Description
This is a rare opportunity to own a fully restored famous historic lake Saimaa front estate Tynkkylänjoki Manor that dates back to 1561. The present main house dates back to 1740 when it was rebuilt after a fire. It was fully restored to its glory in ca. 2008. The restoration project took over 2 years - it followed strict Finish building codes & historic landmark requirements all the while updating it to 21st century standards. The result is a magnificent blend of the best design and technology that can be had. Buildings are under Protection of the Built Heritage act (498/2010). Own land of around 108 hectares, with available building rights left of around 11.200m2 for already zoned land areas inland.
Today the approximately 600m2 Manor has 7 grand rooms and a number of minor rooms. The grand rooms are; a formal dining room (seating 12), a formal living room looking out on to backyard / lake, a 100m2 large library / living room with hidden bar, and a salon next to (but separate) from one of the 3 large bedrooms. All 3 bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, in addition the 2 upstairs bedrooms have large walk-in closets / dressing rooms.
The main house has an elegant entrance foyer with marble floors, a state of the art kitchen designed by Avestia with an island for cooking using Gaggenau’s modular cook tops (teppan yaki, gas, ceramic - electric) and ventilation, the island also features a seating area, other appliances include American Amana refrigerator/ freezer w/ ice maker in door, Miele oven, coffee maker, and microwave. Of interest to wine lovers is a cellar with a seating area that is ready for a collection and enjoyment. Legend has it that it was built at the same time as Olavinlinna / St. Olaf's Castle in the 1400’s using the same stones!
The main house also has a sun room, multiple terraces and upstairs balcony overlooking the beautiful lake Saimaa and gardens. Most rooms of the house have lake views including views of Savonlinna on the horizon.
The estate is sold fully furnished at asking price (present owner removing only personal items, and pieces with sentimental value ex. some dishes, bowls, flower pots & pictures). The main house comes with custom made Italian furniture, draperies, and in the large library/living room furniture original to the house that has been restored. All light fixtures/ chandeliers will remain in the house, (6 of the chandaliers are Swarovski Crystal), others were custom ordered from the Czech Republic. Also found in the main house are 4 fully functioning antique ovens.
The main house features air conditioning for cooling in every room, camera surveillance/ alarm security, electric remote gate opening, city water, cable TV, geothermal heating. All floors are either marble, or wood.
The estate also has several other buildings these include a granary (20 x 10m) that has a sauna, a gym, and lots of storage space. It can easily be converted for multiple bedrooms (architectural drawings exist). A care-takers house / guest house that has 1 bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and laundry room. There are additional buildings which are at present used as storage for cars and gardening equipment. It also has a dock on Lake Saimaa that can easily accommodate several small boats or a large one.
Rooms 7+
Bedrooms 3+ Guest House
Bathrooms 3 Full Bathrooms & 2 WC
Please, arrange a personal presentation with the realtor.
