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Real Estate: Romania Sotheby's International Realty Announces the Sale of the Romano Mansion, a Neo-Romanesque Gem
One of the most impressive mansions in the Oltenia region, known as the Romano Mansion, is listed for sale at €2,050,000. This historic property is an architectural gem in neo-Romanesque style.
The Romano Mansion was built between 1920 and 1925 according to the plans of the famous architect Grigore Cerchez. However, the history of the manor begins in the time of Tudor Vladimirescu with the Romanov brothers, from which it takes its name. They were recruited as mercenaries in Tudor's army, and later one of them founded a prosperous family in Plesoiu that contributed to the construction of this mansion.
After its nationalization in 1949, the mansion went through various transformations, serving as a camp for pioneers, IAS (State Agricultural Enterprise), a school for handicapped children and, during the communist period, as the home of Emil B?rbulescu, Nicolae Ceausescu's nephew and head of the Ministry of Interior structures for Olt County.
The property reverted to the Romano family heirs in 1998 and has since undergone extensive renovations and improvements. The mansion is characterized by its spectacular elements, typical of Grigore Cerchez's neo-Romanesque style, such as the high gazebo with massive decorations, the round turret framing the opposite corner, the decorations under the cornice, the monumental pillars at the main entrance and the tri-lobed arches on the main façade. The entrance gate to the property also gives the impression of entering an ancient fortress or cathedral with its two imposing towers.
The main building (The Manor House) has a footprint of 313 square meters and a total area of 429 square meters. The property includes two additional buildings: a secondary house dating from the time of the construction of the Manor House, with a total area of 128 square metres, and a more recent building with a total area of 339 square metres.
With 8.57 hectares of land, the property also includes other features of interest, such as a one-hectare pond, a generously sized swimming pool (over 400 square metres), a former icehouse, several outbuildings and a building with a footprint of over 300 square metres, which can be converted into useful space depending on the needs of the future owners.
With its rich history, breathtaking architectural beauty and vast estate offering numerous development possibilities, the Romano Mansion can become a tourist attraction, a prestigious hotel, an exclusive event centre, a clinic or a rehabilitation centre. It can also be restored and used again as a personal residence, retaining its exceptional historical and architectural character and value.
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About Romania Sotheby's International Realty
Romania Sotheby's International Realty is the only real estate consultancy company in Romania specialized in the promotion and trading of historical and artistic properties, part of the Romanian identity heritage: palaces, castles, manor houses and centuries-old villas. The company has a 360 approach to property transactions, offering valuation, documentation, consultancy, promotion and know-how in financing resources, legislative framework, restoration and so on.
Romania Sotheby's International Realty operates both nationally, with headquarters in Bucharest and a network of collaborators throughout the country, and internationally, as part of the Sotheby's International Realty network.
About Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as the real estate division for clients of the renowned Sotheby's auction house. Today, the company's global footprint has expanded to nearly 1,000 offices located in 75 countries and territories around the world, including 45 directly owned offices located in major cities and resorts. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the auction house operator. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a franchise system, consisting of a network of affiliates in which each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with an extensive portfolio of operational resources, marketing, recruitment, education and business development. Affiliates also benefit from association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, founded in 1744.