Municipality of Pavlikeni is situated in the North-Central region of the country. It occupies the west-central part of 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, at a distance of about 2 miles north of the Rositsa River and very close to the Karaisen Lake. It's located near the cities of Veliko Tarnovo, Levski, Sevlievo and Byala.

The hilly type of some settlements, the environment and the interesting natural sights in the Municipality are prerequisites for the development of tourism.

The Town of Pavlikeni is not far to the mountains, which offers great outdoor activities and sports opportunities all year long - skiing in the winter and hiking or barbecue/picnic in summer seasons.

SEVLIEVO

Municipality of Sevlievo is situated in Central Northern Bulgaria, at the crossroads between Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo. Corridor E-71 goes near Sevlievo providing excellent transport links.

Municipality of Sevlievo is one of the most developed ones in Bulgaria.

The town has excellent transport links to important commercial and cultural centers like Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Pleven. The Central Bus Station in Sevlievo is the link where buses arrive and depart throughout the country.

Sevlievo has excellent opportunities for tourism: the town has many landmarks that attract tourists all year round. Sevlievo hosted at both national and international festivals and celebrations such as International Band Festival and the traditional Festival of the story. Each year the town held 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 movable cultural monuments are stored in the museum's funds. 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 total of 8 furnaces were discovered later. A number of ceramic objects have been found on the place to redound explore 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 for the children, as well as benches for parents' recreation;

- 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 occasion of the 100th anniversary of the April uprising. On the first floor of the museum you can see documents, books, weapons, labor tools, costumes, jewelry and more. And on the second floor there is a gallery, which numbers nearly 100 works of painting, graphics and sculpture;

- Medieval City "Hotalich" - located on the hill (Krushevski hill) on the north side of the town of Sevlievo. It was discovered by chance in 70's of the last century. After excavation of archaeologists have discovered several medieval towns on top of one another. There are found also several churches from different eras, which are located at both ends of the medieval city;

- Sevlievo Clock Tower - was built in 1777. It is one of the cultural monuments of the town that can not be forgotten once you saw it. For years after its construction the tower has repeatedly been corrected and restored, but its appearance remains;

- Motor range Sevlievo - is located 5 miles from the town and has become an international arena for conducting motorcycle races at the highest level for the past 10 years;

- 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. When the water falls, at the bottom can be seen traces of buildings and the cross of the village church. The dam is suitable for sailing, fishing and camping.


DISTRICT OF VELIKO TARNOVO

The Historical Veliko Tarnovo, located on the famous "Yantra River" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube River) is one of the most seeked destinations for tourists in Bulgaria.

Situated at the foot of Stara Planina Mountains in North Central Bulgaria, it attracts many tourists due to its unique architecture and history. It is not accidental that Veliko Tarnovo was declared a Balkan capital of cultural tourism, and a few times it was awarded the prize The Most Beautiful Town in Bulgaria. The houses, stacked one above the other, situated on the sloppy hills of the city show a remarkable, unique architectural style.

Even as an ancient 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 definitely something for everyone in the mall alone.

The main street of the town offers a large variety of shops, hotels, entertainment and catering establishments. The restaurants in the town are famous for their delicious cuisine. There you can taste popular Bulgarian dishes and ones that are typical for the region.

Veliko Tarnovo's museums are varied and show the history of the ancient city as well as present some relics of the past.

The village of Arbanasi is located only 4 miles away from Veliko Tarnovo. The ancient village had preserved magnificent architectural monuments of the Age of the Bulgarian Revival, old churches and beautiful yards filled with flowers and greenery.

The closest ski resort 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.

From its rich historical value, to its thriving modern nightlife and lush natural surroundings that provide many excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational activities,

Veliko Tarnovo offers you everything you could ever want for the perfect holiday or day out!!


***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).