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Developed in the distinguished Primăverii quarter, the project has a B+GF+4F+5Fstepped-back structure. The 35 exclusive apartments benefit from 70 parking lots, underground and over-ground. The project is planned to be delivered in 2020. Primãverii neighbourhood was designed in the 30s by Octav Doicescu (1902-1981), one of the most important Romanian architects in the interwar period. Here lived King Carol II of Romania with Elena Lupescu, until 1940. During the communist period, the neighbourhood was chosen as a residential area for the nomenclature of the time and became the Forbidden Quarter - the access was allowed only to the residents. All the presidents after 1990 lived in this area.

Lețcani commune, located less than 20 kilometers away from the charming city of Iași (north-eastern Romania) is a place steeped in history, which houses the archeological site of Cucuteni culture, the oldest confirmed European civilization, centuries-old churches and reservations with secular meadows. This is where we find the traditional style residence of an artist painter who took care of every detail of the construction - from the massive wooden beams that cross the ceiling to the two traditional fireplaces decorated with floral motifs. The interior space of the home, intimate and dotted with handcrafted objects caring the patina of time, is well compartmentalized, keeping the attic as a place open to inspiration. The eco-friendly materials used to decorate the house interior are in line with the overall care to keep alive the traditional way of living and to preserve the nature habitat. The windows open towards a large idyllic garden, with old walnuts shading a small pond, which resembles in beauty with the secular hayfields in Lețcani commune. This property can serve as residence for a family looking for tranquility and fresh air, without being too far from the city's facilities.

Far from the noise of Bucharest traffic, but at the same time close to civilization, with immediate access to the A3 Motorway, Henri Coanda Airport and Baneasa Shopping Center, there is this oasis of clean air, located on the shores of Lake Snagov. The Snagov area is considered a premium location for the north of Bucharest, with imposing villas, navigable lake, forest, sports clubs and restaurants, with various opportunities for leisure. The villa is located on Snagov Lake, facing the island with Vlad Țepeș Monastery and on the right side Snagov Palace. Built in 2006, on a plot of 3,000 sqm with 90 m opening to the lake, the villa with Mediterranean architectural style, is laid on three levels an consists of 10 rooms with generous areas, out of wich, there are 7 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, gym with sauna and bathroom, children's playground, storage spaces and dressings. On the ground floor it has a living room with dining area with a total area of ​​120sqm, with granite floor and fireplace, with glazed spaces of about 3.5 m high that offers a wonderful view over Snagov Lake. They are separated from the kitchen by a glass wall in which a huge aquarium is arranged. The aquarium is part of the welcoming design of the house and has a role of visual relaxation. The terrace on the ground floor, over 100sqm, covered with Italian stone, makes the transition from the ground floor to the courtyard. The courtyard has quality lawn and abundant vegetation with mature plants. The facilities are multiple and well chosen, starting with the water treatment plant, the drinking water system from 50m depth, electricity generator, intelligent surveillance system, alarm system monitored by a specialized company. Outside, the property has a swimming pool and jacuzzi with an area of ​​about 150 square meters, boat garage and pontoon for 6 other boats, double stone BBQ, a basketball court, up to 10 parking spaces in the yard, terraces and stage specially designed for private events for up to 150 people. The entire property has been designed to meet all the current requirements of a modern family, both in terms of space, facilities and relaxation, without the need for further investment. You will surely fall in love with the lush view, the tranquility of the area, the clean air, and last but not least, the modern facilities.

