luxury house for sale Mălini, Romania

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.

The Cantacuzino-Ghica Castle from Deleni is one of Moldova’s most notable castles. The first building of the present-day architectural ensemble was the church erected in 1669, near a boyar’s court, probably the oldest in the principality. After Maria Cantacuzino’s marriage with Constantin Ghica in 1778, the estate entered the possession of the Ghica-Deleni family. The Refurbishment works the new owners commissioned gave the ensemble its current configuration. The inner stone wall and restoration and expansion works were carried out until 1802, and, afterwards, at the beginning of the 20th century, the castle was redesigned by architect Nicolae Ghika-Budesti. The castle has large and bright spaces – rooms, lounges, lobbies – spread across the ground floor, first floor and basement. During the Second World War, for two years, the castle served as a garrison for Soviet troops. Following the nationalization process, the building hosted the cultural house of Deleni. It then became a preventive medical unit, which has not changed to this day.

Alexandrescu Manor from Guranda has a history of more than one century, being built at the order of the spouses Mihai and Mathilde Alexandrescu, Mihai being a Wallach boyar who settled down in Moldova at the end of the 19th century, around 1890. Situated at approximately 40 km from Botoșani, the property of the family Alexandrescu was about to become not only residence, but also a source of income, the domain being extended with hundreds of hectares. The main building was buttoned up in 1905, the project being signed by a Venetian architect. The estate borrows obviously from the typical architecture of those times, Neo-Romanian style, the Neo-Romanian style being the most dashing at the turn of the centuries. Notwithstanding, the estate is marked by different decorative effects that offer a special aspect, monumentally – the use of the brick in the decoration of the borders or of the wooden frames in the tracing of small balconies. The heiress of the manor was the only daughter of the Alexandrescu spouses, Yvonne (1890-1974), who had to enter in the big Cantacuzino family, getting married with Ion Cantacuzino (1888-1954), with whom she had a daughter, Claudina (born 1914). After the dispossessions from the year 1948, the manor enters in the property of the communist state, which, since 1949, has set up in the manor from Guranda a hospital unit. In the 2000s, the mansion is taken into family ownership, by his heirs.