House for Sale in Bansko, Blagoevgrad
Listed Revival-Era House with Authentic Stone Tavern in the Old Town of Bansko for Sale in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria
A rare property in the very heart of the old town of Bansko: a two-storey Revival-era house officially registered in the cadastre as a cultural monument. The house is in one of the most authentic and best-preserved neighbourhoods of the town and embodies the spirit of Bansko Revival architecture, with a massive ground floor of thick stone walls and an upper floor of traditional timber construction with wooden beams. It sits on a regulated plot (UPI) of 182 sq. m. The yard is compact, with room to park one car and no separate garden, typical of the dense historic development of the old town.
The upper floor contains a self-contained living area with a bedroom, a kitchen with dining area, an extra sleeping area, a small living room, a bathroom with toilet and an outdoor kitchenette. There is also an additional section that needs major renovation to become habitable. The ground floor has a further living area and an original tavern (mehana), an authentic stone room with wooden ceilings, beams, benches and long tables that fully preserves the character of old Bansko houses, an excellent basis for restoration as a wine cellar, family tavern or guest hall. Each of the two floors has a built-up area of 112 sq. m (stated building footprint 240 sq. m).
The property requires major renovation: both the living area and the tavern need complete refurbishment (roof, installations, windows, interior), but the load-bearing stone structure, timber elements and authentic architectural details are preserved and provide a solid basis for restoration. The location is one of its greatest assets: the old town of Bansko is a tourist favourite, close to taverns, restaurants and the landmarks of the Bansko architectural and historical reserve. Its cultural monument status and typical Revival construction make it suitable for an authentic family home, a boutique guest house or a tourist venue with a tavern.
Property Details
- type: two-storey Revival-era house (cultural monument) with tavern;
- total built-up area: 224 sq. m (2 x 112 sq. m);
- plot/yard: 182 sq. m (regulated plot, UPI);
- bedrooms: 1 (plus extra sleeping area);
- needs major renovation, parking for 1 car, old town location;
- price: €300,000.