{"id":239356,"date":"2023-10-25T07:11:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=239356"},"modified":"2023-10-25T07:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:11:05","slug":"you-can-now-buy-your-own-village-in-romania-for-650000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/you-can-now-buy-your-own-village-in-romania-for-650000\/","title":{"rendered":"You can now buy your own village in Romania for \u00a3650,000"},"content":{"rendered":"
An entire village is available to buy for \u00a3650,000 – and potential buyers will feel as though they have stepped back in time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Estate agency\u00a0Sotheby’s has listed Feresti, in Maramures County, Romania, which is steeped in history and even boasts its own zip line.<\/p>\n
The one-of-a-kind plot features five houses and a recreated settlement, modelled after local styles dating back to 625 BC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The properties, built in 2014, incorporate traditional furnishings, including colourful rugs, timber ceilings, wooden beams, and painted blue and green doors, offering a nod to the site’s history.<\/p>\n
According to Sotheby’s, these houses are ‘ideal places for families eager for nature and relaxation, or for those who want to disconnect from daily life.’<\/p>\n
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Estate agency Sotheby’s has listed Feresti, an aptly named village in Feresti, Maramures County, Romania for \u00a3650,000\u00a0<\/p>\n
The town is surrounded by farms and fields, making it perfect for anyone looking to escape the city.<\/p>\n
But, conveniently, it’s only a 30-minute drive from shops, cafes and restaurants.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 0.94 acre site also has a pond containing trout, carp and sturgeons, a large pavilion, sauna, hot tub and BBQ area – as well as a zip line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, an authentic stone storeroom, with a roof garden, is fantastic for growing herbs and attracting wildlife.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The impressive village boasts a total of 22 beds in 14 bedrooms, as well as six bathrooms.<\/p>\n
One bedroom even has a swing chair attached to one of the ceiling beams, creating a relaxing ambiance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Romanian traditions are still thriving in the area and locals honour their history by wearing folk costumes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The properties, built in 2014, incorporate traditional furnishings, including colourful rugs, timber ceilings, wooden beams, and painted blue and green doors, offering a nod to the site’s history<\/p>\n
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The impressive village boasts a total of 22 beds in 14 bedrooms, as well as six bathrooms\u00a0<\/p>\n
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One bedroom even has a swing chair attached to one of the ceiling beams, creating a relaxing ambiance\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, an authentic stone storeroom, with a roof garden, is fantastic for growing herbs and attracting wildlife<\/p>\n
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The town is surrounded by farms and fields, making it perfect for anyone looking to escape the city<\/p>\n
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According to Sotheby’s, these houses are ‘ideal places for families eager for nature and relaxation, or for those who want to disconnect from daily life’<\/p>\n
The listing reads: ‘In Feresti, the place where Romanian traditions are still alive, where the folk costumes are proudly worn and the households hide stories behind the monumental wood gates, a unique ensemble of traditional houses is waiting to reveal itself in front of the lovers of beauty.<\/p>\n
‘The ensemble is made of almost 2400 sqm of land and includes 5 carefully restored houses, a pond with sturgeons, carps and trout, a storeroom made of stone, a wooden timber pavilion, sauna, a hot tub and a barbeque zone.<\/p>\n
‘Next to the other houses, benefiting from a zip line and a specially designed barbeque zone, the tree house is ready to be discovered in the wooded area (1500 sqm).<\/p>\n
‘The entire ensemble offers 22 beds, being the ideal place for families eager for nature and relaxation, or for those who want to disconnect from daily life.’<\/p>\n
Feresti is on sale for $789,474 (\u00a3651,387.10).<\/p>\n
In comparison, the average price of a detached house in London was \u00a31,068,225 in June.<\/p>\n
The average London prices for semi-detached and terraced properties were\u00a0 \u00a3684,151 and \u00a3573,988 respectively, according to\u00a0gov.uk.<\/p>\n