A classic villa for sale in Galle

Sep 30

A beautifully re-styled heritage home with gorgeous paddy views near the beaches of Galle

For sale - Guide price USD 535,000

Land extent - 184 perches (1.15 acre)
Built up square feet - 2,000 (approx.)
3 en-suite bedrooms and 1 common bathroom
Elevated views of surrounding rice paddy with room to expand on the land
Infinity pool overlooking the garden and rice paddy
10-minute drive to the beach
Reference - 252

Overview

A thoughtfully restored heritage home in a beautiful inland setting near Galle, retaining many of its original classical features while being suitably adapted with a range of modern touches and comforts.

The house sits on a beautifully shaded plot, elevated towards the back and descending towards a broad stretch of rice paddy below. The property features two main structures, with the first housing two en-suite bedrooms, both opening directly onto the lawn and infinity-edge pool. From here, the garden stretches down towards the paddy, with open views across the surrounding landscape.

The second structure houses the main living and dining area, also oriented towards the pool and garden, together with a third en-suite bedroom, common bathroom and generously sized kitchen at the rear.

Further up the land, the garden rises into a dense collection of mature trees and vegetation, creating a beautiful jungle backdrop to the house while adding a good degree of privacy to the setting. With plenty of space remaining on the land, there is also scope to expand the property further if required.

The property is located in Kalahe, just inland from Galle and Unawatuna, in a peaceful and secluded setting. The immediate surroundings are a mix of mature gardens, rice paddy and residential properties, with a number of well-established villas and small hospitality properties in the wider area.
While the setting feels private, Kalahe is relatively well connected, with straightforward road access towards Galle, Unawatuna and the southern beaches. The beaches around Unawatuna, Talpe and Habaraduwa are all within a short drive, while Galle Fort is also easily reached for its cafés, restaurants and other amenities.
The Southern Expressway - approx. 10 minutes’ drive
Colombo and the International Airport - approx. 2 hours’ drive
- Unawatuna Beach - 12 minutes’ drive
- Galle and Galle Fort - 12 minutes’ drive
- Talpe Beach - 14 minutes’ drive
- Kabalana and Ahangama beach - 25 minutes’ drive
The property is currently being rented out by the owners across several booking platforms, with a mix of short-term holidaymakers and longer-term guests staying at the property.
Its peaceful setting, paddy views and convenient access to the beaches and Galle make it well suited to continued holiday rental use, while the existing rental history provides a useful starting point for a new owner.
The property benefits from a government water supply and single-phase electricity connection.

Access is via a combination of concrete and tarmac roads, with straightforward links to the main routes towards the Southern Expressway and the coastal road.
The generous plot leaves plenty of space around the existing house, offering scope for further development or additional accommodation, subject to the necessary approvals.
The property is offered for sale unfurnished.