luxury real estate for sale Romania (page 8)

Residence is an understatement. Rather, it is about a large-scale residential concept, surrounded by positive energy, built in the heart of Codril Vlăsiei, a short distance from the future A0 - ring highway, Henri Coandă International Airport and Băneasa Shopping City. Hidden from the hectic life and pollution of the city, in an area where you can hear the chirping of wild birds from the window, this unique property has a plot of 14,000 square meters, a privilege that few residential properties enjoy in the immediate vicinity of the Capital. Generous rooms, solid wood floors, stained glass windows, woodwork and classic, timeless finishes are just a few of the attributes of the home that looks like something out of a modern fairy tale. The indoor pool and fireplace welcome frosty days, and the seemingly endless garden, which together with the tree-lined lake and relaxing walks through the private forest, emphasize the true definition of luxury. The property has photovoltaic panels with a power of 17 kw and a prosumer function, an internal elevator and a covered garage for 3 cars. It is a rare purchase opportunity with a beautiful story behind it, where the owner over time joined several parcels of land, including a piece of oak forest, which is now an integral part of the property. In addition to practical compartmentalization and tasteful finishes, the house can be lived in by two families by separating the areas. Being at the first sale since the construction, the owner confesses that it is hard to part with it, sharing the following story: Many times when I was preparing for the launch of the project I asked myself, what should my house look like? I browsed dozens of sites with famous projects, photos of famous houses, medieval villas and historical monuments. Neither seemed to be the expression of my expectation. I always told myself that I wanted it to reflect the situation of my childhood home, where no one could look in unless invited but, on the other hand, it had its back to the garden and the forest. And at the same time, to have a wide opening to the forest, to be separate but also connected to a service area. Well, if they could let the forest penetrate inside, that would be even better. And if I can get the vegetation to spread, symbolically, into the house, it would be wonderful to be able to light a fire that doesn't screen my view of the garden and the oak trees. From the beginning, I imagined a house with large windows, the size of a football goal, with wide doors, with openings through which nature and the forest could pass and embrace it from all sides. When I first stepped into the clearing with waist-deep grass, surrounded by tall oaks, I said to myself: This is the place for my house! Photo: Dan Călin

Only 45 km from Cluj, at the crossroads of Valea Ierii and Valea Negrii, a road through the forest suddenly opens up, reminiscent of a wonderful grove, a clearing flooded with greenery around an pond. A guesthouse all set in stone, wood and red flowers welcomes its guests with modern rooms and bohemian terraces. The mountain air feels cold and strong when it enters the nostrils, reaches the veins and ozonates. Here everything is under the sign of green - the rich and seemingly wild vegetation is left to dominate, to overflow, to fill the gaze with green. The plaster and buttresses of the exposed stone evoke the durability, stability and stature of a medieval settlement. Everything is made of wood, inside and out. The architecture follows the local rustic style, but the interior, all wood-paneled. has the atmosphere of a contemporary cottage. The wood reflects light creating a quiet, gentle and warm cocoon. Lighting accessories and chromatically coordinated contemporary furniture make a modern gray-yellow-black combination. There are 10 rooms with balconies above the lake, another 7 rooms in the main building (two of them have their own terrace and private tub with air massage) and 4 apartments (one with an area of 48sqm, shower and whirlpool tub/ ciubăr; its terrace is above the waterfall; other two apartments have private tub/ ciubăr). The property is perfectly designed and equipped for corporate and private events. It has large areas with carefully manicured grass for garden parties and a restaurant with a capacity of 300 people. The salt room, the sauna, the fireplace, the grass sunbeds or the tub are opportunities for relaxation or socializing, as you wish. Then there are the barrel-built dining areas, sauna and the jacuzzi in the tub that can be practically assimilated to a half-barrel - all elements that create a fairytale atmosphere suitable for both team buildings, weddings and holidays in nature. Children have a wonderful park but also a playground inside, while for the teens/ adults there is airsoft, paintball, rummy, backgammon, chess, playing cards, wireless access). There is also a well-stocked bar and a generous terrace with 80 seats in the air free and 36 things covered) and 9 covered parking spaces. The project for equipping 210 sqm with photovoltaic panels (40 kw) is currently being completed. Activities in the area: • Scărișoara cave • Muntele Rece, Băișoara, Rimetea, Posaga monasteries, Plopi hermitage • Gelu's fortress • Accumulation lakes: Tarnița, Gilău, Beliș • Runcului Gorges • Băișoara ski slope (20 km) • Turda Salt Mine - nature reserve • Turzii Gorges • The tomb of Mihai Viteazu Photo Florin Pepene

