Dve Mogili, Ruse, Bulgaria

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MARINA HOUSE

A traditional rural property with a spacious garden in a peaceful and picturesque village

Property area: 1250sq.m.

Explore this charming property in the scenic village of Karan V rbovka, where you can soak in stunning rural landscape views and embrace the tranquillity of Bulgarian countryside living. Should you ever crave the hustle and bustle of city life, the village is just a short distance from nearby towns and cities, providing easy access to essential amenities, facilities, entertainment options, and popular tourist attractions:

* only 11 miles away from the Municipal Centre - the Town of Dve Mogili - where you can find shops, cafes, eateries, a market, etc., also there is good public transport by bus and train to neighbouring settlements and the rest of the country;
* only 21 miles away from the Town of Byala - 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;
* only 21 miles away 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;
* 31 miles away from 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;
* 34 miles away from the Town of Polski Trambesh - a place where small-town charm meets modern amenities and excellent location - the town is situated on the main road connecting Ruse with the interior of Bulgaria, and it offers lots of shops, cafes, kindergarten, schools, a hospital, etc. It is also famous for its healing mineral springs;
* 57 miles away 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 population of the village of Karan Varbovka is around 300 residents. There is a town hall, a health service and food shops, as well as an active community centre. The community centre has a folklore singing group that actively participates in folklore festivals, as well as a children's singing group. Every year in June, the "Living Water" Folklore Festival takes place in the Ayazmoto area near the Village of Karan Varbovka.

The most attractive landmarks in the area are:

- The "St. Marina" Monastery - The Monastery is famous for its healing water;
- "Ayazmoto" Forest Park;
- "Orlova Chuka" Cave - only 11 miles away from the village;
- Filip Totyu House Museum in the Town of Dve Mogili;
- Cherven Fortress - only 13 miles away from the village;
- Natural Park "Rusenski Lom".

SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - AMAZING VIEWS - STONE BASEMENT - OUTBUILDINGS - PARKING SPACE - FRUIT TREES

Property address

27 St. Marina Str.

Village of Karan Varbovka - District of Ruse

Post Code: 7163

The Marina House in the Village of Karan Varbovka is as charming as its pretty sea-born name (the "Saint Marina" Monastery, established in the period of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1187-1396) and famous for its healing water, is only a 4-minute drive from the village, hence the inspiration for the name, in case you were curious). The property exudes the charm of traditional rural living, offering a tranquil setting that invites you to create your very own rural paradise. Interested in learning more? Let's dive in:

The ground floor of the house features a large, robust stone basement with a beamed ceiling, offering plenty of storage and potential for various uses, and adding character and traditional rural charm to the property.

On the first floor of the house, you will find a spacious corridor, two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room with exposed wood beams on the ceiling exuding cosiness, as well as a shower room. Additionally, there is a versatile room that could be transformed into a summer kitchen, offering even more flexibility to suit your needs. The rooms are filled with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout the home.

Next to the main house, you'll find a series of outbuildings that are ideal for use as a workshop, storage space, or even a small hobby area, providing ample space for any projects or equipment you may have.

A second shower room is conveniently located next to the outbuilding, adding practicality and convenience.

The garden is one of the standout features of the property - it offers plenty of space perfect for cultivating your own vegetables, and it also boasts many fruit trees, offering an abundance of fresh produce. From this tranquil garden, you can also enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape, with rolling hills and blue skies stretching as far as the eye can see.

The property is equipped with a parking gate, ensuring safe and private access.

There is a septic tank on the property.

There is water and electricity connected to the property.

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

Access to the house is easy as it is located on an asphalt road.


VILLAGE OF KARAN VARBOVKA

Karan Varbovka is a village in Northern Bulgaria. It is located in Municipality of Dve Mogili, District of Ruse.

The village is located 31 miles away from the City of Ruse, 11 miles away from the Town of Dve Mogili, 21 miles away from the Town of Byala and 56 miles away from the City of Veliko Tarnovo.

Close to the village passes the Cherni Lom River.

The village is well maintained. There is a town hall, a community center, a health service and shops.

There is a regular bus transport to the nearby towns and villages.

The population of the village is about 390 people.

