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One of the most beautiful manors of Oltenia, Romano Mansion in Pleșoiu was built between 1920 and 1925 after the plans of Grigore Cerchez. Although erected in the interwar period, the manor has a long and intense history going all the way back to Tudor Vladimirescu’s times and also all the way to Russia where it get its name. The brothers Romanov, because they are the ones that started this story, were seven brothers from Russia that were hired mercenaries in Tudor’s Army. A few of them stayed forever in Oltenia: two of them killed during the Battle from Drăgășani and one of them settling at Pleșoiu where he started a family that over the years will build this magnificent beauty we admire even today. Taken by the communists in 1949, the manor became a students camp, then a farm, then a school, while in the last years of the communist times it was considered to be the “private retreat of Emil Barbulescu, the nephew of Nicolae Ceausescu himself and a very important figure of the Olt county of those times. The manor was given back to the heirs of the Romano family in 1998 and since then it went through some renovations and repairs. The manor is spectacular, with rich decorations as we would expect from a very exuberant neoromanian style of Grigore Cerchez: the high tower with beautiful design, the round smaller tower on the opposite corner, de façade decorations, the monumental pillars marking the main entrance and the tri-lobes arches being only a few of the elements that are really eye-catching. The manor itself, the main building, has a 313 sqm footprint nd a total built area of 429 sqm, while additionally we will find two more buildings that offer usable space: a second home, as old as the manor, with a total built area of 128 sqm and a more recent construction with a total built area of 339 sqm. The gate is a monument in itself, with two high and very imposing towers, that make the entry to the property resemble the access in an old citadel or in a cathedral. The domain is a lot bigger, has a total of 8.57 ha and comprises a lot more elements : a 1 ha pond with fish, a big size pool (more than 400 sqm) , more small annex buildings but also a big one, with more than 300 sqm footprint, that can be transformed at will by its future owners. With such a rich history that it can become a screenplay for an adventure movie, with an unmatched architectural beauty and with such a large domain, the Romano Mansion is a valuable asset that can be transformed in a beautiful hotel, an events center or a clinic. However it can also be used as it once was, as the main residence with a lot of character, with an important historical and architectural value.

Exclusive property, composed of 4 distinct units, with Smart Home system and luxury finishes. The renewed city is the city that lives again, more vibrant and eager for affirmation than ever. This is the expression of a new generation that does not indulge and for whom sacrifice is crowned by the reward of abundant living. There is nothing wrong with luxury, just as there is nothing wrong with an olive wreath, as a result of a toil, sometimes a lifetime, and as a symbol of tranquility and peace, in a neighborhood that is reinventing itself, in proximity to the legislative center, long and more recently, the religious center of the country. The building is composed of 4 units, as follows: two duplex apartments, with 7 rooms and 3 bathrooms each, one of which with its own courtyard, dividing the ground floor, floors and attic, and a 2-room apartment and a studio apartment, at the high mezzanine level, with natural ventilation and sufficient light. The restoration of the property, built in the 2000s, involved its complete renovation, using up-to-date techniques and luxury finishes, including: marble and hard wood floors, Gira and Bang & Olufsen Smart House system, bathrooms equipped exclusively with sanitary ware Devon & Devon Gold, with 22k gold plated taps. The location, equipment and attention to details are essential elements of an exclusive property that crowns a future residence or headquarters that reflects luxury, in the complexity of its facets. The property can be sold as a whole or unit by unit, depending on the requirement. *The price includes VAT

A trees covered hill in the back, a lazy river flowing nearby, plenty of fresh green from the forest, a clear blue sky and the feeling of that perfect vacation home! We are in Covasna, at Mereni, an old village situated at an altitude of 607 meters, and this property looks exactly like in our grandparents fairytales. With a great location on the river banks, surrounded by hills and forests, with a great view over the valley, it has all it needs for a perfect retreat: a large enough yard for all sorts of activities, plenty of rooms for the entire family, a cozy fireplace for the winter nights, a BBQ, a swing and a small pond to cover everyone’s interests. The yard has 1439 sqm and is nicely landscaped while the interior of the house offers all the needed comfort: a kitchen, a large living room, three bedrooms, plenty of terrace space to admire the surroundings, and a garage. Very well located in a dreamy natural landscape, the house in Mereni can quickly become the favourite place of the entire family.

