Unique Home for Sale in Sármellék – Where Tradition Meets Functionality!

Some houses are simply built, while others are shaped over many years with expertise, care, and love. This family home in Sármellék belongs to the latter. Its exterior alone stands out, and inside, numerous unique features and handcrafted details make it truly special. This is not a typical property but a home with history and character.

The residential house offers 137 m² of usable space (150 m² gross floor area) and comes with an additional 125 m² complex of outbuildings, including a garage, a summer kitchen, and other utility buildings.

The first part of the property was built in 1972 with traditional 60 cm thick adobe walls, complemented in 1982 by a brick extension. The house is built on a stable foundation of about 40 cm thick concrete over basalt gravel. The structure is reinforced by a reinforced concrete ring beam, providing solid support for the wooden beam roof structure. This thoughtful structural design and careful craftsmanship ensure the home’s durability.

One of the biggest advantages of adobe walls is their natural moisture-regulating ability. When well maintained, they can absorb and release humidity, which is why many refer to this building method as “breathable walls.” They provide a pleasantly cool environment in summer and a comfortable indoor climate in winter, offering many residents a more natural and healthier living space.

The property is fully connected to utilities. The water system was completely renovated four years ago, including the replacement of outdoor pipes. The electrical system is equipped with three-phase industrial power, ideal for farming, workshop activities, or operating higher-capacity machinery.

The central heating system can be operated with both a gas boiler and a solid fuel boiler. Fireplaces are installed on both floors, creating a cozy atmosphere while also offering an alternative heating option.

What makes this property truly special is that two professionals designed and developed its current form. The mechanical systems were installed by a plumber and heating engineer with decades of experience, while many unique wooden solutions, built-in details, and high-quality craftsmanship reflect the work of a master carpenter. This attention to detail is noticeable in almost every room.

The layout of the house is highly versatile. Thanks to its spacious rooms, it’s an excellent choice for larger families or those who want to live with multiple generations while maintaining private living spaces. The upper floor is accessible both inside and outside, featuring its own kitchen and separate restroom, making it perfect for hosting guests or as a partially independent living area. A special highlight of this level is the large covered terrace opening from the living room, offering a shaded retreat ideal for friendly gatherings or family meals.

The well-kept garden boasts around forty fruit trees, making it an ideal choice for those who want to connect with nature, grow their own fruit, or even pursue a partly self-sufficient lifestyle. A covered outdoor grill and oven add to the garden’s charm, providing a cozy spot for family get-togethers, barbecues, or outdoor cooking under the shade of the fruit trees.

The estate’s value is further enhanced by a well-equipped farmyard, offering nearly every facility needed for animal husbandry and rural farming. Alongside the approximately forty fruit trees, there is a well that supplies water through a pump system not only to the garden taps and summer kitchen but also to several points inside the house. The system includes filters, and water supply for toilets, washing machine, and boiler is also arranged, which can lead to significant savings in municipal water consumption. The buildings and equipment necessary for animal keeping are in place, and the farmyard has served as a well-functioning family smallholding for many years. Most of the tools needed for harvesting and processing fruit, as well as traditional rural farming, are available.

Thanks to Sármellék’s excellent location, Hévíz, Lake Balaton, and Hévíz–Balaton Airport are all easily accessible, making this property not only a great permanent home but also an excellent choice for foreign buyers looking for a second home or a countryside retreat.

If you are seeking a property that offers more than just four walls—one that provides real value, character, and opportunities where traditional architecture meets well-thought-out technical solutions—this home is definitely worth a personal visit.

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