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Located in the north of the Bucharest, a short distance from Lake Pipera, this furnished villa offers all the modern living conditions and a potential for expansion for the future, in a quiet area, away from the specific noise of car and air traffic. In terms of comfort, all conditions are ensured by premium finishes and accessories such as: smart home system centralized on the Google Home platform with voice command, lighting control, electric access gate operation, temperature setting, air purification in the bedroom area, control to your TV and Sonos audio system. Tece underfloor heating system automated by Salus smart home system, air conditioning with LG Artcool Gallery, heating system secured by gas and ready for installation of solar panels and air-water heat pumps. Inside, we have a living room and dining room with generous glazed surfaces with laminated wood carpentry and double glazing, natural wood interior doors, ambient architectural lighting with spotlights and LED strips, decorative concrete flooring with heating system, concrete staircase finished with solid wood and safety glass balustrade, bioethanol fireplace, Rovere and Divani & Sofa furniture, Rovere kitchen furniture with ceramic slab island, wine refrigerator with a capacity of 36 bottles, Samsung side by side refrigerator, 3 bedrooms with bathrooms and walk- in dressing room, black-out curtains, spacious bathrooms with modern fittings, bathrooms clad with ceramic tiles and glass mosaic with Porcelanosa, Villeroy Boch, Dalet sanitary ware, freestanding sinks, built-in faucets, walk in rain shower, hygienic shower. The land is rectangular in shape with lawn, ornamental plants and automated irrigation system, heated swimming pool with countercurrent swimming system 25 sqm and automated ionization system, dedicated barbeque area clad with ceramic slab, equipped with professional ice machine, outdoor terrace of 220 sqm tiled with floating ceramic and drainage system, platform for 3 parking spaces in the yard and possibility of garage. Another advantage of the generous area of land is the existence of an approved project for the construction of a new villa on the land behind the existing villa, designed in a modern Mediterranean style, with a ventilated facade, glazed floor to ceiling surfaces with heights of 3.5 m, and a project at interior created by a design house in Marbella, Spain. In conclusion, it is a smart, stylish house, well-equipped for the present and the future, a suitable residence where you can feel at home.

In order for the Hat Factory of South Hungary S.A. to come into existence, it required private capital and support from the state and the city of Timișoara, where it operated on the banks of the Bega River. Archives attest that in 1899 the municipality granted, free of charge, to Phillipp Lustein and Wilhelm Keller a plot of land measuring 2 'cadastral acres' near the then-road viaduct and the current central park. The factory was exempt from paying municipal taxes for a decade but committed to providing annual subsidies for each employee. Built in 1899-1900, the building structures bear the signature of the architect Ede Reiter, who was a neighbor to the property. The Hat Factory produced felt and wool hats, felt, and rabbit fur hats, with about 500 employees, two-thirds of whom were women, all assisted by steam-powered machines. Not only were the hats produced modern, but also the facilities provided to the workers – a bath, a dining hall, and relaxation spaces. After the union with Romania, the factory was named the Timișoara Hat Factor y , and then came the communist nationalization. Between 1991-1995, it was privatized through the MEBO method and known as PALTIM SA. After a period of intense cultural activity, the factory's land is now undergoing a modern urban development project with residential and office spaces. The former administrative building, currently a historical monument, is part of this complex built to the highest standards, bringing stories, history, and pedigree to its owner and future generations. Additionally, thanks to architect Ede Reiter, the property presents itself elegantly in the style that was fashionable at the time, Secession. The recent impeccable architectural and structural renovation highlights the beauty of this style and how it has remained relevant and attractive to this day. The ground floor is suitable for a restaurant – perhaps one that showcases the rich and flavorful gastronomy of the city, while the upper floor and attic are spacious and bright spaces, optimal for office activities, private residence, or even a spa. Located on the banks of the Bega River, with boats peacefully floating on the water and a promenade nearby, the property will undoubtedly become a landmark in the city.