Located in one of the best residential areas of Brasov, ideally placed at the edge of the forest, this is one of the most attractive available properties of the city not only due to its positioning but also due to the large land plot and overall amenities. The 2686 sqm land plot offers access to two streets and are split as such to serve different purposes: there is a part that is beautifully landscaped with ornamental plants and trees, there is also an area with a small orchard with fruit trees and vine, there is a large terrace that can be fitted and used to enjoy the amazing view of the mountains and there is also an extra large 8-car garage. The building is monumental, with a very distinct architecture where the four large pillars on the main façade are the highlights. The size of the house is big, with a footprint area of 629 sqm and a total built area of 2127 sqm, split on four levels. The ground floor is dedicated to relaxation and well being, this is why here is where we find the spa, with a large pool, a sauna and a hot tub, then we have a living area, a very large kitchen and a nice hall way with a monumental stairway connecting the upper levels. The first and second floors are where the very large bedrooms, designed as small apartments are located. The attic is a large open space area that can be turned into whatever the next owner will need it to be. The interior is classic, with marble floors and bamboo wooden floorings, with classical pieces of furniture, stained glass or custom made chandeliers nd even an elevator.

Located on Dinicu Golescu Boulevard, The Villa with Gorgons is one of the few buildings from the beginning of the 20th century that has been preserved on this important artery of Bucharest. The building was built in 1913 and bears the signature of Ion D. Berindey, one of the most famous and prolific Romanian architects of the first three decades of the 20th century. Among the 29 works classified as historical monuments of Ion D. Berindey are the Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino Palace (today the headquarters of the George Enescu National Museum and the Romanian Composers Union), the George G. Assan House (today the House of Scientists), Palace of the Journalists' Union (today the Very Small Theatre). The Villa with Gorgons was built as Colonel Andreescu's private residence as explained by Revista Poporului, a newspaper of the time, which emphasizes how a good architect can with a modest amount easily obtain a completely satisfactory construction from the aesthetic and comfortable point of view. From an aesthetic point of view, the building is tributary to the romantic style and has as a distinctive sign the gorgonles, sculptures that decorate the facade. Gorgons are taken from Greek culture where symbols on doors, walls, windows, floors and shields were intended to protect the ancient Greeks from evil. In terms of use, the villa is truly versatile and can be set up as a home, office space or a bohemian restaurant. Located on a land area of ​​309 square meters, with a footprint of 101 square meters, Vila cu Gorgone is a slim building, with a D+D+1E+M height regime. The spaces are generous and balanced on levels. The ground floor and first floor have three rooms each and spacious entrance halls. The rooms have wide windows and are bright. The same generous space also exists in the mezzanine, and the attic is open space and perfect for a bohemian design. The villa has two access ways: one pedestrian and another for car access. The building is strengthened and the facade is completely restored. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru, Alex Canjea.

With a green hill in the background as a theater setting, this mini-park of leisure promises and delivers well-being. On the property there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools with heated water, jacuzzi, wet & dry sauna, deckchairs that invite you to laze around in the afternoon, massage room, a synthetic football field that becomes an ice rink in winter, large and green courtyard, playground, generous terraces. A conference room equipped with video projector is ready to receive corporations for attractive team building sessions. The main building with its long sloping roof houses the spa, 10 guest rooms and the function room with a capacity of 60 people. The restaurant, with a similar capacity, occupies a separate building and the accommodation space is completed by the cabin, called Ursa perhaps in honor of the sky full of stars in this peaceful corner of the world. Built in 2016, close to the Bistrița river and the Colibița lake, the guesthouse is currently only rented in its entirety, in self-catering mode (7 double rooms with private bathroom, living & dining room, terrace, gazebo & grill). The beauty of the natural landscape inspires hiking, cycling through the woods, boating on the lake, carting or horse-drawn sleigh rides. Tourists can visit the nearby trout farm or sheepfold and, depending on the season, participate in agricultural activities in the guesthouse's garden. Extending the range of action throughout Bistrița-Năsăud county, natural reserves, lakes, churches and monasteries, caves and fortresses are popular points of attraction. photo Florin Pepene

