Holiday home Vila Slatina

Vila Slatina is another project by owners Igor and Vanja, who are revi­ta­lising old rural struc­tures under the name ‘Wein­derer’ and trans­forming them into high-quality accom­mo­dation with a con­tem­porary look and comfort. The former Viničarija (winery) is located amidst the sun-drenched hills of the Slovenian wine region of Šta­jerska near the Aus­trian border. A lovely, lively land­scape north of the former cul­tural capital of Maribor. The cen­tre­piece of the estate is the 120-year-old resi­dential building, which once housed the workers of the large neigh­bouring farms. The reno­vation, which bridges the gap between then and now, focussed on pre­serving the ori­ginal cha­racter as well as on the largely self-suf­fi­cient energy supply and envi­ron­men­tally con­scious design.

On the outside, the black wooden façade and dark roof lend the building a modern yet tim­eless charm. Inside, the com­bi­nation of clay walls, con­crete, wood, glass and no-frills design in both, rich and pastel colours, creates a pleasant atmo­sphere between warm cosiness and con­tem­porary clarity. The self-con­tained archi­tecture of the house adapts to the hilly topo­graphy and is spread over various levels. Large windows, some of which are corner windows, provide plenty of natural light and pic­turesque views of the natural sur­roun­dings, for ins­tance from the green sofa, which extends into the open-plan living area. Tog­ether with the his­toric beams of the roof truss and the gallery, it forms the com­mu­ni­cative centre of the house. In addition to a simple oval dining table, there are other colourful high­lights, such as the kitchen in soft pink and blue or the green-tiled fire­place.

At the rear of the house is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom and a bathroom are located on the first floor. Here too, the play of colours extends from the indi­vidual home access­ories to the overall design of the spaces. On the gallery, you can work at a small desk and sleep in a king-size bed, which makes the house sui­table for a total of six people.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors extend the living room to a terrace with a dining table and lounge, where you can enjoy local wines from the house’s private wine cellar as well as culinary delights from the region accom­panied by a won­derful view. Guests also have their own sauna at their dis­posal. On the other side of the house there is a heated infinity pool with sun terrace and, one floor below, a pergola with outdoor kitchen.

What to do

As the house is located directly on the Štajerska Wine Road, which connects the Slovenian and Austrian wine routes, it is an ideal starting point for nature experiences and cultural excursions of all kinds: Hiking, cycling and mountain biking, exploring and tasting along the wine route, the nearby Pohorje mountain massif not only offers numerous hiking trails, but also the opportunity for winter sports, gourmet gastronomy, golf, tennis, paddling, a visit to the charming old town centre of Maribor with the oldest vineyard in Europe, excursions to the Renaissance castle of Svečina or to Ljubljana, Graz, Ptuj, Zagreb or the Logar Valley.
 Maribor was named Alpine City of the Year in 2000 and was European Capital of Culture in 2012.

Why we like this house

Great natural beauty, architectural subtlety and culinary specialities off the beaten tourist track.

This house is great for

Nature and wine lovers, gourmets - whether as a family or in small groups of up to six people

Sustainability

Solar system with energy storage for electricity, air-to-water heat pump for heating, solar collectors heat the water in summer, clay plaster walls, electric charging station;

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