luxury real estate for sale Richiș, Romania

In the picturesque heart of Transylvania, at a crossroads between past and present, lies the Karg Haller János Manor, a place where time seems to have taken root. Located in the village of Dârlos, just 10 km from Mediaș and 30 km from Sighișoara, this historic property shelters the story of a noble family and the spirit of a bygone era. At the foot of sun-kissed hills and surrounded by the serenity of Transylvanian villages, the manor reveals itself as an architectural symphony blending classical elegance with rural nobility. Built centuries ago, its walls have witnessed the glorious times of the Haller family, Hungarian nobles who brought charm and refinement to the region. Every corner of this 750 m² manor tells a story: The cool cellar , deep within the silence of the earth, was once home to fine wines that still echo the festivities of days gone by. The spacious rooms on the ground floor , adorned with light and memories, now await a new story. The attic , filled with silent promises, could be transformed into workshops, bedrooms, or an art gallery. More Than a Manor: A True Estate The property also boasts four additional buildings, each with its own unique charm: A 180 m² house , perfect for hosting guests or auxiliary spaces. A 200 m² house , with immense potential for a residence or events. A smaller house of 100 m² , ideal as a peaceful retreat or an office. An additional 300 m² building , ready to become a multifunctional space or an event hall. Together, these buildings provide a generous total area of 1,555 m², all wrapped in the charm of historic architecture. The 4,100 m² plot surrounding the property is more than just land – it is a gateway to nature and history. Its gardens, once witnesses to elegant soirées, dream of becoming a haven for joy, creativity, or relaxation. A Region Steeped in Legend Dârlos, with roots stretching back to the 3rd century BC, reveals its grandeur through the 15th-century Gothic Evangelical Church, adorned with unique Renaissance frescoes. Just a few kilometers away, Mediaș and Sighișoara – two medieval jewels – preserve the stories of fortified walls and cobblestone streets. At 35 km, Malancrav welcomes you with the Apafi Manor, a symbol of royalty now owned by King Charles III. This region is more than a destination; it is a journey through time. VAT is applied to the displayed price. Photo Credit: Florin Pepene

In one of the old royal cities of the Habsburg Empire, the one called Elisabetopole, Elizabetopolis, Ibașfalău, Ibișfalău, Bășcăleț, Elisabethstadt, Epeschdorf, or Erzsébetvároș, there is a bright and bold building catching the eye instantly. It is centrally located, on one of the main arteries and near the Armenian cathedral, the one that lost one dome. Featuring an imposing tower guarding the corner and elegantly outlined blue frames against the bright white façade the has distinction. Built in 1881, it wears its age gracefully, having been recently renovated. The internal partitioning has created spacious and bright rooms, both on the ground floor (living room, three bedrooms, kitchen, two bathrooms) and upstairs (three bedrooms, an office, living room, and two bathrooms, one with access to the Finnish sauna). The fireplace stove warms a 40 sqm living room. The vaulted cellar with a brick floor, maintaining controlled temperature, is the perfect place for a private wine cellar, while the garden with lawn and fruit trees is the ideal option for peaceful afternoons. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the pavilion, where hearty meals can also be organized for loved ones, in its 9 sqm summer kitchen with a bread & pizza oven. The garage accommodates two cars. The town of Dumbrăveni, one of the ten royal free cities, enjoys the benefits of multiculturalism, with Romanians, Hungarians, Jews, Saxons, and Armenians living in and beautifying it. In the 16th century, Grigore Apafi built the feudal castle in the form of a citadel, which now operates as the Museum of Transylvanian Armenians, and the Armenian community erected a cathedral here in the 18th century. Dumbrăveni is situated between Sighișoara and Mediaș, having touristic Biertan, Viscri, and Via Transilvanica in close proximity. photo Florin Pepene

