Pälkäneen Harhalan koulu asuin- tai liikepaikaksi - ilmoittaudu osallistujaksi, Pälkäne

Have you always dreamed of renovating an old and valuable village school? Are you looking for a home or do you want to build new commercial premises at a busy junction on the main road? From Harhala School you could get it all!

NOTE! In the first stage of the auction the amount of the bid is not relevant and does not yet determine the final purchase price. Also remember to submit an action plan to be invited to the second stage of the auction.

The Municipality of Pälkäne is looking for a new development‑minded owner for its former Harhala village school through a two‑stage auction procedure.

The unique, nearly 7,921 m² property is in a prominent location at the junction of Lahdentie and Valkeakoskentie. The former Harhala school is an imposing stone building completed in 1930, showing features of 1920s classicism, such as a symmetrical façade, corner pilasters and lunette windows in the gables. The manor‑like yard also includes an adaptable outbuilding and a root cellar. The surrounding area has detached housing, an outdoor sports field and the property still hosts original noble tree stock from an early‑20th‑century nursery.

A local detailed plan has been prepared for the area: the site is zoned for public buildings, as well as residential, commercial and office buildings (YAL‑1). This and an additional 1,400 m² building right provide wide possibilities for diverse development. The main school building is protected by the local plan (sr‑1) and may not be demolished.

School activities at Harhala ended in autumn 2020. In winter 2020 the main building suffered water damage when water leaked from an upstairs WC through the intermediate floor into a classroom below.

All damp structures have been opened, inspected and dried and there is no longer moisture in the premises. Comprehensive condition and investigation reports are attached to the sales listing.

In the first stage of the auction bidders submit a participation notice (a bid of any amount for this listing) and send the municipality an action plan explaining the intended use of the property.
Participants selected on the basis of the first stage will be invited separately to the closed second stage of the auction, where the final price will be determined.

Participation notice:

A participation notice is made by placing a bid on this listing. The amount of the bid or its position relative to other bids is not relevant in the first stage.

Participation notices must be submitted via the huutokaupat.com service by 6 January 2026 at 19:00.

Action plan:

All who submit a participation notice must present a free‑form plan for the future use of the property.

The plan does not need to be technical; a well‑argued vision is sufficient. State in the plan what you would use the school building for, what else you would do on the property, and with what resources and timetable your plan could be implemented.

Also provide your contact details in the plan.

The action plan must be submitted by 9 January 2026 at 15:00 by email to palkane@palkane.fi.

Enter the subject line: "Action plan: Harhala School".

Second stage of the auction:

After the first stage the municipality will review the submitted action plans. The competent municipal authority reserves the right to accept or reject the plans received.

The municipality will invite approved purchaser candidates to the closed second stage of the auction and will announce the time and access instructions on the auction website.

The second stage is intended to be held in early 2026. Credit checks will be carried out for those invited to the auction procedure.

In the second stage the property will be sold without a starting price, but the competent municipal authority reserves the right to accept or reject the highest bid.

Inquiries and viewings:

Anu Muhonen, Real Estate Engineer, Municipality of Pälkäne, anu.muhonen@palkane.fi , tel. +358 50 304 6730

Aarni‑Pekka Jakonen, Land Use Planner, Municipality of Pälkäne, aarni-pekka.jakonen@palkane.fi , tel. +358 40 737 5390

Viewings on site can be arranged separately.

Property:

Property ID: parcel of property 635‑402‑9‑161 KANSASKOULU

Area: approximately 7,921 m²

Address: Valkeakoskentie 5, 36640 Iltasmäki

Purpose: YAL‑1 – block area for public buildings as well as residential, commercial and office buildings.

Building rights: 2,050 m² (gross floor area), 2 storeys. Of which 500 m² allocated to the school building.

Protection designation: The school building is protected (sr‑1) and may not be demolished. Repair and alteration work must preserve the building’s characteristic 1920s classical features.

School building:

Year of construction: 1930

Size: 2 storeys + attic

Gross floor area: 465 m²

Net floor area: 200 m²

Outbuilding:

Year of construction: after 1930

Size: 1.5 storeys

Net floor area: approximately 140 m²

Detailed building information is attached. Please review these carefully. The property is sold as seen in the listing and at the time of sale. As seller, the Municipality of Pälkäne is not liable for defects, damage or shortcomings in the buildings that have been reported or could otherwise have been detected at the time of sale.

More information: palkane.fi/tyo-ja-yrittaminen/toimitilat/harhalan-koulu