Villa Gerby is for sale – make this unique milieu your own

Villa Gerby is a historically valuable villa located right next to the Gerby marina. Over the years, the villa has served as a summer residence, a restaurant, and even a youth centre. The building has been vacant since 2020.

The first auction of Villa Gerby was held in 2023. The auction did not lead to a sale, as the highest bid – just under €150,000 – was deemed too low. At that time, the auction started from zero, but the starting price is now set at €199,000. The total price includes both the plot and the buildings.

The city plan permits the construction of new homes

The city plan amendment approved in 2023 allows for the construction of three new detached houses on the plot. This means that the buyer of the plot will be able to renovate Villa Gerby, converting it into apartments, and build three new detached houses next to it, forming a residential housing company.

This is an excellent opportunity, especially for construction companies looking to develop housing in a unique location.

The plot now available for sale covers a total area of 4,618 m². It includes 500 m² in gross floor area of new building rights for detached houses, 160 m² in gross floor area of building rights for a new auxiliary building, as well as the existing protected buildings (Villa Gerby and the current outbuilding, totalling 300 m² in gross floor area). The property is sold as a single entity, and the protected buildings cannot be demolished.

Private individuals may also place bids to make Villa Gerby their home.

Buildings can be renovated within the constraints of the city plan

With regard to the protected buildings, additional construction and modification work may be carried out, provided it does not damage their architectural or cultural-historical value or style. The buildings can be repaired in a way that is consistent with their style.

– The city plan allows the protected buildings to also be used as workspaces or commercial premises, functioning in a way similar to residential use. For example, Villa Gerby could be transformed into function rooms, as shown in the virtual interior images, says Marie Kero, Land Use Engineer.

The city plan sets the parameters for the appearance and placement of new buildings, among other things. Any new buildings must have gable roofs and blend in with the surrounding cultural environment in terms of shape, scale, materials, and colour. Moreover, Villa Gerby must remain the dominant main building on the plot also in the future.

The plot also includes an outbuilding and a grill shelter, which will be transferred to the buyer along with the buildings’ electricity and water connections.

Explore the property online and at the viewing

The auction started on the huutokaupat.com platform on 12 March, and the bidding will end on 24 April 2025. The huutokaupat.com website also contains additional information about the property and the city plan. The Huutokaupat.com website is in Finnish, and the attached files on the site are in Finnish and Swedish. Read more (huutokaupat.com).

Interested parties will have the opportunity to explore Villa Gerby’s buildings and plot during an open viewing on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 from 15 to 17. Welcome!

In addition, those who have placed a bid will have the opportunity to visit the property by prior registration on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 14 or Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 14. If you wish to attend these viewings, please register in advance no later than one day before with Marie Kero, tel. 040 536 8063 or at marie.kero@vaasa.fi.

The images in the gallery are virtually staged and showcase potential uses of the space. The buildings are sold unfurnished.

Contact persons

For questions regarding the buildings: Pekka Lahti, 040 715 5520, pekka.lahti@vaasa.fi

For questions regarding the plot: Marie Kero, 040 536 8063, marie.kero@vaasa.fi

For questions regarding the city plan: Anna Myllymäki, 040 152 7784, anna.myllymaki@vaasa.fi