luxury villa for sale Bușteni, Romania

We offer you an impressive mountain villa, determined to withstand fairytale winters and cool summers. The solid, stone-clad ground floor provides a strong foundation as well as space for technical rooms, storage and garage. The floors overlap elegantly and lightly over this level, preferring wood as a protective and decorative material. The generous terrace offers a splendid view of the mountains, and the brick oven promises hearty meals. The picturesque shrubs on the property and the perfectly manicured lawn make a good impression but cannot compete with the forest that starts right behind the house. The interior is classically furnished, with cognac-colored wood pieces, warm and restful; the fireplace tames the winter, as does the well-stocked bar in the living room. The fully furnished and equipped kitchen welcomes many guests to the table, and the villa is also generous in terms of sleeping area, having eight bedrooms. The villa is located in Cumpătu, a privileged neighborhood in Sinaia, the charming royal resort that offers so many options for spending free time.

Brown wood on the outside and warm as honey on the inside, cheerful geraniums and the pastel yellow façade make up the representative formula for mountain guesthouses that embrace the rustic in design. These features are doubled by bright interior spaces connected to the azure mountain sky through generous balconies. The courtyard is an oasis of greenery, and access is through a paved alley, flanked left and right by geraniums; 4 parking spaces are also available on the property. The building currently has ten accommodation rooms that can be reconfigured for various other uses. The privileged address 300m away from the center of the resort offer this property an enviable flexibility. Sinaia is the crown jewel when it comes to mountain tourism; with more than three centuries of history behind it, it has become a must-have address ever since Carol I chose it as a summer residence and built Peleș Castle here, in 1873-1914. And today the resort attracts many visitors, from those interested in alpine sports to those attracted by cultural tourism, a tour of the town bringing at every step the names of great architects who signed buildings that are still spectacular today, such as the Sinaia Station, the Caraiman hotels, Palace and Furnica or Sinaia Casino (it is said that Baron Edgar de Marcay, shareholder of the casino in Monte Carlo, was the first investor in the one in Prahov, in 1913 when it was built). Chic villas are designed by the most important architects of the country, among them Ion Mincu, Paul Smărandescu, Petre Antonescu, Toma Socolescu, Grigore Cerchez, Duiliu Marcu and Karel Liman, and offer a special eclecticism strongly punctuated by elements of the German Renaissance.

Step into a realm of sensorial delight as you enter this magnificent property in Peștera, Brașov County. Just a quarter minutes away from the iconic Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle, the location alone will transport you into a world of wonder and fascination. Picture-perfect nature surroundings and breathtaking views of the majestic Bucegi Mountains set the stage for a retreat that awaits your discovery. Every inch of this property has been carefully crafted with the precision and elegance of a master artist. As you step inside, you are greeted by a classic interior adorned with neutral cromatic tones, reminiscent of a canvas waiting to be filled with life. The play of light and shadows, expertly orchestrated by the expansive windows, creates a harmonious dance between the outside world and the sanctuary within. Each room is a work of art in itself, meticulously designed to awaken your senses. The double rooms, adorned with tasteful furnishings and adorned with local artwork, invite you to relax and unwind in a tranquil ambiance. The apartments, with their sophisticated charm and exquisite attention to detail, offer a haven of comfort and luxury. But this property is not just about serene living spaces. It is a sanctuary of leisure and entertainment. From the cozy atmosphere of the living room, where you can curl up with a good book and bask in the warmth of the fireplace, to the vibrant kids' playground, where laughter and joy fill the air, there is something for everyone. Indulge your senses in the sauna area, where the aroma of fragrant wood and the gentle steam envelop you in a world of relaxation and rejuvenation. Feel the tension melt away as you immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of this sensory oasis. For those seeking a balance between work and play, the conference area offers a seamless blend of functionality and inspiration. Conduct productive meetings or host engaging team-building activities while surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Let the tranquil surroundings and invigorating energy of the property spark creativity and foster collaboration. Beyond the borders of this enchanting property lies a world waiting to be explored. Take a step outside and embark on a mystical journey through the land of legends and enchantment. Wander the ancient halls of Dracula Castle, where history whispers secrets of the past. Lose yourself in the captivating folklore that permeates every village and valley, or venture into the untamed wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains, where nature's grandeur reigns supreme.

There’s a Romanian saying that holds each individual accountable for planting a tree, having a child and building a house during a lifetime, only the road is not strainght for everyone. Sometimes we trim trees planted by other hands, raise children with different DNA and make ours houses originally designed for other families. In the case of the house, this order of things can be a blessing in disguise - between dream and reality, between the drawing board and the final quote, syncopes, derailments and communication errors can happen so that the final result is accepted with regret, assimilated with embarrassment because it constantly reminds us the failure to translate imagination into practice. Having a ready-made house has the advantage of showing you first hand how it solve d one challenge or another, how it negotiated space and light, volume and comfort, concrete and turf. It's easy to feel its atmosphere, to qualify the vibe and evaluate what can be done to make it home moulded to your needs and expectations. For those who do not have the courage, time or energy to harness a building site buying a ready-to-move-in house offers instant gratification. A property with 1320 sqm of land, 7 rooms and an outdoor gazebo located in Breaza offers exactly this opportunity. It can be easily turned into a blank canvas for you to sketch whatever works for your family. The generous windows surfaces invite light inside and guide the gaze outwards to the distant mountains. A generous living room gathers the family around a board game or the friends for taste of the local brandy (for another local product, Breaza bulz, a visit to a nearby tourist sheepfold is recommended). The bedrooms have a comfortable size and the bathrooms have walk-in showers. With a serene atmosphere, surrounded by the green carefully manicured lawn, the property is ready for you, or your designer, to choose styles, color ranges and textures. Breaza (whose name seems to come from Slavic and refers either to a shepherdess with a white strand in her black hair or to a birch forest) is one of the oldest spas being certified since 1928. Its air purity was compared to the one in the Swiss resort of Davos. Although located on a popular route to the mountain resorts of Sinaia, Predeal and Poiana Brasov, Breaza has the advantage of being outside the crowded section that starts from Comarnic onwards. This makes access from Bucharest easy and a holiday home here becomes a destination for every weekend. Activities and attractions in the area: • Brâncoveanu Park with secular trees • 23km long bike and hiking trails, duration 5 hours • Golf • Horse riding • Șotrile seabuckthorn and berries festival • Spa and spa treatments for dermatological, cardiological and respiratory diseases

Imagine a weekend getaway at home, in Poiana Brașov. It starts with morning light being lazily filtered through the eyelashes; the bedrooms’ walls are covered with wood which makes the light look like liquid honey. Breakfast is served in the summer on the generous balcony that surrounds the house - the coffee enhances the visual acuity and the mountains in front are distinguished in dozens of shades and hues of bright green. A few poppy and vanilla croissants from a good bakery put the smile in its place even in winter, when the fire keeps the cold away but not the thrill - Poiana Brașov is the best destination for snow sports. The resort is located at the foot of Postavarul at an altitude of 1030m and evokes hiking in the mountains in the cool of summer, the dizzying brass of autumn leaves and the squeaking of snow under boots in winter. It is certainly the place where concepts such as burnout vanish in thin air. Active rest in the strong ozone-rich air has therapeutic effects even when walking means simply foraging for mushrooms or blackberries in the forest, having a picnic in the pasture or reading on a meadow. The mountain routes Cristianul Mare and Pietrele lui Solomon start right from Poiana Brașov; however, the cable car and the ski lift allow you to enjoy the landscapes with minimal effort. Poiana means not only natural areas but also modern infrastructure suitable for the expectations of today’s tourist - being a premium destination the resort enjoys a vibrant life in its restaurants, hotels with heated pools and attractive clubs, in addition to options such as a horse riding center and a tourist sheepfold. Poiana Brașov manages to effortlessly keep its image as the most famous, attractive and envied mountain holiday location in the country. After a full day on one or more of the nine slopes (skiing is officially documented here since 1895) the sight of the silver fir trees guarding the entrance to the house is a joy to the eye and the promise of total relaxation in the sauna. The fire is burning in the fireplaces, the tea is bubbling in the samovar and friends are starting to gather at a long table that promises a memorable conviviality. The property is a redefinition of luxury in mountain terms, in which natural materials such as wood, stone, wool and fur invite nature inside and create a calm hunting cottage-like atmosphere.The house is well integrated in the landscape, both chromatically and volumetrically. Its garden’s perimeter is smartly demarcated by high vegetation thus obtaining a soothing view for the eyes but also intimacy. In addition, the property is located in a low-density area which offers a low level of visual and auditory stress. The five en suite bedrooms make it suitable for an extended family or groups, with a usable built area of 600 square meters (ten rooms in total) providing space and privacy for everyone. The house was built in 2008 and the interior design easily allows for re-decoration that gives a more personal touch. The property can be used as a holiday home but also as a long-term refuge, away from the noisy city, dusty to the point of dehydration in summer or dominated by mud and concrete in winter. Things to do in the area: • Local gastronomy - try the ischler, a cookie with walnuts and chocolate, available in countless variants proposed by Brasov restaurants. • The medieval fortress of Râșnov, one of the best preserved and restored peasant fortresses in Transylvania. It was here that famous movie scenes were shot (The Immortals”, Dacii, Mihai Viteazul, or Columna but also Oscar-winner “Cold Mountain, starring Jude Law and Nicole Kidman). • Prejmer Fortified Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 700 years old, the first line of defence against the attacks of the Turks coming through the Buzău Pass (don't miss the organ of death). Bonus - go before Lent to enjoy fasching, the pancake festival specific to this village. Photo & video: Tudor Prisecaru