The modern development of Mamaia begins in 1906, when the first tourist Pavilions were built. In fact, these were the first-ever wooden spa cabins. The improvement of tourist access by building the railroad system was a major turning point in the way the resort developed in the following years, which was also influenced by the modernization of the Constanța harbor, which was constantly pushing the beach area towards the village north of the city. A series of unfortunate events, such as the devastation of the royal residence in Constanța during World War 1, and the destruction caused by the fire at the Constanța Pavilion (1920), provided an auspicious setting for major modernization works in the resort. The most significant contribution was made by the royal family who, after a donation made by the Constanța Town Hall, began building a summer residence in Mamaia. The construction of the complex started in the beginning of 1924, and was based on the plans of architect Mario Stoppa and on the ideas of Queen Mary; it was finished two years and a half later. After King Ferdinand passed away (July 1927), Queen Mary donated almost the entire complex to Queen Elena (December 1927), and only kept a 3000 sqm parcel for herself. The Queen built a holiday villa on the property, close in terms of style and design to the Tehna Juva Palace in Balchik, with a minaret and an open space towards the sea. Along the same style, on the other side of the royal complex, Barbu Știrbey, a close acquaintance of the Queen, built a residence that resembled the one Queen Mary had built, based on the plans of the same architect, Mario Stoppa; the structure was completed in 1930. 1930 can be regarded as an important year in the history of the residence, as this was the year it was built, as well as the year Știrbey was exiled after Carol II came to power. (June 7th 1930). Building Authorization no. 1016/02.11.2022, for repartitioning works, consolidations, interior and exterior fittings, attics.

If we are to look for the right penthouse, then the one on Mihai Viteazu Street in Brasov should be the closest benchmark. Central location with fast access both to the historical center and to the business area of the city, plenty of room to accommodate even a large family, quality finishing and furniture, and on top of everything an amazingly large total area of terrace, by far the largest terrace area in Brasov. From areas point of view, we have a total of 195 sqm split on two floors. The upper level, accessible by an elevator that opens directly inside the apartment, consists mainly of the daytime area with a large living room with full size windows that bring the Tampa inside the home. The kitchen is open and fully fitted with top tier appliances and furniture. Also at this level we have the master bedroom with its own bathroom and dressing, an additional bedroom, a bathroom, and an additional large dressing room converted from and extra unused bedroom. The master bedroom opens on a 56 sqm terrace, while the living room is flanked on both sides by two terraces , a 48 sqm one and a smaller one of only 15 sqm but with a great view towards the mountains. Also from this level, one can access the rooftop terrace, a huge 360 degrees, 128 sqm area that offers an unobstructed view over the city and towards the mountains. At the lower level we have 3 rooms and a bathroom that can be used at separate bedrooms, or the entire floor can be used as a separate apartment. Also at this level we have plenty of sunshine that we can catch on the 93 sqm terrace or on the smaller balcony of 9 sqm. On top of everything, the penthouse comes with two underground parking spaces plus two very useful storage units of 4 sqm each. Very well located and having an unmatched terrace area, this penthouse can easily become a very special permanent residence or can successfully be used for long-term or short-term renting.

