luxury houses with terrace for sale Romania (page 2)

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

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

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

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

Selimbăr wood elements villa in Pipera Selimbăr wood furniture designs and a lovely fireplace is exactly what you need to set the clasic as your lifestyle. Not far from the city, this property is ready to fullfill any family that is looking to have privacy and quiet evenings along the family enjoying the stories and setting memories. Groundfloor area combines the daily activities with the bedrooms area, offering 3 bedrooms plus a lovely terrace in front of the green garden. A warm wooden staircase connects the individual bedrooms on the attic floor with the groundfloor, the wood nuance is also found in the carpentry of the doors but also in the living furniture originaly from Ethan Allen store. On the basement is the perfect temperature for your next winery gallery. The villa has a usable area of 245 square meters, which makes it one of those spacious homes that manage to keep an intimate character and 2 interior parking places. Floor heating is provided by the 2 units installed in the tehnical room. By option, the entertaiment and playground area can be reconversed to interior pool area, as it was initially in the project. Additional, there is available a plot of 470 sq.m that can bought in order to expand the current property. Selimbăr wood elements villa in Pipera Selimbăr wood furniture designs and a lovely fireplace is exactly what you need to set the clasic as your lifestyle. Not far from the city, this property is ready to fullfill any family that is looking to have privacy and quiet evenings along the family enjoying the stories and setting memories. Groundfloor area combines the daily activities with the bedrooms area, offering 3 bedrooms plus a lovely terrace in front of the green garden. A warm wooden staircase connects the individual bedrooms on the attic floor with the groundfloor, the wood nuance is also found in the carpentry of the doors but also in the living furniture originaly from Ethan Allen store. On the basement is the perfect temperature for your next winery gallery. The villa has a usable area of 245 square meters, which makes it one of those spacious homes that manage to keep an intimate character and 2 interior parking places. Floor heating is provided by the 2 units installed in the tehnical room. By option, the entertaiment and playground area can be reconversed to interior pool area, as it was initially in the project. Additional, there is available a plot of 470 sq.m that can bought in order to expand the current property. .

An intimate guesthouse, meticulously designed and managed, with only 10 accommodation places accessible exclusively to those who book it in full; its positioning between the forest and the river allowed the paving of a private road. Moreover, the surface of the land (4.81 ha of which the pasture has 33230 m2 with 10000 beech forests) guarantees quiet and fragrant use – there’s hayfield has 13226 m2 and 20 ares are covered with blackberry crops. The contemporary rustic design has elements that seem brought from nearby, lowered by raft on the river; in reality, the construction combines local tradition with modern technology - the logs are processed by hand, uncalibrated, sanded and cleaned according to Canadian technology, with a diameter between 35-50 cm, the insulation inside being made with natural sheep's wool processed in Austria. In the basement, there is a relaxation area with showers (infrared sauna and table tennis) and a dining room for 16 people, as well as space for a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen and a food storage area. On the ground floor there are the reception with the living room and two of the bedrooms, on the first floor are the other two bedrooms and the host's room which can be used as a bedroom for children. Each room has its own dressing room and bathroom, decorated in neutral, calming colors, some of them being equipped with bathtubs. The interior is bright, the white of the walls and textiles reflects the light and enhances the wood of the walls and the beams on the ceilings. The living room and two of the four double bedrooms have a fully glazed wall so that the eye can enjoy the view. The rooms are large, having about 30 square meters each; the atmosphere given by the fireplace and solid wood furniture being discretely completed by a few pieces that outline clean, open, light spaces. A terrace equipped with a gas cylinder grill, cauldron, disc for frying with wood and a 60 sqm wooden gazebo that can be organized as a summer kitchen completes the offer.The heating of the rooms is done with radiators connected to the wood fuel boiler and with an individual fireplace (there is also an electric generator for the production of electricity on diesel and a mixed electric boiler; heating from the boiler of 500 l). The property has video surveillance installations, burglary installation, smoke detection installation and central, lightning protection and installation of 2 photovoltaic panels. The water supply is done by capturing a source of drinking water, and the waste water is discharged into a drainable basin.Gersa Valley, quiet and picturesque, isolated between Telcișor Valley and Parva Valley, has a good view of the mountains with an opening towards the peak of Tibleș. Fir and beech forests predominate in the area, the altitude being 1000m, near the protected area of the Rodna Mountains. Karsts, conifer forests and deciduous forests, swamps, peatlands, meadows and pastures in the Tăușoare-Zalion karst complex create the perfect environment for relaxation, nature walks and hunting - brown bear, deer, roe deer, fox, fox and rabbit. Those who are passionate about bird watching enjoy the meeting with grouse, black grouse, red wagtail, black woodpecker, granger's tit, pheasant, great spotted woodpecker, nightingale, jay, blackbird and water blackbird, cuckoo and finch. The Rodnei Mountains National Park is also nearby with forests ofspruce, beech, hornbeam, sky, linden, white poplar, wild cherry, blackberry and rose hip. The Izvorul Tăușoarelor cave is 3.5 kilometers away from the guesthouse.The distance from Cluj Napoca airport is 125 km, the distance from Bistrița is 45 km - 1 hour and 10 minutes by car or 12 minutes by helicopter.The guesthouse has a classification certificate of 5 daisies (the highest level for guesthouses) and holds all operating authorizations DSP, DSVA, Romanian Waters, including the environmental authorization.