The year of construction isn’t precisely noted, most likely being somewhere between 1913-1914. Situated on a highland at 600 m altitude and integrated in the picturesque landscape, the Stirbey Palace was designed by architect Nicolae Ghika-Budești and built with Italian craftsmen. Architect Ghika-Budești was a promoter of old Romanian architecture, with a personal style, a synthesis between Wallachian and Moldavian architecture. Specific for his constructions are the use of face brick, enamelled ceramic, the insertion of neo-gothic frames at doors and windows, the tower of monasterial inspiration, the horseshoe bow, the saw teeth decoration and the geometric motifs. The Palace from Dărmănești, with a surface of 4500 sqm, is disposed on four levels – basement, ground floor and two other floors, with a semicircular terrace. The annexes occupy approximately 1500 sqm. Water basins were built near the palace, and the buildings had a water supply system that is still preserved, the oldest in Bacău County, where water is brought from the mountain from a distance of nearly 8 km. Following the early death of Prince George, who lost his life due to typhus during the First World War, Elisabeta will spend most of her time at Dărmănești with her two daughters, Sanda and Marina. „She used to arrive here in May, with her daughters, governesses, chauffeurs and maids; she had an entire team brought from abroad, which included butlers and chefs as well. Until September she received here visits from relatives and friends.” The Royal visitors at The Dărmănești Palace include Queen Elisabeth of Romania and Queen Marie of Romania, photographed in national costumes in the garden and inside the residence. Queen Marie invokes Elisabeta Știrbey in her notes: Elisabeta is a beautiful and mild woman, born Băleanu. She has good taste, she likes beautiful things and is a real country life loving woman. Queen Marie records some other details about the residence, with the occasion of her August 1926 visit: Dărmănești is everything I expected it to be. A house with a beautiful position and a splendid garden, designed with perfect taste and concept. It has something that I have never seen before which is fantastic, enormous flower beds, almost like fields of garden mistletoe, hundreds and hundreds of flowers in huge groups, absolutely gorgeous and also its home is full of flowers arranged in large vases, pots and cans. Nothing can be more spectacular [...] The house is also beautiful and well designed.” The rehabilitation and restoration started in 2014 and the process took three years and sought to restore and preserve as many original items as possible. The solid wood stairway was kept – every square inch was cleaned and restored. The original solid oak carpentry was saved as well. To meet the current comfort requirements, the glass was replaced with a double-glazed window, but the original oak wood frame was preserved. The total of over 1000 windows have been refurbished one by one. It was possible to preserve and restore the Italian-style steel shutters (unique elements in the country), which had the role of protection in case of a siege. These were cleaned and painted. The façade is the original one as well – the bricks were refurbished to preserve the particular style of architect Nicolae Ghika-Budești. The space was furnished with French and Florentine furniture, the paintings exhibited in the palace include valuable works of art from the 17th century, signed by Italian, Flemish and Romanian artists. Due to this great effort, we can today savour a unique piece of jewellery of the Romanian built heritage, ready to start a new journey as a 40 rooms hotel with events, cuisine and spa facilities or as a most exquisite private retreat.

Ideally situated in the exclusivist Northern area of Bucharest, this 3-floor villa is built on the Lake Tei shore. It benefits from both the vicinity of the Pipera office area and the quietness of an intimate area, with only a few neighbouring constructions. Built in 2018, it stands out by its original architecture, a mix of modern materials: cement, glass, iron, that grant it expressivity and set it apart from the villas around. During the hot season, the generous 200 sqm garden becomes a comforting shaded oasis, with the nearby lake’s breeze blowing gently. The villa offers a splendid view towards Lake Tei, from the living room, terrace and garden. The ample surface of 1350 sqm accommodates 12 rooms and 6 bathrooms. The natural light floods the neo-Baroque interior, with decorative stucco mouldings, golden details, columns, sculptures, oversized Italian mosaic panels and precious curtains. The day area is situated at the ground floor, with a wide living room with chimney, dining area and kitchen. The spaces are marked by recessed lighting and chandeliers, carefully coordinated to create a welcoming atmosphere during the night. The imposing staircase, decorated with mosaic, leads to the upper floors, where the bedrooms and lounge area are. The bathrooms preserve the neo-Baroque design, with their elegant details. The superior floor has a skylight, offering an energising light. Each space of this imposing villa was conceived in detail and personalized to express the sophisticated elegance of its royal style, maintaining however the warm and inviting atmosphere of a home.

