luxury houses for sale Bucharest, Romania

With a golden past, Abrud has culture and history in its DNA. The town developed in the area of the Daco-Roman settlement called Abruttus, where Emperor Trajan sent a Roman legion to exploit the mines in 106 AD. Over time, the settlement’s evolution was strongly connected with the precious metal, bringing about privileges and, implicitly, contributing to the early economic and cultural development of the small borough: in 1357 it obtained urban privileges, in 1427 it became a town, and in 1491 it was a commonwealth. Starting from the 18th century, Abrud plays an important role in the Romanian national emancipation movement. Moreover, Abrud has a privileged geographical position, right in the center of the Apuseni Mountains, a space dominated by rolling relief. Abrud is one of the ends of Transapusena Road, the spectacular route of approximately 80 km long that crosses Țara Moților. Built in the interwar period, the road is now at the end of the modernization process and passes through areas of fairy-tale scenery, unreavealing churches and monasteries, castles and traditional houses with thatched roofs. Apuseni National Park, the third largest in Romania, is only 30 km from Abrud, a paradise for nature lovers. Here you can start on more than 50 tourist routes, including to emblematic caves – Bears' Cave or Scarișoara Ice Cave – waterfalls, traditional villages in Țara Moților. Various sports can be practiced here - mountain biking, whitewater kayaking or horse riding. Access is also easy to other important centers: Alba-Iulia at 60 km and Cluj-Napoca at 120 km. The real estate is located in the centre of Abrud, on a quiet street, near a green hill. Surrounded by houses with the same P+1 height, the property has a plot of 3,027 sq m, ensuring intimacy and providing several possibilities to use the outdoor space. The former administrative building was used over time as bank office, school or company headquarters. The positioning and generous surface, both outdoor and the built-up area, are the main advantages of this resourceful real estate that can put easily on the city’s administrative or touristic map. The three buildings have a built-up area of 1600 sqm and are displayed in a U-shape, with alternating heights, thus offering flexibility in choosing the future use for each of them. The first wing has 2 levels (G+F), adding up to a total built-up area of 871 sqm out of which 80% is renovated and preserves the original architectural elements: casement windows, façade plaster decorations, the parquet inside. The second wing, which represents the short side of the U-shaped layout, has a single level and a built-up area of 212 sqm. There is also a recessed small building here, with an individual entrance and a built-up area of 9 sqm. The third wing, with a B+G+ATT structure, has a built-up area of 597 sqm.The three bodies of the building have over 40 rooms of various sizes which allow for a flexible and versatile use. The inner courtyard with access to all three bodies of the building is paved and green plots are placed on the outline of the buildings. The real estate also has a concrete platform that can be arranged to complement the building's final destination. From guesthouse, boutique hotel to corporate headquarters, the adaptable design of this real estate allows for a variety of uses depending on the individual vision. Photo Florin Pepene

The villa was built at the end of the 19th century, the beginning of the 20th century, in a neo-Romanian style with Hebrew influences, on whose facade sits the cup nicknamed the Holy Grail, in addition to other architectural elements specific to the period, lacy friezes and floral medallions that remind passers-by of the perfume of the period. The area in which it is located is a protected one and is called Boulevard Haussmannian Ferdinand. Ferdinand I Boulevard represents the connection between the central area and Obor Station, crossing a traditional Bucharest area, of houses built mostly around 1900. Most of the buildings have a residential function, predominating individual homes, with a few exceptions from the interwar and post-December period, period in which were also built collective housing. The S+P+E+M building was built in a gravity concept, of solid brickwork with solid wood floors, has 852 sqm of built area and has 16 rooms, 6 bathrooms and a built-in garage on the ground floor, an inner courtyard of 29 sqm. It has had several functions over time and its current condition shows that it needs total restoration to bring it back to its former beauty. It can retain its original purpose as a single-family home or it can have various functions: multi-family building with several apartments or with a commercial purpose, such as a medical clinic, law firm, notary office s.a. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