Captured in a photograph with the sun behind it, illuminating and hiding it from view at the same time, the Nagy mansion seems to have the power to transport its guest back to the 19th century, just as Gil, played by Owen Wilson, returned to the 1920s in the film Midnight in Paris, directed by Woody Allen in 2011. The idea of traveling back in time is often used in the description of properties and therefore subject to demonetization; in the case of the Nagy mansion, it stands in certain rooms where the past comes to life through a special stove, through pieces of solid wood furniture carefully crafted and polished by time such as the two sumptuous original Saxon beds. The mansion, built in 1802 by the Hungarian noble family Nagy, today completely renovated and brought up to modern living standards, preserves original architectural details, despite its troubled history - in 1992, when the property was reacquired, it no longer had doors or windows; after the nationalization in 1949 it was used by the local IAS including to house day laborers. The story goes that Szotyori Nagy Tamásné, mistress of the manor in the middle of the 19th century, was a fearless woman who not only went to the front to look for her hero son, but offered shelter to the persecuted and, after the revolution was crushed, sent parcels to those incarcerated. In 1884, during the election campaign, in the building that later became a granary, the owner of the place hosted the well-known writer Jókai Mór. Today, the entrance through the wide gate shows a circle of flowers whose role, in addition to the decorative one, is to guide today's horse-drawn carriages to the entrance of the building. With a decent exterior and a small portico the mansion consists of a spacious ground floor and a generous attic dominated by the protective red roof over them; the two windows placed above the entrance, on the left and right are known as the queen's eyes, belonging to the most desirable room in the building. The mansion functions today as a guesthouse and has 3 rooms with matrimonial beds and 4 double rooms, all with their own bathroom. The dining room can accommodate 70 people and the old cellar is now a wine cellar, keeping visible both parts of the original foundation wall and the old roof tiles reused as flooring. The sauna, the salt room and other ways to spend quality time complete the generous offer of the outside – walks through the silence of wheat fields and potato crops or visiting the Balvanyos baths, the Cheile Varghisului nature reserve, the birch forest in Reci, the Kalnoky castle and the Zabola domain (Covasna being also known as the Land of Manors). The town of Coșeni is 13km from Prejmer, 19km from Harman and 28km from the center of Brașov. photo Florin Pepene

Dominating a cluster of houses at the foot of the mountain and having the forest near, this villa confidently raises its gaze to reach the distant mountains. Moreover, its slender vertical arrangement is crowned by a roof shaped like a mountain peak. The decorative stone and color scheme are perfectly adapted to the area, with the construction spanning three levels connected by an uninterrupted glass wall from the ground floor to the attic, ensuring a remarkable panorama. There are 11 rooms, arranged on the ground floor (a living room with a fireplace, kitchen and dining area, a bathroom, a bedroom, and a technical room), and on the upper floors, there is a play area, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a duplex apartment with two rooms, a bathroom, balconies, and an additional bedroom with its own bathroom. The kitchen also has its own view, with the workspace positioned right under the window. The decorative stone used on the facade is also present inside, creating a symmetry built from narrow plates that soothe the eye and mind. The courtyard features carefully chosen vegetation and is perfectly arranged for a life in the fresh mountain air, with an outdoor play area for children. The property is ready to move in, fully furnished and equipped, with all necessary utilities such as electricity, water, sewage, gas, private central heating with radiators, air conditioning, cable TV, and fiber optics. Whether for a vacation home, permanent residence, or investment in tourism, the property easily accommodates any option. Poiana Țapului, a tourist resort in Prahova, enjoys wonderful mountain landscapes and proximity to points of interest such as the Peleș and Pelișor Museums, the Sinaia and Caraiman Monasteries, or the Cezar Petrescu Memorial House.

Sometimes you fall in love at first sight with a house. However, if you find yourself in Argeș, amidst the green lands of hills and forests between Curtea de Argeș and Câmpulung, on a hill at the end of a street in the village of Galeșu ascending towards the woods, the white columns connected by graceful arches of a traditional house will quickly capture not only your gaze but also your heart. For those who grew up in Muntenia, this house touches sensitive chords, making them vibrate and hope that time can be turned back. It still preserves the original flooring, the kitchen curtain, and the icon with the embroidered cloth, and it even has a small pond that reflects romance. Whether grandparents owned such a dwelling, or it belonged to a noble from not-so-distant times, the child within us loves this type of Muntenian house; it has an approachable presence given by the round columns and promises peaceful mornings and serene afternoons. Even though it requires renovation, this beautiful building outlined against the gentle sky on a mild slope will easily become a holiday residence for a family or an intimate tourist unit – the attic has potential for maximizing living space, and the terrace arches, typical of the region, can be adorned with an abundance of geraniums. The surrounding land allows for agricultural or recreational development projects. The house has two bedrooms, a rustic kitchen, and another room that needs arrangement. Beyond the undeniable charm of the house, the other elements of the property make it even more attractive. The 5000 sqm land is on a hill that offers a fairytale view of the surroundings with endless forests and is covered by an orchard of fruit trees that bear fruit every year. A very special element is the small pond created on the property, which, when properly cared for and arranged, can become an attraction and the preferred choice for relaxation. The village of Brăduleț is located in the Muscelele Argeșului, in the northern part of the county, only 57 km from Pitești and 23 km from Curtea de Argeș. In this area, one of the longest-lasting groups of anti-communist partisans, the Haiducii Muscelului group, was active. In the commune, you can find the former Brădetu hermitage from the 15th century, believed to be founded by Mircea the Elder, as well as other monuments from the 15th (funerary monument) and 19th centuries (the Holy Three Hierarchs Church and the Constantin and Elena Emperor's Church, initially built of wood in 1808 and then in stone in 1877). In the village of Galeșu, known for its puppeteers and flutists, a village museum has been organized since 1976. The area is also attractive for those interested in excursions and hikes – Lake Invârtita in Nucșoara is nearby, and the mountains are not far away

