CASTLES FOR
SALE
In financial difficult times when the value of stocks declines it makes good sense to invest in out-of-the-ordinary real estate. Castles and historic manor houses are high on the list with international investors. There is only a limited number of castles which can be bought and once they are brought back to their original splendor they will always be a prestigious and valuable investment.
There are many castles for sale throughout Europe. They range from historic castles in desperate need of renovation to splendid castles which have been fully restored. There are castles that can be bought for as little as 75,000.00 euros to castles that cost 20 million euros, and in all price ranges in-between.
We specialize in Castle Viewing Trips. Whether you are interested in buying a castle or whether you are a castle enthusiast and just want to see castles and stay in castles we can accommodate you.
The castles which are for sale often go back to the 12th and 13th century, but many were built or rebuilt during the Renaissance and Baroque periods,They were embellished in the elaborate style of these times often replacing earlier simpler and more crude structures.
Anyone can become an owner of such a castle providing you have the funds to buy and renovate the castle. Unless you can arrange financing with your home bank, loans are are not possible in most cases, especially if you live in another country. In Germany foreign nationals can own property outright, in some other eastern European countries a buyer may have to establish a corporation through which he can buy the castle. Outright ownership is possible in most western European countries.
Together with our associates in Germany we can assist you with the purchase of a castle. Our associates in Germany specialize in the acquisition of castles and historic reconstruction. By letting us know how large a castle you want, what you want to do with it and most important what your budget is, we will suggest castles which will fit your interest. For a service fee we can do a private search if we don't have a castle that fits your intended. All information we give is based solely on information which has been given to us by the owners. We can not assume the responsibility of complete accuracy of the information shown. For castles outside of Germany we give you the contact of the seller or seller's agent so that you can get in contact with them regarding details as we are not always updated by the owners. If you have a serious interest in a particular castle we can arrange a viewing trip. Viewing trip can be a few days or a week depending what all you want to see. The costs range from five hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars depending on how long you want to be gone. If you decide to buy one of the properties, you will have our associates full support with the purchase process.
If you would like to know more about buying a castle the information below will give you an idea of the steps you have to take.
A.) You must have the funds for the purchase. If you have o rely on money coming from real estate you may want to sell to buy a castle, wait until you have sold your real estate otherwise the castle may be not available when you eventually get the money to buy. Of course you can go on a castle viewing tour just to get an idea of what is around and what you can expect when you start looking seriously.
B.) If you do have the funds to buy and you find a castle you want to purchase you will have to make a deposit to a notary to start drawing up the purchase contract.
C.) It usually takes from two to four weeks to have the purchase contract drawn up. When the contract is ready you have deposit the full purchase price plus 3.5 to 5% property purchase tax, 19%VAT if the castle is for private use and pay the realtor commission and/or consulting fees.
D.) You now have to set up a bank account in the area where the castle is located to deposit construction funds into it. You may also want to hire a local accountant. We can help you with this too.
E.) You have to hire a Baumeister (general contractor) to start the renovation process. At this point we can introduce you to local firms who can handle this.
G. A 3% to 6% commission applies to all purchases. If the property is less than 100,000.00 euros a consulting fee of 7,500 euros applies. If the property is listed with a an other realtor, the commission stipulated by the realtor applies.
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Properties marked with three stars are exceptional buys
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NEWEST LISTINGS !
***RITTERGUT GROSSDEUBEN ESTATE- The estate consists of a small Baroque Castle built in 1720 and the adjacent Gate House built in 1710. The estate is set on 2 acres of ground within a 10 acre English style park. The Baroque Castle has been renovated in part and has a fairly new roof. The Rittergut Grossdeuben is a registered historic property located in a popular recreation area 19 km south of Leipzig. The Castle has about 6000 square feet of floor space not counting the cellar and attic. The Gate House has about 7000 square feet of floor area. The Rittergut would be ideally suited for a grand upscale B&B and restaurant or as an upscale apartment complex. The location is as good as it gets which makes this an exceptional good property for a business use.The purchase cost of the estate is 495,000 euros. SOLD
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***BAROQUE MANOR IN THE SAXON SWITZERLAND REGION - This lovely manor house is located in a side valley of the Elbe River where it passes through the spectacular area of sandstone pillars and cliffs known as the Saxon Switzerland. The manor is in good condition but needs cosmetic renovation inside and outside, and all over modernization. It has a floor space of about 11,000 square feet and about 2 acres of ground. An additional 2 acres adjacent to the property can also be purchased. In the past centuries the manor was the summer residence of Saxon nobility. In the 19th century it was a summer retreat for a wealthy merchant family from the nearby city of Dresden (less than an hours drive away) Purchase price is 300,000.00 euros . A picture expose is available on request.