Tourism and landmarks:

- The "St. Marina" Monastery - it was founded in the time of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and is located in a beautiful area and pine forest near the village of Karan Varbovka, therefore it is also called the Karanvarbovski Monastery. This is the most famous monastery with a ayzmo (sacred spring) in Eastern Bulgaria, which is dedicated to St. Marina. St. Marina Monastery is a place that has preserved legends of the past and people's belief in good. The current church of monastery was built in 1890. In its centre is the holy spring (ayzmo) which is shaped as a well, with stone steps, fenced with iron railing. Here is the only mineral spring in Rousse District. Most people gather at the monastery on July 17, the Feast of St. Marina. Every year in June in the area of the monastery there is a folklore festival "Living Water".;

- "Ayazmoto" Forest Park - spread over 3483 acres of forested area, unique with its natural beauty combined with healing mineral water;

- Near the village is the "Bobov Dol" locality, where there is a century-old tree and an old well. It is an oak of the Winter Oak species, its height is about 25 meters.


MUNICIPALITY OF DVE MOGILI

Municipality of Dve Mogili is located in Northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of District of Ruse.

The settlement network of the municipality covers 12 villages: the villages of Baniska, Batishnitsa, Bazovets, Karan Varbovka, Katselovo, Mogilino, Ostritsa, Chilnov, Pomen, Pepelina, Shirokovo and the administrative center - Dve Mogili. It is located 20 miles south of Ruse.

A transport scheme with good efficiency and coordination with rail transport operates in the municipality. Through the bus station, all bus lines connecting the district city are coordinated, and through the railway station - the directions Ruse-Gorna Oryahovitsa and Ruse-Sofia.

On the territory of Municipality of Dve Mogili there are 2 municipal schools, 1 public school, 2 kindergartens, 11 local community centers and 12 churches.

The population in the municipality is about 9 382 inhabitants.

The main landmarks in the municipality are:

- "Orlova Chuka" Cave - 6 miles east of the town of Dve Mogili and only 1 mile north of the village of Pepelina in the rocky gorge of the Cherni Lom River. It is one of the most interesting caves in Bulgaria. Since 1963 it has been declared a natural landmark, and since 1978 it has been an archaeological monument of culture of national importance. The cave is formed in limestone deposited at the bottom of the former Sarmatian Sea. Cave galleries were shaped much later as a result of the karst processes that took place through the Quaternary. The found skeletons of bears, spearheads, flint scrapers, a tower, pieces of clay vessels from the Eneolithic Age, say that the cave was inhabited by man. There is a total length of the cave galleries - more than 8 438 miles. These figures make the cave second in length in Bulgaria after the Duhlata Cave. The cave is inhabited by about 10,000 batts. Near the Orlova Chuka cave there is a hut. The area is dotted with coniferous groves and beautiful meadows. It offers excellent conditions for rock climbing, orientation, green school, archery, horseback riding, interesting eco paths, BBQ conditions and more. There is a bar and a terrace with 70 seats next door;

- House Philip Totyu Museum in Dve Mogili - dedicated to the prominent figure of the Bulgarian National Liberation Movement. In the house in Dve Mogili, Philip Totyu spent the last years of his life after returning to Bulgaria after six years in a Romanian prison. In a separate room is an exhibition of personal belongings of Philip Totyu: clock, cane, rifle, cheetah flag and photographs and documents about his life and activity. In the other 3 rooms was restored the interior of an old Balkan house with original items from the time when the voivoda lived;

- In all the settlements of the municipality there are monuments related to the historical memory of the people and the perpetuation of the fighters' heroism for freedom and independence;

- Cherven Fortress - Cherven is one of the most significant Bulgarian cities of the Second Bulgarian State. It is located near the village of Cherven. Cherven is an archaeological site with a significant contribution to the study of medieval Bulgarian culture. Completely preserved is a three-story fortress tower from the 14th century;

- Monastery of "St. Marina" - located only 1 mile southwest of the village of Karan Varbovka. The road is asphalted and passes through the village itself. The monastery was founded in the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, but at the fall of Bulgaria under Ottoman rule it was destroyed to the ground. Nowadays, the monastery is virgin and operating all year-round. To overnight it's possible, but food is not available.


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).