luxury real estate for sale Grădiștea, Romania

Only 40 km away from Bucharest, in a privileged location very close to Snagov forest but also to Natura 2000 Gradistea, Nuci is a settlement formed on the old boyar and monastery domains previously offered by donation from the Muntenia Rulers. This is why the entire area is home to plenty of historical venues like Balamuci Monastery, Lecca Manor, or “Saint Nicholas” Church that dates back to 1631 , on top of plenty other old buildings and churcjes that are not listed as monuments. One of these is also Desliu Manor, built at the end of the 19th Century, a building that tells the stories of an old boyar family that had significant relevance in the political and cultural life of Romania during the 19th and early 20th century. “The Desliu’s” were a boyar family in Ţara Românească, going few generations back. The name has Turkish origins, but does it imply also the ethnic source? “ is the question that the historian Sorin Mihai Radulescu is asking in his book “ On the genealogy of Ana Aman” in which he is following a few branches of the Desliu family for a period of 150 years. Desliu Manor is a a very solid and sobre looking building, with focus on the functionality and not on the decoration of the building. The manor has a footprint of 256 sqm, witn 5 rooms and a vig hallway at the ground floor level, plus an 140 sqm basement that can be transformed by the will and the desire of the future owner into usable space. The land plot is large, offering a total of 2,740 sqm with plenty of usage options . The manor is in need of a complete renovation, but its history, the proximity to Bucharest and the large land plot that offer access to utilities make it a great opportunity for a vacation house or a commercial development.

Discover an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty on the outskirts of the city, with this impressive property located in Izvorani, Ilfov County, with direct access to the unmistakable Snagov Lake. With a generous area of 1742 sqm and an imposing construction of 385 sqm, this four-level house invites you to enjoy modern comfort and charming landscapes.Enjoy a spectacular panoramic terrace, offering a fairytale view of Lake Snagov and its surroundings. Each level of this property is meticulously designed to provide you with unparalleled comfort and an exceptional living experience.In the basement of the house, you will discover a technical room and a versatile space, ready to be arranged according to your preferences. The ground floor welcomes you with a generous hallway, bathroom, bedroom, office and dining and living areas, all fluidly connected to the terrace, creating a perfect space for relaxation and socializing.Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms await you, each with its own bathroom, an exquisite hallway and a generous balcony, offering you comfort and privacy in equal measure. In the courtyard, an unfinished swimming pool invites you to create your own private outdoor paradise, completing the atmosphere of relaxation and recreation.This house is the ideal choice for those looking to connect with nature in a lush setting and enjoy modern comfort and refinement. Don't miss the opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones in this oasis of beauty and well-being.For more information or to schedule a viewing, do not hesitate to contact us.Andrei [email protected] CP2019038

Nestled atop the highest floor, the three-bedroom penthouse apartment offers a panoramic view of the entire complex. Step into a world of refined elegance and unmatched comfort with an expansive open floor plan designed for vibrant entertainment and intimate gatherings. Lose yourself in the seating area, adorned with a cosy fireplace, perfect for evenings of relaxation and camaraderie. Gather around the sleek dining table for eight, where every meal becomes a culinary delight for loved ones Experience the seamless blend of indoor-outdoor living with not one, but two terraces, beckoning you to soak in the sun by day and bask in the city lights by night. The modern, fully-equipped kitchen boasts state-of-the-art appliances, inviting culinary creativity and gastronomic adventures. Retreat to the lavish master bedroom, an oasis of tranquillity and indulgence, where comfort knows no bounds. Two additional bedrooms await, thoughtfully designed for guests or cherished family members, ensuring everyone enjoys a restful night's sleep. Convenience meets necessity with the inclusion of two parking spaces, offering ease and accessibility in the bustling urban landscape. Every detail exudes elegance, from the meticulously curated custom-made Italian furniture to the meticulous craftsmanship evident in every corner of this prestigious residence. For those whose professional and personal lives revolve around the bustling northern region of the capital, this location is nothing short of perfect. Situated strategically, the property stands out in the area not only for its prime location but also for its exceptional design and expansive spaces. Designed to cater to the discerning needs of modern urban dwellers, the property boasts generously sized rooms, sprawling terraces, and ample parking spaces, setting a new standard of luxury living in the vicinity. Whether it is conducting business meetings, unwinding after a long day, or hosting gatherings with friends and family, the abundance of space ensures utmost comfort and versatility. Moreover, the strategic location offers unparalleled convenience for those navigating the daily hustle and bustle of city life. With easy access to key business hubs, commercial centres, and recreational amenities, residents can effortlessly strike a harmonious balance between work and leisure. Experience the epitome of urban living where every detail is meticulously crafted to elevate your lifestyle. Welcome home to a sanctuary where convenience meets luxury, and where every moment is enriched by the seamless integration of design, space, and location. * The sale price is subject to 19% VAT. Sold partially furnished.

