Old Bulgarian Style 3-bedroom house with traditional pub - Ideal opportunity for holiday home and family business

Ref No: HP44
Location: Rural / Countryside Mountain Hunting / Fishing
City/Region: Vratsa Region
Type: Houses
Size: 250 m²
Beds: 3-Bedroom
Price: € 76000

Bulgarian Estate 4 U is delighted to offer for sale this fully renovated property, situated in a peaceful village near the picturesque town of Vratsa and only 60 miles away from the Bulgarian capital - Sofia. The village has its own church, shops, pubs and regular local transport.
The property consists of 2100m² garden, large BBQ, big barn and 3 bedroom house with spacious traditional 60 seats pub with kitchen (all furnished), patio, beautiful gardens with collapsible swimming pool and driveway. The plot is surrounded by massive stone wall. There are 2 wells in the garden. The house has 3 bedrooms providing area of approximately 15m², 3 toilets and 1 bathroom. The property offers driveway and lots of parking on the outer side.

This property is an incredible opportunity for a holiday home and family business.

Property Features in brief:
* 3-bedrooms,
* 60-seat traditional pub,
* 2100 sq.m. of gardens and patio,
* Large BBQ,
* Old Bulgarian Style oven,
* Big country style barn,
* Swimming pool,
* Driveway,

About Vratsa District:
Area: 3,619.8 km2
Population: 202,711 people
Population density: 56.00 people per km2
Location: North-Western Bulgaria
Major cities: Kozloduy, Biala Slatina,Mezdra, Oriahovo
Municipalities: 10 (Borovan,Biala Slatina, Kozloduy, Krivodol, Mezdra, Mizia, Oriahovo, Roman, Hayredin)
Average temperature - 12°C

Only 60 miles away from Sofia, at an altitude of 370 m - the town of Vratsa is one of the most picturesque cities in Bulgaria, nestling in the foothills of "Vrachanska Planina" with the Leva River calmly crossing the town and with fearful rocks overhanging the roofs. Few Bulgarian cities have a history passing through thousands of years and several historical ages! Vratsa is one of them. Situated in the Balkan Mountain (Stara Planina) itself among nature blessed by the Lord and amazing with its beauty, "Vratsa is a place created by the Spirit, where knowledge and art are flourishing so other areas of our country can use them too". This was written by "Tzarigradski Vestnik"(Tzarigrad`s newspaper) in 1858, in Tzarigrad-today`s city of Istanbul.

HISTORY
Vratsa is an ancient city found by ancient Thracians. Vratsa was called Valve ("door of a fortress") by the Romans due to narrow passage where the main Gate of the city fortress was located. Nowadays, this passage is the symbol of Vratsa and is presented on the Town's Coat of Arms.
After the fall of Rome, Vratsa became part of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium).
At the end of the 6th century AD, Vratsa was populated by the South Slavic tribes. Even if they came from Pannonia and Dacia on the north, the town reimained under Byzantine rule.
In the 7th century, the Bulgarians and the Slavs found the Bulgarian State and the Slavic Vratsa became part of it. The city grew into important strategic location because of its proximity to the South State border. The name of the city was changed from Valve to the Slavic Vratitsa, which has the same meaning and is the source of the modern name. Vratsa became famous for its goldsmith's and silversmith's production and trade, high-quality earthenware and military significance.
In the 8th century, the Bulgarian army captured Sofia, which led to the decreasing of Vratsa's importance because of the better strategic position of Sofia, its more developed economy and larger size. But Vratsa was again key for the resistance against the Byzantine, Serbian and Magyar invasions in the Middle Ages.

TOURISM
The whole area is well known as one of the purest in the country with its mountains protected by the international association UNESCO. There are few ski resorts in the area, about 500 caves, climbing, paragliding and many more facilities. In close proximity there are about 20 eco-footpaths crossing the whole mountain very appropriate for mountain biking and walking. The mountains surrounding Vratsa District provide perfect opportunity for hunting, while the various water resources such as lakes, dams, and rivers offer ideal fishing activities.
One of the biggest and most attractive caves in Bulgaria is luckily in the area. Its name is Ledenika. Formed in Vratsa Mountain, 16 km west of Vratsa it is approximately 300 m in length. The cave has 10 halls adapted for the coming visitors. The cave is ornated with stalactites, stalagmites, stalactones, rock draperies and waterfalls. A natural site and a national tourist beauty spot. Ledenika is the most frequently visited Bulgarian cave. The highest point of the Ledenika cave is called the Seventh Sky and it is within the capacity of the most ambitious tourists. The Ledenika cave was opened for the first time in 1961. In 1962 it was proclaimed for a natural landmark.