Located in Salicea, just 15 minutes away from Cluj-Napoca, this property pays tribute to the Transylvanian traditional way of living. The thatched roof, the wooden beams that are over a hundred years old, but especially the care and dilligence with which the whole complex was built, make this traditional house a perfect home for city dwellers in search of fresh air and relaxation. The property has six rooms, spread over an area of 180 square meters, and a generous yard of 1,470 square meters, just perfect for family reunions.

Sinaia is the Romanian city with the largest number of buildings classified as historical monuments per inhabitant. Not incidentally, the way the city looks today is the result of the work and signature of some of the most important Romanian architects: Ion Mincu, Toma Socolescu, Paul Smărăndescu, Duiliu Marcu or Grigore Cerchez, to name just a few of them. The Anastasie Simu House, or the Retezat Villa, as it is now known, is designed and built in the German Renaissance style of the early twentieth century by Czech architect Karel Liman. He was a good friend of King Carol I, for whom he designed the Pelișor Castle and the Honor Lobby of the Peleș Castle, all of them having in common elements specific for this artistic style. Chief Architect of the Royal House of Romania between 1894-1929, Karel Liman was born in the Czech Republic in 1855, in a family of carpenters. Inheriting the passion for woodworking from his father and grandfather, Liman follows the courses of the Fine Arts Faculty in Prague and then the Bauakademie in Munich. Established in Vienna around 1880, Liman gains experience through the collaboration with the Fellner&Hellmer Architecture Workshop in the capital of Habsburgs. He contributed to the projection plans of the Albert Rothschild Palace in Vienna, conducted under the guidance of architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur and of the Hunting House of Prince Christian de Hohenlohe-Ohringen in Javorina, Slovakia. Recommended by Destailleur to André Lecomte du Noüy, a French architect also established in Romania, Liman is employed by the Architecture Service of the Ministry of Cults and Public Instruction at the Commission for Historical Monuments in Romania, where he participated at the restoration of churches „Saint Nicholas” and „The Three Hierarchs” in Iași and the Episcopal Church in Curtea de Argeș. In the service of the Royal House, besides Pelişor Castle and the complex project for the rearrangement of Peleş, Liman also signs other projects such as the „Princess's Nest” (1894), the extension of the Cotroceni Palace, the house of Prince Carol in Bucharest, King Ferdinand’s cottage in Lăpuşna, the rearrangement of the Bran Castle and several other buildings in Sinaia: The Economat Villa, The Guard House, The Royal Stables or The Retezat Villa. After the architect's death, the house was bought by academician Anastasie Simu (1854-1935), a P.h.D in Political and Administrative Sciences, a great art lover and passionate collector, the first Romanian to build a private museum in Bucharest in 1910. In 1927, Simu donated to the Romanian state over 1.200 works: paintings, graphics, sculptures and decorative arts gathered over the years. A part of the collection is exhibited today at the National Art Museum of Romania, and another at The Simu Collection at Bucharest Pinacoteca. The architecture of the house, typical for the German Renaissance, impresses both on the outside and on the inside. The façade is predominantly of stone, dotted with corner bossages and vividly colored ceramic decorations. The interior is exuberant, highlighting the richness of wooden decorations, the coffered painted ceilings, and especially the beautiful stained glass, perfectly preserved to this day. The location in Sinaia is an ideal one, being close enough to the city centre so that it can be reached by a few minutes’ walk, but at the same time, isolated enough to offer privacy and detachment for a mountain holiday. The villa is renovated and functional, currently offering accommodation in 8 rooms, 2 apartments and 1 studio, rated with 8.8/10 on one of the most important online booking platforms. The future destination remains commercial, a hotel/boarding house or it can become a permanent personal residence or a holiday one with a lot of charm and full of history.