VIDEO, PHOTOS: Castle for sale on riverbank in Hungary – now at a discount!

The Széchenyi Castle for sale in Rábasebes. Source: CityCartel

The Széchenyi Castle in Rábasebes, Northwest Hungary was built between 1903 and 1904. It is still one of the most beautiful buildings in the area. If you laid an eye on it: this is your chance! The castle is for sale, and now, the buyer also gets a discount. “If you’ve ever dreamed of living or running your business in such a magical place, here’s your chance, and now you can even get a discount!” the advert encourages potential buyers.

Neo-Baroque style castle for sale!

The Széchenyi Castle for sale in Rábasebes. Source: CityCartel

This stunning Neo-Baroque style castle makes Rábasebes unique, Kisalföld writes. The building has 22 comfortable apartments, each with a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Although the buildings are in need of renovation, they can be preserved in the long term thanks to their local protection.

“Buy a fairy-tale castle on the banks of the Rába, in the beautiful Rábasebes!” – the advertisement begins. “With its Neo-Baroque style and stunning surroundings, this castle is guaranteed to enchant!”

The dimensions of the castle

The Széchenyi Castle for sale in Rábasebes. Source: CityCartel

The main building of the castle is 1326 sqm and it has more than 35.000 sqm of parks. The property consists of three main parts: the reception area in the middle and a hall with a capacity of about 50 people, including a large terrace. On the top floor of the building there is a hunting hall/café.

The middle wing has a ground floor of 316 sqm, a 294 sqm storey and a 276 sqm attic. The right wing has a ground floor of 120 sqm and an attic of 100 sqm, while the left wing has similar dimensions: ground floor 120 sqm, attic of approximately 100 sqm.

There are 22 comfortable apartments in the building, each with a living room, bedroom, bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) and kitchenette. The other building on the plot also houses two more apartments and the mechanical units (gas boilers, electricity generator, diesel generator, etc.).

In need of renovation

The Széchenyi Castle for sale in Rábasebes. Source: CityCartel

The buildings are in need of renovation but have local protection, which ensures their long-term preservation. The castle gardens include a 1,300-metre-deep thermal spring with a temperature of more than 60 degrees Celsius and two swimming pools. The grounds can accommodate many cars.

“This magical castle is the perfect opportunity for a private estate, holiday home, private hospital, event centre, retirement home or even a luxury hotel. It promises to be a secure long-term investment!” – the advert concludes.

Location and price

The castle is located 169 km from Budapest. Instead of HUF 500 million (EUR 1.298 million), the price is only HUF 475 million (EUR 1.233 million) now.