luxury real estate for sale Sibiu, Romania

In the heart of Transylvania lies a property unlike any other — a home that captures the essence of a bygone era while embracing the comfort and refinement of modern living. Lovingly restored and reimagined by an award-winning interior designer, this residence is a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship, natural materials, and contemporary sophistication. A Thoughtful Restoration The estate comprises several buildings, each carefully renewed with respect for its history. The main house, facing the street, and its adjoining annex have undergone a complete structural renovation. New roofs, crafted from reclaimed tiles, have been fitted with breathable membranes, allowing for seamless insulation and the future conversion of the attic into three to four additional bedrooms. All structural work followed authentic Transylvanian techniques — brick walls have been reinforced and restored using lime plaster and natural materials, without a trace of concrete. This commitment to traditional craftsmanship ensures not only timeless beauty but also long-term stability. Living Spaces with Character and Potential The main residence currently offers two spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom featuring both a bathtub and a walk-in shower. Plumbing is in place for an additional ensuite bathroom, making this home ideal for boutique-style Airbnb rentals or comfortable family living. The adjacent annex is currently an open-air summer lounge — a charming space envisioned to become a guesthouse with an upstairs bedroom, outdoor kitchen, and bathroom (with all connections already installed). Beyond these, the former animal shelter and hay barn await transformation into a three-bedroom private residence, while the main barn — an impressive open space with dramatic proportions — has been conceived as a public or entertainment area, featuring a kitchen, dining hall, and mezzanine games room. It’s an exceptional setting for private events, culinary experiences, or artist retreats. Modern Comfort, Hidden in Tradition While the exterior whispers of centuries past, the infrastructure speaks entirely to the present. The property is fully connected to village water and sewage, newly rewired, and equipped with high-speed internet and exterior security cameras. The basement, once damp, has been meticulously drained and fitted with a gravel-based humidity control system, creating a perfectly dry and usable space. An electric boiler provides domestic hot water, and wiring is in place for energy-efficient ceramic radiators powered by three-phase electricity. Authentic Finishes and Elegant Details All façades have been refinished with natural lime-based German paint, chosen for its breathability and durability. The main gate, shutters, and doors have been hand-restored, preserving their original warmth and patina. Inside, natural wood floors treated with oil and wax run throughout, complementing the serene neutral palette. The kitchen is both beautiful and functional, equipped with a Smeg range cooker, dishwasher, and custom-built storage. The bathroom, where heritage meets design, features underfloor heating, British-imported fixtures, a restored original bathtub, and a vintage cabinet repurposed as a vanity. A Vision for Refined Rural Living This property is not merely a house — it is a story of revival. A sanctuary where history and modern design coexist in perfect balance, offering extraordinary potential as a boutique hospitality retreat, family compound, or private country residence. Set amid the poetic landscape of Transylvania, it invites you to experience the rare beauty of authentic craftsmanship, reimagined for a new era.

There is much to be said about this property, located ad litteram at the foothills of the Cindrel Mountains, with the forest beginning just 30 meters away. Among its many features, however, the autonomy provided by carefully selected technologies places it in a special category—that of sustainable homes, harmoniously integrated into the natural environment surrounding them. Energy independence is ensured through the installation of photovoltaic solar panels, complemented by a three-phase connection to the public electricity grid. Built in 2015, the house has a total surface area of 203 square meters. The ground floor is constructed from monolithic reinforced concrete, while the upper floor features a modular timber system, providing the building with resistance to earthquakes exceeding 7.5 on the Richter scale. A rainwater harvesting system feeds two tanks with a combined capacity of 10,000 liters, used for garden irrigation, offering a valuable supplement to the public potable water network. The entire system is protected by a voltage stabilizer and an automated diesel generator that serves the entire property. Thermal comfort is ensured by a gas-powered central heating system as well as a Viessmann wood-fired boiler with a buffer tank. Additional amenities include a video surveillance system, burglar alarm system, fire protection system, and more. All these impressive features are set on a 1,300 sqm plot, with the possibility of extension up to 1,800 sqm. On the ground floor, the focal point is the fireplace, a work of the renowned artist Mihai Iancovescu, which adds elegant accents to the relaxation area, creating a calm and comfortable living environment. Supporting the living space, the ground floor also includes a summer kitchen, a wine cellar, and a technical room. The sleeping area comprises three bedrooms (the master bedroom featuring a walk-in dressing room), two bathrooms, a hallway, and a technical room. Outside, in the inner courtyard bordered by fruit-bearing trees, there is a fully equipped gazebo ideal for outdoor dining, featuring a pizza oven, barbecue, bathroom, and storage space. Photo Florin Pepene