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.

The villa, built in 2014 on 2,600mp of land, is a testament to the contemporary style - modern architecture based on asymmetric volumes, wide openings and straight, clean lines, stripped of superfluous decorations. The fence and walkways are flanked by carefully selected mature vegetation; a long pedestrian walkway runs parallel to a 6x12m ornamental pond and driveway, one leading to the entrance to the house, the other to the double garage. The villa has 400 useful square meters on the ground floor (living room, kitchen, technical space, spa area, bathroom, garage) and the first floor with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dressing room and laundry room. The whole life of the house is oriented towards the back area - the living room on the ground floor and the elegant terraces on the first floor lead to the 5x10m pool heated with panels and guarded by shrubs and plants that lend it a vague Tuscan air. This location provides peace and privacy. The interior has a soothing color that oscillates between shades of tobacco, ivory and chocolate; the atmosphere is calm, quiet, refined; a modern fireplace that preserves the clean and straight lines of the house also contributes to this. Large glazed surfaces, curtains and blinds carefully negotiate the dosage of natural light inside, and the opening of the living room to the terrace and pool is done fluidly, as a natural extension when the season allows it. The hand of an interior designer can be discreetly felt everywhere. The master bedroom surprises with soft textures and a fireplace; bathrooms are stylish with monochrome trends and premium sanitary ware. The entire villa shows great care for the quality and refinement of the finishes and furnishings - it has a French oak staircase, underfloor heating, corian boards, fiber optics. The relaxation area is not neglected either, the villa having a sauna, spa and jacuzzi. The property enjoys the advantages of being located in Păulești, the select residential area of the city of Satu Mare. photo Florin Pepene

In a long and broad valley cut through thick woods stand few houses, clustered here and there, rather spread among large tracts of green land—on such land, with forest on three sides, a lover of green has built in 2007 a solid stone foundation on which he then aligned, horizontally, round, neat and straight logs in the shape of a house. A wide terrace, house to red geraniums, allows one to take possession of the property with a glance - everything is green, welcoming and alive; the vocabulary of the house does not include concrete, asphalt and plasterboard. Soft and warm logs are used inside as walls; mbroidered curtains, local pottery and a door painted with folk designs join the carved entrance gate and anchor the house in tradition; the computer and photovoltaic panels stand as symbols of the present. On the surrounding land, long branches hang heavy to the ground; somewhere in between them there is a bear watch shelter. Here at dusk there’s that ineffable feeling when the body feels the day slowing down and the soul vibrates in communion with nature. The ground floor means common spaces - living room, kitchen, dining area and bathroom. The corner stove promises to burn hot in the winter; in summer, the wood does its duty and keeps cool. The sleeping area consists of three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. For summer days, the gazebo with grill/oven solves the eternal dilemma what are we eating today, and the table tennis room breaks the tranquility with a little competitive spirit. When too much forest threatens the balance, the Sovata resort is 15 km away, ready to offer its attractions: lakes with chlorinated and sodium waters, restaurants or hiking on the Salt Mountain and Gurghiu Mountains, towards Vârful Cireșelu or Saca Hill; Praid, Corund, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Călimănesti, and Rimetea are not far away either. photo Florin Pepene