Casa Altringen is based on an old house, in authentic Banat style. A group of friends gathered around the idea of ​​renovating and expanding the initial construction. It brought together his love for nature and the desire to share the delights of the country house with others. Altringen House is built on the most solid foundation: friendship. As in any visit to friends, you just have to announce your arrival. And you will be greeted with local or southern specialties. Up to 40 guests can be entertained in the dining room of the House. Regardless of the menu of the day, the ingredients are natural and healthy. The supply of fresh products is made from the farms in the area. Spaisul reserves delicacies for you: honey, jams, cheese, sausages and pickles. And the wine is served directly from the guesthouse's cellar. Casa Altringen hosts up to 20 guests, in rooms for one or two people. The rooms are furnished according to the arrangement of a traditional Swabian house: linen woven from linen and hemp, dunes and fluffy pillows. Everywhere reigns the wooden furniture decorated and painted in a rustic style full of fantasy and, at the same time, unitary for each room. The credenza (cabinet for dishes) and the club (banquet) could not be missing from the dining table. And from the living room (intended for recreation), the fireplace.

Outside the daily life of Bucharest, just a few minutes from the Băneasa forest, is the Pipera district, with well-structured areas and blocks that benefit from numerous amenities: kindergartens, international schools, restaurants, parks, etc. The property, built in neo-Romanesque style, combines aristocratic fragrance with tradition and good taste. The exterior architecture of this villa is characterised by large windows and wooden balconies, very similar to those of the manor houses. The design of the interior space, based on the concept of a building originally from the USA, has been remodelled for the requirements of a family with children, but also as a space dedicated to guests, using a mix of styles, starting with the classic style and continuing with the rustic-style wooden attic. The location has a bohemian air that invites you to relax, perfectly harmonized with the generous green garden. The house has a built area of 497 square meters, a plot of 1900 square meters and is arranged on three levels, mezzanine, ground floor and first floor. At the entrance there is a living room of 54 square meters with a height of 4 meters, where the fireplace becomes the centre piece. The ground floor is completed by a kitchen area, a dining area, a bedroom and a bathroom, with direct access to the terrace that reveals the entire garden to the viewer. The second exit from the ground floor area leads to the garage which can accommodate two cars. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one master with integrated bathroom and two bedrooms with shared bathroom. Also in this area is a mixed activity area with office and library. The attic, made mainly of fir wood, has two bedrooms. The basement can serve as a recreation area, perfect for sports or time with friends. The land surrounding the house, totalling 1900 square meters, benefits from a corner of the forest, an orchard with apple, cherry and cherry trees, a flower garden and a greenhouse that can provide the vegetables needed by a family. In addition, it offers the necessary space to add a swimming pool or a special place for children, this option being left to the choice of the future beneficiary.

Modest at a first glance like a demure young lady, the mansion keeps its roof like an eye lid fixed in the ground, refusing to reveal itself. It must be courted, trodden on the brick paths and eyed on the woodwork of the porch. Inside, the piano is shyly silent but the proud stove promises roaring fire. The solid wood furniture is carefully chosen and captures the atmosphere of the late 19th century when the building was erected; the wooden pendulum keeps the measure of time but does not take it prisoner - the property enjoys all the comforts of the present - electricity, central heating (wood boiler), water, solar panels for hot water and complete infrastructure. The generous porch is the ornamental element that ennobles the building, otherwise a classic parallelepiped volume. The timber construction has a rustic yet elegant finish that the hanging plants take to another level (as does the annex that exploits a mound on the property and is fitted with lovely brick-framed double doors). Curved, brick paths lead the steps through areas of thick grass or dwarf flowers and over 30 varieties of roses in the English garden, but on the grounds there are also oaks, maples and ornamental shrubs over 150 years old; lavender is cultivated on 20 acres (of the 7.8 hectares, 1.28 ha is urban land and 4.8 ha is arable land). The orchard has peaches, nectarines, sour cherries, pears, cherries and other fruit trees such as a few wild cherries; not far away there are crops of strawberries, currants, blackberries and raspberries - the land is rich and can be exploited for farming or hunting. The manor was gifted as a hunting estate by Count Zichy Vasonckeoy Ferenc, Minister of Trade in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to his son Tivadar in 1899. Today the property is also known as Hajas Manor after the current owners, but in the title deed it is referred to as a castle. It was bought in 2010 and restored according to the original plan keeping the original carpentry but adding double glazed windows to the wooden windows. The domain is located on the road between Marghita and Săcuieni, 200 m from the main road, between the Petreu and Cristur settlements. Photo Florin Pepene

