The property is situated at the outskirts of the picturesque village of Alekovo (Veliko Tarnovo Region). The village has regular bus services, local shops, pubs, cafes, post office, school, etc. The nearest big shopping centers are in the towns of Svishtov, which is 25 km away, and about 30 km from the town of Byala. The village has long and interesting history.
The property consists of a solid brick build house on two floors, additional brick built outbuildings, suitable for conversion and big plot of 2400 sq. m. of land. The first floor of the house comprises of two bedrooms, kitchen, corridor and another room, currently used as a cellar. The second floor has another three bedrooms, corridor and veranda with stunning views. There is enough space on both floors for adding internal bathrooms with WC.
There are brick built outbuildings attached to the house. The outbuildings are solid in very good condition and could be converted into extension of the house, providing additional living area. There is a sheltered area, between two of the outbuildings, which is suitable for BBQ with dinning out area.
The yard has 2400 sq. m. of land and provides enough space for adding a swimming pool and the rest of the land could brought into cultivation for growing different fruit-trees, vegetables, vineyard, etc. The land and the outbuildings could be used for breeding animals.
Water and electricity are connected to mains, digital television and Internet could easily be provided. The average cost for digital television (similar to “SKY TV”) is 9 EUR per month; the average cost for broadband internet is about 10 EUR per month.
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;