Thracian Residence - Long-stay remote living in Bulgaria
A private residential base for remote workers and entrepreneursThracian Residence is a long-term shared home for experienced founders, operators, and independent builders who are already in execution mode and want a stable, high-quality base to work from — with focus, runway, and peers, not noise.It’s a place to live properly while you build.The house hosts up to 12 residents and is designed for consistency and signal: low density, shared standards, and an environment that protects attention instead of consuming it. No programming, no forced interaction, no social churn — just capable adults doing real work alongside each other.Located in rural Bulgaria, Thracian Residence combines deep focus with practical advantages: a 10% flat income tax, low daily friction, 15 minutes to a regional town, and around 60 minutes to Sofia International Airport with direct connections across Europe. From here, regional travel is easy, while day-to-day life stays quiet and predictable.This is not an idea-stage environment. Thracian Residence is built for founders and operators with existing income, savings, or runway who deliberately choose a calm, low-friction base to prioritize work, health, and long-term thinking.
Founders need an environment that extends runway, protects attention, and keeps them close to other builders — without structure, performance, or equity extraction. Thracian Residence is designed to do exactly that.Living here increases founder freedom in practical ways:Runway without pressure
Predictable, all-in living costs reduce short-term urgency and create time for better decisions.Sustained output by default
Reliable infrastructure, proper workspaces, and shared standards make deep work the baseline, not an exception.High-signal peers, no programming
You live alongside other founders in execution mode. Knowledge transfer happens naturally, without events or forced interaction.Quiet focus with retained access
A calm rural setting supports long work cycles, while proximity to Sofia keeps talent, capital, and travel within reach.Living at Thracian Residence reduces environmental drag. The result is more bandwidth, more optionality, and more control over how — and when — you build.
Why Thracian Residence existsFounders usually choose between two flawed options: living alone with full autonomy but growing isolation, or shared living that optimizes for turnover, activity, and noise.There’s a missing middle ground.Thracian Residence exists to support independent founders who want peer proximity without friction, structure, or performance. You keep full autonomy while living alongside other founders in execution mode, in an environment designed for stability and long-term focus.Shared spaces reduce daily friction and support sustained work — not constant interaction.The house operates quietly in the background, removing distraction while preserving independence and momentum.
A 1,000 m² residence built for long-term founder livingThracian Residence is a large private home designed for people who live and work there every day. Density is low, space is deliberate, and shared areas stay usable without becoming noisy or crowded.Private, fully furnished bedrooms (23–50 m²) are set up for long-term stays, with proper beds, real desks, storage, and calm acoustics. Bathrooms are shared but distributed to minimize daily coordination.Shared amenities
- Shared kitchen with individual fridges and personal storage
- Dedicated workspace for deep work and calls
- Lounge for occasional, low-key interaction
- Gym, movie and game room for simple routines
- Large garden with BBQ deckEnough private space for focused work, and enough shared life to avoid isolation — without turning daily living into an activity.
Thracian Residence is for living well while doing serious work.This is a shared home for people who are building. Relationships form naturally over time, not through programming or curation, but through months of working and living alongside other focused adults.The house sits in a quiet rural village, with Dupnitsa nearby for daily needs and Sofia about an hour away — close enough to stay connected, far enough to protect attention, routines, and long work cycles.
Typical residentFounders, operators, or independent professionals in execution mode who treat a shared home as a place to live and work — not a social experiment.Self-directed, reliable, low-drama, and respectful of boundaries.
Calm, predictable shared spaces matter. English is the shared language.
Not the right place forShort-term stays, party-oriented or high-noise living, family setups, or anyone seeking constant activity, curation, or the cheapest possible accommodation.If you prefer unpredictable shared spaces or social-first environments, this is not a fit.
This house is intentionally designed for one specific way of living — so it works well for everyone who chooses it.
How much is the monthly rent at Thracian Residence?€750–€1,000 / month (single occupancy; by room size)
Double occupancy: +€250 / month6-month contract: 2 weeks free - 9-month contract: 1 month free - 12-month contract: 2 months free
Rent-free periods are at the end of the contract, conditional, non-transferable, and forfeited on early termination.Included: fully furnished, utilities (electricity, heating, water, internet), some storage space + regular cleaning of shared areas.Standard long-term residential lease; 12-month contracts usable for tax residency with notarized declaration.
Minimum stay: 3 months, Deposit: 1 month rent, Rent due: 1st of each monthOccasionally, limited availability may be offered via HomeExchange for non-commercial, private reciprocal stays.
If this sounds relevant, you let's get to know each otherThe residence is owned and operated by Matthias, an entrepreneur who built this place for his own use while working on different projects. He lives there as well when he is not traveling.Day-to-day life runs independently; there is no on-site host role, no programming, and no organized social activities.
It is up to the residents to live the best version of their lives alongside peers in a calm, focused environment.Matthias is not involved in residents’ work or routines but keeps the environment stable in the background. On occasion, and only when relevant, he may make a personal introduction within the Bulgarian startup ecosystem, to service providers in the areas or share personal experience from building and operating his own companies.Not Erlich Bachman from Silicon Valley. No chaos, no forced bonding, no house mascot. Just a calm, well-run place for serious founders.Apply here for a March 2027 Move-In - special 30% discount for first 10 residents!