Gálosfa, Somogy megye For sale family house

Historic estate manager's house with 5,916 m² plot and pool – stylishly renovated south of Kaposvar

This extraordinary historic property in Gálosfa, Somogy county, combines the authentic character of a former estate manager's house with modern living comfort and an exceptionally generous plot. The historic building dates back to around 1800–1850 and was originally constructed using traditional brickwork on a striking rock stone plinth. As a former estate manager's house, the property is part of the special history of the village, which once belonged to the surroundings of a hunting lodge owned by the noble Festetics family. The house was purchased in 2018 in its unrenovated state and underwent a comprehensive core renovation between 2018 and 2022. All essential utilities and the electrical installation were modernized. During this process, particular emphasis was placed on preserving the historic character of the house. Refurbished wooden windows, partially with double glazing, historic coffered doors, generous ceiling heights, and traditional design elements give the estate its unmistakable character. The living area is approximately 125 m² without final measurement. The single-story L-shaped building features two bedrooms, two interconnected living rooms, a bathroom, and a separate guest toilet. The rooms are designed to be spacious and cozy. A bright utility room with natural light and a washing machine complements the available space. A special highlight is the white tiled fireplace with a viewing window, which not only creates a pleasant atmosphere in the living area but, according to the owners, also radiates comfortable warmth into the adjacent rooms and the hallway area. Additionally, every room features modern infrared panel heaters, partially integrated visually into mirrors or decorative slate boards. The as-new fitted kitchen is included in the sale. The contemporary furniture can also be taken over – with the exception of individual antique pieces. Thus, the estate offers the opportunity to move in directly without major furnishing effort. The bathroom features a corner bathtub and an open shower separated by glass blocks. The guest toilet is located in the side hallway and features a modern sliding glass door. Another special feature is the 5,916 m² fully enclosed plot. Around one quarter of the plot is occupied by the building and outdoor area, while approximately three quarters are available as spacious garden land. The expansive garden offers plenty of privacy and numerous possibilities for individual design, leisure, relaxation, or animal husbandry. Located on the property is a high-quality swimming pool from 2020 with its own technology, pool heating, and night lighting. The historic well was integrated into the pool technology and now serves exclusively as a design element; the original use as a well is no longer intended. The plot is accessed via a newly created, comfortably wide driveway area with a concrete bridge. A carport with a small concrete step is currently favored as an additional garden seating area with a view over the surrounding hilly landscape. The unfinished attic represents an interesting expansion reserve. It still features the original floorboards as well as two small windows on the gable side and is currently not insulated. An expansion could – subject to building law requirements – create additional living or usage potential. The garden is characterized by mature fruit and utility trees, including five walnut trees, two pear trees, one plum tree, and a rare apple tree perceived as a special solitary tree and "place of power". The property is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location. Gálosfa is characterized by its generous green village green and the surrounding hilly landscape. The region offers an exceptional amount of nature,Peace and foresight. The former castle grounds are located approximately 800 m away. Within the preserved remains of the former administrative buildings and stables, there is now a hotel with event catering where events take place regularly. In addition, a well-known hotel with high-quality gastronomy and a supra-regional catchment area is located about 5 km away. This makes this special property suitable as a private primary residence, secondary residence, or holiday home, as well as for buyers looking for an extraordinary historical estate in the middle of Hungarian nature.