Western Romania: Villa that belonged to Nicolae Ceaușescu up for auction
<p>A villa located in the western Romanian city of Oradea that once belonged to communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu is up for auction for the fourth time. </p>
<p>The building, designed in 1910 and built in 1940, features Art Nouveau elements. During the communist era, it served as a residence for the first secretaries of the Romanian Communist Party. It was transferred to the Bihor County Council in 1997 and has had various uses since then. </p>
<p>Nevertheless, the villa has been unused since 2021 following the institution's reorganization. Before that, it was home to the European funds department of the Council.</p>
<p>The building has a height regime consisting of a basement, ground floor, and first floor, with a total area of 358 sqm and a land area of 1,286 sqm. The villa is large and centrally located, making the land it is on perhaps more valuable than the building itself. </p>
<p>The initial price has been significantly reduced, and the historical monument is now listed for nearly EUR 700,000. The villa has multiple rooms and a basement kitchen but has failed to attract buyers. </p>
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<p><em>(Photo source: Consiliul Judetean Bihor on Facebook)</em></p>