Houses For Sale
BULGARIA
Razsukanov
Located in one of Bulgaria’s most popular and cultural towns, this renovated and now modernized town house appears on postcards and in guidebooks, as well as featuring on a wide range of souvenirs sold in the region. The town of Elena is nestled in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, and is strongly involved in the current "revivalist" movement sweeping through the country; this involves a resurgence of traditional Bulgarian culture, and the town is famous for its architecture, handicrafts and cuisine. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with mountain lakes, bountiful flora and fauna, and not far from popular ski slopes. People visit the region all year round to engage in activities such as hiking, fishing, horse riding, rock climbing or even mountain biking in these idyllic surrounds.
These would be the ideal premises for establishing a shop, hostel, hotel or restaurant, or perhaps a prestigious site for your own offices. The seven bedrooms could be let out individually, or easily serve alternative purposes. The potential for this very large house really is endless.
To the side of the street entrance is the former shop front, renovated, and with wooden shutters in the traditional style. Inside, the entire ground floor of the building has been renovated into a grand hall with exposed wooden beams, and a large stone fireplace. Covering a total of 72 square metres, this would make the perfect area for a restaurant or hotel lobby. Alternatively, it could be partitioned into separate sections or rooms, depending on your needs.
Ascending by way of the steps at the back of the room, you will find yourself in the neatly organized garden, set on two different levels, and divided by stone walls and steps. At the top of the garden there stands a self-contained studio flat, and next to it a covered patio with a traditional stone oven - ideal for summer barbecues. To your left is the entrance to the second level of the building, where upon entering the spacious reception area you will be faced with four original wooden doors - three leading to bedrooms, and the fourth to a large, tiled bathroom.
The third level of the house features a traditional chardak - this indoor terrace area is open on two sides, with balconies overlooking the garden. It boasts excellent potential for a dining area, patio, or even for sleeping outdoors in the warmer seasons. This is a classic example of traditional Bulgarian architecture, and one of the property’s most distinguishing features. Leading on from this space are a further three large rooms; all of which feature original wooden flooring and ceiling beams, with a rustic view out over the street, the nearby church, and the river beyond.
This house is a cultural landmark in the town of Elena, and has a long and fascinating history attached to it. Originally built in the 19th Century, it was a gift from a local gentleman to one of his sons. Of the five houses he had built, this house was his final, grandest gesture. Now, more than a century later, we hope that this beautiful property will be discovered by somebody who will take good care of it, and perhaps even add their own contribution to an already illustrious history.
HOUSE FOR SALE: €125,000