A ONE OF KIND PROPERTY FOR SALE – Private Property in UNESCO domain – Valley of the Kings in Hunedoara County, Sarmisegetusa Esales Property ID: es5553865 Property Location Numarul 60 Grădiștea de Munte 337329 Romania Property Details With its glorious natural scenery, excellent climate, welcoming culture and excellent standards of living, Romania is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most desirable places across the world to live or visit. On offer here is a chance to make a smart financial investment in this magnificent part of the world. The property is located in Gradistea de Munte Romania, 5km from Sarmisegetusa Regia. The property (land and buildings) is 1564 sq meters/16,834.76 sq feet. The main building is 783 sq meters/8428.14 sq feet. The house has 10 rooms that can accommodate 29 people and each room has its own bathroom. The building has 2 offices, a separate bathroom with washing and drying machines, a living room, and a conference room that can accommodate 50 people. The building also has independent internet, TV, and external surveillance cameras. In the basement, there is a working kitchen and a cellar. There is an approved project for a restaurant, a commercial-style kitchen, and 8 extra rooms. This is for the second building on the property. This project has not been completed, but some materials have been purchased for the completion. All permits have been approved. It is a self-sustained property that has 2 water sources. The floor heating is done through heat pumps from the ground, and also as backup, there is a heater that works with wood pellets. Besides the main electrical line, as a backup, there is an industrial 29kw diesel generator. The generator can be fuelled by an onsite specialized fuel container with 3000 L of diesel. All the main sources have been used and tested through fall, winter, spring, and a few months of summer. Any required repairs have been made. Backup sources have also been used and tested. ABOUT THE AREA Located in Hunedoara, Romania, Gradistea de Munte is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit. Experience the Transylvania of literature and cinema, complete with dungeons and torture chambers, on a visit to this city in western Romania. Enjoy Romania’s beautiful countryside and haunting legendary tales with a visit to Hunedoara. The city lies in the heart of Transylvania, a pleasant and inviting area of rolling hills, meandering rivers and tranquil old villages. The region is a very real place made famous as a setting for great horrors in stories of bloodsucking vampires and amazingly painful cruelties. While Hunedoara is in fact a peaceful modern town, local residents take pride in their place in legends and stories of infamy. One of the city’s highlights is the Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin or Hunyadi Castle. You may recognise it as the backdrop for several haunting movies. This castle was built and added to over several centuries, resulting in a multi-towered and somewhat forbidding appearance with a mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture and a surrounding moat. Visit its dungeon and torture chamber. According to legend, one prisoner here, Vlad Tepes, the Prince of Wallachia, after being driven to insanity, became one of the century’s cruelest oppressors. Bram Stoker supposedly modelled his literary Count Dracula after this evil tyrant. Make a pilgrimage to the Prislop Monastery south of the city where the Romanian monk Arsenie Boca is buried. Many visitors bring flowers to the gravesite of this priest, beloved for his spiritual and anti-communist acts. Farther south see the Cetatea Colț or Colt Citadel. Hike up a hill to the ruins of this 14th-century castle that may have inspired Jules Verne’s novel The Carpathians’ Castle. Hunedoara offers attractions that are typical of modern Romania. Sample home-made meals of sausages, stuffed cabbage and boiled cornmeal and see festivals with colourful folk costumes. Travel to the town from Budapest or Bucharest in about 5 hours by car. Alternatively take the train or bus and enjoy the scenic ride through Transylvanian countryside. MAiN FEATURES: • 783m2 of living space • 1564m2 plot. • 10 Bedrooms • 11 Bathrooms • Private Parking • Private Garden • Stunning Views • Close to essential amenities like such as supermarkets and pharmacies • Close to many excellent bars and restaurants • Great base from which to discover other fantastic areas of Romania • Many excellent sports facilities, walking and cycling areas nearby • Rental Potential through Airbnb and Booking.com after renovation Contact us today to buy or sell property in Romania fast online

