Experiential leisure destination on the shore of Lake Kitkajärvi, Kuusamo

Dreams come true!! Unique property on the shore of Kitkajärvi, Europe’s largest spring. A one-of-a-kind leisure destination for those who value nature experiences and expect more from a location. This property offers, among other things, a luxury sauna complex, excellent fishing, two kotas and generous shoreline. If you want to build your life around experience services, this is a ready-made package where you can add extra services. The area currently operates as holiday rental accommodation and as an events and experience centre. This place must be seen, experienced and felt!

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The property is for sale, but I am also open to different partnership models if the right partner is found.

Possible options include:

sale of a share or co-ownership

investment partnership to develop the property

collaboration to expand tourism or rental operations

exchange for a wilderness property in Northern Lapland (offers may be made)

The aim is to find a long-term partner to further develop the property and realise its full potential.

All reasonable proposals and ideas are welcomed.

A deposit of €15,000 must be paid to the seller within 2 working days of the auction ending/acceptance of the highest offer.

The seller will provide payment details for the deposit. (The deposit is retained by the seller if the sale does not proceed for reasons beyond the seller’s control.)

Please note the “withdrawal costs” shown in the sales terms. Ensure your financing is in order before placing an official bid on the site.

Property details

The buildings were constructed between 2001–2017.

Main house + luxury sauna facilities 48 m² + celebration kota 80 m² + restaurant kota 80 m² and other buildings. Total floor area 282 m²

Waterfront property in unique scenery; from the shore you can see Konttaisenvaara, Valtavaara, Ruka.

Building and surface materialsMain building material: Wood
Bathroom description: shower facilities for 5, two programmable Oras Estate Bluetooth rain showers, three rain showers in total,
separate women’s and men’s WCs, outdoor Jacuzzi for 5 and a barrel tub with jets and LED lights. Large outdoor terrace.

Suite description

• Luxury accommodation for 2+1 persons

• Large windows overlooking the lake

• Air-source heat pump for heating and cooling

• Kitchenette

Sauna description

• 20-person luxury sauna: axe-carved sauna/dressing-room walls, natural stone tiles, unique Tulikivi heat-retaining stove (3,000 kg). In the dressing room: 500 l water heater and a refrigerator. A second 500 l water heater next to the women’s WC. Central lounge area: fireplace opening on three sides, electrically heated soapstone Tulikivi benches. Sound systems inside and out, fibre-optic and LED lighting.

• Floor materials: tile

• Wall materials: wood

Bathroom description

• Floor materials: stone, tile

• Wall materials: stone

• Equipment: hot tub, underfloor heating, shower, fixed lighting, fitted special equipment

• 20-person luxury sauna: axe-carved sauna/dressing-room walls, natural stone tiles, sound systems inside and out, fibre-optic and LED lighting.

• Living room description

  • Between the luxury sauna and the accommodation area there is a lounge with a fireplace opening in three directions and heated soapstone benches by Tulikivi. The lounge is surrounded by glazing and a large terrace with seating, hot tubs and access to the shore.

• Kitchen description

• Restaurant kota has a cosy kitchen with serving area. The restaurant kota’s current extension permit allows conversion to a professional kitchen (valid until 8 December 2023 for completion). The main building’s accommodation includes a kitchenette.

• Floor materials: stone, tile

  • Wall materials: wood

  • Worktop: laminate

  • Hob: hotplate

  • Fridge and freezer

• WC facilities description

• Stylish WCs including crystal lighting by Cariitti.

• Separate women’s and men’s WCs

Land ownership: Freehold
Property ID: 305-422-28-11
Plot area: 29,480 m²
Road access: Yes
More about the plot: Waterfront plot

(Furniture and the movable sauna building are not included in the sale.)

Any additional building on the plot requires a local planning exemption; the current sauna building was also built with an exemption.

New buildings must be located at least 30 m from the shoreline depending on floor area.

The kotas are older and require basic renovations, e.g. insulation and exterior cladding.

Celebration kota 80 m² approved for accommodation use.

Electricity and transmission total approximately €4,000 in 2025

Services and transport connections

Services: Grocery store, barber and bank in Käylä village, 6.4 km
Ruka: 12 km, Kuusamo 37 km, Kuusamo Airport 28 km, fishing harbour 2 km
Land ownership: Freehold
Property ID: 305-422-28-11
Plot area: 29,480 m²
Road access: Yes
More about the plot: Waterfront plot