We associate Timișoara, and the entire west of the country, with the Habsburg or Austro-Hungarian empire, that is, with the West forgetting that another empire, the Ottoman, occupied the city for 164 years from the 16th century until 1716, when Eugeniu de Savoy recaptured the city. Legend has it that an axle of his chariot was integrated into a later majestic building (it appears in city plans in 1836). In reality it seems that the shaft belonged rather to a heavy artillery piece. Its insertion in the corner of the building has significance not only in symbolic terms; the building being one of the most famous in the city and its restoration was greeted with enthusiasm by the residents. Located on the space once occupied by the Round Tower of the bastion, used as a powder room until 1756 when it was demolished, the house already had the eastern body built in 1836-1836, the one facing Dr. I.C Brătianu Square (architect Anton Schmidt) as well as on the western one, which has two floors with a facade facing the side of Țepeș Vodă Square. In the period 1863–1864, marked by famine, local good Samaritans organized a social canteen in it. The House with the Iron Axis today has the bodies thoroughly rehabilitated, restored and transformed from homes into office spaces. New access roads, attic areas and re-compartmentalization suitable for modern use were made - office hub with mixed functions: law offices, insurance companies, marketing, dental clinics and IT companies. The classicist style, with neo-Romanesque elements, gives distinction to the building even today. Class B historical monument, prestigious for its age, story, address and restoration. The house with an iron shaft is 80% rented, which positions it as an excellent investment opportunity.

Heading to Huedin from Cluj-Napoca, one steps into Călatei Land, a region with villages where there are still carved wooden gates, old houses, authentic customs; a region where the people cook old recipes, wear folk costumes and enjoy traditional dances. Mănăstireni is only 50 km away from Cluj-Napoca, in Călatei Land, a settlement probably dating back to antiquity according to the Roman vestiges embedded in the walls of the old reformed church: two carved funerary lions and a medusa (gorgon) head. Otherwise, the first documentary attestation of Mănăstireni dates from 1332. Walking along the country road, the real estate is located right on the edge of the forest: a glimpse of paradise in an undisturbed oasis of green and peace. On the fenced plot of 7,500 sqm, the buildings that make up the property respect the spirit of the place and invite to pastoral retreat. The first building is the guest house, with lime plastered walls and roses in front of the porch. The house has two living spaces with separate entrances. The interiors are furnished in a rustic style, with the roof wooden beams left uncovered and stone finishes in the kitchen area. Painted pieces of furniture and doors, pillows embroidered with traditional motifs or the iron stove are the details which preserve the specifics of the place while providing modern comfort. The old farmhouse was divided into two independent spaces, connected by an alley whose roof is being finished, but which projects the space directly into nature. The first building is structured on two levels: ground floor and attic. It is a railroad house, with windows on both sides. The exterior stone walls seem to prepare for an austere and minimalist interior. In reality, the interior design is sophisticated, ingeniously using the linear layout of the construction by creating spaces with precise destinations in complementary styles. The rustic style kitchen is complemented by the antiqued wooden frames and the wooden roof. Comfortable furniture and finishes with stone and wallpaper are the choice for the living room opposite the open kitchen . The bedroom is bright and the home's two bathrooms display an impressive design and quality. The attic occupies only a portion of the building and is set up as a bedroom. The second building in the old farmhouse is not finished, but used as an arts and crafts workshop and warehouse.The former shed, with a generous size, is used as a garage for 2 or 3 cars. The real estate is truly a glimpse of paradise, a perfect retreat into nature and access to fairy-tale lands, unspoiled by the passage of time. It can be kept in the current structure or expanded according to the vision of the future owner. photo Florin Pepene

