luxury houses with terrace for sale Romania

In the heart of a serene rural landscape lay two minimalist semi-detached villas, standing as a testament to the harmonious fusion of architectural ingenuity and the natural world that surrounds them. Each lot is 310 sqm, with a usable area of 120 sqm, two parking spaces of 25 sqm and a yard of 175 sqm. Each villa embodies a captivating blend of innovation and timeless aesthetics, showcasing the epitome of modern design within the realm of villa living. With their clean lines and minimalist façades, they stand as beacons of contemporary elegance amidst the rustic beauty of the countryside. But beyond their outward appearance lies a wealth of possibilities, as the architectural concept of these villas encompasses a diverse range of styles. From the serene simplicity of elegant minimalism to the daring eclecticism of bold modernism, homeowners are empowered to tailor their living spaces to their own unique tastes and preferences. Step inside, and you will find yourself immersed in a world of endless possibilities. The interiors of these villas are a canvas waiting to be painted with the strokes of individuality and creativity. Whether you're drawn to the soothing palette of neutral tones and natural materials, or prefer to make a statement with vibrant hues and luxurious textures, the modern villa interior design offers something for everyone. The structure of the interior follows the same principles of functionality and design. The ground floor includes a living room that leads directly to the outdoor courtyard, an open-plan kitchen that leads onto a side terrace and a service bathroom. Ceramic tiles in neutral shades were chosen for the flooring, with aesthetically pleasing contrasts. The modern, minimalist style is nicely balanced by furniture in warm textures. On the upper level we are greeted by three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has its own bathroom, and the other two bedrooms share a second bathroom with a bathtub. The flooring upstairs is finished with laminate flooring and the furniture is from Italian brand Bonaldo. Filomuro interior doors by Cocif Italia support the minimalist style and create a unified design thanks to the fact that they blend in with the wall. The ambience is warmed up by wood details and textures and light colours. Ensuring comfort and efficiency, each villa is equipped with a state-of-the-art Smart Home system. Residents can effortlessly control indoor temperature and wireless lighting, increasing comfort and reducing energy consumption. Even when residents are away, the system automatically switches to economy mode, ensuring sustainability without compromising comfort. For those who want more space and comfort, there is the possibility to purchase these two villas together, offering an exceptional living experience in a harmonious and relaxing environment. By combining the two properties, residents will benefit from a larger surface area, a greater number of rooms and an extended courtyard, perfect for spending time outdoors and organising various recreational or social activities. Once these two villas are joined, the interior spaces can be customized and adapted to each owner's preferences and needs. From arranging an extra room for an office or hobbies, to creating an entertaining area or an extended garden, the possibilities are endless. In addition, by purchasing both properties together, residents will still benefit from all the premium amenities and features of each villa, including minimalist design, high-quality finishes, and integrated Smart Home system. In essence, the minimalist villas embody a holistic approach to architectural design, blending seamlessly with the natural rhythm of life. From the tranquillity of the outdoor courtyard to the tranquillity of the interior spaces, every element is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of peace and well-being for its inhabitants. * The sale price is subject to 19% VAT

Far from the noise of the city, but still connected to the urban beauty with an amazing view, on the N-V Cornești plateau, at the edge of the forest is located this exclusive villa, right in the center of the premium area of Târgu Mureș. The property is located in the zoo area, which is the main attraction of the area. The Cornești Plateau (Hungarian: Somostető) is located in the eastern part of Târgu Mureș, 488 m above the Black Sea and 197 m above the city, being covered by oak and hornbeam forest. The plateau opens a wide panorama over the cities and the valley of the Mureș river. The plateau forest is landscaped with a running track and various signposted tourist routes. Among the routes offered are: ``Ursul de piatră from Platoul Cornești - Vârful Terebics - Vârful Cinege - Sângeorgiu de Mureș`` , ``Mașini de calculi (Strada Livezeni) - Platoul Cornești - Universitatea de Medicină`` and ``Cartierul Tudor - Ursul de piatră from Platoul Cornești``. The villa consists of basement+semi-basement+ground-floor+attic with a land of 1867 sqm, share of 800 sqm of the private road, 400 sqm usable area and the footprint of 280 sqm. The basement of the property consists of a cellar of 60 sqm and 3 rooms. In the semi-basement we have 3 technical spaces, a summer kitchen right next to the fitness room with sauna and bathroom. The ground floor offers a generous living room of 60 sqm with a spectacular 24 sqm Swiss crystal stained glass window, which gives a panoramic view of the city and creates the passage to the spacious 110 sqm terrace, a modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a garage for 2 cars and upstairs there is a living room, 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Outside the property we have a 54 sqm (9x6) pool, a generous relaxation area and a barbeque lounge, ideal for warm seasons. The villa is equipped with the finest meranti wood joinery. We can see this aspect on railings, windows, doors and stairs. Its equipment is multiple and well chosen, from 2CT heating, gas and electric, present in the floor and in the radiant bodies, heat blowers with cold or hot chiller, to video surveillance and security alarms. Not less than 1.5 km from the city center is this property located, which is special not only for the luxury view and the tranquility of the area, but also for its extravagant finishes and modern facilities.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