The fragrance of the interwar period can be found in this chic apartment, located a short distance from Kiseleff Park, Ion Mihalache Square and museums such as the National Museum of Natural History, the National Geological Museum, the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant. The exterior architecture of the building, in the Florentine-Moorish style, blends harmoniously with the interior of the apartment, preserving the charm of the 1930s, with generous, bright spaces, rooms with high ceilings, solid wood interior doors, double glazed windows, wooden parquet massive, doors with sandblasted glass, everything harmonized around the living room. The imposing character of the building and the positive energy of the apartment conquer you from the first step, transport you to the olden times and invite you to take a walk in the park or to the Arc de Triumph. The apartment is located on the 1st floor, has a usable area of 122 sqm and consists of 4 rooms, an office, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 storage rooms, wooden wardrobes built into the walls and a balcony. Also has a garage on the ground floor, a 16 sqm box for storage in the attic and a 26 sqm cellar in the basement. An important aspect to take into account is that the apartment went through a extensive renovation process in 2015, during which it was completely renovated, the electrical and sanitary installations were changed, constituting a major advantage for the future owner. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

Located in the most vibrant and modern part of the Romanian coast - Mamaia Nord, in the Marina Regia Residence complex of villas, this exceptional villa offers you a contemporary, urban lifestyle, relaxing and disconnecting at the same time. The uniqueness and elegance of the place are two essential elements that characterize the complex and are accentuated by the generosity of lush green spaces, carefully and permanently maintained, safety and comfort, belonging to a select community, direct access to Marina Regia Beach, one of the 4 Blue Flag beaches of Romania. Inspired design, special attention to detail and impeccable service are expertly combined to give you an unparalleled experience. The restaurants and bars in the Marina Regia Residence complex offer an excellent dining experience, perfectly complemented by premium drinks, while the vast yet intimate beach is the ideal place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. The Mediterranean-style project is made by the French architect of Romanian origin Mircea Mihai Pupăzan, and was nominated for the Bucharest Architecture Annual 2008, Architecture section. The villas in the complex are very ingeniously compartmentalized, being ideal both as a holiday residence and as a permanent home. They are built on a reinforced concrete structure with brick walls and have their own heating plant, cable television, telephone, internet, exterior carpentry in triple-layered wood with double-pane glass provided with wooden shutters, programmable system for irrigating the green space. The villa Z14 in the offer has a built area of 404 sqm and approximately 987 sqm of land, it is fully finished, equipped and furnished. Inside we find a living room with a dining area, a kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 fully equipped bathrooms, a finished attic that can be used for various purposes, a technical space with a utility room, multiple storage spaces, a separate garage for 2 cars equipped with a automatic door opening. On the outside, the terraces become an extension of the interior space, ensuring the connection with the generous garden, meticulously maintained, laid out with lawn, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. Either in privacy or with family and friends, the terraces and the garden will be appreciated as an ideal place to relax and for the long-awaited weekend grill. The villa benefits from the proximity of two hotels Arena Regia Hotel 5* and ArcadiaHotel 4*, three restaurants, Imperia Spa, one of the most popular spas in Romania, indoor pool, outdoor pool (infinity pool), children's pool, grounds tennis court, soccer field, children's playground, guest parking spaces, electric car charging station, ATM, etc. In the immediate vicinity there are other restaurants and terraces, supermarkets (Mega Image, Kaufland, Lidl, etc.), gas stations (gas stations), pharmacies. The excellent positioning of the complex offers residents quick access both to the city of Constanța and to Autostrada Soarelui. Photo: architect Cosmin Dragomir