In the world of architecture, sometimes projects are born that exceed the traditional boundaries of residential design. The Sun House is one of those remarkable stories. A project that perfectly illustrates how cutting-edge technology and sustainability can coexist harmoniously in a natural landscape. What makes the Sun House so special? An architecture that maximizes solar energy, executed to the passive house standard, with an all-wood structure, a smart yet user-friendly home, and an active, edible garden. The Sun House was an ambitious idea that came to life in 2018, in the expansion area of Otopeni, in the immediate vicinity of the Bucharest ring road. With a unique shape and a design that departs from the traditional conventions of homes, it is an example of energy efficiency that maximizes the power of the sun. It has been certified as a Passive House Plus, according to the international standard of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt. In Romania, there are a total of three certified Passive Plus houses. One remarkable aspect of this residence is the integral use of wood, creating a natural and pleasant ambiance. The ground floor is made of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), a cutting-edge material with structural walls that allow generous openings without the need for supporting pillars or beams. The ground floor is conceived as a central space (the living area) from which the other living rooms are distributed. The floor plan organization, inspired by the archetype of courtyard houses, uses the living room both as a central living space (for cooking, dining, and conversation) and as an interior courtyard from which the bedrooms are entered. The central room naturally extends to the exterior garden on the south side but also visually communicates with the greenhouse, featuring a skylight integrated into the greenhouse floor. However, the greenhouse has external access, as the two levels of the house have different energy performances and independent comfort assurance systems. Above the living space, in the attic area, the spectacular greenhouse adds a unique element - an open space that can be transformed into a flexible, green, and bright living space, with a partially opaque roof on the north side and mostly transparent elsewhere, allowing natural light to penetrate. The garden surrounding the Sun House is ideal for nature lovers. The landscaping was designed in parallel with the architectural plans, with the project theme being an edible garden that provides increased privacy. With an impressive number of plants, fruit trees, shrubs, aromatic plants, and fresh vegetables, the property not only enriches the landscape but also becomes an active yet relaxing space that offers a source of fresh and healthy food. The Sun House is an extraordinary example of a home designed for the future. It is a profound commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmental respect. A warm, friendly, and bright refuge, an open space for family and friends, in a young community and an area shielded from the noise and hustle typical of urban crowds

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 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.

A resonant name from the War of 1877 is that of General Alexandru Angelescu, a career officer with multiple honors and decorations, and one of the great landowners from whom the entire cultural heritage of the Pissiota family from Poienarii Burchii, Prahova County, descends. Born in 1850, Alexandru Angelescu climbed the ranks of the military hierarchy step by step and received multiple distinctions throughout his career, including the Order of the Star of Romania, Knight grade (1889), the Order of the Star of Romania, Knight grade (1897), the Order of the Star of Romania, Commander grade (1912), the Order of the Crown of Romania, Commander grade (1901), and the Order of the Iron Crown, 2nd class, conferred by His Majesty, the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz Josef, on September 16, 1896. After the general’s death, which occurred on September 13, 1923, his coffin with the body was transported and placed in the family vault in Poienarii Burchii, very close to the current manor house, the funerary monument being classified as a historical and architectural monument, made of Carrara marble, the work of Italian artist Paolo Triscornia di Ferdinando (1853–1936). The manor, which was part of an extensive estate at the time, is relatively small but charming, with a footprint of 87 square meters and built on three levels: ground floor, upper floor, and attic. In addition to the manor, there are several annex buildings, some for living, some for storage, and others dedicated to horse care, the main activity currently taking place within the manor’s grounds. The courtyard of the manor is arranged with grass and river stones, and a large part of the courtyard is dedicated to a riding arena and other facilities for horse care. The estate is completed by 5.1 hectares of land that is neither landscaped nor exploited. Nicolae Pissiota bought much of Angelescu’s estate, building on it one of the most beautiful Romanian churches, a unique blend of the Italian Renaissance style with the Classical Byzantine Style, the church being painted inside by Costin Petrescu, the artist behind the frescoes of the Romanian Athenaeum and the Cathedral in Alba Iulia. The former estate and manor of the Angelescu family is today an opportunity waiting to be brought back to life, as a charming boyar residence, for residential use or as an attraction for development in the tourism or event industry