Do you know the nostalgia for blue houses that you catch a glimpse of at the side of the road as you speed by in your car – do you have it? This traditional home in Ileanda, a commune in Sălaj with wooden churches at almost every turn and a chestnut forest natural reserve, can soothe that ancestral longing for simple and harmonious rural living. The invitation extended by the tall porch promises to cool the sun-scorched skin engaged in fieldwork – there are 8,000 square meters of arable land and 10,000 square meters of old forest, over 90 years old, undisturbed and unexploited for 50 years. The agricultural land and the forest are at a distance of 3km and 5km from the house. It offers a proposition of permanent downshifting for the owner or temporary respite for a tourist weary of city life – the property is versatile, capable of serving as a primary residence, holiday home, or single-family tourist unit, and as a space for agro-forestry projects in collaboration with universities or study and conservation centers. Located 90 km from Cluj Napoca, 30 km from Dej, and 60 km from Baia Mare, in a commune with 13 villages, a hospital, supermarket, high school, and restaurants, the property is attractive and suited for a small family – the house is 85 square meters, fully renovated and ready to move in (with network water, electricity, ecological septic tank, gas, electric boiler, fiber optic internet, and terracotta stoves using gas and wood). Another 65 square meter house is situated on the 1,500 square meter plot. photo Florin Pepene

Ineu is no longer the desolate land of pig farmers and luckly mills that Ioan Slavici wrote about in 1881. Just as it did back then, it knows how to keep up with the times and offer what is needed. The Sava Brancovici Manor stands proud and solid in this small town, always a waypoint for travelers coming from or heading to the east or west. In Michelin Guide terms, if it’s not a destination in itself, this manor is certainly a place worth a detour. Its restoration, carried out with care and good taste, preserves the facades in pastel colors like a baroque pistachio or mint cake, skillfully drizzled with white icing in carefully chosen patterns. The interior maintains stylistic unity, offering ten welcoming rooms featuring traditional elements such as brick, charred wood, traditional washtubs and lanterns, along with painted furniture and floral fabrics. Lively flowers captured in tapestries and on cream or green cupboards bring warmth and capture the light. A spacious restaurant, a 50-seat pizzeria, and a heated terrace with 120 seats provide the necessities, while the parking area includes free charging stations for electric cars. The manor is named after Saint Sava Brancovici, canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1955 for being religiously persecuted by the Prince of Transylvania, Michael Apafi I. The Serbian-origin Orthodox priest, a resident of Ineu, opposed Calvinist proselytism and served as the Metropolitan of Transylvania from 1656 to 1680. For these reasons, he is considered a guardian of the town and the Orthodox faith. Ineu, located 57 kilometers from Arad and about 100 kilometers from Timișoara, has a population of 8,000. It is situated on the national road leading to the border and is a point of interest for tourists attracted by the generous offerings of Zarand Country – the Ineu Castle, the Narcissus Meadow, and the wineries in the Miniș vineyard.