The property is located on a strip of land organized as a cascade. This created multiple areas which offer splendid views of Lake Snagov. Thus, on all 3 levels of the building there is a fluid transition from the lake to the outdoor space and then to the heart of the house. All of this is perfectly complemented on the outside by a pontoon on the lake. Inside, the glazed surfaces allow light to flood in and provide a superb view of the lake and the tall vegetation that frames the building. On the ground floor you are greeted by a large living area of 118 sq m, with a glazed surface on the entire large side; together with the pool terrace, the ground floor becomes a perfect space for parties, with the lake in the background. Two other rooms, the kitchen, three bathrooms and a storeroom are added, totalling 252 sq m of built area. The attic can be considered an apartment in itself, with a 36 sqm living room, a 40 sqm bedroom and a 14 sqm bedroom served by a bathroom, a dressing room and the entrance hall. A generous terrace gives the viewer the advantage of admiring from a height - the lake can be seen fully from here. The basement has a high degree of autonomy, offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two kitchens, plus pantries, a storeroom and a technical space. With the sharing of spaces, layout and size of the rooms, the villa seems designed for holidays or long weekends on the pontoon, cocktail parties or lively parties around the generous pool (67sqm) and barbecue pavilion. A hot tub and boats waiting patiently parked in the garage are further arguments in favour.

Somewhere in the heart of Bucharest, on a small street in the Capitalelor area, a 19th century villa surprises by preserving, on a small scale, the spirit of a Renaissance palace. The interiors are dominated by solid pieces of furniture and heavy textiles, be it the velvets upholstering the canvases or the flowing draperies and exquisite carpets. Wood dresses, in delicate robes of pale grey, the interior window surrounds, the joinery of the double glazed doors and the panelled walls, in line with the rest of the complex woodwork. In counterpoint are the furniture and impressive staircase, which retain the natural warmth of natural wood, discreetly lacquered but carved with visible craftsmanship. It is obvious that the painstaking restoration process has preserved and highlighted many of the original decorative elements - stuccowork, woodwork, etc. On the other hand, the interior design manages spectacularly to avoid shrinking in time, living in the present through an interesting mix of new and old in terms of fine arts and functional-decorative - classic paintings coexist wonderfully with contemporary ones, just as the light fittings and kitchen retain their modern character. The space is laid out over four levels, which allows for a good sharing of areas. On the basement level there is a guest bedroom, a hobby room, a gym with a bathroom, as well as a wine cellar, a laundry room and a technical room. The ground floor has common areas - a living room and a dining room, complemented by an office, a kitchen and a bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a bathroom are fitted upstairs; the attic has yet to find its purpose, awaiting a plan, an idea. Part of the Louis Blanc subdivision, the villa offers the future owner a rare opportunity to live in the city's super premium area without the compromises classically associated with it - limited space, old construction, etc. The photos present only an interior design solution.

The Interwar Cotroceni, a synonym for luxury in terms of residential, kept its seductive power untainted. And the Neo-Romanian villa is still an example of good taste. Built in 1929 and located close to the BNR Arenas, the spectacular home has all the attributes of a luxury property. Generous surfaces, furniture chosen by the owner and his team of designers, a fitness room, a massage room, and a food elevator - are just a few of the elitist traits inside the building. The exterior is just as spectacular. The villa, built in Neo-Romanian style with Byzantine accents, is surrounded by secular sycamores, which are declared natural monuments. The terrace is arranged in accordance with the architectural features of the building, and the garage of the residence can accommodate two cars. The villa is up for sale along the entire furniture, all the facilities and decorations, from LED TVs and fitness machines to decorative and art objects from the nineteenth or twentieth century. The property was completely renovated in 2017. Photo: Reptilianul

