Nikopol, Pleven, Bulgaria

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FERRY HOUSE

A Light-Filled, Spacious Home in a Charming Village

Property area: 1240sq.m.

This beautiful house, located on the main road through Zhernov, offers exceptional convenience, comfort, and charm. Ready to welcome its new owners, the property combines tranquillity, spacious living, and a sense of freedom. The garden is easy to maintain, perfect for relaxing outdoors or enjoying time with family and friends.

The village of Zhernov, home to around 100 residents, lies along the scenic Osam River and provides a peaceful rural setting. It is conveniently situated near larger towns and cities, offering easy access to essential amenities, facilities, and attractions:
* Only 6 miles (10 km) from Nikopol, with historic sites, shops, and services;
* 28 miles (45 km) from Pleven, a major city with museums, cultural events, and shopping;
* Nearby towns Belene and Gulyantsi, 9 miles (15 km), and Svishtov, 31 miles (50 km).

Zhernov offers a community centre, a library, a post office, a small commercial complex, and a natural cave nearby. The village celebrates a seasonal fair in early September, with music, crafts, and dancing, reflecting the warmth and traditions of Northern Bulgaria.

Local attractions include:
* Nikopol Fortress and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul;
* Persina Nature Park, a Danube wetland reserve;
* Pleven Regional Historical Museum and Skobelev Park;
* Nearby villages such as Muselievo and Cherkovitsa, offering authentic rural experiences;
* Danube River cruises and riverside walks for wildlife spotting and scenic views.

This property is ideal for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle with excellent connectivity, a welcoming community, and access to both cultural and natural attractions.

LARGE KITCHEN - 3 BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM WITH TOILET - STORAGE SPACE - ADDITIONAL ROOMS - BASEMENT - BEAUTIFUL GARDEN - CENTRAL LOCATION - GARAGE

Property address
32 Georgi Dimitrov Str.
Village of Zhernov - District of Pleven
Post Code: 5964

Ferry House - A Spacious, Welcoming Home Full of Charm, Comfort and Potential
Ferry House greets you with its unique combination of character, generous space, multiple buildings, and a wonderful sense of peace and freedom. Conveniently located right on the main road of this small and friendly village, the property offers excellent accessibility and an inviting atmosphere from the very first moment.
As you arrive, three tall pine trees stand proudly at the entrance, adding natural beauty, shade, and a distinctive charm to the home. A large double gate provides easy and secure access straight into the garden, where you will find a garage positioned conveniently beside the house.
The garden itself is generous and easy to maintain - offering space for flowers, a vegetable patch, outdoor seating, children's play areas, or any project you may imagine. It is a place where you can shape your own ideas while enjoying privacy and tranquillity.
A few steps lead up to the main entrance, sheltered in a cosy glazed porch that brings in natural light and provides a warm welcome. Stepping inside, a spacious hallway opens up, leading to the home's main sleeping area - two large bedrooms and one additional single bedroom. Each room offers comfort and the opportunity to create your own peaceful retreat.
Near the main entrance, an exterior door leads down to the basement, offering ideal storage space for tools, supplies, or seasonal items.
Continuing through the property, you reach the extension, which features another bright glazed entrance room - a perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee or reading a book while overlooking the garden. From this light-filled space, you enter the heart of the home: the large open kitchen. It is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, meals, and everyday living. From here, triple glass doors lead into a spacious, bright living room, ready to host cosy evenings, relaxed weekends, or movie nights with family and friends. A door from the kitchen leads to a practical utility room, followed by a shower room with toilet, offering comfort and convenience for daily use.
Outside, the property includes several outbuildings, one of which currently functions as a garage. The remaining buildings offer excellent potential for workshops, storage, creative studios, or future renovation projects - ideal for anyone wishing to expand or customise the property.
Ferry House presents a wonderful opportunity to create your perfect home - a place with character, space, privacy, and endless possibilities, set within a peaceful rural village with easy access to nearby towns and amenities.
Water and electricity are connected.
On-street parking is also available.

Please note: Any fixtures or fittings present at the property are included as-is, without guarantee of functionality.


VILLAGE OF ZHERNOV

Zhernov - A Charming Northern Bulgarian Village

Zhernov is a small, picturesque village in Northern Bulgaria, part of the Municipality of Nikopol, Pleven District. It is located approximately 6 miles (10 km) from Nikopol and 28 miles (45 km) from Pleven, and lies in close proximity to the ferry crossing to Turnu M gurele in Romania, offering convenient access across the Danube. Nearby towns include Belene and Gulyantsi (9 miles / 15 km) and Svishtov (31 miles / 50 km). The village sits along the scenic Osam River and on the main road connecting Nikopol and Pleven, offering easy accessibility.

