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CASTLE FOR SALE IN ZALA COUNTY



Former 4-star castle hotel, set in a more than 200-year-old ancient park, with wellness section, restaurant, conference function and significant development potential.

The approximately 1,650 sqm castle, in addition to its representative communal spaces, features 14 tastefully designed guest rooms and 5 exclusive suites, and is situated on a 6,046 sqm plot. The price of the castle is HUF 820 million.

Optionally, an additional 3 plots of approximately 2,400 sqm each, as well as an approximately 40,000 sqm arboretum can also be purchased with the property; the total purchase price of these is an additional HUF 250 million. On one of the three plots there is also a house of approximately 250 sqm floor area, built 22 years ago, with 3 rooms.

The present advertised price includes the full area of the castle, the building plots and the arboretum.

THE CASTLE

One of the special historical values of Zala County, featuring unique characteristics, in excellent technical condition, with a well-arranged ownership background and the possibility of quick possession.

Built in the 19th century at the request of a royal chief counsellor, it still preserves its original status and character with dignity. The exceptional value of the property is further enhanced by the fact that, unlike a significant part of the domestic castle stock, it has never become abandoned: over the decades it has been continuously operated, maintained and developed, and has always functioned under careful ownership.

The completion of its classical splendor is associated with one of the founders of the First Hungarian Savings Bank, while its current elegant and economically well-interpretable form is thanks to the present owners, who by 1998 transformed the building into a 4-star castle hotel. The developments did not stop at establishing the hotel function: the technical modernization of the property also received special attention, as part of which a complete heating modernization was carried out in 2019, and solar collectors were also installed, which represents a significant advantage even according to today’s operational and sustainability aspects.

Main parameters

Plot area: 6,048 sqm

Total building area: approx. 1,650 sqm

Basement level: 400 sqm

Ground floor: 550 sqm

First floor: 550 sqm

Attic: approx. 400 sqm, prepared for development

Current room capacity: in addition to common areas 14 guest rooms + 5 suites

Further development opportunity: additional 6 suites can be created in the attic

Additional optional expansion possibilities: arboretum, building plots, family house

Access to the property is through an imposing gate, which already conveys the representative nature and status of the castle at the very first moment of arrival.

Detailed description of the building

Basement level – authentic historical space, restaurant and wellness

The 400 sqm basement level of the castle represents exceptional architectural and business value. The former wine cellar is a two-nave, Bohemian vault (Czech-cap vault) structured, museum-like space of extraordinary size and height, and notably did not require reconstruction. This is a rare feature proving the authentic preservation of its original historical character.

The cellar is perfectly suitable for hosting groups and can function as a restaurant, with a show kitchen and strong gastronomic identity. It can accommodate up to 150–200 people. The space provides a perfect base for exclusive events, wine tastings, corporate dinners, private events, thematic gastronomic programs or even fine dining, game gastronomy and regional culinary concepts. Previously, traditional Hungarian and international specialties, game dishes and excellent wines were also served here, which clearly demonstrates the quality and potential of the location.

The wellness area is also located on this level, including:

jacuzzi

Finnish sauna

infra sauna

plunge pool

This function represents significant added value in hotel operation, while it can also be excellently utilized as a health center, recreational estate or premium senior service.

Ground floor – representative reception level, elegant communal spaces

The 550 sqm ground floor of the castle, with its generous spatial organization, is the perfect setting for reception, hospitality and community experience.

Main rooms:

reception

grand hall

library room with fireplace

3 suites between approx. 32–56 sqm

restaurant

winter garden

industrial kitchen

boiler room

laundry room

The 4.2-meter ceiling height ensures an especially elegant spatial experience. The library room decorated with a fireplace and the winter garden furnished with period-style interiors create a true historical atmosphere, outstanding from a guest experience perspective, and equally exceptional for representative private use.

The ground floor spaces are ideal for receptions, social events, exclusive dinners, smaller business meetings or high-prestige private events.

First floor – guest rooms, suites and multifunctional event space

The 550 sqm first floor is one of the most important elements of the current hotel function.

It includes:

14 double rooms

2 suites, including a honeymoon suite

a large hall suitable for:

training room

conference room

billiard room

community or event space

The 3.5-meter ceiling height results in pleasant, bright, well-proportioned and elegant interiors. This level is well-organized, efficiently operable, and even in its current structure provides high-quality accommodation function.

Attic – prepared expansion, immediately interpretable value-increasing potential

The approx. 400 sqm attic is in a prepared condition for development, which represents a particularly important technical and investment advantage. The preparation of the staircase and ceiling structure has already been completed, therefore the next development phase can start from a genuinely prepared state.

Up to 6 additional suites can be created in the attic, which can significantly increase value from several aspects:

increasing accommodation capacity

creating a higher-category accommodation portfolio

strengthening specialized wellness or medical-wellness concepts

creating a private residence or guest wing

Outdoor environment – ancient park, pool, arboretum, exclusive estate atmosphere

The castle is surrounded by a more than 200-year-old ancient park. The landscaped garden conveys tranquility, intimacy and historical atmosphere.

The garden includes:

summer grill restaurant (for up to 100 guests)

outdoor heated swimming pool

additional jacuzzi

Next to the castle there is an approximately 4-hectare arboretum, planted about 10 years ago. This optionally connected area further increases the uniqueness of the estate and strongly enhances its nature-oriented, recreational and exclusive character.

Optionally purchasable additional properties

In connection with the castle, the following can optionally be purchased:

2 building plots of approx. 2,400 sqm each, fully serviced, landscaped, located in an inner area

with 30% buildability

as well as a 250 sqm family house on a similarly approx. 2,400 sqm plot

This combination is extremely rare and provides significant development freedom for the future owner. The additional areas make the property suitable for complex tourism, healthcare, residential or event developments, even for the creation of new buildings.

Technical condition and outstanding advantages from an investment perspective

The advantage of the castle is that it is not a historical monument awaiting revival, but an operating, maintained and developed building, backed by decades of operational experience and continuous ownership care.

It is particularly valuable that:

the building has never been abandoned

the technical background has been continuously maintained

the heating modernization was a significant, documented investment

solar collectors have been installed

the attic expansion is prepared

the current structure is immediately usable

The property is in excellent condition.

Utilization possibilities

In its current configuration, the castle is perfectly suitable for continuing hotel and event operations, but its features allow for a much wider range of uses.

It can be an ideal choice for:

operation as a 4-star castle hotel or boutique hotel

exclusive event and wedding venue

conference and training center

healthcare or recreational center

medical-wellness or private clinical function

premium senior residence

corporate retreat venue

representative family estate or multi-generational home

Due to the combination of location, historical background, existing infrastructure, wellness and restaurant functions, as well as further development potential, it is not only a beautiful castle, but a value-preserving investment with serious business potential.

Location

The castle is located near main road No. 76, in the immediate vicinity of Nagykapornak, between Zalaegerszeg and Keszthely, close to the thermal spas of Hévíz and Kehidakustány, next to a fishpond, in a शांत, green environment, yet in a well-accessible location. This location is exceptional from tourism, hospitality, recreation and healthcare industry perspectives alike.

The castle belongs to those rare historical properties where the value of the past, the functionality of the present and the development potential of the future are all present at the same time.

Orderly ownership conditions, possibility of quick possession, versatile utilization potential.

I look forward to your interest.

dr Zsuzsa Vincellér

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