Somewhere on the edge of the forest, with the Bistrita River flowing in front, a private and quiet street leads to a secluded property where the perfectly manicured greenery induces a feeling of well-being; the impression it leaves is bright, neat, with clean lines, a strong aspirational component and a vague Mediterranean air perhaps given by the vegetation or the whiteness of the walls under the roof tile that falls heavily on the building. A silver fir tree punctuates the crowded green garden; the walkways take up in stone the idea of the curve found on the property in other areas too - the corrugated roof, the cut of the glass in the living room, etc. The interior is comfortable, the atmosphere warm, restful and ready to provide comfort for a large number of people - the common areas such as the open kitchen’s island and the living room are meant to gather around the table an extended family. The bathrooms attract attention with a modern design in which the stand alone bathtub is the piece of resistance. The layout of the space follows the civilized standard - in the basement the technical room - boilers, heating system and pool installations - but also the recreation room and wine cellar, plus a light courtyard with access to the pool. The ground floor allows parking for two cars in the garage and from there access to the living room with its fireplace, the dining area and the open kitchen (a second, closed kitchen and an ironing room are nearby). Also on this level are the guest bedroom with bathroom, the office and a vestibule. In the attic, under the skylight, there are 3 bedrooms with a bathroom each. In total, over 730 sqm of usable area finished to the highest standards. photo Florin Pepene

Contemporary architecture plays with volumes, full and empty, overlapping parallelepipeds with elongated sides - as is this villa, a perpedicular universe of right angles tamed by carefully placed vegetation, thick-crowned trees and bushy shrubs. Ample, modernly designed terraces are designed to allow life outside, in the fresh air of this quiet, secluded part of Breaza. The ground floor appears fluid, the space having continuity and lightness in a slightly masculine atmosphere where the chromaticity is concentrated in olive tones, anthracite and declinations of the chocolate-caramel spectrum. The vague sobriety is also maintained in the private spaces, in the bathrooms receiving monochromatic tones of granite with dramatic accents. The two fireplaces, in the living room and the master bedroom, bring warmth and style. The dining area is placed between two glazed walls which provide light and a view to the greenery outside; on hot days, the meal is taken on the terrace where a barbeque is set up, area accessible both from the kitchen and living room. A stylish, Japanese spa-like atmosphere is provided by the 72m2 indoor pool, a perfect example of minimalism, that extreme simplification of lines and form for a reduction to the essentials of function and aesthetics. In fact, the house also shares the passion for technology classically associated with Japanese culture - it is a smart home, the commands can be given from the application installed on the phone or from the switches - security system, air conditioning, dimming lighting, music are fully integrated. The chosen level of comfort means individual air conditioning in each room, underfloor heating throughout the house, external defrosting, water softener, lightning rod with long protection radius and grounding socket, solar panels and HDMI wiring in all rooms as well as a Variovac Premium 240VIP central vacuum with 12 m hose and controllers on the handle. The vegetation created by a landscape architect benefits from an irrigation system that can be fed from the network or from its own well and the pump from the underground technical room. The indoor pool is controlled by an Orpheo automatic with pH and ORP dosing plus a sand filter, has a Dantherm dehumidifier and can be illuminated with 6-color LEDs. To the rear of the house there is a shed with generous space for tools and gardening. The property is connected to the sewer, it also has its own pit and two deep wells with stone walls for rainwater. Safety is also a key aspect taken seriously - all rooms have a glass break sensor and a motion sensor, and the hallways have a smoke and temperature sensor; in addition, all rooms where there are water pipes have a flood sensor. There is a system of video cameras outside and inside plus sensor lights in the car park, on the building and perimeter (trees) as well as on the 70m access road. The two gates are automatic and have control light, and access is via an Aprilaire video intercom. In conclusion, the villa is an ideal home or place of refuge in nature and in the fresh air of Breaza, offering facilities rarely found even in big cities. There is the option to also purchase a 500m2 plot of land next to the villa, with a non-functional building at present, if an extension of the property is desired. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru

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

The birth certificate of the monumental place that would definitively enter into the city life of Craiova and the country through the name, utility and brilliance of “Minerva Casino”, was signed more than a century ago, when the architect Toma Dobrescu handed over the plans for the new construction to a society in which entrepreneurs and workers were predominantly Italian. The Moorish-style building, completed in 1902, had a restaurant and hotel at its inauguration, later adding, through clever arrangements, the wine cellar and the summer garden. Later, under the care of extraordinary restorers (Vasilescu, Bazavan, Andronescu, Mândreanu, Istrățoiu, Barbu), the famous Moorish hall and beerhouse became the city’s main attraction, Minerva competing and surpassing all other party venues. The motto of that time - All the fine people gathers at Minerva’s made the regular attendance of the place to be an event for the citizens of Craiova. From the very beginning, Minerva brought together on the concert stage the most appreciated fiddlers of the times, such as Cristache Ciolacu or the Buică troupe, Dinicii, Tandinii, the instrumentalists from the Piculeata and Julea family. It must be remembered that artists that created a name for themselves in the country's artistic life made their debut on the Minerva stage. This is where Madelaine and Manu Nedeianu, Iodănescu-Bruno, Ion Vasilescu, Mia Braia, Ioana Radu, Dorina Drăghici, Petre Alexandru and many, many others started. When Giani Spinelli sang, the tables also occupied the entrance hall, many waiting outside, because there was no more room in the hall. It should also be remembered that Minerva was a real citadel of culture, here the artists spending their free time, over a drink, discussing art issues and making plans, giving birth to ideas. Here could be seen Amza Pellea, Gheorghe Cozorici, Constantin Rauțchi, Silvia Popovici, Sanda Toma, Ioana Bulca, Andreea Năstăsescu, Rodica Tapalagă, Ioana Măgură, Vasile Constantinescu, Vasile Nițulescu, Remus Comăneanu, Geo Barton, George Marutza or Costel Rădulescu, Mircea Bohoreanu, Benedict Gănescu, George Apostu, Victor Roman, Ilie Purcaru, Paul Anghel, Ion Caraion, Haralambie Grămescu, Mihai Ungheanu, Adrian Petringereanu, Horia Pătrașcu or Petre Dragu. Ion Voicu or Constantin Piliuță whenever they came to Craiova, Minerva was their host. Minerva hosted important people of the world: General Charles De Gaule, Ciu-En-Lai, Emperor Pahlavi of Iran, President Gomulka of Poland and so many others. The Minerva Garden hosted the first boxing galas in which many champions of the country competed: Anton Osca, Marin Gaspar or Gheorghe Lungu. Minerva remains an exceptional achievement in Craiova's urban planning, impressing in size and architectural exuberance. A monumental construction made in Moorish style, with a rich exterior decoration, with an entrance that stands out for its monumentality. The Maur salon has a huge skylight, with Viennese mirrors on the side that highlight the splendor and grandeur designed by the architect. Today Minerva is in a project state and is patiently and nostalgically waiting for the time to shine again. Consolidated and partially renovated, the building needs a renovation project in order to be used again as a hotel with restaurant, beerhouse and summer garden facilities and to become again the main attraction of a city that has been missing for too long.

In Ferești, the place where Romanian traditions are still alive, where the folk costumes are proudly worn and the households hide stories behind the monumental wood gates, an unique ensemble of traditional houses is waiting to reveal itself in front of the lovers of beauty. The ensemble is made of almost 2400 sqm of land and includes 5 carefully restored houses, a pond with sturgeons, carps and trout, a storeroom made of stone, a wooden timber pavilion, sauna, a hot tub and a barbeque zone. Next to the other houses, benefiting from a zip line and a specially designed barbeque zone, the tree house is ready to be discovered in the wooded area (1500 sqm). The entire ensemble offers 22 beds, being the ideal places for families eager for nature and relaxation, or for those who want to disconnect from daily life.

