luxury real estate for sale Călinești, Romania

In the wide valley guarded by the vineyards, by the river Argeș and the river Doamnei, there is a historic house of over 150 years old and a newly built house in a park-like courtyard. The museum village was the hearth of the old Golescu family, close relatives of the Brătianu family (whose manor is less than 10 minutes away) who played an important role in the modern history of Romania, hosting over time multiple personalities including Tudor Vladimirescu by his army of panduri, Dr. Carol Davila and even Carol I. The property is located in this village, right next to Golescu Manor, borrowing from the former its charm. Golescu Manos was built in 1640 by Vişa of Golești and her husband, the boyar Stroe Leurdeanu. The holiday home is composed of two houses that bring together the important historical past of these places and the present with its comfort and benefits, the whole renovation process of the property being carried out by Moldovan craftsmen from Agapia. The property consists of a plot of 2,500 square meters and two houses: a former parish house dating from the late 19th century and a new holiday home, built in 2014. The new holiday home, built of traditionally made brick (burnt in the oven), has on the ground floor the technical room, the kitchen with a glass wall opening onto the terrace and garden, a bedroom and a spacious living room of 51 sqm. The living room has, as well, a direct opening to the covered terrace of 37 sqm which is delimited by seven pillars connected by arches, so specific to this area. The terracotta stove with fireplace and floral motifs gives the modern space a particular look. In the attic one can find three spacious and bright bedrooms and a generous hall that can play the role of living room for this floor, with an opening to a balcony of wrought iron and stone from which you can pick cherries directly from the old cherry tree guarding the entrance. The architecture, the finishes, the natural stone used in the decoration of the facades and terraces, the solid wood doors, all were designed in order to provide the maximum comfort, trying, at the same time, to keep the architectural specifics of the places. The old parish house, renovated in 2014, in which is kept as a testimony an original beam on which stands 1893 Priest Vasile Golesteanu, a priest who was one of the important ministers of the Golesti Church dedicated to the Holy Trinity and built by the same Visa and Stroe in 1646. The parish house, in which the original beams of whole oak bodies and the walls with river stone have been perfectly preserved, is renovated and ready to be used, without having a function at the moment. It could be arranged as a guest house or could even accommodate a traditional kitchen. The entire space is enchanting and you can enjoy an atmosphere of relaxation and joy in the middle of nature and a welcoming setting, with natural stone alleys bordered by firs, cedars and magnolias. There are a variety of fresh fruits in the orchard behind the house: walnuts (there are over 10 secular walnuts), cherries and sour cherries, or cherry plums and apples. The air is always clean and by going to the head of the village, you reach the valley of the river Argeș, where you can organize excellent fishing parties. All this is laid out before you, like a red carpet… So, step on your fingertips and let it lead you to the fairytale holiday home in Golești village.

