Experiential leisure retreat on the shore of Lake Kitka, Kuusamo

Dreams come true! A unique property on the shore of Lake Kitka, the largest spring-fed lake in Europe. A one-of-a-kind leisure destination for those who value nature experiences and expect more from a venue. The property includes a luxury sauna complex, excellent fishing opportunities, two kota huts and generous shoreline. If you want to build your life around experience services, this is a ready-made whole where you can offer additional services. The area is currently used for holiday rentals and as an event and experience centre. This place must be seen, felt and experienced!

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The property is for sale, but I am also open to various cooperation models with the right partner.

Possible options include:

- sale of a share or joint ownership

- investor partnership to develop the property

- cooperation to expand tourism or rental operations

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

The aim is to find a long-term partner with whom the property can be further developed to realise its full potential.

All reasonable proposals and ideas are welcomed openly.

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

The seller will provide payment details for the deposit. (The deposit remains with the seller if the sale does not go through for reasons beyond the seller's control.)

Please also note the "costs of withdrawal from the sale" shown in the sales terms. Make sure your financing is in order before placing an official bid on the site.

Additional information about the property

Buildings on the property were constructed between 2001–2017.

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

The property is on the lakeshore in unique scenery; from the shore you can see, among others, Konttaisenvaara, Valtavaara and Ruka.

Construction and surface materials: Main building material: Wood
Bathroom description: shower facilities for 5 people, Oras Estate programmable Bluetooth rain showers x2, rain showers x3,
men's and women's WC facilities, outdoor Jacuzzi for 5 and a hot tub with jets and LED lighting. Large outdoor terrace

Suite description

• luxury accommodation for 2+1 persons

• large windows with lake view

• air-source heat pump for heating and cooling

• kitchenette

Sauna description

• Luxury sauna facilities for 20 people: walls of the sauna/changing room carved with an adze, natural stone tiles, unique Tulikivi storage heater (3,000 kg). In the changing room: 500-litre water heater and a fridge. Another 500-litre water heater next to the women's WC. Lounge in the centre of the building: fireplace open on three sides, electrically heated soapstone Tulikivi benches. Sound systems inside and out, fibre-optic lighting and LED lighting.

• Flooring: tile

• Wall materials: wood

Bathroom description

• Flooring: stone, tile

• Wall materials: stone

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

• Luxury sauna facilities for 20 people: adze-carved sauna/changing room walls, natural stone tiles, sound systems inside and out, fibre-optic and LED lighting.

• Living room description

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

• Kitchen description

• The restaurant kota has a cosy kitchen with serving counters. The restaurant kota's current extension permit allows the premises to be used as a professional-grade kitchen (permit valid until 8 December 2023 for completion). The main building's accommodation area includes a kitchenette.

• Flooring: stone, tile

  • Wall materials: wood

  • Worktop: laminate

  • Hob: hotplate

  • Fridge and freezer

• WC facilities description

• Stylish WC facilities including crystal lighting by Cariitti.

• Men's and women's WC

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

(Movable items and the portable sauna building are not included in the sale.)

If you want to build more on the plot, an exemption permit is required in this area; the current sauna building was also constructed with an exemption permit.

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

Some of the smaller residential buildings are older and will require basic renovations, e.g. insulation and outer cladding.

Celebration kota 80 m² approved for accommodation use.

Electricity and transmission approx. €4,000 in 2025

Services and transport links

Services: In Käylä village: grocery store, barber, bank 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: Lakeside plot