This contemporary mansion, built in 2018, is ideally suited to both holiday and permanent living. Furthermore, the size and the layout of the domain are ready to cover various commercial purposes and services, such as office area, a store, a restaurant, an event venue or a kindergarten. The city of Baia Mare is only 8 km away and the European Route E58 is within easy reach. We are talking about a mansion arranged on GF + 1F + AT, which spans 1000 m² of dynamic living space and 1,5 ha of surrounding land, including: a lake with fish, gardens and pedestrian alleys through the yard. The imposing mansion comprises eight spacious rooms and six bathrooms. Each space was conceived in detail and personalized to provide a spacious oasis of relaxation, where natural light floods. The entire property has been designed to meet all the current requirements of modern living, and is built with its own two heating systems. A timeless spiral staircase, with an undeniably elegant allure, leads us to the upper floors. The materials used in the construction of the property, among which we list the oak, sessile oak, teak and ash wood, announce the highest quality and they succeed in increasing the value that the future owners can give to the property, in consideration of the purpose they decide upon, be it residential or commercial. Here, anyone can fall in love with the view, the tranquility of the area and the refreshing, clean air.

We invite you to a green field, forgotten by the world, apparently outside of civilization and where the sun rises and sets unhindered by concrete or asphalt. The expanse of almost five hectares of land in this area means calm and solitude - the silent flat immovable plain and the forest that borders it are the guarantor. Entering the house, the green leaves the stage and wood enters - the entire lodge of over a thousand square meters is made of wood and is divided into truly generous day and night spaces. The ground floor means a high living room, a spacious kitchen and bedrooms, each with its own dressing room and bathroom. The upper floor has been reserved for a large gym and lounge area. Wood up, wood down, wood upright, horizontal, trunk, log, bar, plank - in any representation, whole or sliced, straight or gnarled, the wood is warm, silent, patient and lively and acts as a building material, decoration, binder between the outside and inside. A stylized hut exploits a hoof making it a native hobbit house, with gnarled trunks guarding the entrance (the windows are the bottoms of barrels ingeniously rotated on an axis). With a bedroom and a bathroom (approx. 40 sqm), the small building assumes the role of a guest room. A playground with a climbing wall, birds and swings provide activities for the little ones, along with the pond and the cattle on the property. The house and the outbuildings (garage, photovoltaic panels), the greenhouses and the vegetable garden, the fruit trees, the glistening water that made its way through the willows, the grass, the sheep stable and the bird area are guarantees of the self-sufficiency of the property. As additional security measures are the protective trench fence and thorny vegetation, the observation posts, the bunker as a shelter in case of calamity and the escape route. The location of the property 30 minutes from Bucharest, in Grădiștea (northeast of Ilfov County) makes it extremely attractive as a weekend refuge, a place of return to nature and peace.

The penthouses offer you a unique experience, characterized by sublime comfort and elegance. The abundance of light energizes residents and creates a gorgeous environment, ideal for relaxation. Exceptional interior finishes integrate textures and colors designed to create a welcoming ambiance for both residents and guests. Carefully selected prints break the monotony of solid and contrast-less colors, thus transforming a seemingly minimalist residence into a home that is in full harmony with your personality and in perfect accordance with the imposing terraces of the building. 118 Penthouse is a very special one, probably the most exclusive one in Timisoara. With a total usable area of 129 sqm, split into 4 large rooms, the penthouse offers a 179 sqm terrace with plenty of green areas and un unbeatable view of the City.