Located nearby the elegant Carol I Park, in one of the most distinguished areas of the capital, this restored villa has a fairy-tale-like name- the house with pomegranates- inspired by the Art Nouveau paintings embellishing the cornice. The pomegranate is a symbol of virtue and wisdom, but also a sign of the importance of the family who once lived here. The refined peacock tail-shaped awning from the entrance, which, in time, became a symbol for the 19th-century Bucharest, catches the passerby’s eye unappealably. The property, located on a 212 square-meter land, is composed of two buildings that are connected. The first construction was built between 1870 and 1880 and was at that time one of the most stylish buildings in “Little Paris.” This building was initiated by a certain Sophie Steinfeld, member of the Steinfeld family, the owner of the property. The construction was part of the former Uranus District, one of the bohemian neighborhoods in Bucharest. The building received an extension in 1910-1920.In 2004 the property was purchased by an architect, directly from the heirs of Steinfeld family, and was extensively consolidated and restored to become today’s architectural gem. The property is located in a protected area, so that the restoration works took place in strict conditions. The structural walls have been consolidated and belt binding was used for the ground floor part, as well as fiber reinforced plaster. The two buildings are connected via a greenhouse that links the upper high floor to the old building’s attic. The attic’s volume is minimally modified in such a way that the facade’s fragility isn’t affected. The interior and exterior ornamentations have been largely recovered. Reproductions of old era paintings were used where the original painting on the cornice could not be recovered. There are several charming trees in the garden- an eight-meter birch, two magnolias and a pine tree. An 80 square-meter greenery oasis in the middle of the city. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru

Built in 1913 by merchant Ghiţă Popescu, the house on Speranţei street hides between its walls the charm of one of the central and chic streets of the capital. Located between Carol Boulevard and the Italian Street, it appears with this name in the city plans from the end of the nineteenth century. On this street there was the first home of Mihai Eminescu after his arrival in Bucharest in 1877. Ioan Slavici states that it was a spacious room with a wide anteroom in an old eighteenth-century house. From this street, the poet walked down to the editorial office of the conservative newspaper, Timpul, located on Calea Victoriei, writes Alexandru Ofrim in Old Streets of Nowadays Bucharest. And Mihai Eminescu is not the only important figure in the history of this area. The founder of the Romanian neurosurgery school, Dumitru Bagdasar, also lived on Speranţei Street. Unfortunately, the last decades have affected the elegance of the buildings in the area. However, the house of merchant Ghiţă Popescu is the exception. Nationalized after the 1960s, when owned by Dr. Elias Haim, the residence had over time landlords who have cherished it and who invested a lot in its conservation and restoration - a careful work that turned it into an architectural jewel today. The over 400 square meters of the property on Speranţei street, built on SB+GF+F+A, have recently undergone a meticulous renovation process. After a six-month work, under the coordination of the designer Irina Neacsu, the semi-basement has been transformed into what can be considered one of the most beautiful offices in Romania. Numerous pieces of personalized furniture, British accents in an eclectic setting, digitally drawn wallpapers and then printed on paper, the floor heating, are just a few of the elements that give uniqueness and charm to the property. In fact, it is a modern reinterpretation of a building dominated by classic architectural features specific to the beginning of the nineteenth century Bucharest. The modern terrace offers a wide panorama of the Armenian area of the capital, a landscape dominated by inter-war avant-garde, modernist buildings, along the Neo-Romanian and Eclectic style properties. The villa is available for rent as well.

