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EXCEPTIONAL HISTORIC CASTLE FOR SALE IN ZALA COUNTY

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

The approximately 1650 sqm castle features, in addition to representative communal spaces, 14 tastefully designed guest rooms and 5 exclusive suites, and is situated on a 6046 sqm plot.

Optionally, an additional 3 plots of approximately 2400 sqm each, as well as an approximately 40,000 sqm arboretum, can be purchased; their combined purchase price is an additional HUF 250 million. On one of the three plots there is also a house of approximately 250 sqm, built 22 years ago, with 3 rooms.

THE CASTLE

One of Zala County’s special historical assets, offering unique features, excellent technical condition, clear 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 prestige and character with dignity. The special value of the property is further enhanced by the fact that, unlike a significant part of Hungary’s castle stock, it has never become abandoned: over the decades it has been continuously operated, maintained, 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. Developments did not stop with the creation of the hotel function: the technical modernization of the property also received special attention, including a complete heating upgrade in 2019, as well as the installation of solar collectors, which is a significant advantage even by today’s operational and sustainability standards.

Main parameters

Plot size: 6048 sqm
Total building area: approx. 1650 sqm
Basement: 400 sqm
Ground floor: 550 sqm
First floor: 550 sqm
Attic: approx. 400 sqm, prepared for development
Current room capacity: besides common areas, 14 guest rooms + 5 suites
Further development potential: additional 6 suites can be created in the attic
Additional optional expansion possibilities: arboretum, building plots, family house

The property is accessed through an imposing gate, which already conveys the representative nature and prestige of the castle at the first moment of arrival.

Detailed presentation of the building

Basement – 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, cloister-vaulted, museum-like space of very large size and high ceiling height, and remarkably did not require reconstruction. This is a rare feature that proves the authentic preservation of its original historical character.

The basement is perfectly suitable for hosting groups, can operate as a restaurant with show kitchen and strong gastronomic identity. It can accommodate up to 150–200 people. The space provides a perfect basis 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 served here, clearly demonstrating the quality and potential of the location.

On this level, the wellness area has also been developed, including:
hot tub / jacuzzi
Finnish sauna
infra sauna
plunge pool.

This function represents significant added value for hotel operation, but can also be excellently utilized for a health center, recreational estate, or premium senior services.

Ground floor – representative reception level, elegant communal spaces

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

Main areas:
reception
grand hall
library room with fireplace
3 suites, approx. 32–56 sqm
restaurant
winter garden
industrial kitchen
boiler room
laundry room.

The 4.2-meter ceiling height provides an especially elegant spatial experience. The fireplace-decorated library room and the period-furnished winter garden create a true historical atmosphere, outstanding for guest experience and equally unparalleled for representative private use.

The ground floor spaces are perfectly suitable for guest reception, 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 key 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 ensures pleasant, bright, well-proportioned, and elegant interiors. This level is well-organized, efficiently operable, and already provides high-quality accommodation in its current structure.

Attic – prepared expansion, immediately interpretable value increase potential

The approx. 400 sqm attic is prepared for development, which represents a particularly important technical and investment advantage. The staircase and slab structure are already prepared, so the next development phase can start from an actually prepared condition.

An additional 6 suites can be created in the attic, which can significantly increase value by:
increasing capacity
creating a higher price-category accommodation portfolio
strengthening a specialized wellness or medical-wellness concept
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 radiates tranquility, intimacy, and historical ambiance.

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.

Additional optionally purchasable properties

In connection with the castle, the following can be optionally purchased:
2 plots of approx. 2400 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. 2400 sqm plot.

This combination is extremely rare and provides significant development flexibility for the future owner. These additional areas make the property suitable for complex tourism, healthcare, residential, or event developments, even for creating 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 owner care.

Particularly valuable features:
the building has never been abandoned
technical systems have been continuously maintained
the heating upgrade was a significant documented investment
solar collectors have been installed
attic expansion is prepared
the current structure is immediately usable
the property is in excellent condition.

Utilization possibilities

In its current layout, the castle is perfectly suitable for continuing hotel and event use, but its characteristics allow for a much wider range of functions.

It can be an ideal choice for:
continued operation as a 4-star castle hotel or boutique hotel
exclusive event and wedding venue
conference and training center
health or recreational center
medical-wellness or private clinical function
premium senior residence
corporate retreat location
representative family estate or multi-generational home

Due to its location, historical background, existing infrastructure, wellness and restaurant functions, and further development potential, it is not only a beautiful castle, but also a stable investment with serious business potential.