3 bedroom modern home in rural village

About this assignment

We are looking for a couple, with plenty of initiative, a sense of adventure and good communication skills. But will consider individual travellers or friends. All sitters must be able to deal with occasional electricity and water cuts which happen in rural Bulgaria. Not everyday, not every week but the can occur for a few hours or a day. You need to enjoy a rural existence in a small village with mainly elderly residents speaking only Bulgarian. Google translate and a smile works wonders.
We need practical people who can roll up their sleeves and get on with it. You need to be able to entertain yourself or work from home.
We accept only non-smoking. Our house is 100% non smoking.
Due to stairs and the garden, sitters must be reasonably fit and active.
In summer it's out in the garden so need someone who doesnt mind watering the plants. We have a large garden. Evenings are Netflix or lying in a hammock.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

To maintain the property in the tidy condition we give it.
We want it the same back.
Water and maintenance of the garden in summer
Warming the house in winter.
To feed "our" cat who is a stray and turns up

What are the good features of the property and location

We have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a modern spacious home.
We are less than 1 hour from sofia airport along the A2 highway.
We have a large garden with BBQ area and reading pavilion.
We have a dedicated office with 5G Internet as we work from home.
Our village has a church, post office, cafe and shop.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

This is a rural property in a small village in the middle of no where. You will need a car. We dont provide a car. You'll need to hire on. It is possible to get here by local bus 2km away, but it's very infrequent, and without transport, you'd be just in a village. This is not recommended ? previous sitters have struggled being stuck.
Rural Bulgarians are don't speak other languages other than Russian. We do have one close neighbour who has a holiday home next door who speaks English. There are three other English-speaking couples in the village.
Bulgaria can be hot in summer (July and august) 35oC+ and minus -10 °C in Winter
Our house can be hot so we have air fans no AC or you just swing in the garden hammock
We are rural. It can get lonely; you need to have hobbies.
We love it here but it's not for someone who cannot entertain themselves.
Due to steep steps and numerous stairs we prefer adult sitters.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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