Residence is an understatement. Rather, it is about a large-scale residential concept, surrounded by positive energy, built in the heart of Codril Vlăsiei, a short distance from the future A0 - ring highway, Henri Coandă International Airport and Băneasa Shopping City. Hidden from the hectic life and pollution of the city, in an area where you can hear the chirping of wild birds from the window, this unique property has a plot of 14,000 square meters, a privilege that few residential properties enjoy in the immediate vicinity of the Capital. Generous rooms, solid wood floors, stained glass windows, woodwork and classic, timeless finishes are just a few of the attributes of the home that looks like something out of a modern fairy tale. The indoor pool and fireplace welcome frosty days, and the seemingly endless garden, which together with the tree-lined lake and relaxing walks through the private forest, emphasize the true definition of luxury. The property has photovoltaic panels with a power of 17 kw and a prosumer function, an internal elevator and a covered garage for 3 cars. It is a rare purchase opportunity with a beautiful story behind it, where the owner over time joined several parcels of land, including a piece of oak forest, which is now an integral part of the property. In addition to practical compartmentalization and tasteful finishes, the house can be lived in by two families by separating the areas. Being at the first sale since the construction, the owner confesses that it is hard to part with it, sharing the following story: Many times when I was preparing for the launch of the project I asked myself, what should my house look like? I browsed dozens of sites with famous projects, photos of famous houses, medieval villas and historical monuments. Neither seemed to be the expression of my expectation. I always told myself that I wanted it to reflect the situation of my childhood home, where no one could look in unless invited but, on the other hand, it had its back to the garden and the forest. And at the same time, to have a wide opening to the forest, to be separate but also connected to a service area. Well, if they could let the forest penetrate inside, that would be even better. And if I can get the vegetation to spread, symbolically, into the house, it would be wonderful to be able to light a fire that doesn't screen my view of the garden and the oak trees. From the beginning, I imagined a house with large windows, the size of a football goal, with wide doors, with openings through which nature and the forest could pass and embrace it from all sides. When I first stepped into the clearing with waist-deep grass, surrounded by tall oaks, I said to myself: This is the place for my house! Photo: Dan Călin

The villa, built in 2014 on 2,600mp of land, is a testament to the contemporary style - modern architecture based on asymmetric volumes, wide openings and straight, clean lines, stripped of superfluous decorations. The fence and walkways are flanked by carefully selected mature vegetation; a long pedestrian walkway runs parallel to a 6x12m ornamental pond and driveway, one leading to the entrance to the house, the other to the double garage. The villa has 400 useful square meters on the ground floor (living room, kitchen, technical space, spa area, bathroom, garage) and the first floor with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dressing room and laundry room. The whole life of the house is oriented towards the back area - the living room on the ground floor and the elegant terraces on the first floor lead to the 5x10m pool heated with panels and guarded by shrubs and plants that lend it a vague Tuscan air. This location provides peace and privacy. The interior has a soothing color that oscillates between shades of tobacco, ivory and chocolate; the atmosphere is calm, quiet, refined; a modern fireplace that preserves the clean and straight lines of the house also contributes to this. Large glazed surfaces, curtains and blinds carefully negotiate the dosage of natural light inside, and the opening of the living room to the terrace and pool is done fluidly, as a natural extension when the season allows it. The hand of an interior designer can be discreetly felt everywhere. The master bedroom surprises with soft textures and a fireplace; bathrooms are stylish with monochrome trends and premium sanitary ware. The entire villa shows great care for the quality and refinement of the finishes and furnishings - it has a French oak staircase, underfloor heating, corian boards, fiber optics. The relaxation area is not neglected either, the villa having a sauna, spa and jacuzzi. The property enjoys the advantages of being located in Păulești, the select residential area of the city of Satu Mare. photo Florin Pepene