The penthouse on the shores of Lake Băneasa is a truly exclusive one, from positioning to the smallest finishing and furnishing details. It is the only penthouse of a block of 14 apartments and therefore fully occupies the last two levels of it, offering a 360 degree view of the surroundings and the chain of two adjacent lakes. The penthouse has a built area of 655 sqm and is built on two levels. On the first level we have 220 usable sqm, containing 2 bedrooms with private bathroom, 1 double bedroom with large dressing room and private bathroom, kitchen and dining area, 1 large living room (60 sqm) and 1 bathroom. From here we begin to feel the euphoria of the spectacular view of the surroundings, well highlighted by the large glazed spaces but also by the existing terraces at this level: the terrace of the master bedroom (12 sqm) and especially the living room terrace, which in the 38 sqm allows the arrangement of a perfect place to relax. But the most important advantage of the property will be discovered only when we get to the open terrace on the top level, where we find 288 squm of a dream space, above Bucharest, a real luxury terrace at height. It is divided into two distinct areas, arranged as such. We have an area actually arranged as a garden, with lawn, trees and shrubs (with automatic irrigation system), with barbecue and the covered dining area plus a free surface that can be used at will. The second area is a relaxing one, with a strategic jacuzzi located above the lake, with relaxing furniture and a beach, where you can spend either sunny days or perfect evenings with friends. The interior was finished and furnished with the help of a professional design team, who left their mark on the quality and uniqueness of the decors, everything being meticulously thought out down to the smallest detail. If you want a truly exceptional property, which will make you feel every day like in a real luxury holiday, then the Penthouse on the shores of Lake Băneasa could be the best option.

Live Above It All: Experience Unmatched Luxury in this Exquisite Penthouse with Breathtaking Views. The pinnacle of luxury living is a contemporary penthouse with cutting-edge fixtures and finishes in Primaverii area. This luxurious residence's expansive living areas give stunning views of the city skyline and surrounding foliage. You will be welcomed into the penthouse by spacious entryway with high ceilings, modern flooring, and exquisite lighting fixtures that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the living room is naturally lit, highlighting the designer furnishings and décor to create an open-plan living room that is both beautiful and stunning. In the kitchen, you'll find state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and plenty of counter space. You'll be able to entertain your guests with ease as they sip on cocktails at the breakfast bar. The bedrooms are elegantly designed providing the perfect retreat for relaxation and rest. The master suite features a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with a walk-in shower&sauna. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring maximum privacy and comfort. For those who like to stay active, the penthouse also has a private gym in the bedroom area that is outfitted with the most up-to-date exercise equipment, enabling you to maintain your fitness level without ever leaving the luxury of your home. This penthouse is close to some of the city's best places for dining, coffe shops and entertainment locations. Having modern finishes, designer furniture, a private gym, and stunning views, this penthouse is the epitome of luxury and style and is located in the center of the upmarket Primaverii neighborhood.

The building is a small jewel, richly decorated and preserving a classic elegance and the distinction of the era in which it was built. The archives mention that in 1911 the house belonged to a certain lieutenant Ionescu about whom today we don't know much, only the essential - he was a man of taste. The building is a former private residence with a low height regime but it offers sufficient and intelligently designed space for the needs of a modern family or company. Until recently, the Austrian Consulate functioned in the building. There are pilasters with capitals that guard the bay window both inside and outside in the living area; they are also found, though with reduced height, as decorative pillars of the entrance porch. The semicircle is the geometric figure chosen to complement and sweeten the straight lines of the window boxes and blazons on the facade; it is found at the bay window, at the windows facing the street and in the double-arched pediment. The double doors at the entrance complement the classic style of the building with decorative garlands and paneling. The windows are high, and the window casing adds an extra touch of elegance; the same role is played by the small iron decorations that serve as fasteners for downspouts. The ground floor is located on a high basement and this lends it presence. Inside, the building requires renovation work but it promises to reward you with spaces with personality that still preserve, in some rooms, the original parquet flooring and stoves with beautiful ironwork. The upper floor is not fully visible from the front; it reveals itself on the side, where there is also a secondary entrance to the building. The unfurnished attic can be lofted as a storage space. The area still retains many buildings from the end of the 19th century, which gives it a bohemian air and guarantees protection from an urban planning point of view. Some of the buildings have been restored and many others are waiting for their chance at a new life. The centrality of the area invites commercial investment in both office space and commercial units and makes it attractive for future developments. For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2023 Imagery ©2023 , CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technologies Terms of Use Report a map error This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK

Designed by the family architect, G. Gracoski, the villa of Commander Nicolae Gracoski is one of the beautiful historical houses of the Capital. Named after its first owner, commander of the Military House of the Royal Court with the rank of rear admiral, the villa was built between 1908-1910, in a neo-baroque style with neo-Romanesque influences, on a generous plot of over 1,000 square meters of land near the Park Ioanid and the Grădina Icoanei Park, framed by the houses of famous families such as Callimachi, Văcărescu or personalities such as Alexandru Xenopol, Alexandru Macedonski, Eugeniu Teoharie, Radu Arion. The area is famous, being considered even today as one of the most elegant residential areas in the center of Bucharest. The imposing building that we still see today went through an extensive stage of renovation and reconsolidation that was completed in 2009, on which occasion the exterior and interior carpentry was replaced with solid wood, the floor was raised, the exterior terraces have were covered with travertine with a sensor heating system, the bathrooms were covered with granite or marble, an electric elevator was installed, a basement pool and a garage for two cars were built. Following the consolidation and restoration works, the interior spaces were reconfigured and brought up to the standards of the current period, thus offering the possibility of developing various functions: residence, offices, representative office, public institution, restaurant, etc. The property covers 1,609 sqm, has a height regime of Bs+Gf+1F+A and is composed of 10 rooms, 7 bathrooms, a 64 sqm ground floor terrace, a 43 sqm terrace on the top level and a double garage in the basement. It has 7 parking spaces, two in the garage and five in the yard. Beyond the distinctive architecture and interior decorations, the main attraction of the property remains the location. The villa benefits from an ultra-central position, in the heart of Bucharest, and a beautiful garden, to which is added the discretion and tranquility offered by the two historical parks: Grădina Icoanei Park and Ioanid Park. So, whenever there is the possibility of a relaxing walk on the romantic alleys of the two famous parks, feeling the sensation of returning to the Belle Epoque period of the old Bucharest.

One of the truly authentic and spectacular areas of Romania is the Danube Delta, always an important touristic attraction of Europe. In Periprava, very close to the Ukrainian border, where Chilia branch and Letea Forest decided to join and create one of the most beautiful places of the Delta, we find a place where nature gave way to a small resort that blends in just perfectly. The resort covers 3025 sqm and hosts 18 rooms, a terrace, 2 dining rooms with a total capacity of 60 pax, a fully functional kitchen, a gazebo, docks and a pier. Everything that is needed for a complete experience of the Danube Delta. The entire resort was fully renovated in 2019 and is as good as new given that it was mostly used for personal pleasure by the actual owners. The property is sold turnkey, with fully furnished rooms that are ready to use and a functional kitchen that can provide for up to 60 customers. If you crave for a piece of the Danube's Delta magic, you will find it here, where the wild nature blends perfectly with today's comfort that the humans brought

Nestled within an interwar villa steeped in history, this duplex apartment occupies the upper floors, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. Ascending the authentic, solid wood staircase from the ground floor, you're welcomed into a comfortable living area. The first level is the heart of the home, boasting a living room, kitchen, two cozy bedrooms, a loggia, and a naturally ventilated bathroom. Ascending to the upper level reveals a spacious living area, currently undivided, featuring a bathroom and access to a chic terrace—a perfect setting for summer evenings. The villa has undergone meticulous renovation and structural assessment, ensuring both historical charm and modern comfort blend seamlessly in this unique residence. The quiet street is reminiscent of the vibrancy of Bucharest of yesteryear. The property is rented from August 1st, bringing a yield of over 5.5%.