In the forests of Transylvania, 100 km from Brasov and Targu Mures, a manicured hedge reminiscent of the perfection of Versailles guides the steps to a petit chateau . At the end of the alley the gaze stops on a building like a piece of France moved to the Harghita Mountains. In reality, the architecture is tributary to the Transylvanian style of Kos Karoly, the architect born in the region and acclaimed co-author of a prestigious Budapest neighborhood. The property is practically a contemporary castle for a new type of castellan, one that values ​​ the refinement of the classic style, the privacy offered by 20,000 sq m of wooded land and the change of seasons. In winter the immaculate snow casts a gray-blue light mirroring the sky, and the snowy tower stands guard beside the trees surrounding the building like a defensive wall; the snow erases the contemporary leaving room for a medieval thrill. Autumn, on the other hand, contrasts the subtle refinement of architecture with the smoky burgundy of deciduous forest. Budding makes the branches crack in spring, and in summer the same coniferous and deciduous leaves bring breeze and coolness. The building is projected on the sky, yet it does not overwhelm with arrogance but with the elegance of the shades and the aesthetics of the lines. The white masonry is embraced by solid stone and blue-gray carpentry; the caramel-colored wood accents punctuate the railing area and the terrace furniture. The 17m-high tower offers a 360 degree panorama over the surrounding endless forest (although it is located in a small locality, the property enjoys the peace of isolation). Inside, the tower has walls clad in French blue wood paneling and a stylized spiral staircase that, seen from above, opens like slices of a Dobos Torte; accordingly, the light that falls on them is reflected on the walls like a liquid caramel. The building preserves the wide steps and the platform entrance of the old residences where the guests were greeted by all of people of the house, owners and staff alike. The interior is intimate, the partitions are designed to bring the family together, the rooms manage to stay warm and welcoming. Classic solid wood furniture pieces in warm colors, paintings, hunting trophies and elegant lighting fixtures (the latest made by the craftsman of the Vienna Opera) are carefully chosen and discreetly displayed to build a warm family atmosphere. In the living room there is a coffered ceiling, an impressive travertine fireplace decorated with a marble bust and wonderful pendulum wall clocks, made of carved wood. The property highlights valuable local resources - stone and wood - and completes them exquisitely with a few statues on the outside and other discreet valuables on the inside. Everything revolves around wood and the interior staircase is another homage to Kos Karoly and his Transylvanian style. Statuary and refined, the castle retains an intimate, friendly character also due to its size (the built area is 620 sqm). There are 6 bedrooms with private bathroom (their number can be supplemented through the attic partitioning), a dining room for 12 people, breakfast room, an orangery and large terraces, office, gym and table tennis, dressing room and dedicated hunting room (with a safety box for keeping the guns). The building has technical spaces and rooms for its staff, all with generous surfaces and state-of-the-art technical equipment. Moreover, the outbuildings are integrated into the landscape both practically and aesthetically; a special mention deserves the cellar dug in the ground, thus taking advantage of the constant temperature required for wine storage. Separately there is a pavilion for 25 people with barbecue area, bread oven and goulash kettle plus a garden of organic vegetables on 900 sqm. As no castle deserves its name without horses, le petit chateau has a stable and its outbuildings for two horses, in addition to the barn and the car garage.

The architectural complex Bragadiru Palace dates back to the dawn of the 20th century, in full Belle Époque. The whole domain is named after its founder, Dumitru Marinescu Bragadiru (1842-1915). An emblematic figure for the city, he started from a poor family of workers and became Europe's third industrialist at the beginning of the 20th century. Through his ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, Bragadiru has fully contributed to the capital's economic and architectural development. At the end of the 19th century, he set up a brewery – at that time, in Bucharest, there were only two such companies, both of German origin and highly appreciated: Luther (the future Grivita) and Oppler (later GIB). Near his brewery, Bragadiru built a recreation center for employees, following an old tradition. Thus was born the Colossus, as the building was known in its beginnings, around 1905. Designed as a Palace of Culture, it was used as a brewery and a performance hall, but also to host several family events of the workers. Bragadiru Palace was built according to the plans designed by Austrian architect Anton Shuckerl in 1894. It is an impressive construction, in size, architecture and decorations, with particular attention paid to details: spiral stairs in Norman style, stuccoes, statues inserted in the facade, Venetian mirrors and Victorian-style balconies. The summer garden and terrace harmoniously complete the eclectic architecture. With a spectacular ballroom, which can also function as a theater or concert hall, a library, a bowling alley, numerous rooms, shops and offices that operated on the ground floor, the Palace combines the styles of the most famous buildings of the time: the Chamber of Commerce, The Romanian Post Office, The House of Savings and Consignments (CEC) and the building of the Supreme Court of Justice, all built in the same period. In June 1948, the family's property is confiscated, and the Palace becomes the Lenin Culture House of district 5 and functions under this purpose until 1989. After the fall of the communist regime, it is completely neglected, until 2003, when it is returned to the rightful owners, Dumitru Marinescu Bragadiru’s descendants, who manage to restore the former building from ruins. Bragadiru Palace is one of the most imposing buildings of Bucharest of all time. Today, it is an elegant location, which hosts private events, from wedding ceremonies to birthday parties, personal or corporate. The Colosseum Hall is truly spectacular and any event organized here is engrained by the aristocratic atmosphere and the glow of the glory years of inter-war Bucharest. The property is available for sale as it follows: - Integral: Palace + Garden; - The palace of 10,110 sqm with the subsidiary land, of 4,369 sqm; - Garden of 12,122 sqm, suitable for real estate development, current urban indices: CUT 2.5 and POT 75% Source: Adevarul.ro Photo: Andrei Mărgulescu