In a long and broad valley cut through thick woods stand few houses, clustered here and there, rather spread among large tracts of green land—on such land, with forest on three sides, a lover of green has built in 2007 a solid stone foundation on which he then aligned, horizontally, round, neat and straight logs in the shape of a house. A wide terrace, house to red geraniums, allows one to take possession of the property with a glance - everything is green, welcoming and alive; the vocabulary of the house does not include concrete, asphalt and plasterboard. Soft and warm logs are used inside as walls; mbroidered curtains, local pottery and a door painted with folk designs join the carved entrance gate and anchor the house in tradition; the computer and photovoltaic panels stand as symbols of the present. On the surrounding land, long branches hang heavy to the ground; somewhere in between them there is a bear watch shelter. Here at dusk there’s that ineffable feeling when the body feels the day slowing down and the soul vibrates in communion with nature. The ground floor means common spaces - living room, kitchen, dining area and bathroom. The corner stove promises to burn hot in the winter; in summer, the wood does its duty and keeps cool. The sleeping area consists of three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. For summer days, the gazebo with grill/oven solves the eternal dilemma what are we eating today, and the table tennis room breaks the tranquility with a little competitive spirit. When too much forest threatens the balance, the Sovata resort is 15 km away, ready to offer its attractions: lakes with chlorinated and sodium waters, restaurants or hiking on the Salt Mountain and Gurghiu Mountains, towards Vârful Cireșelu or Saca Hill; Praid, Corund, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Călimănesti, and Rimetea are not far away either. photo Florin Pepene

Holiday house located on Prahova Valley, in Breaza, located on a hill in the Nistorești neighborhood, surrounded by firs and oaks, 700 m from DN1 and 100 km from Bucharest. Oriented towards the sun from the early hours of the morning, the house benefits from a special panorama towards the Bucegi mountains and from the rarefied air for which this wonderful area is so famous. The area is intimate, without car traffic, without noise from the neighborhood, surrounded by nature. On the land of 2,331 sqm are planted fruit trees such as: cherries, plums, pears, cherries, nuts, apples and quinces. Flowering in spring, full of fruit in summer until late autumn, white in mild winters, protected from wind and moderate climate, the yard has been designed to provide an exceptional relaxing setting. The house was designed for living but can also be used as a guesthouse, it was built in 2010, made of brick with pillars and concrete foundation, thermally insulated on the outside with 10 cm thick polystyrene, with a roof made of wood with type roofing Lindab, pvc exterior carpentry with double glazing, thus guaranteeing good thermal insulation for all seasons. In addition, in the yard there are two cottages used for living, a paddock for dogs, a place for swimming pool and a vegetable garden. Inside, it benefits from ceramic tile flooring, parquet, a wooden-clad concrete staircase that continues with a wooden staircase to the attic. It has all the necessary facilities: fiber optic internet, cable TV and telephone, connected to the local water and sewerage system, heating with Viessmann automated wood boiler, a buffer with a capacity of 1,000 L, a boiler of 800 L, 3 drinking water wells. This wonderful property can provide a perfect lifestyle for a family, away from the stress of crowded cities, or it can be an investment in a hostel business. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

This contemporary mansion, built in 2018, is ideally suited to both holiday and permanent living. Furthermore, the size and the layout of the domain are ready to cover various commercial purposes and services, such as office area, a store, a restaurant, an event venue or a kindergarten. The city of Baia Mare is only 8 km away and the European Route E58 is within easy reach. We are talking about a mansion arranged on GF + 1F + AT, which spans 1000 m² of dynamic living space and 1,5 ha of surrounding land, including: a lake with fish, gardens and pedestrian alleys through the yard. The imposing mansion comprises eight spacious rooms and six bathrooms. Each space was conceived in detail and personalized to provide a spacious oasis of relaxation, where natural light floods. The entire property has been designed to meet all the current requirements of modern living, and is built with its own two heating systems. A timeless spiral staircase, with an undeniably elegant allure, leads us to the upper floors. The materials used in the construction of the property, among which we list the oak, sessile oak, teak and ash wood, announce the highest quality and they succeed in increasing the value that the future owners can give to the property, in consideration of the purpose they decide upon, be it residential or commercial. Here, anyone can fall in love with the view, the tranquility of the area and the refreshing, clean air.