One of the beauties of Little Paris, built in the interwar period, in an era with magical resonances about well-being and happiness, was a father's wedding gift for his daughter. A house built with a lot of love, attention to detail and respect for beauty came to life in the former Mântuleasa slum, a short distance from Izvorul Rece Park and Carol I Boulevard. Mântuleasa slum was founded during the Brâncoveni period outside the city and was to develop around the church of the same name, being incorporated in the hearth of the city in 1752. Personalities such as Mihai Eminescu, Mircea Eliade, Petre Țuțea, Panait Istrati or Mircea Vulcănescu, lived and created in the houses with Parisian perfume in the famous slum. Built at the end of 1927, with a four-level layout, the house was designed for practical, generous spaces that would fully benefit from natural light through tall windows. The Neoclassical style with harmonized elements predominates on the outside and continues elegantly on the inside, with floral friezes on the walls and lacy scaffolding on the ceilings. The current owner, a lover of beauty, took care for three years of total consolidation and restoration, with the preservation of all the original elements, a process by which this architectural jewel was reborn and became more than just a living space. The structure was uncovered and consolidated, the sanitary and electrical installations were changed, the roof was changed and equipped with double glazed windows with laminated wood frames, operated by remote control, the interior doors and windows were made of laminated wood, the bathroom and kitchen floors they were made of painted cement, the other rooms have oak parquet, split air conditioners were installed, two fireplaces were added, one on the ground floor and the other on wood in the attic. It also has a unit for monitoring and coordinating internet connections, telephone, audio sound, fire alarm and video surveillance. Once the wrought iron gate opens and you step inside, an intimate and chic courtyard is revealed to you, decorated with roses and hydrangeas, cool in summer and illuminated with spotlights at night. Approximately 3 cars can be parked in the yard. The charm and elegance of the interwar period awaits you at a short distance from the center of the Bucharest, in a house full of positive energy, which carries on with dignity, the scent of the past.

A unique, delightful duplex apartment located in an interwar building on Maria Rosetti Street, a short distance from Rosetti Square and the University. Remarkable for individuality and elegance, located in a representative building with modernist architecture, built according to the creation of the architect Marcel Maller, the apartment has a rich and fully documented history. It belonged to the Saraga family, where Iancu Saraga lived, a famous publisher and, among other things, the owner of the department store Aux Galleries Lafayette Bucharest branch, currently called the Victoria Store. The apartment has been restored with great attention to detail, keeping all the valuable elements: solid wood doors with walnut veneer (one of them curved shape), solid wood parquet (oak and walnut), functional fireplaces with splendid wrought iron elements . Triple glazed windows, water purification and softening system, 8kW power generator with automatic start, video surveillance system, individual water and electricity supply have been added. Marcel Maller, the architect of the building, was a strong personality and one of the architects who shaped and implemented the modernist style in Bucharest. His distinguished works speak of a change in the mentality of Bucharest society from the 1930s, a new way of life that had only one goal: comfort. Open to innovation, he had his own modernist architectural vocabulary which he used inside and outside of stylistic, well-proportioned building compositions. This is the reason why in 1932, the owner of the largest publishing house in Romania at that time, Saraga Brothers publishing house, Iancu Saraga was convinced that the architect Marcel Maller would build a building in Maria Rosetti that would speak of the new status quo, of progress , a residential building for the Saraga family from Bucharest and other well-known personalities of the time, friends of the family. The Saraga apartment is located on the last two floors (floors 4 and 5) and is different from the way the rest of the apartments are configured. The first level (217 sqm) has an impressive living area (93 sqm), well-lit rooms with large windows and versatile design. Currently the 3 open rooms, elegantly individualized, are used as a living room, a dining room and a home cinema area. On the same level there is a night area which includes 2 bedrooms, one of them with an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen with generous storage space, another bathroom and a toilet. The 3 balconies on the first floor were closed and integrated into the useful space. The second level, with a total area of ​​110 square meters, is composed of a living room, a bedroom with a dressing room, a bathroom, to which is added an impressive open terrace, with a retractable awning, and which extends over an area of ​​49 square meters, overlooking the House I. L. Caragiale and Icoanei Garden Park. The building does not have a garage, but there are enough public parking spaces in front of the building. The location is ultra-central, exceptional, equidistant between the two main metro stations, Universitate and Piața Romană, just 200 meters from the Icoanei Garden historical park and the Bulandra Theatre, 10 minutes from the Romanian Athenaeum, the Royal Palace, the National Theater and Old City Center. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

The house at 9 Verde Street (today Gheorghe Manu street) was built between 1911 and 1923, initiated by Tațiana Niculescu-Dorobanțu. One of the four daughters of Ion C. Brătianu, Tațiana (1870-1940) married in 1900 Ilie I. Niculescu-Dorobanțu (1873-1943), liberal political figure and prefect of Ilfov. Through their properties will also feature the Darvari manor, close to Bucharest. The plans designed by architect Grigore Cerchez (Cerkez) specified „a building with 2, 3 and 4 levels, massive walls, covered with tiles”, occupying 668,29 square meters. In a letter from 9th of May 1910 addressed to her sister Măriuţa Pillat, then in Paris, Tațiana confessed: „I believe we will have a truly beautiful mansion, Louis XII style, with carved stone and exposed brique”. On 25 September 1913, Taţiana was in France, writing to Sabina Cantacuzino: „The castles on Loire I am not even mentioning, I am amazed by so much beauty and very proud to realize that, without possible comparation to these, my house is very beautiful. Unfortunately, the narrow street makes the palace look crammed.” To furnish the interior, Tațiana chose Romanian traditional art objects and pieces from Antique shops in Paris and Munich. From Spain she brought furniture and tapestries. She wanted everything to be perfect and told her close friends: „I will show you this room only when it is completely furnished.” The imposing building bears the allure of a Gothic cathedral, with exquisite constructive and decorative elements: the exposed brick façade, in several shades of red, the towers’ silhouettes, the entrance portal, the imposing windows, with carved stone elements in Neo-gothic fashion, the cornices, gargoyles, stained glass windows and pointed arches that mark the exterior and interior. In his will, Ilie I. Niculescu-Dorobanțu donated the building to the Ion C. Brătianu Establishment, provided that it became the museum „Ilie, Tațiana and Ion Niculescu-Dorobanțu”. Between 1948-1957, the house hosted the canteen of the employees of the Minister of Industry. In 1956, following the pressures of the Direction of Historic Monuments, that considered the building „one of the most valuable in the Capital from an architectural point of view”, it was classified as part of the heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Education, undergoing consolidation works. Starting 1958, it hosted the Technical school of choreography, with 300 students. Today, more than one century after its construction, the impressive Gothic Revival residence maintains its mysterious allure, fascinating the passers-by with its imposing dimensions and unique construction details, crafted by one of the most important Romanian architects. Sources: Simina Stan, „Reședința Ilie I. Niculescu-Dorobanțu, monument istoric”, în Revista Arhitectura, iulie 2015 Narcis Dorin Ion, ”Memoria unui oraș – București”, ed. Institutul Cultural Român, București, 2012

In a Bucharest of high hopes, fueled by the end of the First World War, Dr. Ion Moscu was constructing his house, on a land bought from the Catargi family. Doctor Ion Moscu was a leading personality of the time, being the first Romanian doctor trained in Paris, doctor of the Patriarch of Romania and of the Royal House. The architectural plans of his house were made by the famous architect Gh. Simotta, who sketched a splendid Neo-Romanian style building. Gheorghe Simotta (1891-1979) was born into a family of Aromanians from the mountains of Macedonia and took refuge with his family in Romania after graduating high school. He attended the Superior School of Architecture under the guidance of masters Petre Antonescu and Ermil Pangratti. His more than 120 projects are from the inter-war period and are mostly found in Bucharest: the Patriarchal Residence, Darvari Hermitage, Gomoiu Hospital and numerous private villas, collective dwellings and funerary monuments in Bellu cemetery. His early style is based on Neo-Romanian elements, to which are gradually added modernist, Art Deco, Balkan resonances or influences of Byzantine decorative art. The restrictions imposed by the communist regime made him abandon his design activity and serve for 30 years as a professor at the Faculty of Architecture in Bucharest. After a meticulous rehabilitation, modernization and restoration project that lasted about three years, Moscu's building in the heart of the Capital became a veritable boutique hotel. The downtown location and architectural value imposed the concept of boutique hotel. Currently, it has ten rooms with generous surfaces (25-40 sqm) and a 90 sqm apartment, some of them equipped with balcony or loggia. Each room is furnished differently, according to the history and architecture of the building. The furniture in classic style is complemented by pieces with styles from different eras: Ludovic XV, Art Nouveau, Biedermeier or Empire. For the finishing of the precious interiors, solid wood, Versailles parquet and marble were used. Moscu's building represents the opportunity to own an architectural jewel in the center of Little Paris, signed by a famous architect, who already functions successfully as a luxury hotel, with loyal guests and a specialized team, well trained to offer an impeccable service for notable clients. Source: Cornel Samara, „Gheorghe Simotta – între nobleţe şi arhitectură”, Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae Publishing, Brăila, 2014 Photo: Andrei Mărgulescu