An exceptional 23 hectare private estate and established retreat destination, set amid pristine nature with magnificent open views. Located in the peaceful village of Lopatnik, 10 minutes from Velenje and 20 minutes from Celje, it offers a rare combination of seclusion, accessibility and extraordinary natural beauty with 23 hectares of meadows, woodland and productive organic farmland, developed as a place where architecture, wellness, hospitality, sustainable farming and nature coexist in harmony. Currently operating as a successful retreat centre alongside private residential accommodation, the estate offers extensive guest facilities, beautiful indoor and outdoor communal spaces, wellness amenities, organic food production and considerable scope for future development. At its heart are 3 principal buildings. The Retreat Centre, with 619 m² over 3 floors, purpose built in 2019 specifically for residential retreats, provides extensive guest accommodation, including ensuite double and triple bedrooms, dormitory accommodation, balconies with beautiful views, reception and office areas, treatment/massage space, a large fully equipped commercial-style kitchen and generous communal dining and relaxation areas. The Old Farm House, 212 m² over 2 floors, is a beautifully renovated, insulated traditional farmhouse providing flexible additional guest and staff accommodation. It includes a self-contained studio apartment, kitchen and sitting room, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and further dormitory accommodation. The Lime Tree House, 338m² over 3 floors, is a contemporary passive wooden building reconstructed using natural materials and clay walls. It incorporates the owners’ three-bedroom residence, a large light-filled yoga studio, food-processing and preparation areas, additional kitchen and bathroom facilities, and a small shop/café area. A beautiful elevated wooden terrace sits beneath a magnificent lime tree, overlooking the surrounding landscape The grounds are an integral part of the experience including a natural swimming pond, sauna, extensive organic vegetable / herb gardens, orchard, greenhouse and polytunnels, agroforestry and no-dig growing areas, flower gardens and numerous peaceful outdoor spaces for relaxation. Every aspect of the property has been created with sensitivity to the landscape and with a clear philosophy of wellbeing, sustainability and connection to nature. Low-energy and passive-house buildings, solar energy systems, rainwater collection, grey-water reuse, wood-fired central heating and extensive on-site food production give the estate excellent levels of self-sufficiency and respect for its natural surroundings. This is not just an exceptional private estate but an established, turnkey retreat and wellness destination with a proven operating history and programme future bookings, with considerable potential for further growth, whether continued as a retreat centre, developed into a broader wellness destination or enjoyed as an extraordinary private estate.
Seller’s condition of sale: the buyer pays property sales tax at 2% of sales price. The buyer does not pay agency commission.
