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Villa, Sibiu, €2mn
What A 1929 villa designed in the neo-Romanian style by architect Alfred Cernea. There are 10 bedrooms across the main residence and two annexes. The villa sits at the centre of a 5,000 sq m landscaped garden with an ornamental pool and a tree-lined alley.
Where In central Sibiu, just 200 metres from the city’s medieval centre and plaza. Sibiu international airport is about a 15-minute drive away.
Why The property was designed as a private residence but later became the Dr Bolintineanu Sanatorium, then Dr Antal’s For Births and Female Diseases Clinic in 1936. It is listed as a national monument and has a number of well-preserved historic details, including decorative painted ceilings and ornate carvings.
Who Romania Sotheby’s International Reality
House, Coseni, €530,000
What Built in 1802, the property has seven bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms across more than 8,000 sq ft, a wine cellar, sauna — and three-quarters of an acre of land.
Where In Coșeni, Covasna county, 28km from Brașov and its international airport. The property is within easy reach of landmarks including Vârghiș Gorge nature reserve, the baths and natural springs of Balvanyos, and the birch forests of Reci.
Why Built by a Hungarian noble family, the property has a number of original details, including traditional ornate stoves and exposed wooden beams. Its historic roof tiles have been repurposed as flooring in the cellar.
Who Romania Sotheby’s International Reality
Estate, Râșnov, €4.2mn
What A 17th-century property with 15 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms across three buildings, totalling nearly 14,000 sq ft. Amenities include a wine cellar and sauna.
Where In the village of Râșnov, around 20km from the city of Brașov, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Bran Castle and the Poiana Brașov ski resort are both less than a 20-minute drive away.
Why The property has been renovated to combine smart home technology and underfloor heating with sustainable materials and historic detailing, such as exposed beams and stone walls.
Who HTO Architecture & Engineering
House, Sibiu, €1.25mn
What A recently built home with three en-suite bedrooms and an additional two bathrooms and garage. The property has more than 7,000 sq ft of internal space, across four storeys.
Where Situated on Victoriei Boulevard in Sibiu. The city is in an area that was named the European Region of Gastronomy in 2019 and is known for its Christmas market. The ski resort of Păltiniș is about 35km away.
Why Inspired by traditional gothic architecture, the house combines a copper roof and cladding with a contemporary layout and full-height windows. Features include a lift, cinema system, hot tub and dumb waiter connecting the kitchen to the bedrooms.
House, Bran, $5.67mn
What A five-bedroom home with seven bathrooms. The property was renovated in 2023 and includes a pool, hot tub, gym plus an annexe with a library and guest suite.
Where In Bran, a 12-minute walk from Bran Castle and town centre. The property is a six-minute drive from a local ski resort and a 20-minute drive to the larger resort of Poiana Brașov, popular both for winter skiing and hiking in the summer.
Why The secluded location is next to a river, and mountain views. The property is set up for entertaining, with a fire pit, cinema, parking for 15 cars, a wine cellar and cigar lounge.
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