An ensemble of historic houses located in the Jewish quarter of the Capital, more precisely on Romulus Street, which became a historical monument representative of the local cultural heritage, built for Colonel Teodor Vera, commander of the Howitzer Regiment, fighter of the Romanian army in the war for Romania's unifying 1916-1919, in the battles of Mărăști and Mărășești. Romulus Street, in the former Lucaci slum, is one of the most important historical streets in Bucharest, which still preserves the scent of the past. Here, in 1867, next to the house of Hermann I. Rieber, the first Rieber carriage factory was founded, which would later become a luxury car factory. Whether they lived in sumptuous villas built in the pre-war period, or in chic blocks of flats built between the two world wars, over time personalities such as Ionel Teodoreanu, M.I. Demetrescu, Anton Pann, Eugen Lovinescu, George Vraca, Ionescu Gion. Here we meet two architectural styles that form a mixed, composed of two houses built in stages, on a plot of 1,030 sqm, the main body in French neoclassical architectural style, built in 1888, and the secondary body in neo-Romanian architectural style, built in 1929 according to the plans of the architect Grigore Cerchez. The architecture of the buildings was well preserved, the architectural elements were restored after the original ones in the 2000s, preserving the geometry, texture and color of the facades, windows, doors and all the particular elements. At present, the general configuration of the ensemble represents a good opportunity for many types of activities through the multitude of access roads, both from the street and from the courtyard, the generous spaces of the rooms, the height of the ceilings and the practical compartments. The main building, built in French neoclassical style, with a height of GF + M, has an area of ​​708 sqm, and consists of 14 rooms, 2 kitchens, 5 bathrooms and 4 access doors. Decorated at the main entrance, built in rezalit, with massive Corinthian columns and continuing with the door and window frames, rich in triangles and caryatids, the main building is the point of attraction of the ensemble. The secondary building, built in 1929 in neo-Romanian style, according to the plans of the architect Grigore Cerchez, with a height of Ug + Gf + 1F + At and an area of ​​577 sqm, consists of 17 rooms, 2 kitchens, 7 bathrooms and 4 access doors. It also has a basement on 3 levels, one of which is arranged with a wine cellar. The entire basement benefits from natural ventilation, has a usable area of ​​77 sqm, and consists of a wine cellar, 5 storage rooms grouped on separate spaces. The general condition of the interior is good, with finishes such as carved solid wood doors, 2 m high windows with wooden joinery and double glazing, velux windows in the attic, marble floors, air conditioning, monitoring and alarm system 24h, internal cabling for own servers. There is independent metering for water, electricity and gas on each building, heating system with its own boiler, radiators with thermostat and temperature control on areas. The free yard with an area of ​​491 sqm, paved and equipped with night lighting system, is composed of two fragments with street access and a separate inner courtyard. The layout of the main courtyard allows the parking of up to 12 cars. This historic ensemble offers many opportunities in terms of future destinations, in the sense that it can be converted into a medical clinic, currently partly rented by a clinic, a restaurant, boutique hotel, various office activities, representation, showroom, or in a mixed-purpose, residential and business purpose at the same time. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

The building is a small jewel, richly decorated and preserving a classic elegance and the distinction of the era in which it was built. The archives mention that in 1911 the house belonged to a certain lieutenant Ionescu about whom today we don't know much, only the essential - he was a man of taste. The building is a former private residence with a low height regime but it offers sufficient and intelligently designed space for the needs of a modern family or company. Until recently, the Austrian Consulate functioned in the building. There are pilasters with capitals that guard the bay window both inside and outside in the living area; they are also found, though with reduced height, as decorative pillars of the entrance porch. The semicircle is the geometric figure chosen to complement and sweeten the straight lines of the window boxes and blazons on the facade; it is found at the bay window, at the windows facing the street and in the double-arched pediment. The double doors at the entrance complement the classic style of the building with decorative garlands and paneling. The windows are high, and the window casing adds an extra touch of elegance; the same role is played by the small iron decorations that serve as fasteners for downspouts. The ground floor is located on a high basement and this lends it presence. Inside, the building requires renovation work but it promises to reward you with spaces with personality that still preserve, in some rooms, the original parquet flooring and stoves with beautiful ironwork. The upper floor is not fully visible from the front; it reveals itself on the side, where there is also a secondary entrance to the building. The unfurnished attic can be lofted as a storage space. The area still retains many buildings from the end of the 19th century, which gives it a bohemian air and guarantees protection from an urban planning point of view. Some of the buildings have been restored and many others are waiting for their chance at a new life. The centrality of the area invites commercial investment in both office space and commercial units and makes it attractive for future developments. For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2023 Imagery ©2023 , CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technologies Terms of Use Report a map error This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK

Close to Snagov Lake, in a predestined area, between Florilor Street and Albăstrelelor Street, is situated Vlahiia Garden, a true oasis of peace and nature.Created as a garden, cultivable and cared for, Vlahiia is arranged as a true nature reservation:animal farm, vegetable gardens, a small orchard, greenhouses and even an artificial lake.In addition to all of these features, 6 unique residential units have been built and integrated in the complex, 5 authentic houses from Maramures, brought from Tinutul Barsanei, undoubtedly represent the essence of the entire Garden and the atmosphere recreated on the shores of Snagov Lake is truly unique. The traditional church from Maramureș, together with the archaic museum is getting you back in time to Tinutul Bârsanei and is completing the enchanting universe of Vlahiia Garden. You can also find, adjacent to the resort, a Tuscan-style villa, with pool and garden, made through the extraordinary collaboration between architects Serban Sturdza and Luciano Bazzari, with residential purpose, that can be bought sepparety.

Travel through time and space by entering this Tuscan villa with pool, wine cellar and pavillion. Modern comfort is combined with elements of Tuscan architecture and interior design, conceived by the collaboration of two renowned architects, Şerban Sturdza and Luciano Bazzari. Stepping into a completely special universe, we find a villa with carefully thought-out architectural details and a living space that transposes us into a Tuscan universe, full of charm. The interior space decorated with solid wood furniture and glazed ceramics, the terrace with a swimming pool surrounded by vegetation, which transforms the shine of the water into a portal to a universe of well-being, the pavillion decorated with burnt brick and the carefully painted wine cellar are unique elements that make this villa an ideal home for anyone in love with Italian culture. The garden is also landscaped, with shrubs specific to the Mediterranean area, wrought iron and sculptures. Located between Florilor (flowers`) and Albastreleor (cornflowers`) streets, this storytale space brings you together to contemplate the beauty of life, a stone's throw from the Capital.

Close to Snagov Lake, in a predestined area, between Florilor Street and Albăstrelelor Street, is situated Vlahiia Garden, a true oasis of peace and nature.Created as a garden, cultivable and cared for, Vlahiia is arranged as a true nature reservation:animal farm, vegetable gardens, a small orchard, greenhouses and even an artificial lake.In addition to all of these features, 6 unique residential units have been built and integrated in the complex, 5 authentic houses from Maramures, brought from Ţinutul Bârsanei, undoubtedly represent the essence of the entire Garden and the atmosphere recreated on the shores of Snagov Lake is truly unique.The traditional church from Maramureș, together with the archaic museum is getting you back in time to Ţinutul Bârsanei and is completing the enchanting universe of Vlahiia Garden. You can also find a Tuscan-style villa, with pool and garden, made through the extraordinary collaboration between architects Șerban Sturdza and Luciano Bazzari.

The Cornățelu village has a long history, the first documentary attestation being, as remarked by I. C. Visarion, in 1497, so that in 1531 we can find it as an estate of Vintilă Cornățeanu and of his wife, Voica. In 1627 the property belonged to Socol Cornățeanu, Vintilă's great-grandson, who was married to Mihai Viteazul's illegitimate daughter, Marula. Next to the manor the Saint Nicholas church can be found, founded by Vintilă Cornățeanu and Voica, and in its courtyard a 3.10 m high and beautifully ornamented monumental stone cross, with an inscription dating back to 1645. The cross was created by Socol Cornățeanu in memory of his parents and his wife, Marula. Both the church of St. Nicholas and the stone cross are classified as class A historical monuments of national and universal importance. In Cornățelu, located 35 km away from Târgoviște, which was the ancient voivodeship capital of Wallachia, a tradition of almost four and a half centuries takes place- a large annual fair called Târgul Cornățel, mentioned in the writings of Pantazi Ghica and I. C. Visarion. The name Cornățel derives from the Cornățeni boyars, who occupied the high ranks- great dignitaries at the royal court in Târgoviște during the reigns of Matei Basarab, Vlad Țepeș and Mihai Viteazul. Four centuries after the attestation of Vintilă Cornățeanu as owner of the Cornățel estate, we find another owner of the estate, Dumitrescu, who built in 1933 the manor in our presentation. The manor’s domain, with a 3.67 ha area, borders to the east, on a length of over 300 m, with a lake that once cleaned, can offer a great advantage to the property. The mansion needs rehabilitation, as well as the numerous annexes, but bringing it back to its former glory can be a real landmark of the area. Its architectural beauty, generous and bright rooms and large terraces opening to the surrounding park can be enhanced for multiple purposes, as residential or commercial, and there is the possibility of expanding through new constructions on the land of the manor. The property deserves to be restored and be brought back to the importance it had 500 years ago, from the times of the boyar Vintilă and the mistress Voica Cornățeanu.

