- Noémi Vizi
- Photos: Csorba Dániel
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The eclectic, classicist-style manor house envisioned by a former lord lieutenant, awaiting its new owner
In Pest County, at the confluence of two rivers, lies a picturesque settlement that has experienced several cycles of population growth and decline throughout its history. The earliest archaeological findings date back to the 5th millennium BC, the Neolithic period; furthermore, Scythian, Celtic and Sarmatian peoples may also have inhabited the area. The excellent quality of the farmland and the proximity of the rivers made the region highly attractive; however, it became completely depopulated during the Mongol invasion of Hungary. In the 15th and 16th centuries, only a few dozen houses were recorded in the settlement, and by 1686 it was declared completely uninhabited. In the 1720s, the new landowners of the region began resettlement efforts, which proved successful.
The manor house presented in our article was envisioned by the settlement itself and by István Viczián, who was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County in 19411. Viczián studied law and began his career in public administration in 1896 as a trainee clerk at the Ministry of the Interior. In 1917, he became a ministerial councillor, in 1921 deputy state secretary, and in 1931 he was appointed state secretary. Ten years later, he became the first and most influential person of the county. He held this position until 1944, when he emigrated to Toronto to escape the advance of German troops.
The manor house was built between 1917 and 1927 according to his own designs. It is a single-storey building with a rectangular floor plan. Architecturally, it represents an eclectic, classicising style, which defines the entire character of the building. Its most distinctive feature is the portico with four columns and a tympanum. The roof structure follows a mansard design. The magnificent garden was planted at approximately the same time as the manor house, featuring black pines, linden trees, horse chestnuts and pedunculate oaks. The nearly two-hectare park offers pleasant walks, providing a perfect setting for relaxation and an escape from the daily rush of life.
An interesting historical detail is that in 1945, an artists’ colony operated here under the direction of painter János Nagy, from April until the end of August, with the participation of 15 artists. The manor house was later sold, and its current owner purchased it in the 1990s, when the renovation of the building also took place. The property features eight rooms with accommodation for 24 guests, complemented by a kitchen capable of catering for 60 people and a meeting room suitable for up to 30 participants.
The manor house previously operated as accommodation and an event venue. In recent years, its beautiful park hosted outdoor events such as weddings and family celebrations. It is also highly suitable for recreational purposes, as the manor provides a peaceful and tranquil environment, while exploring the surrounding area can offer active relaxation alongside more passive forms of rest.
The property is currently for sale, allowing its new owner to give it a new purpose and create a new chapter in its history. Further information is available from Dániel Vitáry at hello@dandan.hu or by phone at ++3630/618-2271.