Inaugurated on 12 of July 1914, the Palace Hotel had from the beginning the luxury necessary for its privileged category. From the very beginning and due to the contractual nature of its construction (to accommodate, at the required standing, those willing to play appreciable sums at the casino), the Palace Hotel had the most elegant facilities: 250 rooms or apartments, electric light, hot and cold water in each room, bathrooms on each floor, elevators for people and their luggage, hallways, correspondence room, smoking room, ice factory, omnibus-car service and the famous restaurant with Romanian-French cuisine. Through the amounts followed to be invested,the construction of the hotel was one of the most important clauses of the contract, In Alphonse Heitz's offer (to be returned to the municipality after 6 years of operation), the hotel becomes a reality (for its own use) through the efforts of Baron Edgard de Marçay and the Society of Great Establishments, although impediments and postponements are not lacking in the authentic Balkan way. Located in the most picturesque place on the Black Sea shores, the hotel is built in the eclectic style specific to the French Riviera. The main facade, designed symmetrically and monumentally, like the whole building, in fact, has as central element the entrance, flanked by two large consoles, provided at the top with Empire type garlands. Each level is individualized: the ground floor windows have a slightly arched arch, the first floor alternates balconies with hardware and masonry, the second floor has a rhythmic series of balconies with hardware on consoles, the following levels are separated by a frieze with Greek wave, and the semi-circular windows of the last level with small balconies and the same hardware, are flanked by massive consoles. The facade from the sea is higher, because the hotel follows the shore slope, introduces an asymmetrical element through the staircase that reaches the level of the key. Its impressive French neoclassical monumentality, the diversity of the quotations, based mainly on the Mediterranean tradition, gave Hotel Palace, the belonging to the category of modernity and not of traditionalism.

We offer you an impressive mountain villa, determined to withstand fairytale winters and cool summers. The solid, stone-clad ground floor provides a strong foundation as well as space for technical rooms, storage and garage. The floors overlap elegantly and lightly over this level, preferring wood as a protective and decorative material. The generous terrace offers a splendid view of the mountains, and the brick oven promises hearty meals. The picturesque shrubs on the property and the perfectly manicured lawn make a good impression but cannot compete with the forest that starts right behind the house. The interior is classically furnished, with cognac-colored wood pieces, warm and restful; the fireplace tames the winter, as does the well-stocked bar in the living room. The fully furnished and equipped kitchen welcomes many guests to the table, and the villa is also generous in terms of sleeping area, having eight bedrooms. The villa is located in Cumpătu, a privileged neighborhood in Sinaia, the charming royal resort that offers so many options for spending free time.

One of the very few fully renovated manors available in Bucharest's vicinity is located in Vadu-Lat, Giurgiu county. Only 51 km away from Bucharest, Radu Iliescu Manor can instantly become a permanent residence away from the buzz of the big city but with a fairly easy access to all its interest points, or it can become a weekend or vacation residence with all facilities and amenities needed. Built in 1900, the manor is listed as a historical and architectural monument of local importance, and it was fully renovated with a lot of attention for the details and great care for restoration and preservation of the original elements, and then furnished and decorated in line with its character and its history. The manor is set on a 3.834 land plot, with turf, stone alleys, ornamental landscape and a big orchard with fruit trees. We find also a few additional smaller constructions: a gazebo, a stand-alone house of the guardian that is fully renovated and ready-to-use, an old barn that is restored and used for decorative purpose, and a building that was used as stables and that is now transformed in 3 distinct rooms used as workshop, distillery and storage. The manor is built on two levels, semi-basement and ground floor, and since 2009 it is owned by a family who took care of the restoration process, a very thorough one, made using traditional methods and materials. After renovation the place was tastefully designed, from the garden's landscape all the way to furniture and the authentic decor pieces.If what you want is a property with an aristocratic heritage, that looks and feels authentic and natural, that happily blends together nature and history, then the Vadu-Lat manor may be your best choice!

Somewhere on the way from Brașov to Intorsura Buzaului, a small river bravely dug his way through the mountains and created one of the most beautiful sceneries in Barsov's vicinity : Valea Dobarlaului. The village with the same name, located 33 km away from Brasov, managed to maintain its authentic beauty unaltered by the tourist exploitation that we see in Bran or Prahova Valley. Leaving the main road and going towards the end of the village, we will reach a small complex of vacation houses that seem to be straight out of an Alps postcard. Surrounded by forest, with the mountain rising straight at the backdoor of the houses, with alleys and common areas beautifully landscaped, with wooden and stone elements happily blended in. Only one of the six houses is fully independent from the energy point of view, with solar panels and heat pump that provide all the necessary energy resources. The house is set on a 1.000 sqm land plot, with a beautifully landscaped garden, with plants, stone, pine trees and fruit trees. In the garden we also find a winter house with a brick BBQ. The house has 4 levels, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a big living room with a fireplace and a kitchen, a huge dining room for parties and gatherings, and a covered terrace with an amazing view of the mountains. The house is fully furnished, utilated and connected to utilities and therefore fully functional. There are 3 parking places and also public transport that connects the house with Brasov. The scenery is truly spectacular while the options to spend the time are plentiful: hiking or biking the mountains around or the valley, or enjoying the available facilities like the terrace, the BBQ, the garden, the sport pitch or the small lake.The house is waiting for a family who enjoys nature and friends, who enjoy secluding in the mountains in the comfort of a vacation home that offers all facilities needed for modern life.