In the long history of the Leordeni, a village which was first documented in 18th of May 1526 by the voievode (local prince) Radu de la Afumaţi, we can find extraordinary specificities from the evolution of the Romanian society along the great noble families which shaped it. Leordeni, cornerstone of important dynasties – Leurdenii, Băleanu, Golescu, Lahovary or Kretzulescu – was home to imposing residences and domains corresponding to the great power and reputation of their owners. One of the last great lords in Leordeni was Nicolae Kretzulescu (Crețulescu) (1812-1900) founding father of the Romanian Academy and a stated liberal appointed Prime Minister three times. Nicolae Kretzulescu, Constantin Brâncoveanu and Iordache Kretzulescu’s heir of Leordeni, built an impressive estate which later has been inherited by his daughter, Anna, who married Lahovary. At the same time Kretzulescu was managing his estates, Nicolae (Nae) Gussi (1830-1901), appeared on the scenery as administrator of the Golescu family’s fortune – another great family in Leordeni. After 1880, Gussi becomes the owner of the Golescu estates which were neighbouring those belonging to the Prime Minister. The hostility between Kretzulescu and Gussi was notorious, and the economic struggles between them both culminated in a series of lawsuits at the end of the nineteenth century. The variety of lands (arable, vineyards, forests) defining the estates of the Leordeni would evolve over time through various agrarian reforms, landing or expropriation laws, inheritances, or successions. And in the interwar period these testified the last two great families. The Gussi family (Alexandru, Traian, Paul and Elena) and the Lahovary family (through Anna) held together approximately 550 ha, plus another 100 ha of vineyards. They were in fact the descendants of Nicholas Kretzulescu and Nae Gussi. The Golescu-Gussi estate evolved notably through the two centuries of history. The first version of the manor was built by the Golescu family, probably during the life of Iordache Golescu, who also built the Golescu Church in the proximity of the estate. Subsequently, after Nicolae Gussi’s ownership, the property changed, so that after 1900, Alexandru Gussi (1864-1947) revolutionized the manor and the entire estate. In fact, Alexandru, a magistrate and a politician with an important activity in the Muscel Bar and Prefecture, would devote much of his career and life to the modernization of his native lands. Owning the old house of the Golesti, Alexander rebuilt it between 1938-1939, making it a truly monumental construction. After 1949, the entire domain was nationalized and had different functionalities serving the communist institutions (the office of Sovrom Petrol, IAS and the City Hall).

Located at the edge of the forest in an apartments block built in 2010, the penthouse in Gavana is one of the special properties in Pitesti and offers a great view over the city. With a total built area of 144 sqm, the penthouse has 4 rooms, out of which 2 bedrooms, on top of an open terrace, a covered terrace and a three cars garage. The penthouse is fully furnished with a lot of good taste and attention to the details and high quality finishings. The penthouse is ready-to-use and can be utilized immediately, either for residence or as an investment tool.

With a patriarchal air and full of the beauty and authenticity of the villages of Arges, Valea Nandrii seems like a place to reconnect with the beauty of nature, the simple gifts of life, and the slower pace of days spent at your grandparents' house. Hidden at the foot of the green hills of Arges and stretched along the Doamnei River, the village is richly blessed with natural beauty that is still preserved here as it was in the past. Towards the end of the village, where the hills let their forest descend into the backyard, we find a small interwar gem, a splash of color that surely has a fabulous story to tell about the century that has passed over it. The villa is built on three levels: ground floor, first floor, and attic, plus a basement perfect for storing the goodies produced by its own orchard. With a built area of 425 square meters, the villa offers a generous space for a large family and their friends: five bedrooms, a large living room on the ground floor, a study that can also be converted into a bedroom, kitchen, a large covered terrace on the ground floor, and another terrace on the first floor offering an even better view of the green surroundings. The interior is rich and tasteful, well-aligned with the historical character of the house. The furniture is classic, made of solid wood, and the decorative elements, stained glass, and pointed arch doors specific to the neo-Gothic style transport us from Valea Nandrii to the chateaux of the Loire Valley. Besides the villa, which is the main feature of the property, there is a secondary building with a space of 102 square meters that can be transformed as needed into additional bedrooms, a hobby area, or a relaxation space. The gazebo is spacious enough for parties with a large number of friends and offers a beautiful view of the hills. The land is large, no less than 3,359 square meters, perfectly complementing the holiday atmosphere that envelops the property at first glance. Bordered at the back by a stream that flows not far from there into the Doamnei River, the land is full of trees, shrubs, flowers, and perennial plants, carefully tended by the current owners. Fruit trees, fir trees, old trees, a magnolia that cheers up every spring, and an exuberance of other plants fill both the front yard and the back, which gently slopes towards the stream. The house is fully functional and ready to use as it is. It can quickly become a holiday or weekend home with everything such a property needs, but it can also be transformed into a permanent residence for a family that wants to move closer to nature. Pitesti is only 16 km away, and Bucharest is 131 km away. The house can also be used for a small tourism project or to host small-scale events.