Umpikuja , Herrala

Do you want to live almost for free for about six months? We offer a house in exchange for your expertise and work contribution – you only pay 400 euros for renovation materials against receipts. After this, the rent rises to the normal level of 850 euros per month. This is a very cheap price compared to the area's price level, as the normal rent in the area is about 1000–1200 €/month. Detached house in Herrala, Hollola, about 15 km from Lahti. The property offers low living costs, functional technical solutions, and versatile yard buildings. The heating is provided by electric heaters, two air heat pumps, and two heat-storing fireplaces (soapstone fireplace and a brick-built fireplace). The property has its own borehole and water purification system. The wastewater system consists of a Wehoputs 5 mini-treatment plant. Thanks to the private well, there are no water fees, but costs arise practically only from the electricity needed for pumping water. Several significant maintenance and replacements have been carried out in recent years. About a year ago, the Wehoputs 5 mini-treatment plant was serviced, and one pump was replaced. At the same time, the borehole pump, sand filter, and water heater were renewed. The sauna was renovated about 2.5 years ago. In the yard, there is a storage building of about 50 m² with an internal height of about 4 meters. The space is suitable, for example, as a warehouse, workspace, or for hobby use. In a separate building, there is a swimming pool of about 4.5 × 3 meters made of stainless steel (depth of about 1.3 m) and a stainless steel hot tub for 6–8 people. The pool and hot tub can be filled from the private well without water charges. Possible defects or shortcomings This property is especially suitable for someone skilled in renovation or otherwise interested in the maintenance of a detached house. As is usually the case with a detached house of this age, there is ongoing work to do and opportunities to renovate the house according to personal wishes. If you are more broadly interested in the area and the house later, I can sell the house at a low price, about 30% below market value. The exterior cladding of the building needs new paint and the foundation needs to be repaired as well, and there are other common repairs to be noted in the house. Nothing is mandatory to do immediately if the appearance does not bother you.