Country house with a walled 1,150 m² plot, 45 km from Vratsa

Discover unhurried village life in north-west Bulgaria, in a countryside home that combines authentic character with everyday comfort. Set in a village 45 km north of Vratsa, this two-level house stands on a fully walled corner plot of 1,150 m², with a garden full of fruit trees and a wooden terrace looking out over it.

The house offers 100 m² of living space, shared equally between its two levels (entrances, staircases and terrace not included), with a main bedroom and an upper level furnished as a guest house. It suits a permanent home, a quiet retreat or a project for someone who enjoys putting their own stamp on a house. Fibre-optic internet throughout the village makes remote working possible.

Property features:
• 100 m² built area, split equally over two levels
• Corner plot of 1,150 m², fully enclosed by solid brick walls
• Main bedroom with shower and sink
• Second room serving as living room and office
• Kitchen plus a separate old kitchen
• Living room with fireplace on the lower level
• Garage of 25 m² with a mechanic's pit
• Insulated metal roof and insulated attic floor
• Mains water and a shared well
• Asphalt road access, 500 m from the village centre

Upper level:
This level sits slightly raised above the ground and is furnished as a guest house. From the entrance with staircase, a 10 m² corridor with WC leads to a well-sunlit 12 m² kitchen, the main bedroom of approximately 16 m² (with shower and sink) and a further 16 m² room that serves as both living room and office. The ceilings are a generous 2.7 m, which gives the rooms plenty of space, and the 8.4 m² wooden terrace overlooks the garden, a pleasant place for meals outdoors.

Lower level:
Slightly below ground level, this floor has ceilings of approximately 2.1 m. It comprises a living room of 13.5 m² with a fireplace and sink, an old kitchen of 13 m², a storage room of 13 m² and a dining room of 12 m², so there is room for both daily life and storage.

Condition and roof:
The house is in very good structural condition and all the living areas are already renovated, leaving only the entrance for you to decorate to your own taste. The current owners kept the existing frame and installed an insulated metal roof with insulation for the attic floor, a choice made to prevent tiles from blowing away or breaking in storms. Maintenance or renovation of the roof should be considered at some stage, and the structure also gives you the option of raising the house to make use of the attic space. The charming old-fashioned double-glazed windows can be restored, or replaced with modern PVC or aluminium windows, with or without the original frames.

Garden, garage and outbuildings:
The garden is a nice piece of land with cherry, apple, pear and peach trees, a fig bush, almond and vines. The solidly built garage of 25 m² has a mechanic's pit, and several outbuildings on the plot differ in size, condition and use. The property has mains water and also shares a well with a friendly neighbour.

The village:
The village has a mini-market/bar and three grocery stores/bars, a pharmacy, and a doctor and dentist (two days per week). A restaurant is due to open in the spring of 2027. A large international community lives and works in the village and the surrounding area, and two pleasant ponds outside the settlement are ideal for walks in unspoiled nature.

Location:
The house is reached by an asphalt road and lies just 500 m from the village centre, with its shops, bar, local park, church, post office and mayor's office.
• Vratsa – 45 km: the regional capital, about 35–40 minutes by car, with shops, services and a lively town centre at the foot of the Balkan mountains.
• Sofia – 150 km: Bulgaria's capital, about two hours away, with a full range of shops, hospitals, universities and culture.
• Sofia International Airport – about two hours: the country's main airport, with regular international flights.

A countryside retreat with potential:
With its walled plot, fruit garden, renovated living areas and room to develop further, this house offers a fair-priced way into village life, whether as a home or a project to make your own. Get in touch to arrange a viewing.