A unique ethnographic area in Romania is “Mărginimea Sibiului” (the surroundings of Sibiu) with its picturesque lands at the west of Sibiu, stretches from the Sadului Valley to the Săliște River Valley, comprising 18 fairytale settlements, including Săliște. This area represents without a doubt one of the strongest tourist brands in Romania and one of the most beautiful, picturesque and authentic traditional areas in Europe, receiving in the past the title of "European Destination of Excellence" from the European Commission. The charm of the location is given by the spectacular landscapes, the villages seem frozen in time with customs and traditions preserved with sanctity to this day, with the old buildings and churches classified as historical monuments with their special charm, with local festivals and fairs but also with the traditional gastronomy now famous in the whole country and beyond. Săliște , situated only 21 km away from Sibiu, fits perfectly in the typology of these places, it was documented for the first time in 1354 and became a city in 2003. In a city filled with historical beauty, one of the buildings really stands out through its spectacular architecture and its really great positioning right on the river bank, in the city center. It is castle dating back to the beginning of the last century, that is today partially renovated, with the interior in a pretty good condition requiring only finishings, while the exterior requires an overall renovation of the facades. The castle has a 350 sqm footprint and is built on 3 levels: demibasement, groundfloor and first floor, to which we can add the attic that can also be turned into usable space. The demibasement has large salons and a few small rooms, while at the next 2 levels we find 18 rooms with en-suite bathrooms plus two more free standing rooms. The first floor also has two large terraces that offer an amazing view of the mountains around. The interior maintains the historical character of the building, with beautiful brick decorations, high ceiling rooms with large windows, while the large cast iron stairway is the central piece that brings all elements together. Separately there is an additional smaller building with a small and charming apartment on the first floor, and free space to be used at will at the groundfloor. Being very close to Sibiu, with a beautiful architecture and in a good condition, this castle in Săliște can be easily turned into a charming boutique hotel, or maybe a clinic or a cultural center.

At the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, in Porumbacu de Sus, Dealul Verde is a distinctive hospitality property set across 5,000 sqm of land. The estate comprises eight themed guest rooms, a lounge, sauna, heated outdoor tubs and dedicated relaxation areas. Its Hobbit-style houses, shaped by curved volumes and organic forms, blend naturally into the landscape and give the property a sense of magic that is especially appealing for nature escapes and families travelling with children. The architecture moves away from rigid lines and conventional geometry, a direction that continues throughout the interiors. Each of the eight rooms, the Artist’s Room, the Agriculturalist’s Room, the Farmer’s Room, the Blacksmith’s Room, Dorel’s Room, the Carpenter’s Room, the Weaver’s Room and the Traditional Room, has been individually designed with custom-made furniture, reinterpreted objects and numerous handcrafted details. Paintbrushes and canvases, timber, wrought iron, old tools, references to traditional crafts and authentic decorative pieces are incorporated into both the furniture and the interiors. The Traditional Room preserves some of the property’s most personal elements, including a woven shawl approximately 120 years old and a traditional rug inherited within the family, introducing genuine objects with a history of their own. The property also includes a lounge, indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, sauna and heated tubs, while the guest rooms are fully equipped for current hospitality use. Amenities include parking, Wi-Fi, televisions, refrigerators and a dedicated pillow menu with several comfort options. Dealul Verde is also pet-friendly. Location is one of the property’s strongest assets. Porumbacu de Sus lies directly beneath the Făgăraș Mountains, with access to hiking routes in the Negoiu area and towards Șerbota Waterfall. Castelul de Lut Valea Zânelor and Povestea Calendarului are nearby, while the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake and Avrig further broaden the region’s tourism appeal. Sibiu is approximately 40 km away, placing Dealul Verde within easy reach of one of Romania’s most important cultural and tourism destinations. Beyond the city, Southern Transylvania opens onto Saxon villages, fortified churches, historic towns and Carpathian landscapes that attract both international visitors and a strong domestic tourism market. Transylvania enjoys a level of international recognition that is rare for an Eastern European destination, yet its appeal is equally strong within Romania. For domestic travellers, the region remains one of the country’s preferred choices for escapes into nature, rural tourism, local gastronomy and experiences connected to traditional life. Internationally, its visibility continues to grow through its heritage, Carpathian scenery and the distinctive character of its villages. Dealul Verde is particularly well positioned within this landscape. Its concept is already established and immediately recognizable, the eight guest rooms allow the existing hospitality operation to continue, while the 5,000 sqm of land offer scope for expanding the experience through retreats, wellness programs, outdoor activities, private events or exclusive-use stays. This exceptional hospitality opportunity is set within one of Eastern Europe’s most recognizable and attractive destinations, with the Făgăraș Mountains in the immediate vicinity and Sibiu less than an hour away. Dealul Verde has strong potential to further establish itself as a boutique destination and to continue benefiting from the growing international and domestic interest in Transylvania.