A Bulgarian property gem: authentic and original 200 year old renovated detached family home with south facing courtyard garden set in the small museum town of Kotel just come on the market for sale. The property is a 'monument of culture' (listed building) and is in the old protected quarter. Edge of village, with all amenities including shops, schools, doctors, banks, pharmacies, restaurants and bars and uncomprimised nature within 2 minutes on foot from the front door of the property.
Totally renovated to western european standards yet in keeping with the style of the architecturally preserved old quarter of the village of Kotel, surrounded by properties of the same style. Ready to move in. It is rare to find a Bulgarian Revival home on the market in this condition.
Location:
50 minute drive from Sliven, the county capital
1 hour 20 mins from Black Sea Coast and Bourgas with international airport
The Property:
A stylish listed house of about 110 sq.m. living space and more than two centuries old. The property is built in the original Bulgarian National Revival style and is a detached town house with south facing walled courtyard garden.
The renovations to western European standards include: new wiring, plumbing, roof, insulation, double glazing, kitchen, bathroom, reversible air conditioning for cool/heat, log burner, new wooden and tiled floors, etc., whilst maintaining all original features. Newly laid flagstones in courtyard garden.
Thus creating a beautiful home with all modern comforts.
Approach
Kotel is accessible all year through excellent tarmac roads. The house itself is approached along a quiet residential old cobbled lane, wide enough for all vehicles, to a parking space in front of the wooden entrance gates to the property.
Ground Floor
Two wide semi-circular stone steps, made from old millstones, lead inside the house to
A spacious Entrance Hall with original wood-carved panelling and flooring: two windows
Living Room - Large airy room with solid wood flooring, new log burner and double windows, views to the garden
Dining Room - Very light and bright room with solid wood floor and double windows with view to the garden.
Kitchen - Fully fitted with high quality German-made kitchen including all new appliances of fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and extractor. Hot water boiler. Tiled floor and window to land at side
WC - WC with sink and tiled floor
Very wide solid wood original turning staircase to the...
Second Floor
Huge bright landing (currently used as office but suited to single bedroom) with original wooden panelling and floor: decorative wood ceiling. Wonderful views over the rooftops to the mountains beyond
Master Bedroom - extremely spacious bedroom with solid wood flooring, decorative wood ceiling and walk through separate large dressing room. Triple windows with excellent views to the mountains
2nd Bedroom - with all original wooden panelling and original decorative ceiling. Solid wood floor and having double windows, views to mountains
Family Bathroom - very large with massive, deep, new claw-foot bath, his and hers sinks, towel radiator, wc, washing machine and tumble drier. Tiled floor and tiled walls. Double windows.
Underneath the main part of the house is a cellar which is currently used for storage but could be used as a "mehana".
Outside
A large log store with sink and outdoor tap
Outbuilding with store room, summer dining area and brick built bbq
Walled south facing courtyard garden easily maintained, laid with flagstones
Other
The house is on mains drains
Wireless internet available in the property
Full alarm system by COT with sensors in rooms
72-channel cable TV available (with many English language Channels)
Double windows
Full insulation
Wooden floors remain to be varnished or stained
Invoices and receipts for work done and appliances (most appliances still under guarantee)
Possibility to be purchased fully furnished if required.
The property is ideal for either permant residence or as a holiday home.
Private Sale by Owner
Reason for Sale: Business relocation
Price: 98,000 euros
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