Between the Bistrița and the Giurgeului Mountains, on the Bistricioara river valley near Borsec, there is the Corbu village, a small corner of heaven surrounded by secular forests. Here is our traditional domain, perfect for nature lovers, where they can move immediately. Everything was built and arranged in the smallest details: from the main residence villa, to the guest houses and the breeding grounds, from the terrace from which you can admire a spectacular panorama, to the wooden pavilion that invites you to relax, to the bridge over the creek that runs through the property tot the sauna and other modern equipment... all this can transpose you into a fairytale world, away from the urban tumult. Our domain, close to the Borsec mineral waters, in the middle of the nature, seems to be the perfect place for a better, healthier life.

This interwar building, design in Neo-Romanian style, is located in Sibiu, in the immediate vicinity of the 15th century medieval fortified enclosure. The ensemble is classified in the List of Historical Monuments in Romania by order no. 2030/2014 with code SB-II-a-B-21084, and includes: the main residence (SB-II-m-B-21084.01), the first annex (SB-II-m-B-21084.02) and the second annex (SB-II-m-B-21084.03). According to cartographic sources, around 1875 there was another building on the place of the current one. In 1909, the plot was owned by Henrik Baumann, in 1929 the ownership right was registered for Luiza and Friedrich Baumann. The inscription on the portico’s floor and on the façade indicates its year of construction as 1929, the project being signed by architect Alfred Cernea, as the concrete slab on the façade indicates. Most likely, the project was commissioned by Dr. Liviu Turcu. The present building is emblematic for its Neo-Romanian style. The characteristic features are: massive volumetry, highlighting the central body, loggia with short and thick columns, carved wooden structures inspired by the vernacular architecture, trilobed arches, openings with semi-circular closure and rich decorations with Oriental motifs. The central side of the façade is taller than the other parts, which is also highlighted at the roof. The central area of the ground floor contains a window with semi-circular closure, framed by two embedded Corinthian columns. The floor of the central part is the richest ornamented part of the façade, elevated by the balcony, supported on four massive consoles, decorated with arabesque panels. The loggia opens through three tall trilobate arcades. The façade surfaces around the arches are decorated in an exuberant style with spindles, flowers and arabesques. The main façade of the building offers a panoramic view of the entire garden, at the center of which is an ornamental pool. The access to the yard is made through an alley flanked by tall trees. Designed as an urban villa-style residence with a park around the central building, it initially hosted the Dr. Bolintineanu Sanatorium, and in November 1936 it became Dr. Antal's For Births and Female Diseases Clinic. The building was nationalized in 1948 with this function, soon becoming the headquarters of Sibiu General Sanitary Inspectorate, then a kindergarten, a function preserved until the 1990s. In 2000 the villa and the parcel were returned to the heir family. Today, the imposing building keeps almost intact its original design, projected by architect Cernea, with the valuable decorative elements of the façades. The two annexes were also preserved, realized in a unitary architectural design, the fence near the street along with the main gate, the alley lined by trees, the rampant, the staircase and the basin in front of the main building. Inside, valuable items have been preserved, such as decorative paintings of the ceiling and the original carpentry. Other main attractions add up to the exquisite architectural details, such as: the generous yard of over 5000 sqm and the proximity to The Big Square in Sibiu, located at only 200 m. An outstanding witness of the only national architecture program in Romania, located in a central area of Sibiu, this splendid interwar villa is silently and hopefully waiting for its new owner.

