House for sale in the tropics, holiday home in Indian Ocean

130'000.-

09.06.2026

4000, Basel

House for sale in the tropics, holiday home in Indian Ocean

HOLIDAY HOME IN SRI LANKA, IN THE SOUTH OF THE COUNTRY, NEAR GALLE

Large tropical modernist country house with ample land for sale in southern Sri Lanka near Galle

Surrounded by rice and tea plantations in a small, idyllic inland village, approximately 17 kilometers from the city of Galle in the south of the island of Sri Lanka, lies this stunningly beautiful property with a large veranda, a spacious atrium, a large living room, a dining area, three separate bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom (including shower), an indoor and a traditional outdoor kitchen (electric and gas stove), a storage room, an outdoor garage, a carport, a private water source, a private well, a dog house and kennel, and an outdoor shower and bathtub. Part of the house is enclosed by a wall, has a large lockable access gate, and security cameras are installed throughout the entire property, allowing the entire property to be monitored via an app. There is running water, the house has electricity, a telephone connection, a television with internet access, Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and various tools and equipment for the garden.

The house also includes a large piece of land with its own tea, cinnamon, pepper, and coconut plantations, as well as many fruit and vegetable trees (durian, jackfruit, king coconut, lemon, papaya, cassava, banana trees, etc.). Very close to the house are a large school, bus stops, a large temple, various large and small shops, a vegetable market, a bakery, a mechanic, an electrician, various snack stands, a police station, a pharmacy, doctors, and much more. The owners, an elderly Swiss couple, unfortunately have to sell the house due to their age. They are looking for someone who is looking for a larger house in the countryside with plenty of space, where they can be undisturbed and live their dream of a life surrounded by nature and animals, away from the hustle and bustle. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us. Viewings are possible at any time by appointment.

The nearest village is Yakkalamulla, a few minutes away by tricycle or about 20 minutes away on foot. The nearest beach is in Ahangama, about half an hour away, while the popular Unawatuna beach is a bit further away.

From Bandaranaike International Airport, the property can be reached via the Southern Expy/E01 in 2 hours 19 minutes by airport taxi, according to Google.

A documentation with additional photos of the house and the surrounding area, as well as detailed plans, is available upon request.

The total area of the house (approx. 1 acre, 160 perches, 4000 sqm) and land is approximately 7500 sqm.

Price is negotiable.