For Sale: Charming 131.5 sqm Clay House on the Wild Banks of Szigetbecse – Just 1 Hour from Budapest!

In the enchanting, wild landscapes of Szigetbecse, we're selling a 131.5 sqm, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom clay house right next to the oxbow lake of the Ráckevei (Soroksári) Danube branch. This property is a true rarity, sold fully furnished with authentic decor – step into timeless countryside charm!

About the Property

Located on municipal land in a family house residential zone.

The house totals 131.5 sqm (including half of the 40 sqm covered terrace), with 111.5 sqm net living space, plus a nearly 30 sqm single-car garage and basement.

Bright, spacious rooms with over 3 m ceiling height create an airy, welcoming atmosphere, highlighted by the gorgeous original exposed roof beams in every room – evoking an authentic rural farmhouse vibe that warms the soul.

The 1,037 sqm flat plot is accessible from two streets (one paved, one gravel), with just a plant row separating it from the Danube oxbow shore.

All utilities available: water, sewer, electricity, and gas.

Layout
•Living room – 27 sqm
•Kitchen-dining – 18 sqm
•Bedroom – 24 sqm
•Unheated bedroom – 16 sqm
•Bathroom – 12 sqm
•Pantry – 2 sqm
•Hallway – 6 sqm
•Attic access room – 7 sqm
•Garage – 26 sqm

Technical Details

Mixed clay and brick construction with a tiled roof.

Gas convector heating; thick walls provide natural cooling. Antique cast-iron stove in the kitchen-dining adds cozy warmth.

Original wooden windows and doors in excellent condition.

80-liter electric boiler for hot water.

Major renovation in 1999: walls replastered and reinforced with mesh, electrical system upgraded, wooden floors sanded, kitchen-dining and pantry re-tiled, unheated bedroom floor insulated with lepadlo (not fully tiled over basement for ventilation).
Garage added.

Alarm system installed.

Garden

Lush, green garden with organic cherry trees, pear tree, and fig bush.
Charming hand-dug well for free garden watering.

Parking

Single-car garage + space for 5-6 cars in the garden and driveway.

Location

In central Szigetbecse, a short walk to the village lake, shops (grocery, tobacco), bus stop, restaurant, community house, playground, and Tőzike nature trail.

Connectivity

54 km from Budapest center – 1 hour via Highway 6.
Public transport: Soroksár HÉV to Ráckeve, then short bus. Bus stop 2-3 min walk from the house.

Ideal For

Primarily a vacation home – perfect for retirees with grandkids who crave peace, fresh air, gardening, nature, and fishing. Ideal retreat from April to October in this idyllic cottage with its magical garden.

Property is free of liens, burdens, or claims. Viewings by appointment, weekdays or weekends.

Come breathe the fresh country air and fall in love with this adorable little gem!

Contact anytime for questions or viewings

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