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A historic property with contemporary comforts
A rare opportunity to acquire a "historic" lakeside property on Lake Saimaa. This well-preserved former ferryman's residence and barn — since converted and expanded into a modern villa and beach house — combines classic Finnish post-war architecture with contemporary comforts and a spectacular setting on Finland's largest lake.
The property underwent a comprehensive renovation and extension in 2012–2017 and again in 2025, renewing all interior and exterior surfaces, windows and doors, kitchen, bathrooms and basement spaces as well as the villa's roof — including all electrical and plumbing installations. Large window sections were added to flood the interiors with natural light and create a seamless connection with the surrounding nature.
The former cellar has been fully utilised: it now houses bathroom, utility- and hobby rooms, with a home cinema complete with projector and surround sound as the crowning touch. The two buildings together offer 6–7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 5 WCs. In addition, there is space for 6 vehicles across two garages, one of which is heated and includes a workshop. A separate carport stands alongside. The Beach House also has its own dedicated workshop.
On the 6,606 m² plot, alongside the main house, stands the former barn converted into a Beach House with a wood-fired sauna (the villa also has an electric sauna) — ideal for guests or a second generation. The approximately 100-metre private shoreline features a sandy beach, a jetty and a pleasant barbecue area. There is also a greenhouse and a couple of firewood sheds. The property would also lend itself well to bed & breakfast use.
The Beach House bedrooms are primarily intended for summer use, but are also suitable for occasional winter stays. Finland's variable weather has been taken into account: both houses feature large covered and glazed terraces (30 and 26 m²) in addition to open-air terraces.
Lossinranta/Ferry Beach is being sold for health reasons. It has been our home for 14 years. We wish the new owner as much joy and happiness as this place has brought us.
Four seasons on Lake Saimaa
Ferry Beach is beautiful in every season – from the emerald greens of summer to the snowy silence of winter.
Puumala, jewel of South Savo
Ferry Beach is located in Puumala, South Savo, right on the shores of Lake Saimaa. Puumala is renowned for its archipelago and pristine nature — one of Finland's most beautiful lake landscapes.
The property is equally well-suited for permanent residence or leisure use. Connections by road to larger cities make remote working possible in a lakeside setting.
- Mikkeli~50 km
- Lappeenranta~80 km
- Helsinki~280 km
- Puumala centre~20 km
- Health centrePuumala centre
- Nearest school (free transport)Puumala centre
- Nearest shop (Hurissalo)~17 km
- Nearest restaurant (Pistohiekka, summers)~4 km
Life all year round
How to find us
Lossinranta/Ferry Beach, Puumala, South Savo. Click the map to open in Google Maps or get directions directly.
Life at Ferry Beach
Building floor plans
Illustrative plans, not to scale. Click image to enlarge.
Detailed description
Ferry Beach is a versatile property that has undergone a thorough renovation while retaining its historic character. Below are the key technical details for both residential buildings and the property's infrastructure. The sale includes a share in common water areas.
Villa – main building
- Year built1954, renovated 2012–2017 & 2025
- Floors3 (basement, main floor and upper floor)
- Living area~130 m²
- Bedrooms2–3
- Bathrooms2, tiled
- SaunaElectric sauna
- WCOn every floor = 3
- Home cinemaYes
- Stoves3 traditional stoves
- HeatingStoves (3), radiators, underfloor heating, 2 heat pumps
- TerracesOpen terrace + glazed terrace (30 m²)
- Exterior claddingWalls and roof new 2017
- Interior finishesFloors tiled or parquet, ceilings panelled
Shore house – converted barn
- Floors2
- Living area~155 m²
- Bedrooms4
- KitchenYes, with dishwasher
- Bathrooms1, tiled
- SaunaWood-fired sauna
- WC2
- Laundry roomYes
- WorkshopYes - indoor and outdoor
- HeatingRadiators, underfloor heating, heat pump
- TerracesOpen terrace + covered terrace (26 m²)
- Exterior claddingPainted 2020, roof 1990s
- Interior finishesFloors tiled (bedrooms laminate), walls tiled/panelled, ceilings panelled
- Suitable forSauna / Guests / Second generation / Bed & Breakfast
Heating & energy
- Main heatingElectric = radiators, underfloor heating, heat pumps (4)
- Supplementary heating3 traditional stoves in villa
- Hot waterYes, own water heater in each building
- Electrical connection3 x 25A
- Electricity consumption~20 000 kWh/year
Water & sewage
- Water sourcePrivate well
- Well typeRing well
- SewagePrivate wastewater system
- Wastewater systemInfiltration field + sealed tank
Garages & storage
- Garages2 (6 spaces in total)
- Heated garageYes, 2 spaces + hobby room
- Garage heatingUnderfloor heating (2), heat pump
- CarportYes, adjoining garage
- Firewood sheds2
- GreenhouseYes
- Barbecue area at beachYes
Plot & shoreline
- Plot size6 606 m²
- OwnershipFreehold
- Shoreline~100 m
- BeachSandy beach + jetty
- Share in common water areasYes
- Boat rampat 200 m distance
- Water bodyLake Saimaa
Annual costs
- Waste management fee~110 €
- Wastewater disposal~150 €
- Property tax~260 €
Planned maintenance
- Painting of heating stoves
- Painting of the white exterior cladding sections of the villa
- Oil treatment of the upper floor terrace deck (Siberian larch) of the villa
Ferry Beach in motion
Drone footage and other moving images of the property and its surroundings. To save time, we have for now used older videos originally recorded for other purposes. These will be replaced and those still in production will be ready shortly.
Site plan
Plot boundaries, buildings and shoreline.