Seen from above, the landscape looks like a lot of green dotted with only three parallel roads intersected by two others, all at a great distance from each other. Between them there is only vegetation, and on closer inspection, one area catches the eye with the symmetry of rows of vines neatly aligned in parallel rows. A small orchard separates the vineyard from the winery. On the ground, access to the property is through the red brick pillars of the gate; looking to the right - a house with the personality of the old and undefeated ones; looking ahead there’s the vineyard in all its splendor - there are 3.13 hectares in the heart of the D.O.C. wine area Miniș/ Crișana. Cabernet Sauvignon is grown here in a sustainable viticulture system (the organic certification process of the plantation and the wine started in 2022). The grapes are vinified as mono-cultivar and the winery owns vintages over ten years old from grapes harvested from 35-50 year old vines. Wine has been made in Birăuaș since 1801, at that time under the name Domeniile Josef Domany, official supplier of the Imperial Court in Vienna which acquired this status of K.U.K. Hoflieferant in 1899 in Vienna. Active since 2002, the property owns the most valuable part of these former estates, three cellars and part of the former wine estate. The vine takes over the domain not only in the places assigned to it, but also around the corners of the house, hugging old wooden shutters, winding up to the eaves. Along with the dwarf stone fences that separate the areas and the wooden posts that support the heavy red tile roofs, the wind blowing through the heavy bunches tells the story of a life fulfilled by passion and work in nature. The wines from Miniș were awarded in London (1862, 1876) and Budapest (1875, 1884) and have not lost their value even today, receiving awards and an average rating of 3.8/5 on Vivino. They have aging potential as they are aged in French oak barrels; the sales package includes approximately 40,000 bottles of stock premium bottled wine. In addition to the winery and the necessary wine equipment on the property there is also a mini-distillery (column distillation boiler with Christian Carl plates) making high-quality distilled products from wine and pomace (Grappa) and a special fortified wine (vin de walnuts). The property is being sold as a business together with machinery/equipment for wine production/ distillation and processing (full list available on request) and a new branding and ecommerce package (new website, integrated online shop, rebranding logo, labels, business cards, wine list etc.), internal retail contracts (resellers/distributors + specialized premises) and external (China). Next to the vineyard there are two mid-19th century of 380 sqm in total, set up as a tasting and relaxation space, a 210 sqm production building, 200 sqm of vaulted cellars plus covered terraces and a mansard roof of approx. 200 sqm. Vineyard certified D.O.C. Minis - Cabernet Sauvignon - year 12, approx. 4800 plants/ha on 3.13 ha - Fruit trees orchard - approx. 80 apple, pear, apricot, plum and fig trees photo Florin Pepene

Experience the perfect blend of industrial aesthetic and modern living in this villa. The dramatic concrete exteriors, adorned with grey and brown horizontal lines, evoke a Scandinavian architectural charm, creating a seamless connection between urban living and surrounding nature. Step inside to discover a spacious living room bathed in natural light and an open- space kitchen on the ground floor, while the first floor boasts a master bedroom, a balcony which offer a nice views of the surrounding landscape , and an office space who allowed for productivity and creativity to flourish. Ascend to the second floor to find two bedrooms, a dedicate area for relaxation provide a soothing escape from the demands of everyday life, completing the stylish and functional layout of this unique home. The Scandinavian architectural charm Villa boasted not only a beautiful design but also cutting-edge technology. An intelligent system seamlessly integrated various features of the home, allowing for effortless control of lighting, temperature, and security. The air condition system, equipped with a copper refrigeration route, ensure an optimal comfort in every room. The metal interior staircase, finished with natural wood, add a touch of warmth and sophistication. Each room have its own thermostat, allowing residents to customize the heating to their liking.

Architectural rebirth with minimalist design and interwar accents. The luxurious villa was built by renovating, consolidating, repartitioning, refurbishing and technically modernizing a small interwar block. The resulting minimalist architectural image brought into the first plan the functionality of the spaces and maximixation of comfort. The aim was to integrate the exterior into the urban fabric of the area and there was a special concern for the sustainability of the construction, through the materials used. The villa is divided into three residential units that can be used together or individually: a duplex apartment comprising the basement, ground floor and first floor and a 3-room apartment, kitchen and two bathrooms, with similar subdivision, on the 2nd floor and attic. The interior staircase has been refurbished keeping an interwar Art Deco design. The interior elevator leads from the ground floor to the attic. The duplex apartment includes, on the ground floor, a large living area, dining room and kitchen with access to a chic and intimate terrace. The laundry room is set up in the basement, along with a room with a flexible function and access to an English courtyard. The first floor consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with access to a terrace from the master bedroom. The two apartments located on the 2nd floor and attic comprise 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. The remodeling and arrangement of the building was done with special attention paid to the smallest details. This involved, among other things, widening the glazed spaces to create bright rooms and managed to keep a special charm of the property. The exterior has been rebuilt using a combination of brick and corrugated iron. The generous space of the courtyard of the building allows the parking of 3 cars. The property has an additional rented parking space outside the courtyard.

