Inside Prince Charles' unique Transylvania holiday home
30.05.2022 - 11:37
/ ok.co.uk
Prince Charles has a number of holiday homes dotted around the world, including a unique place in Transylvania, Romania.The heir to the throne, 73, reportedly first visited the country in 1998 where he “fell in love” with it. He returned and in 2006 bought the stunning farmhouse that is known as the Blue House.
The building is described as a “carefully renovated Saxon house” and still sits on the original 1700 foundation of when it was built.The description adds that the building was reconstructed in 1912 and is furnished with both traditional and modern pieces.The home also features a cottage restaurant, barn and terrace with an orchard behind. Prince Charles purchased the property in 2006 and when he isn’t staying there, it is rented out to the public.The house itself sits in the hills of Transylvania's Zalán Valley and features seven double bedrooms with en-suites, a drawing and dining room, a sitting room and a kitchen.
When he isn’t travelling, Prince Charles’ primary residence is at Clarence House. The property has been home to numerous members of the royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry, and most notably, Queen Elizabeth.
Her Majesty, 95, lived at Clarence House with her late husband Prince Philip after the pair tied the knot in 1947, and they stayed there up until 1952 – when Elizabeth became Queen.The house is said to hold special memories for the Queen, with it being the place where she gave birth to Princess Anne, and where she spent the first years of her marriage. Prince Charles and Camilla, 74, had Clarence House renovated prior to their move, but the pair have kept many rooms similar to their original state.