Developed in the distinguished Primăverii quarter, the project has a B+GF+4F+5Fstepped-back structure. The 35 exclusive apartments benefit from 70 parking lots, underground and over-ground. The project is planned to be delivered in 2022. Primãverii neighbourhood was designed in the 30s by Octav Doicescu (1902-1981), one of the most important Romanian architects in the interwar period. Here lived King Carol II of Romania with Elena Lupescu, until 1940. During the communist period, the neighbourhood was chosen as a residential area for the nomenclature of the time and became the Forbidden Quarter - the access was allowed only to the residents. All the presidents after 1990 lived in this area.

Developed in the distinguished Primăverii quarter, the project has a B+GF+4F+5Fstepped-back structure. The 35 exclusive apartments benefit from 70 parking lots, underground and over-ground. The project is planned to be delivered in 2022. Primãverii neighbourhood was designed in the 30s by Octav Doicescu (1902-1981), one of the most important Romanian architects in the interwar period. Here lived King Carol II of Romania with Elena Lupescu, until 1940. During the communist period, the neighbourhood was chosen as a residential area for the nomenclature of the time and became the Forbidden Quarter - the access was allowed only to the residents. All the presidents after 1990 lived in this area.

The imposing villa, category B historical monument, was built at the beginning of the 20th century, according to the plans of the architect Dimitrie Maimarolu (1869-1926). The residence, designed in the eclectic style characteristic of the era, still preserves impactful architectural elements today: entrance canopy, stained glass windows, monumental interior staircase made of oak wood. The vacant land was bought in 1897 by Vladimir G. Athanasovici – lawyer and liberal senator (1864 – 1928). The construction was completed in 1911 and has gone through various renovations, modifications and consolidations in the more than one hundred years. The Athanasovici family was part of the great bourgeoisie of the era. Doctor George Athanasovici (1822-1892) was the capital's first medical examiner and founded in 1857 together with the French Carol Davila the National School of Medicine in Bucharest. His son, Vladimir, a lawyer by profession, studied law in Paris and in 1888 joined the Bucharest Bar, later becoming a state lawyer and government commissioner at the Rural House. The architect Dimitrie Maimarolu (1859-1926) was trained in France and signed emblematic constructions in Bucharest: the Palace of the Chamber of Deputies (today the Palace of the Patriarchate), the Palace of the National Military Circle, the Church of Saint Sylvester, the Armenian Cathedral (Armenian Church), the Concordia Hotel. He was a founding member of the Society of Romanian Architects, a member of the Polytechnic Society and an architect in the Historical Monuments Commission. The ensemble from Batiștei street is composed of two buildings: the main body with four levels (basement, ground floor, mezzanine floor and attic), with a footprint of 539.71 square meters; secondary body with two levels (ground floor and first floor), with a footprint of 132.6 sqm. The main building has an auditorium and a secure valuables room located in the basement of the building. After the 2000s, the building housed the Cultural Center of the Republic of Hungary. Today, the villa is in a good state of conservation, with extremely valuable elements being fully preserved: the monumental interior staircase, the stained glass elements of the windows and the skylight, the stuccoes and frames of the doors and windows, the stuccoes and decorative elements of the ceilings, the iron canopy wrought iron of the main access door, the ornaments on the facade. The electrical, sanitary, heating and cladding elements of the roof covering were completely replaced. The generous courtyard is divided into green space arranged as a garden and car park clad with cubic stone. The land of 1,264 square meters has a double opening, 32 ml on Batiștei street and 36 ml on Aron Florian street. By positioning, age, history and architectural details, the villa Athanasovici from Batiștei street represents a building of great value, a significant part of the immovable cultural heritage in Romania and an expression of a western way of life. Sources: e-architecture.ro arhivadearhitectura.ro