Home to around 100 residents, Zhernov provides a peaceful rural atmosphere. The village features a community centre, Chitalishte "Iskra 1948", which hosts cultural and social events, a small library, and a post office (open half-days). A natural cave along the road to Nikopol is a local landmark. The village is administered by a head appointed by Nikopol.
The name Zhernov, meaning "millstone" in Bulgarian, hints at the village's historical links to milling and local craftsmanship. Zhernov celebrates its community spirit with a seasonal fair every early September, showcasing traditional crafts, music, dancing, and gatherings at the community centre.

Nearby attractions include:
* Nikopol town, with historic churches and cultural sites
* Nikopol Fortress, a medieval fortress overlooking the Danube River
* Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a 13th-14th century medieval church
* Persina Nature Park, a Danube wetland reserve with rich flora and fauna
* Pleven Regional Historical Museum
* Skobelev Park, a historic museum-park and former battlefield
* Villages Muselievo and Cherkovitsa, offering authentic rural experiences
* Danube River cruises and riverside walks for wildlife spotting and scenic views

Zhernov is ideal for visitors seeking tranquillity, traditional Bulgarian village life, and easy access to cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Its seasonal fair, community centre, and surrounding sights make it a delightful destination for those exploring Northern Bulgaria's heritage.

MUNICIPALITY OF NIKOPOL

The municipality of Nikopol is located in Northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of District of Pleven.

The boundaries are as follows: to the east - municipality of Belene; to the south - municipality of Levski; to the southwest - municipality of Pleven; to the west - municipality of Gulyantsi; to the north - Danube River.

The municipality has 14 settlements - the town of Nikopol, the villages of Asenovo, Batsova Mahala, Vabel, Debovo, Dragash Voyvoda, Evlogievo, Zhernov, Lozitsa, Lyubenovo, Muselievo, Novachene, Sanadinovo and Cherkovitsa, with a total population of 10 602 people.

The municipality has the favorable geographical position, there are roads from , , V grade.

Municipality of Nikopol has a rich cultural and historical past. Proof of this are the preserved up to today a number of unique monuments of different historical ages, with which every visitor of this Danube city can get acquainted.

Among the most significant of these are:

- The Medieval Bulgarian fortress, popular among the population such as "Shishmanovo Kale" or "Kaleto" - is located on the western hillside to Nikopol, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the town. The fortress was built by the Romans as a border fortress, after which a settlement was built around it - the predecessor of today's Nikopol;

- The medieval church "St. St. Peter and Paul"- a remarkable monument of culture, a peak achievement of medieval Bulgarian architecture;

- "Elia" fountain - it is a monument of culture. It was built in the 2nd century in memory of the woman Elia, who was the wife of the Roman citizen Fronton. At the front of the fountain there is a tombstone of Elia, on which Fronton has expressed her grief for her early death. To reach the fountain visitors walk through a wonderful promenade. It is located in the southern part of the town of Nikopol;

- The Revival Church "Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God";

- The house of Tsvyatko Smolyanov - the tombstone of Bishop Philip Stanislavov, who is the first person to have printed a Cyrillic book in Bulgaria in the distant year 1651, is preserved in the house. The book is a prayer book and is called "Abagar". The Apostle of Freedom - Vassil Levski was hiding in the house of Tsvyatko Smolyanov;

- The "St. Stephen" Rock Church - located in the "Plavala" area, around 1 mile east of Nikopol. The church is cut into the limestone, the walls abound old inscriptions and drawings from the age of the birth of Christianity. The church was part of a monastery complex. In 1976, the site was declared historic, named "The Rock Church". In 2003, it was re-categorized as a Natural Landmark.

DISTRICT OF PLEVEN

Pleven is the 7th most populous city in Bulgaria. Well known as a major economic centre of the Bulgarian Northwest and Central North and the 3rd largest city of Northern Bulgaria after Varna and Ruse. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven District, as well as of the subordinate Pleven Municipality.

Pleven is located in an agricultural region in the very heart of the Danubian Plain, the historical region of Moesia, surrounded by low limestone hills, the Pleven Heights. The city's central location in Northern Bulgaria defines its importance as a big administrative, economic, political, cultural and transport centre. Pleven is located about 100 miles away from the capital City of Sofia, approximately 195 miles west of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and about 30 miles south of the Danube River. The River Vitflows near the town and the tiny Tuchenitsa River crosses it.

The Pleven Regional Historical Museum is a very popular tourist attraction while the Svetlin Rusev Donative Exhibition, situated in the former public baths, exhibits works by Bulgarian artists as well as noted Western European art figures like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Renato Guttuso and many others. The Ivan Radoev Dramatic Theatre is the centre of theatrical life in Pleven.

Pleven is often regarded as an important centre of sports in Bulgaria. The sports school in Pleven is thought of as one of the most prominent in the country. Pleven is also famous for its Kaylaka (where the ruins of the Storgosia fortification can be found) and Skobelev parks. The later is home to the Pleven Panorama and is situated on the original location of the battle during the Russo-Turkish War.

The District of Pleven is crossed from south to north by the Rivers Iskar, Vit and Osam (in west-east order); the river valleys are separated by limestone plateaus.


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