We don't think there was a better place for this fairy tale property than Covasna, the place with virgin forests untouched by man for over 300 years. It is therefore logical that the property is surrounded by dense forest and that wood is permanently present inside as well, creating a warm, calm and inviting atmosphere. Hatod Manor is designed to receive 14 guests, being set up as a chic guesthouse. The main building has a special architecture, the slanting beams creating a fairytale atmosphere. With two communicating kitchens, two bathrooms, an office and a living room with a fireplace, the ground floor is a perfectly arranged common space. The mansion has four double and two triple rooms – bright, quiet spaces with modern bathrooms and solid wood furniture; heavy drapes keep the cold, or frost, away and invite relaxation. A wood-burning sauna, a Praid salt barrrel-- style bath, a jacuzzi and a separate living room for movies and games were also created for well-being. Children enjoy an area specially designed for them, with an outdoor playground. For parties there is a terrace, barbecue and a professional sound system, while for exploring the area the mansion provides bicycles and an ATV. The stone-walled cellar is a good home for the owner's wine collection. Illuminated green spaces and wooden outbuildings contribute to the fairytale atmosphere. The town of Ozunca Bai is located only 60 km from Brașov and 246 km to Bucharest. Those interested in exploring the area will be overwhelmed by the countless options – neo-baroque castles and fortified churches, water mills, stables, adventure parks, wildlife observatories (ostriches and bears), bike trails, horse riding and fishing and of course, mineral waters, the skunks and traditional baths.

The boyar house, now a historical monument, located in a charming zone of Bucharest, was built in 1894, according to J.E. D’Alfonce de Saint Omer’s project, a famous French architect, at the request of the Costa-Foru family, family which, for several generations, gave prominent personalities to the Romanian society, in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. The house still transmits the nostalgia of past times to the passersby, through the typical French architecture, beautifully framed in the alley which invites you to a walk on the way to the Mitropolie. From 1894 to 1935, Maria Costa-Foru, the niece of the banker Christophi Zerlenti, and Constantin Gh. Costa-Foru, son of the first rector of the University of Bucharest, the minister of justice during the reign of Alexandru I. Cuza, lived there together with their children. The noble style of the house fits perfectly in the late XX century French genre of “particulier hotel”, defined by the theme of the colossal piano noble windows of the living room, accentuated by the decorative wrought iron elements. The inside of the house dates back in the 1900’s, with changes in the late 1930's. The dominant style is eclectic French on the upper floors, and the restructuring of the lower floors shows Moorish-Florentine influences. The main feature is represented by the generous and elegant space, very well natural lighted, the rooftops decorated with stucco, Italian style floors made by tiles with optical motifs and venetian battuto, door frames with carved pediments, the main staircase decked with white marble, the stair ramp decorated with wrought iron elements, which represent Maria Costa-Foru’s intials. Fireplaces ordered and made in Vienna can be found in all the large living rooms, one of them being made of black marble, as well as very valuable tile stoves, with a unique character. The heating system is completed by steel radiators, connected to the boiler. This architectural jewel, in which you still can find the air of the pre-war period, invites you to contemplate it in peace. You will certainly be impressed of its space and light, characteristics that bring it closer to the great universal architecture. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

In Alba Iulia, a historical citadel spectacularly reborn as a cultural-touristic center, a modern villa has recently risen on a gentle hill, with a proud exterior, right corners and clearly defined volumes. The construction exploits the level difference and looks down into the valley through large glazed surfaces and generous terraces. The view is spectacular and goes far into the sky - the valley downhill is not aggressively populated, the few buildings are high and the lands are parceled out in an organized, harmonious manner. The austere elegance of the facade fits in with the perfect terrace lawn and quality metallic stone paving. The elegant, durable and high-quality materials used are still rare in the local landscape - Equitone fiber cement on the perspective facade, natural Nordic pine wood, exposed brick and decorative Sto. Inside, the spaces are large, bright and minimalistic furnished to let air, light and good thoughts circulate; the fireplace promises warmth and the magic of cheerfully crackling wood. The space is well partitioned, with functional rooms; the kitchen is furnished and equipped, and the bathrooms are impeccable, elegant, with natural light and discreet colors. The interior staircase attracts the eye, being both a practical and a decorative element in the economy of the hall. There is space for a library in the attic, and a cinema in the basement. What really makes the difference here is the technology. The villa is a perfect example of a smart home – rainwater is collected for irrigation, there are video cameras, presence sensors and anti-burglary systems. Access, temperature, humidity and lighting are controlled; the curtains are motorized and many areas in the house are independently soundproofed. In addition, an observer area is set up on the roof that records the climatic indicators and transmits them to automatically decide the irrigation or the movement of the window blinds. The bathrooms have flood sensors that decide, when necessary, to shut off the water supply to the entire system and the system sends notifications to the owner regarding the events that occurred in the absence. Photo Florin Pepene