There is beauty in living by the lake and the mountain – heavy thoughts clear like the fog, silence enrobes forests and humans, body and soul find space to relax and thrive. The two villas villas united under the name of Gasthof Tirol in the Semenic mountains offer just that – space, silence and beauty. The villas, one built in the Austrian style, the other Canadian, have rooms full of personality, inspired by different cultures - there are logs that build a wall and striped textiles for a classic rustic atmosphere, there is furniture painted in Tyrolean red and green but also a soothing Japanese minimalism. The Austrian villa, with a lot of wood and stone, has two levels that together offer 14 rooms, matrimonial or twin, with private bathroom and a view of the lake or the Canadian cottage. They are served by a living room that can accommodate up to 60 people and a lounge area with fireplace, bar and TV. The basement contains the SPA area with dry sauna, wet sauna, a massage area with a bed and equipment for facial treatments, clamshell showers, lounge chairs for relaxation and a Jacuzzi area. Also here are the wine cellar, the storage shed with two freezers and shelves, the bathrooms for customers, the changing room and the bathroom for employees as well as the technical room for heat with two new generation central units (purchased in 2019) with a pellet and wood system and automation with solar panels located on the roof of the building. These have recently been changed - they are now more energy and thermally efficient. Next to the technical room there is a gang where firewood and bags of pellets are stored for winter. In the technical room there is also a boiler, a storage buffer for the hot water produced by the solar panels and the technical plants and cold water storage tanks. All pumps are Villo, as is the water filtration system with its own pumping station. The Canadian chalet, with classic log walls and mountain stone, was built in 2008 and offers 8 en suite rooms on the 1st floor with views of the forest or the swimming pools. On the ground floor there is a meeting room for 40 people equipped with a video projector, flipchart, pinchart, fireplace and television, as well as a service bathroom and a two-room suite with its own bathroom for staff. The warehouse and technical room with boilers and water storage tanks as well as the thermal plant and the pallet silo are located in the basement. The water comes from its own source - a water catchment and a well. The solar panel heated pool has 34 sunbeds and 4 canopies, a lawn area, bar, service bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, changing rooms, dry sauna and clamshell rockers. Children have a play area with a slide, tree house and trampoline. The villa and cottage functioned as a guesthouse, but they can easily be converted into a private residence; sold both together and separately.

The Ceahlău Massif, referred to by Dimitrie Cantemir as the “jewel” of Moldova, is arguably the mountain that has most captivated the eyes and imagination of people. Each unique and spectacular location within this massif has its own legend, and the area is renowned for the richness and diversity of its landscapes, ranging from snow-capped peaks to majestic waterfalls and dense forests. At the foothills of the massif, near the Durău resort, a true retreat has been established. The complex's location is truly privileged, situated right in the heart of the Ceahlău National Park and only 500 meters from Lake Bicaz – itself designated as a natural aquatic reserve. Spanning nearly 2 hectares, the complex blends seamlessly into the landscape, complementing the “natural” offering with multiple modern functionalities. The heart of the retreat – its modern buildings and facilities – is shielded by a wooded area, an integral part of the property. It is the ideal place for solitary walks or picnics, longer rests, or group activities in the spaces arranged right in the midst of nature. The built area maintains natural touches: stone-paved alleys, rustic wooden accents in the construction of the spacious gazebo, and an architecture characterized by simple and clean lines. These are complemented by indispensable modern relaxation amenities: a tennis court, indoor pool, and sauna. The complex comprises two villas with a combined usable area of approximately 1,800 square meters. The first villa spans multiple levels, with the basement and ground floor designed as social spaces: a restaurant, bar, and wine cellar. The two upper floors and attic house 16 rooms, all with impressive views. The second, smaller villa has 9 rooms, with the covered pool and sauna located on the ground floor. Beyond the relaxation options and modern amenities, the location is a significant advantage of the property. It is situated along numerous mountain hiking trails leading to the Ocolașul Mare, Toaca peaks, or Duruitoarea Waterfall, and is very close to the ski slopes in Durău.