Located right at the feet of Ciucaș Massif and surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Balaban, Babeș and Zăganului mountains, the small depression of Cheia offers an exquisite painting of meadows, shady forests and clear waters. Initially developed as a small settlement around Cheia Monastery, Cheia Mountain Resort gradually increased due to the expansion of logging. The name Cheia and Cheița actually reflect the narrow aspect of the steep-walled valleys. In the middle of the resort, on the bank of Teleajen river is situated the Villa with Birch Trees, with its large garden, in terraces, decorated with statues of Roman inspiration, from the 19th century. The building is composed of 3 distinct units, with different height regimes, built in a traditional stylistic manner, specific to the mountain area. The interiors are richly decorated with art and collectibles, from hunting trophies and popular objects, to traditional ceramics and works of art. The construction was completed in the late 1970s, with improvements done up to 1990. The Villa with Birch Trees can function both as a residence or a multi-family holiday house, as well as a tourist accommodation unit, following a conversion project. The property is located in the heart of the many birch forests with mountain flowers that unfold during the spring an idyllic landscape, while in autumn, in the mountain valleys, the spruce trees portray marvelous autumnal paintings through their rusty crowns. The main tourist attractions in Cheia and its surroundings are: Cheia Monastery, built between 1835-1839 by two shepherds from Săliștea Sibiului; The Mine Flowers Museum, which houses a valuable collection of 170 pieces with a wide variety of shapes and colors; The Francisc Rainer Museum of Anthropology, the former holiday home of the great scientist, founder of Romanian anthropology, the Suzana Monastery, founded by Suzana Arsicu in 1770, along with the numerous mountain trails in the Ciucaș Mountains. A fairytale house, in a dream location... would be the perfect description for the Villa with Birch Trees. Recently, a 429 sqm plot of land was added to the property in addition to the beautiful existing garden of 1,416 sq m. Sources: Maria Rodica Niculescu, Masivul Ciucaș: ghid turistic, Munții Noștri Collection, Bucharest: Sport-Tourism Publishing, 1986 tvr.ro, Cheia, o stațiune cu potențial turistic editiadedimineata.ro, Descoperă România. Stațiunea Cheia, locul perfect pentru iubitorii de natură

The history of the villa is closely connected to the development of tourism-related activities in Sinaia in the second half of the 19th century. Its first owner, the Austrian Jóseph Ungarth, who had been prince Dimitrie Ghica’s valet, became in 1870 the first “hotel-keeper” of the Podul Neagului town (Sinaia was only declared a city on December 1st 1874). After managing Sinaia’s first hotel, Ungarth started his own business and built the Carola villa in 1896. As a hotel owner and a highly-skilled restoration expert, after quitting Caraiman hotel, the Austrian Josef Ungarth was in charge of Villa Carola. Luxury and comfort were the key words for those who came to Villa Carola, as the Austrian knew how to make each stay as pleasant as possible. Thus, the villa garden was being taken care of by a gardener, there was a carriage that took guests wherever they wanted to go, and a horse was put at the disposal of those who wanted to learn how to ride. The small hotel bears the name of Jóseph Ungarth’s daughter, Carola, who, years later, would become Constantin Noica’s mother-in-law. In 1934, the great philosopher married Wendy Muston, the daughter of Walter and Carola Muston. He had known Wendy since her childhood, and had courted her whilst he was enlisted at Sinaia (1931-1932). A chic and select place, the hotel also became the secret meeting place for Elena Lupescu and Carol, the crown prince. The two had met in February 1925, and the Carola villa, which was then Elena Lupescu’s residence, served as their refuge. The hotel has a long history – in 1927, one of its guests was the young Yehudi Menuhin, the future great conductor and violinist. When he was eleven years old, he spent two months at the Carola villa, during which he visited the Luminiș villa in order to take violin lessons from George Enescu.