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THE IMPOSING CASTLE HIRSCHSTEIN towers on a hill above the river Elbe near the 1000-year old town of Meissen in the wine growing region of Saxony. In WWII the Belgian Royal Family was exiled in Castle Hirschstein. The castle is in good condition and would be ideal as a upscale hotel as it is located in a well known tourist area. The asking price depends on the use the castle will have. If it becomes a business and jobs are created the purchase price will be very reasonable. The price is subject to negotiations with the municipality which owns it. A picture expose is available on request.
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*** CASTLE SCHOENWOELKAU near the city of Leipzig and within easy reach of the Leipzig-Halle International Airport and of the city. The Castle which dates ot 1659 is set in a large park alongside a lake/ It is an elaborate Baroque Castle but needs extensive renovation. An ideal use would be an upscale hotel and conference center due to its good location and easy accessibility. Asking price is about 800,000.00 euros which is subject to negotiation. A picture expose is available on request.
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CASTLE WITH FARM ESTATE NEAR PRAGUE -
This Castle
was built at the end of the 16th century, the two wings, built around
a courtyard and fountain, were added between 1750 and 1850. The castle estate
has several other buildings with it, stables and farm buildings. Municipal
utilities (water and sewer) are there to be hooked up. The castle also has its
own deep well. The building is in good condition but needs cosmetic
renovation on the outside and modernization and renovation on the inside.
The roof is near new. Total floor space is about 36,000 square feet, the castle itself
has about 15,000 square feet. The grounds are 4 acres. The purchase price is
600,000 Dollars.
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CASTLE ALTDOEBERN - Castle Altdoebern is a classic Baroque castle built in 1717 and is set in a 140 acre park with a large lake. The castle is located about an hours drive south of Berlin near the water landscape the Spreewald region which is a popular tourist area. The castle is 7 km from the A13, the main freeway connection Berlin and Dresden. The property would be ideal for an upscale hotel or seminar facility. Total floor space is about 3000 square meters or about 32,000 square feet. The last renovation took place in 1880 in which sections of the castle were rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style. Extensive renovations have been made in recent years. Purchase price on request.
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RITTERGUT MULDA - This historic estate dates to 1646 when an even older castle was burned by Swedish troops. In 1647 it was rebuilt as a country manor. Its owners were country nobility and were given the privilege to call the estate a Rittergut, meaning knights estate. Its present form dates to 1760. The estate is located in the valley of the Freiburger Mulde, a scenic region to the south of the historic city of Feiburg. The building has been extensively renovated in recent years and is on the register of histo, ideal for keeping horses, Although in very good condition ,the Rittergut does need further renovation. Shown below is an artists impression of how adding a small tower could compliment the magnificent proportions of the Rittergut. Purchase price on request.
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VILLA OBERKIPPSDORF - This turn-of-the-century Villa is located in a scenic area of the eastern Erzgebirge Mountains which is a popular tourist region. A ski area is nearby as is an international famous Bobsled Run. The villa is set on the side of hill overlooking the valley. The three story building is in solid condition but needs cosmetic renovation and modernization. The floor area is 5,470square feet, the grounds are 3,220 square meters or about 3/4 acre. Purchase price is 35,000 euros.
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ZAMEK MORAVIA - This historic castle is located in Moravia, the wine growing region of the Czech Republic southeast of Prague. The castle has been built in 1520 by the Barons Svabensti and was resold in 1612 to the Lords of Kokorskiym Kokoro who made it into a hunting lodge. In 1659 the Hrandisko Monastery in the village where the castle is located was bought by the castle owners and became a part of the estate. In later centuries the castle was renovated several times and in the mid-19th century sections of it were rebuilt in the Neo Gothic style with towers, gables and battlements. The castle itself stands on about 10 acres of parkland with ponds and gardens and some additional buildings. Beyond the park are 750 acres of forest and meadowland which belongs to the property. The castle would be ideal as a winery having plenty of land to plant a vineyard. Purchase price is on request.