On a corner of plains, on a foot of heaven - this is how the Romanian fairytale land is described, but good things also happen at the foot of the mountain, especially when it is Retezat with its glacial lakes and rare flora. The small town of Râu de Mori is located near the Colț fortress that inspired Jules Verne’s The Carpathian Fortress and 42 km away from Prislop Monastery. Sibiu International Airport is located 159 km away, and Sarmizegetusa Regia, Colonia Ulpia Traiana Augusta Dacica Sarmizegetusa, Huniazilor Castle and Deva Citadel are also close by. In addition, it is the perfect destination for winter sports and summer hiking. The Alpina Retezat resort, located in Râu de mori, has 90 accommodation places and all the necessary facilities – restaurants, garden, terrace, bar and private parking. The rooms are spacious and bright and, if desired, the entire hotel allows for a reconceptualization that further exploits the advantages of the location, highly appreciated by children's camps for its close proximity to the ski slopes in Râușor equipped with ski lifts, as well as for the adventure park nearby - the fir trees of the small resort are welcoming hosts, among their branches passing suspended trails that offer many challenges to the daring.

Dacia Boulevard was the last boulevard designed before the First World War, during the mayor Vintilă Brătianu. The new boulevard, as it was originally called, was designed to create an important connection between Gara de Nord and Gara Obor. Being a designed boulevard, it had to make its way through the old districts of Bucharest, around the current Spanish Market Square, to the confluence with Mihai Eminescu Street and Calea Moșilor. Mihai Eminescu Street, called Romană Street until 1948, is a historic street in Bucharest that connected the Herăstrăului Street, the current Calea Dorobanţilor, with the Târgului de Afară Bridge, today Calea Moșilor. A short distance from the confluence of Dacia Boulevard with Mihai Eminescu Street, in the former Silvestru slum, this historic four-level villa with rooms over 3.5 m high, arranged on Bs + Gf + 1F + A, was founded at the beginning of the 20th century, made in a neoclassical style, typical of the beginning of the century, at the command of General Coandă, former prime minister in the interwar period. The house integrates very well in the architectural style of the area, next to the twin house in the immediate vicinity. Being built on the corner, it has the advantage of a panoramic opening to two streets. The building escaped nationalization, remaining in the family by succession, this advantage helping it to keep all the original architectural details. Then, in 2010, it underwent an extensive consolidation and restoration action, on which occasion it benefited from increased attention to the strengthening of the foundation, but also to a series of very practical finishes and equipment with quality materials. In addition to the impeccable restoration of parquet, solid wood joinery, wooden doors with glass windows, it now also benefits from a central heating system with gas boiler and fan coils in each room, chiller unit for air conditioning and fan coils in each room, chandeliers and vintage lighting lamps, time-specific switches for lighting fixtures. In addition, at the time of the renovation, investment was made in the construction of a tower in the attic, which became an important attraction of the house. He also received a glass art staircase with wrought iron floral elements, which provides access to the upper levels, designed and executed by the famous plastic designer Cornelia Moldoveanu. The exterior, thermally rehabilitated by complete cladding with Austro-therm rigid terrestrial system, is symmetrically decorated with friezes and laurel window frames without an exaggerated load. The predominant floral tones continue in the interior starting with the double entrance door, restored, glazed with flowers, with the marble floor decorated with floral elements framed by the line of life, above which is a skylight with floral stained glass and a Viennese ceramic stove white located in the living room. This house welcomes you inside with an enviable positive energy, offering the pleasure of going through a setting designed to fascinate you from the first step. It may have multiple destinations in the future, such as residence, company headquarters, notary or law firm. The villa is also available for rent at the price of 4,000 euros/month. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

