lucian blaga said that “eternity was invented in the
village” and where could you feel the meaning of these words better than in
maramureș, the place where as you arrive you seem to walk through a gate to meet
tradition and authenticity. any visitor who arrives here for the first time
discovers, in the begin ning, the fairytale landscapes, and immediately after,
the spirit of the locals who due to their way of being, to their specific
speech but also to their folk costumes, welcome you with the ultimate hospitality
and joy, the characteristics of what can become at any time the informal brand
identity of these places. this region hides real architectural treasures, from
the well-known wooden churches to the traditional carved gates, which, inviting
you to cross the border of the households, seem to transport you instantly into
a museum, but also to a special time when living quietly but diligent in the
country side blends harmoniously with a certain respect for the customs.
cosma house is part of this fairytale landscape. it can
be reached by driving on a private access road, at the end of which there is,
of course, a beautiful wooden gate. the 150-year-old house was thoroughly
restored in 2008 with a special care for its traditional elements and at the
same time it was modernly equipped adapting to current requirements. located in
the middle of a large orchard, the house has a traditional porch typical for
maramureş with beautiful sculptures and seating benches. from here you can
admire a wonderful view over the rodna and țibleș mountains, the altitude being
750 m.
having a built area of 139 square meters, it can accommodate
four people in a more than comfortable environment. if on the outside the house
shows only its traditional side and the beauty of the past, inside it
transforms and adapts to provide comfort and all that is necessary for the life
of the modern man. thus, the house is fully equipped and furnished with premium
quality furniture and top appliances. on the ground floor there is a spacious
and well-equipped kitchen, the living room and one bathroom, and upstairs it
has a large bedroom and an open space for sleeping. the garden has a bbq area, a
place designed for campfire and a covered pavilion perfect for admiring the
fairytale panorama with a glass of „horinca” in the cellar and a plate of
goodies just taken off the grill.
the house is an ideal starting point for nature,
culture, hunting or hiking lovers given that it is located in an area with
incredibly rich flora and fauna (brown bears, wolves, lynx, wild cats, otters, deer,
eagles, and a variety of rare birds, such as hoopoe and barnacles). the
surrounding meadows and the whole field are mowed manually each year, with
great care, the way that has been done here for more than a hundred years. also,
here we can find orchids, wild gladioli, carnivorous plants, cotton buds and
many other plants.
the historic wooden monasteries and churches, the
museums or markets in sighet and the surrounding villages are an ideal
destination for excursions. the most famous sights in the area are just a few
kilometers away. some of the well-known landmarks are: sighetul marmației (50
km), cailor waterfall (83 km), săpânța merry cemetery (68 km), bârsana
monastery (25 km), baia mare (90 km), breb (42 km).
that being said, this property meets all the necessary
criteria in order to become a future holiday home or, why not, a new home in a
fairytale landscape, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.