Karaisen, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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BELL HOUSE

A massive house, with an attached building, 3 bedrooms, a shower room, a garage and a spacious plot of land

Property area: 1600sq.m.

The property is situated in the Village of Karaisen, which is located on the main road 405 between the towns of Svishtov and Pavlikeni. Also, the main road E83 passes very close to the village. Karaisen has a top location because it is:

* only 10 miles away from the Town of Pavlikeni - the administrative centre of the Municipality of Pavlikeni. The town 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 expats in Northern Bulgaria;

* 17 miles from the Town of Levski - where there are many shops, a farmers' market with local produce, and all necessary amenities;

* 23 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;

* 35 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 Karaisen is very well maintained with street lighting, good roads and shops. In close proximity to the village, you can find many tourist attractions that you might want to explore.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- The Karaisen Dam - 2 miles away from the village;

- The Karaisen hiking trail - the trail starting from the centre of the village;

- The Grozd Wine Cellar - it is located in the village;

- 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 - only 13 miles away from the village.

3 BEDROOMS - PRESERVED FURNITURE - SHOWER ROOM - BASEMENT - SPACIOUS GARDEN -OUTBUILDINGS - GARAGE - PARKING GATE - PARKING SPACE

Property address

7 Chetirideset i shesta Str.

Village of Karaisen - District of Veliko Tarnovo

Post Code: 5230

This lovely 3-bedroom home in the village of Karaisen with preserved furniture, from the 1950s and '60s, in every room, alluring with its vintage charm, brings a sentimental fondness of good old times and oozes character and warmth. If you wish you can incorporate the vintage pieces in your home design, while also adding your personal touch and creating a space that is both timeless and modern. The brick wall surrounding the property provides you with privacy and the spacious plot of land is waiting for you to implement your landscape ideas.

The Bell House consists of a main house and an attached building with a convenient connection between the two through a joint corridor as well as a long glazed entrance hall full of natural light. In the attached building you will find the so-called social area of the house, consisting of a big kitchen and dining room area (with preserved electrical appliances) and a living room (with an air conditioner), providing you with plenty of space to gather family and friends. There is also a shower room and through the kitchen and dining room, you enter the basement of the house, with preserved shelves, large enough to house an entire household of belongings.

In the main house, you will find an entrance hall, a corridor with a warm vintage look, 3 furnished bedrooms and another room (also furnished), which you could use as an office. All the rooms have a cosy and comfortable atmosphere, inviting you to curl up and relax.

In the spacious garden of 1600 sq.m., you can grow plants and trees of your choice or you can use it as a space for leisure activities.

There are a number of outbuildings in the property, which you can convert and use as a workshop, an additional storage space, for livestock breeding, etc.

There is a garage, as well as a big parking gate through which you enter a covered parking space, 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 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 away and the Town of Svishtov - 23 miles away (main road 405).

It is also only 4 miles away from the main road connecting Sofia and Ruse (the road E83).

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 away to the City of Bucharest (RO) and its International Airport "Otopeni".

The village is only about 35 miles to the historical and touristic City of Veliko Tarnovo. Located on the famous "River Yantra" (the 3rd longest Bulgarian tributary of the Danube River), "VT" is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Bulgaria. 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!!

The population in the village is approximately 1033 people.

The village has local shop, town hall, community centre, transport, bar/cafes, etc. The local area is mostly agricultural with a lot of 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 present name.

Tourism and natural landmarks:

- The Karaisen Dam - situated in immediate proximity to the village and provides good conditions for fishing, and hunting too.

- The Karaisen hiking trail - it is an easily accessible walking route, including various historical landmarks of local importance. The duration of the route is about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the trail starting from the center of the village. Passing along this tourist trail, you can see: The Plane Park, Shabova fountain, Grozd Wine Cellar, Monument to Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadja, etc.

- The Grozd Wine Cellar - founded in 1938, the wine cellar is the second emblem of Karaisen. It was also known outside Bulgaria for the production of high quality wines. To this day, "Grozd" Karaisen is still proud of some types of wines aimed at the domestic market.

The Village of Karaisen will give you everything you need for a peaceful and healthy living!!


MUNICIPALITY OF PAVLIKENI & REGION

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 settlements are the towns of Pavlikeni (municipality center) and Byala cherkva and the villages: Batak, Butovo, Vishovgrad, Varbovka, Gorna Lipnitsa, Dimcha, Dolna Lipnitsa, Daskot, Karaisen, Lesicheri, Mihaltsi, Musina, Nedan, Paskalevets, Patresh, Rositsa, Slomer and Stambolovo.

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.

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".

The nature in the area is very beautiful and rich in many natural sights.

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. Many valuable finds are stored in the museum, such as the ancient columns that reach a length of more than 2 meters, the frescoes of the Perpetual Calendar, made by the icon Venko and others. Historical museum - Pavlikeni is housed in a separate two-storey building under the project of Arch. Every year, temporary exhibitions are arranged in the museum, illuminating different periods from the historical past of the region and presenting the material diversity and richness of the local lifestyle and culture;

- 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 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;

- 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;

- 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;

- Emen Canyon, Momin Skok Waterfall and the Negovan eco-trail - The Emen Canyon is situated in a place along the Negovanka River, 12 miles from the City of Veliko Tarnovo. Throughout the canyon, thresholds, waterfalls, ponds and niches have been formed, surrounded by tall rocks up to 90m high. Emen's canyon is a natural landmark with incredible nature and amazing natural formations. The Negovan eco-trail, also known as Emen's eco-path, is the first eco-trail in Bulgaria. It is in close proximity to the Emen Canyon. The eco-path begins with a cave and ends with the fairytale Momin Skok Waterfall on the Negovanka River. The Momin Skok Waterfall is about 10m high and the pond underneath it is often used as a beach.


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

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).