Imagine a weekend getaway at home, in Poiana Brașov. It starts with morning light being lazily filtered through the eyelashes; the bedrooms’ walls are covered with wood which makes the light look like liquid honey. Breakfast is served in the summer on the generous balcony that surrounds the house - the coffee enhances the visual acuity and the mountains in front are distinguished in dozens of shades and hues of bright green. A few poppy and vanilla croissants from a good bakery put the smile in its place even in winter, when the fire keeps the cold away but not the thrill - Poiana Brașov is the best destination for snow sports. The resort is located at the foot of Postavarul at an altitude of 1030m and evokes hiking in the mountains in the cool of summer, the dizzying brass of autumn leaves and the squeaking of snow under boots in winter. It is certainly the place where concepts such as burnout vanish in thin air. Active rest in the strong ozone-rich air has therapeutic effects even when walking means simply foraging for mushrooms or blackberries in the forest, having a picnic in the pasture or reading on a meadow. The mountain routes Cristianul Mare and Pietrele lui Solomon start right from Poiana Brașov; however, the cable car and the ski lift allow you to enjoy the landscapes with minimal effort. Poiana means not only natural areas but also modern infrastructure suitable for the expectations of today’s tourist - being a premium destination the resort enjoys a vibrant life in its restaurants, hotels with heated pools and attractive clubs, in addition to options such as a horse riding center and a tourist sheepfold. Poiana Brașov manages to effortlessly keep its image as the most famous, attractive and envied mountain holiday location in the country. After a full day on one or more of the nine slopes (skiing is officially documented here since 1895) the sight of the silver fir trees guarding the entrance to the house is a joy to the eye and the promise of total relaxation in the sauna. The fire is burning in the fireplaces, the tea is bubbling in the samovar and friends are starting to gather at a long table that promises a memorable conviviality. The property is a redefinition of luxury in mountain terms, in which natural materials such as wood, stone, wool and fur invite nature inside and create a calm hunting cottage-like atmosphere.The house is well integrated in the landscape, both chromatically and volumetrically. Its garden’s perimeter is smartly demarcated by high vegetation thus obtaining a soothing view for the eyes but also intimacy. In addition, the property is located in a low-density area which offers a low level of visual and auditory stress. The five en suite bedrooms make it suitable for an extended family or groups, with a usable built area of 600 square meters (ten rooms in total) providing space and privacy for everyone. The house was built in 2008 and the interior design easily allows for re-decoration that gives a more personal touch. The property can be used as a holiday home but also as a long-term refuge, away from the noisy city, dusty to the point of dehydration in summer or dominated by mud and concrete in winter. Things to do in the area: • Local gastronomy - try the ischler, a cookie with walnuts and chocolate, available in countless variants proposed by Brasov restaurants. • The medieval fortress of Râșnov, one of the best preserved and restored peasant fortresses in Transylvania. It was here that famous movie scenes were shot (The Immortals”, Dacii, Mihai Viteazul, or Columna but also Oscar-winner “Cold Mountain, starring Jude Law and Nicole Kidman). • Prejmer Fortified Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 700 years old, the first line of defence against the attacks of the Turks coming through the Buzău Pass (don't miss the organ of death). Bonus - go before Lent to enjoy fasching, the pancake festival specific to this village. Photo & video: Tudor Prisecaru

Built a short distance from the Royal Palace and the Romanian Athenaeum, in the center of Little Paris, the house of doctor Iosif Patzelt, former primary doctor of the Saint Ana Hospital, is one of the architectural jewels that keep in our memory the beauty of the historical buildings of pre-war Bucharest. Over the years, among the owners of the house were public figures from that period, such as General Vasile Zottu and the scientist Alexandru C. Mironescu, so that later it became the property of the Saint Mary's Institute, serving as an auxiliary body of the pensioner of girls (1936). Adorned with coats of arms, frames and floral friezes on the outside, the house still exudes the perfume of the period. With a constructed area of 843 square meters, the building has a basement, ground floor, first floor and attic, it has 23 rooms, 7 bathrooms and various storage spaces. It was designed to serve as a residence but can be re-compartmentalized for various future business destinations. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