For passers-by, whether villagers or visitors, this is a proud household, beautifully renovated and respectful of the past and tradition - with a shingled roof, a porch made of intricately carved burned wood, and a fence, like all Maramures fences, protected from rain and bad weather; moreover, a formidable oven is ready to bake bread and pies in a well-equipped gazebo.For those who will inhabit it, the property elegantly blends tradition with the new; warm wood completely covers the attic on the walls, floor, and ceiling, making way for a minimalism that reaches its peak in the bathroom, where the tub overlooks the road that separates the greenery in two. The living room on the ground floor, however, retains the colours of childhood at grandma's - with walls painted with a roller and border with small and cheerful flowers; the benches and the green buffet, as generous as grandma's arms, blend well with the fireplace placed in the corner. The atmosphere is rich in contrast with the minimalism of the upper floor, but both are soothing, nurturing. From the hallway of the house, you enter two apartments, each having a room on the ground floor and one on the upper floor, a bathroom, and a small space, a niche for playing/reading. On the ground floor, there is a shared bathroom, and in the basement, there is a cellar. The attic has been raised by 50 cm to accommodate the rooms. The Velux windows are large to ensure natural light, and the small balcony is sufficient to allow for terrace furniture.A second gazebo is arranged along the property line; nearby are the wooden tub and an old stable, with the roof rebuilt over the three rooms in which traditional old objects are currently exhibited. There are three parking spaces on the property, but two more cars can be parked nearby. The property is connected to electricity, has a 5kw photovoltaic system installed, water is taken from the public network and from its own wells, one traditional and one utility, and there is a septic tank in the courtyard. ,photo Florin Pepene

The villa with birch trees from Cluj-Napoca provides a generous area of 386 usable square meters. It is located in the middle of nature, only 7 km away from the Cluj-Napoca downtown. The land plot has 2,521 sqm and has a private orchard with over 100 fruit trees and 120 birch trees. The villa is laid over two levels - the basement and the ground floor. The basement includes a wine cellar, a soundproof audition room, 2 technical rooms and a bathroom. On the ground floor there are a fully furnished and equipped kitchen, a living room with fireplace and direct access to the terrace, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both, the building and the courtyard area are connected to smart systems, the control being performed directly from the mobile phone. The special interior design is the result of the talent of a dedicated team of architects. The high quality finishings add up to the luxury concept. The coziness and comfort of the interior space are complemented by the outside space. A wonderful area for relaxation and welcoming guests, the exterior space includes a a gazebo, a summer kitchen equipped with hob, oven, grill, wood-fired smoker, as well as a sauna, wood-fired tub and a bathroom.

Located in the captivating landscape of Sinaia, the Holiday House under the Fir Trees enjoys a special location in a secluded residential area, in Furnica. Easily accessible, yet sufficiently isolated to provide a relaxing escape, it offers the perfect balance between tranquility and comfort. Radiating timeless elegance, the property features a carefully designed interior that blends traditional charm with modern amenities. The villa comprises a ground floor, first floor, and attic, with a polychrome and well-defined interior that reflects contemporary comfort, culminating in a rustic minimalist attic, open space, offering a spectacular view through generous windows. With its welcoming atmosphere, escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life is a certainty. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or a bit of both, this property harmoniously combines both. The aristocratic mountain resort town of Sinaia preserves the atmosphere of an old royal residence, with the quaint air created by its unique buildings and numerous tourist attractions positioning Sinaia among the most attractive destinations in the country.

Built by Italian stonemasons following the plans of three architects (George Sterian, H. Rick and Nicolae Ghica-Budești), the casino was erected in 1892-1894, thus being the first casino in Romania. It was quickly followed by casinos in Vatra Dornei (1898), Constanța (1910) and Sinaia (1912), all part of King Carol I's strategy to develop Romanian resorts after the model of more famous ones abroad (Slănic-Moldova was compared at the time to Karlovy Vary and Vichy, its mineral springs being awarded at international exhibitions in Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna). Although it is not an example of pure Art Nouveau, the casino in Slănic-Moldova manages to combine this dynamic and functional style with principles from other currents with surprising results. The decorative stone elements and the door and window frames come from the secular Neo-Romanian, but the towers are of Eastern religious architecture. Other elements are reminiscent of Neo-Renaissance correspondences - for example the symmetry of the composition and the painted decorative panels. The construction is arranged horizontally on UG + GF + 1F following the rules of perfect symmetry - a main building guarded by two towers connected to two other lower-rise buildings with covered corridors that function as terraces; the long row finishes with two pavilions that resume through the round roofs the idea of the main towers. Seen from a distance, the casino resembles a castle perched on a hillside, a slightly romantic, peaceful profile, with a discreet poetry enveloping it at dusk. In autumn, the forest in the distance lends it a bit of its leave’s auburne, winter dresses it all in white. However, from the front, it is obviously a building dedicated to community life - the platform with arched columns and a monumental stone staircase leaves no room for doubt, just as its location with the beautiful central park at the foot does not deny this either. After decades of listening to the sound of dice, spinning roulette and French Les jeux sont faits, rien ne va plus, witnessing the making of fortunes and the dissolution of marriages, the casino became a good citizen in 1948, functioning as a House of Culture, then performance hall, city library, art gallery and other public functions. The cinema functioned in the original hall with 350 seats, which today amazes us with its two colors - the white of the walls decorated with ton sur ton woodwork and the amber of the velvety chairs and curtains. The hall is still a jewel with its shell-based lodges, lacy arches and a chandelier, unfortunately not the original one, mounted on a rich ceiling decorated with a glass skylight captive in metal embroidery. Over time, the building has received two more terraces, a brasserie and a boarding house since 1960, and has undergone renovation and restoration work in the 1980s and 1994s and 1994s. Outside, street lamps guard the building in the typical Art Nouveau language - black wrought iron with gold accents and white glass bulbs like flower buds. Thanks to the spectacular architectural project and restoration works, the casino appears today vibrant, lively, dynamic, bold and not old or lethargic like, unfortunately, many other historical monuments of the time. Today, the casino is looking for its visionary owner who will exploit its tourist potential and give it back that joie de vivre that positioned it at the beginning of the 19th century as a symbol of Slănic-Moldova and beyond. Area attractions: - Nemira ski slope - mountain trails and hikes - Three hundred steps, Uzului Valley, Nemira Mare, etc. - salt mine from Târgu Ocna - Măgura Ocnei monastery - Valea Uzului dam Photo: Tudor Prisecaru

In one of the old royal cities of the Habsburg Empire, the one called Elisabetopole, Elizabetopolis, Ibașfalău, Ibișfalău, Bășcăleț, Elisabethstadt, Epeschdorf, or Erzsébetvároș, there is a bright and bold building catching the eye instantly. It is centrally located, on one of the main arteries and near the Armenian cathedral, the one that lost one dome. Featuring an imposing tower guarding the corner and elegantly outlined blue frames against the bright white façade the has distinction. Built in 1881, it wears its age gracefully, having been recently renovated. The internal partitioning has created spacious and bright rooms, both on the ground floor (living room, three bedrooms, kitchen, two bathrooms) and upstairs (three bedrooms, an office, living room, and two bathrooms, one with access to the Finnish sauna). The fireplace stove warms a 40 sqm living room. The vaulted cellar with a brick floor, maintaining controlled temperature, is the perfect place for a private wine cellar, while the garden with lawn and fruit trees is the ideal option for peaceful afternoons. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the pavilion, where hearty meals can also be organized for loved ones, in its 9 sqm summer kitchen with a bread & pizza oven. The garage accommodates two cars. The town of Dumbrăveni, one of the ten royal free cities, enjoys the benefits of multiculturalism, with Romanians, Hungarians, Jews, Saxons, and Armenians living in and beautifying it. In the 16th century, Grigore Apafi built the feudal castle in the form of a citadel, which now operates as the Museum of Transylvanian Armenians, and the Armenian community erected a cathedral here in the 18th century. Dumbrăveni is situated between Sighișoara and Mediaș, having touristic Biertan, Viscri, and Via Transilvanica in close proximity. photo Florin Pepene

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.