luxury villas for sale Bucharest, Romania

There are houses that you pass by without even noticing they exist and there houses that force you to stop to admire their beauty. It will be impossible to stroll through Bucharest’s city center on Nicolae Iorga Street without stopping for a second to enjoy the architectural perfection of the building signed by Paul Smărăndescu. The main building has a neo-romanian style and was nuilt in 1914 after the the plans of Paul Smărăndescu, while the second building, also featuring the inspiration and the style elements of the first one, was erected later on with the care of Constantin Iotzu. Iosif Pincas was one of the important figures of the interwar Romania and the property he built on 18th Romana Street, as it was called at that time, was supposed to reflect his status and his influence in the social life of those times. Raised in a wealthy Spanish family with jewish origins, Iosif Pincas is also the brother of the famous Spanish painter Pascin. Owner Of the Fusion Bank of Oradea, Iosif Pincas used to own cargo ships, factories, pure breed horses, plenty of properties among which we can highlight the Degenfeld Castle from Balc with a beautiful domain of more than 1000 hectars and a domain in Kaliakra, Bulgaria, and he was considered to be in the top 10 wealthiest men od the interwar Romania. Today the property consists of a land plot of 630 sqm and a total built area of 1704 sqm of total built area in two buildings. The buildings are completely renovated at really high level of quality and the property is now used as an embassy with a ling term lease contract. So the property is a good investment, it is a high value asset that generates a guaranteed long term yield.

Located on Dinicu Golescu Boulevard, The Villa with Gorgons is one of the few buildings from the beginning of the 20th century that has been preserved on this important artery of Bucharest. The building was built in 1913 and bears the signature of Ion D. Berindey, one of the most famous and prolific Romanian architects of the first three decades of the 20th century. Among the 29 works classified as historical monuments of Ion D. Berindey are the Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino Palace (today the headquarters of the George Enescu National Museum and the Romanian Composers Union), the George G. Assan House (today the House of Scientists), Palace of the Journalists' Union (today the Very Small Theatre). The Villa with Gorgons was built as "Colonel Andreescu's private residence" as explained by "Revista Poporului", a newspaper of the time, which emphasizes "how a good architect can with a modest amount easily obtain a completely satisfactory construction from the aesthetic and comfortable point of view". From an aesthetic point of view, the building is tributary to the romantic style and has as a distinctive sign the gorgonles, sculptures that decorate the facade. Gorgons are taken from Greek culture where symbols on doors, walls, windows, floors and shields were intended to protect the ancient Greeks from evil. In terms of use, the villa is truly versatile and can be set up as a home, office space or a bohemian restaurant. Located on a land area of ​​309 square meters, with a footprint of 101 square meters, Vila cu Gorgone is a slim building, with a D+D+1E+M height regime. The spaces are generous and balanced on levels. The ground floor and first floor have three rooms each and spacious entrance halls. The rooms have wide windows and are bright. The same generous space also exists in the mezzanine, and the attic is open space and perfect for a bohemian design. The villa has two access ways: one pedestrian and another for car access. The building is strengthened and the facade is completely restored. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru, Alex Canjea.

Located in a residential complex on the shores of Grivița Lake, in the northern area of Bucharest, the villa is very special, starting from the quality of construction to the technology used to provide maximum energy efficiency. The complex is situated in the northern area, relatively close to points of interest such as Băneasa Shopping City or Herastrau Park, and with easy access to the city center both by car and public transportation. The neighborhood spans an area of 110,000 square meters, is completely enclosed, and benefits from private access and 24/7 security, as well as a private school covering the needs from nursery to the end of the middle school cycle. Another distinctive feature of the project is the low density of constructions, transforming it into a spacious neighborhood with pedestrian and relaxation areas, and a 225-meter lakefront also designed for the use of residents. An important characteristic is the focus on comfort and efficiency, meaning smart homes and reduced usage costs. Thus, the houses are equipped with heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling, include solar panels that ensure the hot water supply, and are ready for the installation of photovoltaic panels. The villa is solidly built with attention to detail, has a modern appearance, and is made of reinforced concrete frames and brick masonry with 30 cm vertical gaps, 15 cm external insulation, the facade finishing being a combination of thermal system with decorative paint and ventilated facade. The plot of land associated with the villa is 765 square meters, and the villa has a total built area of 558.8 square meters spread over four levels, with a private elevator: basement, ground floor, and 2 floors. In the basement, the villa has a garage for two cars plus technical and storage spaces. On the ground floor, there is the living area with a kitchen, a high living room with an open atrium to the upper level, and the dining area, with large glazed surfaces that transition to the terrace and the exterior courtyard. The first floor includes a bedroom with a dressing room and a private bathroom, plus two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and a terrace, while the second floor is designed as a 5-star master bedroom with a large bathroom, a huge dressing room, and two terraces. The villa is spectacular and exclusive, with an emphasis on quality and comfort, built to meet all the needs of a modern family. The construction quality, exclusive elements, complex facilities, and the four parking spaces (two outdoor and two underground) make this villa a perfect choice for a five-star lifestyle.

The French Street connects Piata Unirii with Calea Victoriei; it appears in documents since 1649 when it was known as Curții Street; over time the name varies - one part of it was "Podul cel Mare din Curtea Veche" (1763), "Podul Curtea Veche" (1804) and "Uliţa Curții Vechi" (1854), the other - "Uliţa cea Domnească" in 1690 or "Işlicarilor & Boiangiilor Street" in 1804. Under Constantin Brâncoveanu the street becomes as long as we know it today. The French name comes from the time when the French consul resided on it. The street was also called Carol until 1947 and then 30th December. After the 1989 revolution, it became Iuliu Maniu and since 2007, when a boulevard was named after the politician, it has become French Street again. It is one of the first lit and paved streets in the city, but also the one that entered history as the place where the great fire of 1847 started, when over 2000 buildings disappeared; the fire broke out thanks to the son of a stolnic (local clerk) who played by shooting his father's gun into the thatched attic. On this historic street, at no. 58, in 1938, Schrems Broderie, a weaver, and Karmann I – Carol, a dentist, were operating (it seems that Lev Tolstoi lived at no. 12 in 1854 when accompanying the Russian troops to Wallachia). Today, at no. 58, there is an elegant building with tall glass sheets and wrought iron balustrades that rhythmically punctuate the facade; denticles, short half-columns and other vegetal and geometric elements complete it. The building has two commercial spaces on the ground floor and 14 apartments on the upper floors, with areas between 38-113 sqm. The attic (384 sqm) and the cellar (211 sqm) generously complement the surfaces. Access is allowed by four different stairs leading to the inner courtyard. Only one apartment is currently rented, the building being in need of repair and renovation works. The original corner stoves, paneling on the ceilings and double doors with glass windows are the only ones still fighting the fading today, stubbornly preserving the spirit of past eras. However, the potential is huge considering the positioning one minute away from the Manuc Inn; the building can become a boutique/apart-hotel or apartments for rent/resale, after consolidation. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru