Property situated in a very picturesque village with long and interesting history. The village is part of Veliko Tarnovo District, and offers all the basic utilities such as a post-office, several shops, pubs, cafes, etc. A regular bus transport to the surronding towns is also provided.
The property shown is located in the village's outscirts, where the view is absolutely delightful. It is a three-storeyed, solid, brick-built villa house with a big yard and beautiful garden.
The first floor comprises of two rooms connected through a corridor. Inner stairs are leading to the second floor, which offers another two rooms, the smaller one of which is a garret. There is also a very big terrace with wonderful view to the surrondings. The third floor offers one more big garret room with another big terrace. As there is plenty of space on all floors, inner bathrooms could easily be built-in. This would bring much more comfort for living in the house.
Outside the house is the yard. Spreading over 1860 sq.m. of land, well-kept and absolutely plane, it provides numerous opportunities. Adding a swiming-pool is could be easily done. This would bring much more charm to the property. At the moment there are beautiful flower and fruit gardens, lots of fruit trees (there are apples, strawberries, almonds, hazelnuts, morellos and many more).
There are water fountains inside the house. The property is in overall very good condition, and could be used for living right away. Naturally for more comfort the house would need some completion works.
About the village
The village of Alekovo is located in Central North Bulgaria, seven kilometers away from the International road I 3 and 30 kilometers from Svishtov and the Danube River. Quiet and peaceful, with population of about 700 people, it spreads between the folds of the Danube Plain. The soil is extremely generous which is why most of the local people work in the agriculture.
The village's old name was „arkchar“ which translated from turkish means „white soil“. After Bulgarian's liberation from the ottomans the village was named after one of the greatest bulgarian writers- Aleko Konstantinov.
Alekovo has a very ancient history and proofs for a Roman settlement there had been found at the late XIXth century. Besides the Romans there was an old thracian village, contributing for the long and very interesting history of the village.
The Municipality
Svishtov Municipality is situated in the northernmost part of Veliko Tarnovo District and borders through the Danube River on the Republic of Romania and the following municipalities: Polski Trambesh in Veliko Turnovo District, Tsenovo in Russe District, and Levski in Pleven District.
This is where the southernmost point of the Danube River (43° H 37` northern latitude), is located, which means it is the shortest way from the Danube through Stara Planina and the valley of Maritsa River, to the Aegean Sea.
Svishtov is one of the leading industrial and agricultural centers in Veliko Tarnovo District. Svishtov municipality is developing a mixed type of economy.
On the territory of Municipality of Svishtov there are presently 120 official archaeological, art, and architectural monuments of culture of local and national significance
The District
The village is part of Veliko Tarnovo district – it is in the middle of the northern part of Bulgaria. Its capital city, Veliko Tarnovo, is of historical significance as it is known as the capital of Medieval Bulgaria.
Other towns in the province include Gorna Oryahovitsa, which is within 10 kilometres of Veliko Tarnovo; Svishtov - set on Danube River and famous for its Tsenov Academy of Economics; and Suhindol - the hometown of Lovico — an internationally recognised label for fine wines and spirits.
Another notable place is the village of Arbanasi, set between Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The combination of old style and modern architecture, as well as its churches and monasteries, present the spirit of Bulgaria.
Real estate in the Region is among the most expensive in the country.
Property with unlimited potential!
The property is:
-4 miles away from Gorna Studena;
-11 miles from Ovcha Mogila;
- 15 miles from the Municipality Centre - town of Svishtov;
- 16 miles away from the town of Polski Trambesh;
-37 miles from Veliko Tarnovo;
- 43 miles away from the town of Pleven;
-64 miles from the nearest Ski resort;
- 52 miles from Ruse City and the border with Romania;