We invite you to a green field, forgotten by the world, apparently outside of civilization and where the sun rises and sets unhindered by concrete or asphalt. The expanse of almost five hectares of land in this area means calm and solitude - the silent flat immovable plain and the forest that borders it are the guarantor. Entering the house, the green leaves the stage and wood enters - the entire lodge of over a thousand square meters is made of wood and is divided into truly generous day and night spaces. The ground floor means a high living room, a spacious kitchen and bedrooms, each with its own dressing room and bathroom. The upper floor has been reserved for a large gym and lounge area. Wood up, wood down, wood upright, horizontal, trunk, log, bar, plank - in any representation, whole or sliced, straight or gnarled, the wood is warm, silent, patient and lively and acts as a building material, decoration, binder between the outside and inside. A stylized hut exploits a hoof making it a native hobbit house, with gnarled trunks guarding the entrance (the windows are the bottoms of barrels ingeniously rotated on an axis). With a bedroom and a bathroom (approx. 40 sqm), the small building assumes the role of a guest room. A playground with a climbing wall, birds and swings provide activities for the little ones, along with the pond and the cattle on the property. The house and the outbuildings (garage, photovoltaic panels), the greenhouses and the vegetable garden, the fruit trees, the glistening water that made its way through the willows, the grass, the sheep stable and the bird area are guarantees of the self-sufficiency of the property. As additional security measures are the protective trench fence and thorny vegetation, the observation posts, the bunker as a shelter in case of calamity and the escape route. The location of the property 30 minutes from Bucharest, in Grădiștea (northeast of Ilfov County) makes it extremely attractive as a weekend refuge, a place of return to nature and peace.

A unique ethnographic area in Romania is “Marginimea Sibiului” (the surroundings of Sibiu) with its picturesque lands at the west of Sibiu, stretches from the Sadului Valley to the Saliste River Valley, comprising 18 fairytale villages, including Orlat. This area represents without a doubt one of the strongest tourist brands in Romania and one of the most beautiful, picturesque and authentic traditional areas in Europe, receiving in the past the title of 'European Destination of Excellence' from the European Commission. The charm of the location is given by the spectacular landscapes, the villages seem frozen in time with customs and traditions preserved with sanctity to this day, with the old buildings and churches classified as historical monuments with their special charm, with local festivals and fairs but also with the traditional gastronomy now famous in the whole country and beyond. Orlat village fits perfectly in the typology of places, it was documented for the first time in 1319 as a border village of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. There were the headquarters of the 1st Border Guard Regiment who was in charge of protecting the southern border of Transylvania with Tara Romanesca. This border was spread over several counties: Hunedoara, Alba, Sibiu and Brasov, as we know them today. Maria Theresa Manor is built on the site of one of the headquarters of the Border Guard Regiment, its history and the Habsburg resonance of the place being the ones that influenced the name given to this complex. On the one-hectare land and starting from the old building, here lies probably the most beautiful tourist complex of the area, and one of the most beautiful in Transylvania. The restaurants, event spaces, accommodation rooms, conference rooms, wine cellar, recreation areas with sauna, two swimming pools, tennis court and children's playgrounds, make Maria Theresa Manor in Orlat not only a tourist attraction for Romanians and foreigners everywhere, but also one of Sibiu residents’ favorite places to spend their free time. The property offers 16 double rooms (with double bed and children crib), 2 apartments with 3 and 5 bedrooms, two dining rooms, 1 lounge, Iosif wine cellar, a terrace with 150 seats and outdoor cooking space, two gazebos (one closed and one open), two swimming pools, sauna, tennis court, organic vegetable greenhouse, a 4-bedroom house, 2 beautifully refurbished rustic cottages, a fish pond, mini animal farm and a parking. A 'turnkey' complex built and refined for more than 7 years, being a functional business, having an impeccable reputation and an already known and established brand, Maria Theresa Manor is waiting with open doors for its owner to take it to the next level