Luxurious residence with superb architectural elements, located in the Armenească historical area, at the confluence of Logofat Luca Stroici and Speranței streets, where Mihai Eminescu's first home was located after his arrival in Bucharest. In the Bucharest of the seventeenth century, the Armenească suburb was formed from craft workshops, stalls and alehouses, all beautifully built around the Armenească Church, bringing into the capital the goods, the eatables and the culture of the ethnicity that gave the name of the area. Our house belonged to Ecaterina Procopie Dumitrescu, doctor’s daughter and wife of the mayor Procopie Ioan Dumitrescu, former lawyer, liberal Romanian politician and mayor of Bucharest in the period of April 1901 - November 1902 and February 1910 - January 1911. Between 1877 - 1878, while Romania was involved in the War of Independence, the capital did not have a mayor, his place being taken by his deputy, in the person of the same Procopie I. Dumitrescu. He studied law in Paris and since 1870 he entered the magistracy, where he stayed only six years, devoting himself to the political career afterwards. At the beginning of his career he was the prefect of the Capital Police, in 1876 - 1877. For his activity he was decorated Commander of the National Order Steaua României. The house has 21 rooms, an interior summer terrace and has a courtyard of approximately 500 sqm. Besides the specific fragrance of the area, the exterior appearance of the mansion is blended with the refinement of the interior architectural elements, impeccably restrained. Starting from the walls carved with massive wood and silk wallpaper, from the monumental doors and windows, to the stained glass windows, everything takes us in the brilliant times of Bucharest during the Belle Époque. The garden around the house, flooded in greenery, with an artesian fountain and gazebo, invites at relaxation, close but at the same time away from the agitation of the metropolis. Photo: Cristina Budușan

This real architectural gem part of the historic woven of the city is signed by Architect Radu Culcer. Initially, the residence of the reputable lawyer and Law Professor Mihail Pascanu, the property from 53, Carol I Boulevard has been through a life full of changes. During the interwar period, the property hosted the Embassy of Turkey, and once nationalised it has been adapted to the new social environment and was the address of the Unions’ House. Starting from 1954, the social and economic conditions of the times have determined the conversion of the building into a condominium, being fragmented into apartments. Currently, the total area of approximately 1,000 sqm of the building on four levels includes the space where creativity activities are taking place – architecture, decorative arts, painting and silk-screen printing, theater, music. Under the poplar form the courtyard, the atmosphere is animated by various shows, cinema events, hand-made fairs and musical events. Inside, the exposed bricks, the elaborated wood paneling, the wooden staircase and the baroque coffered ceiling contribute to the timeless charm of the space, reminding of the old time prestige of the place, but, in the same time, being a source of inspiration for the potential of the property. Embodying the vibrant spirit of the downtown, the space is versatile and can be converted into both a cultural centre, a space with commercial functions for those who want a central address or even a residence for those looking to stay connected to the urban life of the heart the city.

Historic house with neo-Romanian style architecture, located between the Căderea Bastiliei and Calea Dorobantilor, built in 1911 according to the plans of the engineer Athanasie Bolintineanu, to serve as his residence. Athanasie Bolintineanu was a descendant by alliance of the famous Bolintineanu family, represented by the poet and diplomat Dimitrie Bolintineanu. As chief engineer of Bucharest City Hall, Athanasie Bolintineanu coordinated the development of boulevards Elisabeta, Carol I and the construction of the Capital City Hall headquarters in front of Cișmigiu Park. He laid the foundations of the first cement factory in Romania, then called the Bolintineanu Brothers Factory. The house of engineer Bolintineanu is represented by an imposing building with ample elements of neo-Romanian architecture, concentrated both on the facades of the house and on the interior in the most important rooms, built on a plot of 1,725 square meters and arranged on a basement, semi-basement, upper ground floor and attic. Its massive presence is given especially by the ratio between full and empty, very well emphasized by the windows of the rooms on the ground floor placed on either side of the gazebo that occupies the central position. The gazebo is decorated with circular medallions, grouped in the free space left by three columns, decorated in turn with floral capitals. The covered terrace in the south-west corner of the house also has a pronounced decorative character, with wooden pillars carved with motifs inspired by folk architecture. The other sides of the house have a much more sober architecture, the only decorative elements being the stone plinth, the wooden lintel inlaid with folk motifs and the borders of the openings on the ground floor. The building benefits from four access ways, two of which are on the main facade and one each on the east and west sides. In addition to the distinctive architectural style, another important element of attraction of this property is the potential for future development by extending the building to the rear, with the possibility of it being converted into an apartment complex that combines the current historical style with the modern one. , in a privileged area of Bucharest. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