During the time when Romania was a Kingdom, the county bearing the name of Târnava Mică was formed, around the homonymous river, in Transylvania, Here, Târnăveni (formerly Târnava-Sân-Martin) functioned as a county seat. In April 1912, Târnăveni is elevated to the rank of city, and advances to gas-powered street lighting. In the year 1918, more precisely on the day of December 1st, the Union of Transylvania to the Motherland was completed. In 1990, December 1st was selected to be the National Day of Romania. Between September and October 1944, the 82nd Infantry Regiment fought valiantly, in the Târnava Mică valley and on the hills around the city, against the German and Hungarian forces. After the Second World War, the established communist regime established an administrative reorganization and a specific socio-economic life for Târnăveni. The history of the city takes us back in time, in 1278, when it was first documented, although traces of human habitation have been found since the Neolithic. The prosperity of the city made its eastern neighbour, the adjacent village of Cuștelnic, to become part of Târnăveni in 2000, through local referendum. Tall, majestic, and bearing a magnetic intensity of the color on the façades, Elszeszer Palace is located at the intersection of two streets in the city center. The history of the building originates in the XIX century, in 1860, around its construction time. The palace provides a generous space with 10 rooms, which have different surfaces and are arranged as: lower ground + ground floor + first floor.The built area totals about 650 sqm, with a footprint of 367 sqm and a usable area of approximately 400 sqm. An asset of the property is the immediate functionality, as the building is connected to all the necessary utilities: water, gas, electricity and sewerage. Therefore, this historical building becomes an interesting space for a future investment, being very versatile and ready to use for several commercial purposes, among which we mention a hotel, an office space or store, a kindergarten or a clinic. Photo: Florin Pepene

The work of the renowned Sighisoara-born architect Fritz Balthes, the school in Bruiu/Braller, like those in Cincșor, Gherdeal and Veșeud also signed by him, enjoys a central location in the immediate vicinity of the fortified evangelical church, an object of interest both for the community and for tourists. A photograph from 1923 shows it as a solid but not necessarily rigid building; even in black and white, the school, which respects the local style, offers an expressive play of volumes, fragmented and completed by a small tower. The building, completed in 1913, is an expression of the Transylvanian architect's personal Secession style - floral, vegetal and geometric motifs blending harmoniously. Currently, all the elements and details of the construction are identified and documented, and there is also a considerable volume of official documents in this regard. In Saxon communities, school has always had an important role, being essential for preserving identity; history has even noted that the first attested institution dates back to 1380 and that, for the first time in Europe, in 1722 primary education for boys and girls was established by them (by comparison, in England this only happened in 1870). The building is L-shaped with three access ways - the main one through the front in the middle area and two secondary ones (student access and the private one to the teacher's home) in the courtyard of the building, through the two opposite ends of it. The volume having the P+1E structure has one classroom per level; the S+P volume facing the street with the long side functioned as a space for the chancellery and the teacher's residence. The cellar consists of several semi-cylindrical vaulted rooms. The former school in Bruiu has high and bright rooms separated by hallways with white walls gathered in pastel belts, with columns and sturdy balustrades. All areas retain the original pavement made of prefabricated mosaic tiles with discreet colors (gray, red, black, beige). The tiles are arranged in a checkerboard pattern or make up perimeter borders, with each room having its own custom pattern. Other original elements are the window hardware, the complex beam structures supporting the cladding and the solid oak steps throughout the building. Existing modern utilities include three-phase current, running water, fiber optic internet. The Saxon school is probably the only rural building with a known author in the village; returning it to the wider community by harnessing its cultural tourism potential can only be a win-win project. An example of good practice is the former Saxon school in Cincșor, purchased over time, together with the parish house and other housing, by a former student and transformed into Cincșor Transylvania Guesthouses, a successful development. The other former schools designed by Fritz Balthes in Veșeud and Gherdeal were recently purchased to be renovated and included in the tourist circuit; the former cultural center in Șomartin, also signed by Balthes, is also currently under renovation. Bruiu is located 60 km from Sibiu and 100 km from Brașov, which gives the future owner access to two of the most attractive tourist areas in the country, strongly marked by the Saxon heritage so appreciated by modern travelers. In the area: • The Cistercian Abbey of Carta • Hatibaciu Valley • Fagaras mountains • The Saxon villages of Viscri, Meșendorf, Biertan, Alma Vii, • Richis, etc • Fagaras Fortress photo Florin Pepene