Bónis Manor, a historic domain of 6,635 square meters, located approximately 55 kilometers from Oradea, has been put up for sale. The property is also known for its connection with the Hungarian Revolution of 1848–1849, when it allegedly housed the Crown of Saint Stephen for a short time.
About 55 kilometers from Oradea, in the town of Cubulcut in Bihor county, a mansion with a rare historical charge for Central Europe was put up for sale at a price that sparked the interest of the real estate market and heritage enthusiasts: 129,000 euros.
It is about the Bónis Mansion in Cubulcut, a property listed by Romania Sotheby’s International Realty, with a constructed area of approximately 417 sqm, 10 rooms and a plot of 6,635 sqm.
Refuge for a symbol of Hungarian statehood
According to the archives of the Baranyi family and historical sources cited in the documentation of the property, the mansion would have played an important role during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848–1849, the Transylvania News publication writes.
At that time, the revolutionary government led by Lajos Kossuth was retreating to Debrecen, and an episode related by historians shows that the Crown of Saint Stephen – fundamental symbol of Hungarian statehood – was temporarily housed here.
According to the same sources, the transport would have been carried out secretly by Sámuel Bónis and his collaborator Josipovics, disguised as cattle traders, to avoid the suspicions of the authorities.
Built in 1888, the mansion is named after the Bónis family, a family with resonance in the history of the Hungarian nobility of the 19th century. Sámuel Bónis (1810–1879), a politician involved in the revolutionary movements of the era, is one of the figures historically associated with the domain.
The architecture preserves the characteristics of noble rural residences of that period: high ceilings, elegantly proportioned windows, a balanced volume and a partially vaulted cellar.
Advanced state of decay and in need of restoration
Although the historical value is significant, the building requires a complete renovation. According to current assessments, several areas of the building are affected by severe deterioration, including the roof.
In 2022–2023, the property was listed for around €145,000, but the current price of €129,000 reflects the advanced state of disrepair.
The offer becomes all the more interesting in the context of the real estate market in Oradea. In April 2026, the average price reached approximately 1,837 euros/sqm, up 5% compared to the previous year. At this level, the amount required for the mansion would cover the purchase of a 70 sq m apartment in the city.
