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A Pine Weekendhouse egy luxuscsaládi rezidencia Balatonakarattyán, Magyarországon. Hét hálószobás, két szintes épület, és egy egyszintes apartmanház alkotja . 450 millió forintért eladó . 2021-ben újították fel , támogatva a Kisfaludy Program által. Tartozéka egy fedett terasz. Tulajdonosa István Száraz, akinek magas szintű kapcsolatai vannak.

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The Pine Weekend House is a luxury family residence located in Balatonakarattya, Hungary. The property comprises a two-storey building with seven bedrooms and a single-storey annex. It is on sale for 450 million forints. Renovated in 2021 with support from the Kisfaludy Programme, it features a covered terrace. The owner, István Száraz, is known for his influential connections.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Where is the Pine Weekendhouse located?

The Pine Weekendhouse is located in Balatonakarattya, Hungary.

Question 2: How many bedrooms does the main building of the Pine Weekendhouse have?

The main building of the Pine Weekendhouse has seven bedrooms.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(f.) - residence

(n.) - level

- form

- for sale

- up

(f.) - connection

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▌26/02/2025

The Pine Weekendhouse, a seven-bedroom "luxurious family residence" located near the Bezerédj Beach in Balatonakarattya, Hungary, has been put up for sale at a price of 450 million Hungarian forints (approximately £1.2 million). This picturesque property, listed in a local Facebook group dedicated to real estate transactions in the Balaton area, underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2021.

The property comprises a two-level building structure and a single-story apartment house, seamlessly connected by a covered terrace. The refurbishment was supported by the state-funded Kisfaludy Program, which granted 42.38 million forints towards its modernization. The sale of the property marks the end of the mandatory three-year period during which the winning bidders of the program had to operate the venue, according to local reports.

Pine Weekendhouse in Hungary Listed for £450 Million Pine Weekendhouse in Hungary Listed for £450 Million (Illustration)

Originally, the renovation support was awarded to Dry Beta Kft., a company linked to István Száraz. Száraz is a well-known figure in Hungary due to his connections with influential circles, including friends of Ádám Matolcsy, a notable name related to the Hungarian central bank. Száraz’s business ventures benefited substantially during the leadership of Matolcsy’s father at the bank, leading to significant financial success. Furthermore, Száraz is recognized not only for his local business undertakings but also for his involvement in the art world as a young patron in London.

This sale has attracted attention not only because of the property's luxurious appeal and the significant investment in its refurbishment but also due to the high-profile connections of its owner, István Száraz, making it a point of interest both economically and socially within the region.

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