luxury real estate for sale Hunedoara, Romania
Property with garden Hunedoara (Romania)
The castle was built during the 17th century by Gyulay Ferencz, an Austrian general, the only child of Hungarian nobleman Gyulay Ignacz. Ferencz built the mansion on the site of a smaller building. The general’s family ruled the town called Mintia, that was renamed Marosnemeti, a term derived from the Hungarian word nemet, that translates to German. Several descendants of the Gyulay family lived at the castle. Historical documents from 1806 state that the Mintia mansion was owned at that time by Gyulay Istvan, followed by Albert and K.R Gyulay. Countess Gyulay of Mintia, who married Ladislau Kuun of Osdola, later inherited the domain together with her brother, Ludovic. In 1848, the Gyulay family took refuge at Cluj and, after the revolution, Ludovic, Ladislau Kuun, his wife Constance, and their children, Irene and Geza, returned to Mintia. Ludovic was the last heir of the Gyulay family. He wrote over 100 journals about the mansion and about Mintia. All of them are preserved at the Cluj-Napoca history museum. Ludovic Gyulay modified the building in 1834, giving it the shape it has today. Ludovic Gyulay never got married and, therefore, never had any heirs. His fortune was inherited by his brother-in-law, Ladislau Kuun, followed by his son, Geza Kuun. Geza studied Hungarian and German literature at the Universities of Budapest and Gottingen, and was a member and vice president of the Budapest Academy of Sciences. He was part of Vienna’s elite social circles, and became friends with the famous composer Franz Liszt – one of the most prominent pianists of all time. It was then that he also met writer Elena Ghica – daughter of Mihai Ghica, niece of Grigore Ghica the 4th, and the first woman to have climbed the Mont Blanc peak, on June 1st 1860. After 1870, Geza Kunn settled at Mintia and married Vilma Kemeny, the daughter of baron Kemeny of Magyar-Gyeno Monosto. His presence here transformed the town into a gathering place for eminent representatives of the cultural and scientific scenes, which included V. Zakrzewski – professor at the Cracovia University, Al. Szilagyi – secretary of the Historical Society, baron Balazs Orban, A. Szecsen –Imperial Court marchal. The beauty of the mansion located on the bank of Mureș River was also admired by the president of the Archeological Society – Solyon Fekete, the director of the Deva History Museum – Teglas Gabor, and by scientist Samuel Brassay – regarded as Transylvania’s last polymath. The immense library of the Mintia Castle and the salon, decorated with family portraits and precious objects, were visited by prefect George Pogany, subprefect Coloman Barcsay, count Coloman Esterhazy – director of the Transylvania Museum, by Otto von Keller – professor at the University of Prague, Zsolt Beothy – professor at the Budapest University, and by Norwegian scientist Conrad Nielsen. Baron Miklos Josika also traveled from Brănişca to Mintia, either on foot, by car, or on horseback. He also traveled by boat on Mureş River in order to admire the park that surrounded the castle. The rare species of plants and trees that embellished the park were mesmerizing. Count Kuun named the trees after the most important Hungarian writers, many of whom had been his friends. One of the trees, for example, bore the name of Attila, in the memory of Attila Gerando. Amid the rose bushes, the visitor could also discover numerous honorary or mortuary shrines. Geza Kuun died in 1905, on April 10th, and was entombed at Cluj. Legend has it that, although the body of count Geza was inhumed at Cluj, his heart was buried in the cemetery of the Mintia Reformed Church, alongside other members of his family and former owners of the castle. The Mintia domain, that comprises the castle and the park, is classed as a historical monument of national and universal importance, class A.
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House Grădiștea de Munte (Romania)
A ONE OF KIND PROPERTY FOR SALE – Private Property in UNESCO domain – Valley of the Kings in Hunedoara County, Sarmisegetusa Esales Property ID: es5553865 Property Location Numarul 60 Grădiștea de Munte 337329 Romania Property Details With its glorious natural scenery, excellent climate, welcoming culture and excellent standards of living, Romania is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most desirable places across the world to live or visit. On offer here is a chance to make a smart financial investment in this magnificent part of the world. The property is located in Gradistea de Munte Romania, 5km from Sarmisegetusa Regia. The property (land and buildings) is 1564 sq meters/16,834.76 sq feet. The main building is 783 sq meters/8428.14 sq feet. The house has 10 rooms that can accommodate 29 people and each room has its own bathroom. The building has 2 offices, a separate bathroom with washing and drying machines, a living room, and a conference room that can accommodate 50 people. The building also has independent internet, TV, and external surveillance cameras. In the basement, there is a working kitchen and a cellar. There is an approved project for a restaurant, a commercial-style kitchen, and 8 extra rooms. This is for the second building on the property. This project has not been completed, but some materials have been purchased for the completion. All permits have been approved. It is a self-sustained property that has 2 water sources. The floor heating is done through heat pumps from the ground, and also as backup, there is a heater that works with wood pellets. Besides the main electrical line, as a backup, there is an industrial 29kw diesel generator. The generator can be fuelled by an onsite specialized fuel container with 3000 L of diesel. All the main sources have been used and tested through fall, winter, spring, and a few months of summer. Any required repairs have been made. Backup sources have also been used and tested. ABOUT THE AREA Located in Hunedoara, Romania, Gradistea de Munte is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit. Experience the Transylvania of literature and cinema, complete with dungeons and torture chambers, on a visit to this city in western Romania. Enjoy Romania’s beautiful countryside and haunting legendary tales with a visit to Hunedoara. The city lies in the heart of Transylvania, a pleasant and inviting area of rolling hills, meandering rivers and tranquil old villages. The region is a very real place made famous as a setting for great horrors in stories of bloodsucking vampires and amazingly painful cruelties. While Hunedoara is in fact a peaceful modern town, local residents take pride in their place in legends and stories of infamy. One of the city’s highlights is the Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin or Hunyadi Castle. You may recognise it as the backdrop for several haunting movies. This castle was built and added to over several centuries, resulting in a multi-towered and somewhat forbidding appearance with a mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture and a surrounding moat. Visit its dungeon and torture chamber. According to legend, one prisoner here, Vlad Tepes, the Prince of Wallachia, after being driven to insanity, became one of the century’s cruelest oppressors. Bram Stoker supposedly modelled his literary Count Dracula after this evil tyrant. Make a pilgrimage to the Prislop Monastery south of the city where the Romanian monk Arsenie Boca is buried. Many visitors bring flowers to the gravesite of this priest, beloved for his spiritual and anti-communist acts. Farther south see the Cetatea Colț or Colt Citadel. Hike up a hill to the ruins of this 14th-century castle that may have inspired Jules Verne’s novel The Carpathians’ Castle. Hunedoara offers attractions that are typical of modern Romania. Sample home-made meals of sausages, stuffed cabbage and boiled cornmeal and see festivals with colourful folk costumes. Travel to the town from Budapest or Bucharest in about 5 hours by car. Alternatively take the train or bus and enjoy the scenic ride through Transylvanian countryside. MAiN FEATURES: • 783m2 of living space • 1564m2 plot. • 10 Bedrooms • 11 Bathrooms • Private Parking • Private Garden • Stunning Views • Close to essential amenities like such as supermarkets and pharmacies • Close to many excellent bars and restaurants • Great base from which to discover other fantastic areas of Romania • Many excellent sports facilities, walking and cycling areas nearby • Rental Potential through Airbnb and Booking.com after renovation Contact us today to buy or sell property in Romania fast online
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