luxury property for sale Aachen, Germany

Exceptional castle estate (1.9 ha) with park and pond. Stately driveway lined with old beech trees. 19th-century castle (double house) with a rectangular tower. Easy to manage and in good condition. Stately entrance hall featuring neoclassical ornamentation. High ceilings. Spacious living room with fireplace and adjoining TV room. Herringbone oak floors. Formal dining room with paneling and access to the kitchen. Library/study with adjoining office. Orangery with blue stone tiles. Bright kitchen with dining area and equipped with all necessary appliances. Utility room/laundry room. Tasting room and wine cellar. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom. 1 spacious bedroom with bathroom (shower and bathtub) and an additional bedroom. On the attic floor, a multipurpose space with 2 bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Wide oak plank floors. Concierge and separate wellness pavilion with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, and fitness area. Spacious garden with beautiful trees. Quietly located with views of expansive farmland and just a stone’s throw (15 min) from the center of Maastricht. Built from marl blocks (Limburg tuff chalk) with excellent moisture regulation. Elevator. Oil-fired central heating. Listed as a historic monument (ID37084) since 1995. Eligibility for subsidies and/or maintenance grants. EPC D/327kWh Info or visit via Kristof Goossens – [email protected] or +32 495 65 50 50

This extraordinary estate unites architectural clarity, absolute privacy, and one of the most coveted panoramic settings in the Rhine Valley. Perched in a privileged hillside position above Bad Honnef-Rhöndorf, the property commands sweeping, unobstructed views across the Rhine, set within a park-like estate of exceptional scale and refinement. The arrival experience is nothing short of cinematic. A private driveway leads to an elegant, subtly illuminated 40-meter entrance tunnel with integrated elevator access, revealing the residence in a manner both discreet and impressive. The main house, guest residence, and garage ensemble are harmoniously embedded into the landscape, forming a secluded retreat of rare tranquility and distinction. The main residence is defined by its clean, timeless architecture and a generous spatial concept with fluid transitions. Expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing in the principal living and dining areas opens toward the surrounding landscape, creating a seamless dialogue between interior and exterior. The split-level design introduces compelling sightlines while ensuring a refined separation between representative living areas and private retreats. A highlight of exceptional caliber is the exclusive wellness sanctuary: a spacious indoor swimming pool, sauna, relaxation lounge, and private gym combine to create a personal spa experience at the highest level. Designed as a retreat for restoration and well-being, this area embodies understated luxury and comfort. Multiple sun terraces across various levels provide magnificent vantage points over the Rhine Valley, offering captivating views throughout the day and into the evening hours. The separate guest house offers complete autonomy and versatility. Whether for distinguished guests, family members, or as an executive home office, it mirrors the estate’s sense of privacy and features equally breathtaking panoramic views. Generous garage accommodations for four large vehicles, complemented by additional outdoor parking spaces, further enhance the functionality and exclusivity of the property.

This outstanding manor enjoys a prestigious setting above the left bank of the Rhine between Oberwinter and Remagen. Built between 1906 and 1908 as a private summer residence for an industrialist family from Cologne, it later became the official quarters of French diplomats. Architecture, history and panoramic setting combine here in a unique way. Extensive building rights have been granted with a designated building footprint of approximately 23,000 m² in addition to the existing buildings. The development plan includes hotel, conference, spa, restaurant, additional apartments for the owners, underground parking and commercial purposes. The binding land-use plan is not time-limited. We are eager to assist with any information. Historical Significance After World War I, the estate was used by the American occupying forces until 1919. In the 1930s, it was developed into an upscale hotel and restaurant where the Rhine society enjoyed meeting, a role it resumed after World War II following periods of military and civilian use. In the late 1940s, it became a meeting place for the film industry, hosting prominent actors. From 1949 onwards, the manor served as the residence of the French High Commissioner and later the French ambassadors to the Federal Republic of Germany. Close to Bonn, it was a venue for diplomatic encounters and official representation. Current Situation Following the relocation of the German government to Berlin, the French Embassy also moved there, while the estate initially remained the property of the French Republic. In 2006, the estate was acquired by a German film producer and comprehensively restored from 2007 onward; now privately owned, the manor (which is a listed building) and its registered park are maintained in a perfect condition. Architecture & Appearance The first residents commissioned Ernst Eberhard von Ihne, one of the leading architects of his time and imperial court architect, to design a modern summer residence in the French style. The building features a clear rectangular layout with two short side wings, while the garden façade facing the Rhine forms the principal elevation with eleven window axes. The west wing is distinguished by two semicircular glazed projections used as salons or winter gardens, while the east wing emphasizes horizontal articulation through a continuous projection. Built on rock and fully basemented, the house was equipped with advanced construction and technical features for its time, offering a high level of comfort. Bright, generously proportioned rooms, near floor-to-ceiling windows, symmetrical façades, and largely original Parisian interior design continue to convey the character of a representative yet residential country estate. Park, Garden & Outdoor Facilities Thanks to the design by the renowned Berlin landscape architect Albert Brodersen (who conceptualised the Berlin Tiergarten), the landscape park with hydrants for irrigation from its own spring offers a balanced combination of intimacy and sweeping panoramic views. A three-tiered terraced garden links the house to the steep Rhine slope to the southeast, connecting thus the representative architecture with the unique landscape of the Rhine Valley. The overall ensemble also includes various outbuildings: - Coach house with 5 garages and stables (4 boxes) - Studio house with an apartment and artist's studio – 6m ceiling height – - Garage building with 7 single garages and a large garage - Boiler house with a modern CO ₂ -neutral wood chip heating system and additional oil reserve heaters. Distinguished highlights include a scenic viewing pavilion perched on the northeastern edge, while the southern grounds host an historic tennis court and a pétanque field. Set in the vibrant Rhineland yet fully secluded, the castle offers exceptional privacy. The approx. 60,000 m² fenced estate is surrounded by oak and beech forest, with two helipads and a gatekeeper’s house ensuring maximum security.