luxury real estate for sale Bihor County, Romania

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

A holiday cottage peeks its attic over a gleaming new fence. Both it and the fencing of the 10,000+ square meters of land are new, durable and sustainable constructions – stone and wood harmoniously complementing the green grass. With a living room, bathroom and kitchen on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, the house is suitable for family holidays, the generous terrace, sheltered from the elements by the protective sloping roof, is the perfect place to enjoy the fresh air. The view is wonderful with wooded hills and deep valleys and the mountains in sight. The quaint old barn can be converted into a summer kitchen, storage space or even a rustic guest room. The property is located in the Piatra Craiului Mountains, near Suncuiuș, a place offering rafting activities on the Crișul Repede or via ferrata, visiting the Vântului cave (the longest in Romania), the Unguru Mare cave, the Bătrânului cave, Cotuna de Sus and Cotuna de Jos. In the summer, an attraction hard to resist is the spectacular landscaped beach at Suncuiuș. photo Tudor Prisecaru

Near the center of Oradea, a 3-star guesthouse awaits its new owners - the villa has four double rooms, equipped with their own bathrooms, professional air conditioning and classic, solid wood furniture, offering the comforting air of home away from home. The spaces are generous and bright, furnished with taste and care, the attention to details being seen everywhere. The generous living room and a large table are ready to welcome guests, just like in the living room at home, and the relaxation area is complete with a bar and comfortable armchairs. Warm and simple, with an understated elegance, the interior helps the tourist find his or her way effortlessly. The villa can also be used for business meetings and workshops, the living room having a capacity of 20 people and being pre-equipped with cable and satellite TV, Netflix, free Wi-fi and video projector. The kitchen is located on the first level of the property and is fully equipped, care for the comfort of the guest being also observed in the compartmentalization of the storage cupboards for each room. The reception, a mini-gym fully equipped with professional equipment, as well as administrative and technical spaces can be found on the mezzanine level. The property has a terrace, indoor private parking, electronic access system via bluetooth, both within the premises of the unit and individually for each room, surveillance, alarm and monitoring systems, as well as an external 380V outlet for charging electric vehicles. Oradea, the city of wonderfully renovated pastel buildings, enjoys a new life today, being extremely attractive from a tourist point of view - the Oradea Citadel, the Vulturul Negru Palace, a superb example of a Secession-style building, and the Nymphaea aquapark are just a few of the more famous tourist attractions. That is why, investing in a property that works as a business rated with a score of 9.7 on Booking.com, can be a wise decision.

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.