The history of the Predeal Resort is undeniably linked to the Romanian Principalities’ modernization process; the city became well-known when the railway line was drawn up by means of the Convention between Romania and Austria-Hungary, dated 31st of May 1874. The Predeal Station, located on the railway line connecting Ploiești and Brașov, was to become the turning point in the settlement’s development, and set off the first steps towards a prosperous period in terms of industry and tourism. The villa, built in the second half of the 1920s in Cioplea, the city’s area known for sports and tourism-related activities, was one of the first recreational buildings constructed in the area, and subsequently became the winter residence of Professor Teodor Vasilescu. It later on became the property of the Ploiești school committee (1937), which was the last owner before the communists came to power. Built in a traditional style, similar to that of front porch houses in the Wallachian region, the “Ceaușescu” villa got this nickname because it was used by Nicolae Ceaușescu between 1950 and 1958, when the residence was administered by the Ministry of Armed Forces. At that time, Nicolae Ceaușescu, an army major general, had the functions of Deputy Minister at the Ministry of National Defense, and Head of the Army’s Superior Political Department. This villa thus became Ceaușescu’s first protocol residence in Predeal before he took full control of the country. After 1965, the protocol villa’s supervision was transferred from the Ministry of Defence, and started being managed by the Recreation Department, in the same year when Ceaușescu became general secretary of the Communist Party.

The Cantacuzino-Ghica Castle from Deleni is one of Moldova’s most notable castles. The first building of the present-day architectural ensemble was the church erected in 1669, near a boyar’s court, probably the oldest in the principality. After Maria Cantacuzino’s marriage with Constantin Ghica in 1778, the estate entered the possession of the Ghica-Deleni family. The Refurbishment works the new owners commissioned gave the ensemble its current configuration. The inner stone wall and restoration and expansion works were carried out until 1802, and, afterwards, at the beginning of the 20th century, the castle was redesigned by architect Nicolae Ghika-Budesti. The castle has large and bright spaces – rooms, lounges, lobbies – spread across the ground floor, first floor and basement. During the Second World War, for two years, the castle served as a garrison for Soviet troops. Following the nationalization process, the building hosted the cultural house of Deleni. It then became a preventive medical unit, which has not changed to this day.

Innovative concept of vertical urban living, with minimalist architecture. The „Georgia” Townhouse is part of a residential project that brings urban regeneration to front. The concept of this residential project integrates modern architecture in an urban landscape where the French influence architectural styles, such as the classicized eclectic and the later emerged Art Deco intertwine. If we were to transpose this cosy villa into the scent of a perfume, it would be named Belle. The enclave created by the layout of the project resembles a small intimate entrance, characteristic of the streets in the ultra-central area of the Capital. The project, authorized and with a completion date for the second part of 2024, will include 5 townhouse type villas with spaces designed to surprise with utility and provide the necessary comfort for an urban and dynamic lifestyle. The attention to detail is found in every aspect and is the mark of a developer and architects with numerous projects, that decorate the city with splendid modern facets of the new Little Paris. The previous projects are appreciated and built to high standards, both in terms of the quality of the execution and the materials used, as well as through the characteristics that meet the demands of European standards for new residential buildings. The design of this project includes intimate private terraces and gardens, large glazed spaces that make light abound in rooms arranged with an unusual sense of space. The underground parking lots, with individual access to each of the houses, complete the landscape of a modern home. The villa`s layout can also transform it into a multi-family building, having two distinct external access stairs, which go up from the veranda area both to the ground floor and to the first level. One of the assets of this property is the intimate terrace designed on the 1st floor which will also have a future summer kitchen, delightful for the hot summer nights. The Georgia townhouse villa can be purchased completed at the grey stage, for the price of 620,500 euros, plus VAT, or with the interior finishes completed, at the price of 650,700 euros, plus VAT. Two underground parking spaces and a storage space are included in the price. Note: the renderings are for presentation purpose only. The project is under construction and due to be finished in the 2nd part of 2024.