Surrounded by abundant vegetation, the tower lifts its tiled roof to survey the distance. Times are quiet now, but at the end of the 18th century when it was built, Pazvantoglu, the pasa from Vidin known to the residents as Pazvante Chioru, used to raid the area. The Phanariot lordships did not have the ability to ensure the protection of the territories far from the capital, that is why the Oltenian boyars built forts, fortified houses meant to protect their wealth in case of attack. It is interesting to note the uniqueness of this type of construction, which was no longer built after 1821 because the attacks stopped after Tudor Vladimirescu's revolution, therefore their construction no longer made sense. The rarity makes the appearance of such a house on the real estate market an event, an opportunity. The word cula comes from the Turkish, where kule means tower, and names this type of one-story house that can be found here in the south of the country, but also south of the Danube, in Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia from North, Montenegro, Kosovo Region. The house of the Voiculescu family follows the classical architectural line, having compact, solid volumes, well placed on the ground, located in an isolated place, surrounded by countryside and peace, with good visibility over the area. With thick walls, internal stairs between floors, reinforced doors, hiding places, narrow windows and hatches, today the cule are private homes or appreciated and loved tourist units. The Brancoveneanu-inspired loggia is a wonderful place to avoid too hot summers, and the wine cellar has potential for winter shelter in front of a fireplace and mulled wine. Cula became the property of the current family in 1915, having been bought by Ion .V Voiculescu, landlord, son of the teacher Vasile Voiculescu and grandson of the peasant-deputy Ioan Voicu(lescu), who represented Gorj alongside the famous Gheorghe Magheru and Christian Tell (the historical moments were immortalized in Bucharest by the photographer Carol Popp de Szathmary - see photo). Although coming from a not very rich family, Ion V. Voiculescu still had some land that attracted the attention of the rebels during the 1907 peasant rebellion and later allowed himself to buy 250 ha from Dimitrie I. Mongescu. Cula is located on these newly acquired lands. The Mongescu family had close ties with Tudor Vladimirescu and the revolutionary movement led by him, one great-grandfather, Vasile Moanga (Mongescu), being a good friend of Tudor Vladimirescu and the treasurer of his revolutionary 1821 movement. History says that before reading the declaration in Pades, Tudor Vladimirescu and his people spent the night in the cula of Copaceni (the current Voiculescu cula in Cornesti), which at that time supposedly belonged to Barbu Viisoreanu, an influential administrator in the county and deputy of Gorj during the Organic Regulation. More recent history shows that Ion Voiculescu donated the house and the 10.5 ha that surrounded it to his son, Vasile Voiculescu, who later, in 1949, was forcibly removed from the house by communists in the middle of the night; his wealth was expropriated, the former nobleman receiving mandatory residence in a room in Targu Jiu and being forced to work as a porter in the city station, unloading freight wagons. The state neglected the cula; between 1947-1997 it was transformed into an I.A.S., with day laborers staying on the ground floor, chickens raised in the hallways and sheep sheltered in the attic in winter. The descendants of the boyar expropriated by the communists today own the building together with the 10.5 ha of land.

What is peace of mind if not the synergy between forest, lake and 8000 square meters of land? Quitude here means sun and air filtered by the crown of secular oaks, noises that once caught between the branches of willows become gentle sounds, a horizon line where the lake water waves imperceptibly and abundant vegetation that overwhelms the senses. The property is designed for a large family with children, guests, ponies, boats and cars. Regardless of age, status or mode of transport, each category is pampered in constructions made of wood that befriends the surrounding lush nature. A double laced wrought iron staircase offers a majestic entrance to the villa; inside, a generous living room and a carefully designed kitchen are ready to serve the occupants of the ten bedrooms full of light and optimism, just as well as the indoor pool, tennis court, wine cellar, sauna, salt mine and gym. The spaces are large and have harmonious proportions making the living light, comfortable - relaxed and distinguished. Outside, the green spaces are carefully manicured and intertwined without aggressive contrasts - secular trees with ornamental shrubs, hedges with weeping willows, ivy with geraniums. The playground is in the forest, in a clearing outlined around a tree in which a small towered wooden castle is perched (it can be reached by valiantly riding the ladder that embraces the tree trunk). Intimacy acquires on this property an extended meaning; guests have two self-catering cottages, and the staff can benefit from private accommodation. The pony too has its special place and is willing to offer joy to future owners if they want it. As a more agile means of transport, the boats share a garage, with the pontoon at hand for utilitarian trips or adrenaline-fuelled water sports (for those who prefer land underfoot there are jogging and cycling). Reverie lovers will quickly discover the sunbeds and the pier or any of the secular oaks - a rare treat indeed, a stone's throw from Bucharest and its hectic life.

