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Ferești | $860,000 (750,000 euros) These five wood cottages were built more than a century ago and brought to the property from different parts of Maramureş, in northern Transylvania, starting in 2014. They have the region's signature architectural features, including sharply sloping roofs, rounded dormer windows and wooden porches. The homes are clustered around a central lawn, an arrangement ideal for socializing. In total, there are 14 bedrooms with 22 beds and six full bathrooms. The largest house has around 2,000 square feet. Maramureș is a largely rural region where traditional local architecture and customs have been well preserved. Eight of the area's historic wooden churches, built between the 17th and 19th centuries, comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This property is in Ferești, a village where hiking, cycling and cultural tourism are the main tourist attractions. The Mocănița Maramureș steam train, with a locomotive that is more than 100 years old, is another draw in the region. The closest large city, Baia Mare, is about an hour west by car and has a medieval area and museums. Five miles west of the city's center is Maramureș International Airport, with flights to some European cities, as well as Tunisia. Cluj-Napoca International Airport, which has connections to Bucharest and many European cities, is about three hours by car. Size: 7,534 square feet (including the tree house) Price per square foot: $115 Indoors: The largest of the five cottages has three bedrooms and two bathrooms with showers. The others range in size, most with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Two of the homes are over a small bridge that crosses a fishing pond. All the cottages have white walls and colorful wooden doors and window frames, some green and others blue. The homes are sold turnkey, with traditional furnishings including vessel sinks, colorful ceramic plates on the walls, wood burning stoves and a large loom. Outdoor space: A traditional wooden gate greets residents and their guests. The property, on almost an acre, has outdoor amenities including a pond with fish, a stone storage room, a timber pavilion, a sauna, a hot tub and areas for grilling and eating. A zip line runs over the pond and is attached to a tree house studio apartment. Costs: The projected estimated property tax is around $300 per year. Contact: Daniel Lengyel | Romania Sotheby's International Realty | +40-722-235-083 Want all of The Times? Subscribe.