The famous residential compound from the Bucharest metropolitan area is, without the doubt, Paradisul Verde - a real community developed in the Northern part of the capital city, in Corbeanca. Situated in the proximity of Bucharest , surrounded by the Corbeanca Lake and Forest, the entire atmosphere is dominated by nature, as well as by the exclusive club organisation of the compound. The safety and sustainability are important characteristics, but the advantages are numerous, from the kids playground, to others such as the sports areas and the primary education centres. Amongst all these, this exceptional villa built in 2015 is developed with both a generous inside area, as well as a spacious garden full of mature plants. Probably, one of the main house's attractions consists in her exterior, as well as interior design, the architect and designer' work generating a great impression not only for the building itself, but for the entire property, being a real modern piece. The ground floor is defined by the open living area that vibrates around a floating fireplace, but also due tot the spacial transitions towards the interior staircase, towards the dining area and to the open space kitchen. With the exception of the matrimonial area placed on the ground floor, the first floor is dedicated to the bedrooms and to other relaxing areas on the terraces, adding up to the comfort and relationship with the surrounding nature.

Ideally located on the vibrant Romanian Black Sea coast, this exceptional property represents the ultimate in luxury beachfront living. The villa is part of the award-winning Marina Regia Residence resort, a Mediterranean-style project created by renowned French-Romanian architect Mircea Mihai Pupazan and nominated for the 2008 Bucharest Architecture Annual. Marina Regia Residence offers the ultimate experience in relaxed, contemporary living – the security of an exclusive gated community combined with gorgeous green spaces and direct access to Marina Regia Beach, one of only four Blue Flag beaches in Romania. Exquisite design, special attention to detail, and impeccable services are the hallmarks of the resort. The villa is ideally suited to both holiday and permanent living. It spans 436 m² of dynamic living space and 1,000 m² of surrounding land, including an ample, meticulously manicured mature garden with automatic sprinkler system that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The villa is fully furnished and boasts top of the range fittings: open plan living/dining area, bespoke kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 luxury bathrooms, fully finished loft conversion, utility room, extensive storage space, and 2 car automated door garage. The villa is built to the most exacting structural standards (reinforced concrete structure with brick walls, own heating system, and double pane 3-layer engineered wooden joinery with wooden shutters). It features cable TV, telephone, and internet. Marina Regia Residence features two luxury hotels, Arena Regia Hotel 5* and the perfectly formed boutique Arcadia Hotel 4*, three restaurants, nationally renowned Imperia Spa, a Roman baths inspired indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, a children’s pool, tennis courts, a football pitch, a playground, extensive parking including electric vehicle charging points, and ATM. Marina Regia Residence is conveniently located in the proximity of several restaurants, supermarkets, drug stores, and filling stations. The city of Constanta and the Sun Highway (the Bucharest-Constanta highway) are within easy reach. Photo: arch. Cosmin Dragomir

Balnaca, situated just 90 km away from Cluj and 60 km away from Oradea, a village in Bihor County, hosts, apart from a natural and intimate setting, an unique traditional property, newly renovated for a modern comfort. Along with the 1,8 hectares of land and the wonderful view over the Crisului Valley, the house was built of wood and natural materials in order to help the owners disconnect from daily stress. The interior space was arranged so as to tell a story, to reflect the passion for a rustic ambiance, but with boho accents and contemporary influences. The specific Romanian elements, as the wooden beams, the woodstove and the barn were integrated in a modern design concept which reflects the current needs. The rhythmicity of the interior space is supported by the raising of the ceiling in the living room, the attic floor no longer being supported by the wooden beams. One of the main atractions of the living room is the woodstove, created by a ceramic artist from Sf. Gheorghe, which combined the idea of a double-function stair with the idea of a space specially created to admire the fire. The woodenstove has small glass doors, so the pleasure of watching the fire is combined with the idea of keeping the traditional spirit of the place. Beside what we have mentioned before, a comfortable swing can be found inside the house, right next to the woodenstove, so you can enjoy the cold winter days. The porch was turned in a relaxation space, blending the indoor and the outdoor space together- the perfect place to relax in the middle of nature. The ceramic plates and objects collection gives you the chance to admire the main romanian ceramic styles: Horezu and Corun. The couch has a view to all details of the ground floor and can also be used as a storage space due to the space under the mattresses. Outside the house a spacious terrace is waiting for you to have delicious dinners with friends and family, while being surrounded by the beauty of nature. The big stairs next to the sitting zone can be used for unforgettable movie nights. The barn has 2 main zones: a dining zone and a relaxation one for the days when you want to detach from the everyday environment. The table is restored from an old carpentry workplace, being the piece that homogenizes the rustic aspect of the space. The geometric pattern on the walls was taken over and reinterpreted in various parts of the house- at the front door and the terrace wall. In order to bring another element of uniqueness to this property, the idea of arranging the terraces in a modern style was taken over, while keeping the traditional inspiration. The guest bathrooms are separated from the host’s ones. All these unique attributes, combining the traditional spirit with the contemporary endowments and comfort, helping you detach yourself from the daily noise and stress, offer the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and with yourself.