In a gentle valley, between Copșa Mare and Sighișoara, there is a Saxon settlement created by worthy people who built decent houses, nicely aligned with the main street. Proud, with a pitched roof and stuck together by opaque gates firmly fixed in the masonry, they can be seen from above like those Dutch ceramic houses brought as souvenirs from some Nordic holiday. Between these houses there is a beautifully renovated compound, a handful of buildings surrounding an inner courtyard with short grass and slight bumps reminiscent of childhood weed. The tile roof in a myriad of shades - brick, chocolate, orange, scarlet - is proof of the attention paid to the use of building materials specific to the area, patiently identified and carefully installed to the delight of the eye and the soul. On the street, the façade has a restrained color scheme, but the houses in the courtyard have whitewashed walls to let the sky be reflected in the shutters; however, the houses are modestly elegant, as befits Saxon dwellings. The interior is bright and the cellar, composed of rooms that communicate with each other, takes your breath away - vaulted, made of brick, it is more than generous and full of potential. The property consists of three distinct residential buildings situated on a 3756 sqm plot of land. The main house, built in 1884 and recently completely renovated with great taste and a passion for authenticity, has a footprint of 344 sqm and a total floor area of 527 sqm. The ground floor is fully furnished and equipped with careful attention to preserving and enhancing the building's character. The cellar is spectacular and invites the imagination to consider various uses: a noble wine cellar, a spa area reminiscent of top hotels, or a special relaxation zone. The second building has a footprint of 356 sqm, is entirely on the ground floor, and is currently a blank canvas, allowing the future owner the opportunity to transform it according to their preferences and the intended use of the property. Additionally, there is a separate annex building of 43 sqm currently used as a laundry facility. The area lends itself to rural tourism, as the fortified churches of Copșa Mare, Biertan and Mediaș (whose picturesque center combines Gothic with Renaissance, Neoclassical, Baroque and Secession styles), the tuberoses of Hoghilag (festival in August), Via Transilvanica, the famous Viscri and the beautiful fortress Rupea as well as the medieval fortress Sighișoara and the Bethlen Criș castle are just some of the sights that attract more and more tourists to the area.

Ozunca Băi resort is located in the Ozunca valley, in Covasna county, at an altitude of 750 meters and is a spa resort that raises a growing interest due to its fairytale location but also due to the curative quality of the waters here. The resort was formed around mineral springs in the Ozunca spring region in 1896, when there were pools with wooden edges, filled with mineral water. Ozunca water is known for its beneficial effects, especially among children without appetite, in the form of drinking cures, but also treats various diseases: cardiovascular, digestive, kidney and urinary tract diseases, respiratory diseases, neurosis asthenic, endocrine disorders. At Ozunca Bai, the main tourist attraction is the swamp with mineral water, a unique and protected nature reserve, where very rare flowers and plants grow, such as the ash flower or the carnivorous plant Drosera. However, an important attraction is the mineral water spring from Pisztrangos, very rich in calcium, whose deposits have made a huge cone of limestone bush. Also, other attractions in the area are: Merești Cave located 45 km from Vârghișului and Ozunca Gorges, Biborțeni, Bodvaj Furnace, and the nature reserves around Aita Mare village. Ozunca Băi Resort is today one of the most important tourist attractions in Szeklerland. In an extremely picturesque location, without neighbors, located right at the edge of the forest and refreshened by the river that flows on the property, the Vacation Resort in Ozunca Băi can be exactly the refuge in the middle of nature that you are looking for. The entire complex sits on a 10.5 hectars land plot hosting the main building, the big size pool, a parking and plenty of forest. The house was completed around 2005 and is built on 3 levels: basement, ground floor and attic, offering a total built area of 1,400 sqm . The property was generally used as a Kids Summer Camp and it should go through a general renovation before it can get a new utilisation, while the large plot of land offers plenty of opportunities for extra facilities or additional constructions. The pool is renovated in 2022 and is fully equipped and fully functional. Considering the pristine beauty of the places but also the multitude of attractions in the surroundings, this property in Ozunca Băi can become a major attraction in a really beautiful location.

In Bățanii Mici, a village located between Bățanii Mari and Herculian, in the Baraolt depression, there is this intimate mansion - an elegant and solid building, well maintained, with a high ground floor and a fence matching the stone of the property. Set back from the street, surrounded by a lawned courtyard and a generous paved area, the building impresses with its entrance under a portico with majestic, classicizing columns. The facade is exquisitely decorated with elegant boxes showing plant elements and fine window frames. The annex also has a special charm with its exposed brick façade and discreetly carved reddish wood pillars. Inside, the rooms are spacious and bright, what impresses is the huge library - the mansion belongs to the daughter of Elek Benedek, publicist, writer, educator, creator of Hungarian children's literature and collector of Szekler folklore.