Agent: Rob
Company: Bulgarian Village Homes
Featured: Yes
This c. 80 sqm property is situated in a peaceful village near the town of Sevlievo, Gabrovo District. The village is located in North-Central Bulgaria at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, 8m from Sevlievo and 25m from Gabrovo.
The property is located at the outskirts of the village, near the village's church and on walking distance from the village’s center. The estate comprises of a well kept two-storey house with southerly exposure, 1300 sqm of land, lots of farm buildings and a driveway.
The first floor of the house consists of one room, corridor and a big cellar. The second floor offers another two rooms, corridor and a closet, which could be turned into bathroom with toilet. There is a loft space with the same size as the other two floors and with some building works could be converted into a third floor. Currently the attic is used as storage.
Being at the outskirts of the village, the property offers spectacular mountainous views towards the surrounding hills.
There are several farm buildings attached on both sides of the house eligible for conversion. The barns are brick and stone built and in fairly good structural condition.
Between the house and one of the outbuildings is the driveway, leading to sheltered parking area. The house is accessible through all seasons via an asphalt paved road in good condition.
The yard spreads over 1300 sqm; it is big enough for adding a swimming pool, or growing different fruits and vegetables. Having so many outbuildings, the property could be used as a farm house too. Beautifully landscaped garden would bring even more cosiness to the property.
Water and electricity are connected to mains; Internet and Cable TV are also available. The house is in very good condition, but for more comfort would need some renovation and modernization works.
The village:
Mladen is a small and cozy village hidden between the hills surrounding the town of Sevlievo. Just 2 m north of the village is one of the biggest dam lakes in Bulgaria- Aleksander Stamboliiski Dam. This plus the forest surrounding the village make the area suitable for fishing and hunting. The climate is temperate, with fresh and cool air, salubrious for the respiratory organs.
The village is small, with population of about 400 people, most of them Orthodox Christians. All the basic utilities like Post- Office, shops, cafes, pubs, etc. are provided. Regular transportation to the surrounding towns and villages is also available.
The Municipality
Sevlievo municipality is located in North-Central Bulgaria in Gabrovo District. The Municipality consists of 1 town (municipal center Sevlievo) and 52 villages. The Municipality of Sevlievo is close to the geographic center of Bulgaria - 111m away from Sofia and 176m to Varna. It is located on GP - 4 main road and has regular bus services connecting it to Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Rousse and others.
Sevlievo region has been endowed by nature with a lot of beautiful places and sights. There are very good sports and tourism facilities: modern stadium, four auxiliary playgrounds, sports hall, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, fishing and hunting tourism areas in Lugut Hunting Unit. The recreation facilities at Alexander Stamboliyski dam nearby Mladen village - 14m west of Sevlievo - and Bogatovski dam are the right places for water sports and fishing fans.
The District
Gabrovo Region is situated in Central Northern Bulgaria, bounded by the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Lovech and Stara Zagora. The relief of the region is diverse, mostly mountainous. The area of Gabrovo Region covers some middle parts of the Balkan Mountains and the fore-Balkans, the valleys of the Yantra, Rositza, Vidima, Drianovska rivers as well as several kettles and plateaus, and Gabrovo and Sevlievo heights.
The Ruse–Podkova railroad runs through the region crossing the Balkan Mountains and connecting Northern Bulgaria with Southern Bulgaria. The leading sector in the region is industry while stockbreeding is the most developed one in agriculture.
The area of Gabrovo Region has been inhabited since ancient times. There are more than 650 monuments of culture, most of which are related to the National Revival period. The oldest vestiges of life (dating to the Paleolithic Age) are found in Bacho Kiro Cave. Medieval fortresses guarded the Balkan passes (near the villages of Batoshevo and Gradnitza, located in the vicinity of Gabrovo).
Handicrafts thrived in the region during the National Revival period giving rise to the Tryavna Arts School. Master builders, woodcarvers and icon painters became famous for their talent and skills and their fame traveled far beyond the boundaries of the Ottoman Empire.
Dryanovo is the hometown of the greatest Bulgarian builder of the National Revival period, bearing the title of “architechton” – Nikolay Fichev, surnamed Kolyu Ficheto. The icon painters and woodcarvers of Tryavna have left wonderful works of art. Gabrovo Region is also connected with the origins of the Bulgarian secular education beginning with the foundation of Aprilov’s High School.
Property with unlimited potential!
The property is:
- 8 miles away from the town of Sevlievo;
- 16 miles from the town of Pavlikeni;
- 18 miles from the town of Suhindol;
-24 miles from the town of Veliko Tarnovo;
- 24 miles from the town of Gabrovo;
-25 miles from the nearest Ski resort;
-31 miles from the town of Lovech;
-51 miles from the town of Pleven;
- 83 miles from Ruse City and the border with Romania;
- 115 miles from Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria;
- 154 miles from Varna Airport and the seacoast.
Great investment! Do not miss out!
Number of bedrooms: 2
Region: Gabrovo
Village: Mladen
Date Listed: 09/03/10
Price (euros): €9200
Plot Size (sq.mtrs): 1000 - 1999
Property Reference: MLA0569