There’s a Romanian saying that holds each individual accountable for planting a tree, having a child and building a house during a lifetime, only the road is not strainght for everyone. Sometimes we trim trees planted by other hands, raise children with different DNA and make ours houses originally designed for other families. In the case of the house, this order of things can be a blessing in disguise - between dream and reality, between the drawing board and the final quote, syncopes, derailments and communication errors can happen so that the final result is accepted with regret, assimilated with embarrassment because it constantly reminds us the failure to translate imagination into practice. Having a ready-made house has the advantage of showing you first hand how it solve d one challenge or another, how it negotiated space and light, volume and comfort, concrete and turf. It's easy to feel its atmosphere, to qualify the vibe and evaluate what can be done to make it home moulded to your needs and expectations. For those who do not have the courage, time or energy to harness a building site buying a ready-to-move-in house offers instant gratification. A property with 1320 sqm of land, 7 rooms and an outdoor gazebo located in Breaza offers exactly this opportunity. It can be easily turned into a blank canvas for you to sketch whatever works for your family. The generous windows surfaces invite light inside and guide the gaze outwards to the distant mountains. A generous living room gathers the family around a board game or the friends for taste of the local brandy (for another local product, Breaza bulz, a visit to a nearby tourist sheepfold is recommended). The bedrooms have a comfortable size and the bathrooms have walk-in showers. With a serene atmosphere, surrounded by the green carefully manicured lawn, the property is ready for you, or your designer, to choose styles, color ranges and textures. Breaza (whose name seems to come from Slavic and refers either to a shepherdess with a white strand in her black hair or to a birch forest) is one of the oldest spas being certified since 1928. Its air purity was compared to the one in the Swiss resort of Davos. Although located on a popular route to the mountain resorts of Sinaia, Predeal and Poiana Brasov, Breaza has the advantage of being outside the crowded section that starts from Comarnic onwards. This makes access from Bucharest easy and a holiday home here becomes a destination for every weekend. Activities and attractions in the area: • Brâncoveanu Park with secular trees • 23km long bike and hiking trails, duration 5 hours • Golf • Horse riding • Șotrile seabuckthorn and berries festival • Spa and spa treatments for dermatological, cardiological and respiratory diseases

The town of Şomcuta Mare is located in the south-western part of Maramureș County, connected to the European road E58, Baia Mare - Cluj Napoca, at a distance of 25 km from Baia Mare. The popular tradition says that the name of Șomcuta Mare springs from the cornel shrubs that were found in abundance in these places, that once gave the name of the forest near Văleni village – Corneasa. Regarding this forest, it is said that it stretched over the borders of Şomcuta Mare and that, in the middle of it, there used to be a fountain, around which the community developed. From the first history records, it is shown that Șomcuta Mare had a predominantly Romanian population. This is proven by all the evidence that has been preserved in this regard about the Chioar Domain – where Șomcuta Mare was a part of. One of the historical monuments in Șomcuta Mare, this imposing building was built by the Austro-Hungarian State, between 1880 and 1890, to function as the Chiorean Commercial Bank, the first bank in the area. Currently, the building is connected to all utilities and services: gas, electricity, water supply and drainage. A few years ago, more precisely in 2003, the building had its roof and windows replaced, thus carrying out an important renovation process. Arranged on the following floor system: lower ground + ground floor + first floor + attic, this building provides that investment that you have always been looking for: its positioning and layout represent potential for various developments. It can bring many further exciting opportunities, starting from the industrial production ones to commercial ones. The building can function efficiently as a hotel, restaurant, kindergarten, school or nursing home. It accommodates 37 rooms and 5 bathrooms, with a pragmatic planning. Photo: Florin Pepene