Own a rare piece of Sri Lanka's history with this beautifully preserved colonial Walawwa, located within the Polgahawela town limits. Built in the 1930s, this remarkable residence combines heritage, comfort, and exceptional investment potential.

This historic home was owned by the renowned educationist and philanthropist William Henry Samaranayake, author of the famous Practical English and English with a Smile series, which were widely used as English textbooks in schools across Sri Lanka from the 1940s. He was also the Founder Principal of St. Bernadette's College, Polgahawela.

His Birth Centenary was celebrated in this very Walawwa in 2006 with over 600 guests, including family members, former students, teachers, and well-wishers, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
The property is located in a safe area, protected from natural disasters and other calamities and Cyclone Ditwah

Ideal For

👉Luxury family residence
👉Heritage home
👉Boutique hotel or guest house
👉Wellness retreat
👉Holiday villa
👉Cultural tourism investment

Property Location
💠Polgahawela Town, Kurunegala District
💠Approximately 500 metres from Polgahawela Junction towards Alawwa
💠Situated on the main Ambepussa–Kurunegala Highway
💠120 ft frontage facing the main road
💠Property Details
💠Price: Rs. 94 Million
💠Land Extent: 67 Perches
💠Historic colonial-style Walawwa built in the 1930s
💠Clear title deeds with absolute ownership
💠Available for Sale or Long Lease
💠Inspection by prior appointment only

House Features
✨7 spacious bedrooms
✨Office room
✨3 large lobby areas
✨Traditional Meda Midula (central open courtyard)
✨Original wood-fired kitchen with chimney
✨Large bathroom with Jacuzzi
✨2 attached bathrooms
✨2 outdoor toilets
✨Single-phase electricity
✨Overhead water tank with pump
✨Pipe-borne Water Board supply
✨Large natural spring water well
✨Spacious parking area

The home's thick walls and traditional architectural design provide a naturally cool indoor environment, allowing comfortable living without air conditioning.

Beautiful Garden

The property is surrounded by mature trees and fruit-bearing plants, including:

*Coconut
*Mango varieties (Karuthakolomban, Wellakolomban, Vilad, Etamba)
*Beli
*Veralu
*Sour Sop
*Katu Anoda
*Weli Anoda
*Custard Apple
*Nelli
*Murunga
*Banana
*Papaya
*Ambarella
*Guava
*Kabaranka
*Gini Waraka
*Naminam
*Large Ebony Tree
*Fully Furnished – Move In Immediately

The current owner, the youngest son of William Henry Samaranayake, resides in the property. The purchaser has the unique opportunity to receive all furniture and household fittings free of charge, including:

🔻Refrigerators
🔻Ovens
🔻Microwave ovens
🔻Blenders
🔻Rice cookers
🔻Electric kettles
🔻Floor polisher
🔻And many other household appliances

This allows the new owner to move in and enjoy the property from the very first day.

The property has also been a favourite retreat for the owner's German friends, who regularly stay here for several weeks during their visits to Sri Lanka, using it as their base to explore the island. Its peaceful surroundings, excellent ventilation, and convenient location make it an exceptional place to live or invest.

This is a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a historic Walawwa that offers timeless architecture, rich heritage, modern comfort, and outstanding investment value.