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HOUSE MARGARETENWIESE - This house was built at the beginning of the century as a summer retreat for a wealthy Dresden merchant family. It is located in southern Saxony in a small village the mountains of the Erzgebirge. Nearby are mountain trails and lakes and one of Europe's international renowned Bobsled tracks. The house is set on 2.3 acres at an elevation of 1500 feet on a hillside above the village overlooking the wooded mountains of the eastern Erzgebirge. The house has about 13,000 square feet of floor space. Utilities, water and sewer are municipal lines. The heating system is natural gas. Driving distance to Dresden and to the Dresden Airport is about 45 minutes. The Czech Republic is a short 25 minute drive away. Prague can be reached in about two hours. The House Margaretenwiese has been a small holiday hotel until the 90's. I would be well suited as a B&B, a holiday apartment complex or as a restaurant. The asking price is 100.000.00 euros.
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BORGO DI CASTELNUOVO - This castle is located in a scenic mountain area in Marche region of Italy about 20 miles from the resort of Rimini on the Adriatic Coast. The castle ruin, the church and all the houses except for three which are privately owned, are for sale. 10% of the property will have to remain public domain, 90% of it can be privately owned. The castle and the village date to the 12th century and are set in extremely scenic surroundings. This complex would be ideal as a fractional ownership project because of the popularity of its location near the historic university town of Urbino. The proximity to the Adriatic coast is another attractive feature for this property. The castle and the village can be bought for about 900,000 euros, renovation cost is estimated at about 6 Million euros depending on what is done with it.
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CASTLE DAHLEN - The Baroque Castle Dahlen is among some of the most historic castles in Saxony. Although it burned to the ground in 1973, its original form has not been destroyed. The castle is located in a large city park which could possibly be bought along with the castle, or if it stays the property of the city, it will be city maintained. The castle has a floor space of about 1700 square meters or about 18,500 square feet. An ideal use would be as a museum because of its historic importance. A former administrative buildings, now used as an apartment is part of the property. Purchase price is to be negotiated with the city. Renovation costs depend on the extend of art, stucco work and wall paintings restored, but the cost could conceivable run between 2, and 4 Million euros.
Also available
in Dahlen is the historic rail road station, details
under: http://www.bahn-dahlen.de
contact us for details or
http://www.bahnhof-dahlen.de/projekt.htm
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DAHLWITZ-HOPPEGARTEN
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This neo-Gothic castle was build in 1855 by one of Berlin's famous
architects of this time in the style which was then very much in vogue. The
100-acre park surrounding it was designed and built in 1821 in the style of an
English country park with waterways, ponds and forest land. The castle is
located within the city of Berlin near the horse racing track and the convention
center, and within a short distance of Berlin's outer ring road. Because
of its location is would be well suited as a hotel. The floor space not
including the basement is about 12,000 square feet. The building was used as a
kindergarten until
a few years ago and its structural condition is good. All of the elaborate
stucco decoration on the outside have been stripped away during the Communist
era, but can easily be put back in place again. Because of it attractive price and its location, and large parcel of land, the Castle
Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten is an excellent investment. Purchase price on
request.
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CASTLE MARTINSKIRCHEN - This elaborate Baroque castle was built early in the 18th century by the brother of Count Bruehl, right hand adjutant to the famous Saxon King Augustus the Strong. The castle is located in the countryside along the Elbe river, about an hours drive from Leipzig or Dresden .The outside of the castle has been historically renovated, renovation work is still necessary on the inside. Many original features such a an elaborately painted ceiling in the ballroom still exist. The castle is set on about 4 acres of ground. The floor space of the castle is about 16,000 square feet. Two large historic barns are part of the property. Purchase price on request.
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CASTLE MARQUARDT - This Baroque Castle slumbers in a fairytale park in prestigious Potsdam about 20 km distance from Berlin. The castle has an exceptional and beautiful location in a nature park in an area of lakes and forests. Before and early in the East German era it was a luxury hotel, but has been closed since the early 90's. It is an exception property in an exception location ideally suited as a luxury hotel and spa. It is within easy access of Berlin and has even a schedule boat connection from the lake to the center of Berlin. More information on request.
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CASTLE OBERHOF - This historic stone castle dates to the 16th century and has many original attributes that are from this time such as doors, ceilings and interior woodwork. The castle is on the register of historic protected buildings and is completely surrounded by a stone wall. It is set in the center of a half-timbered town with a good tourist trade in the state of Saxon Anhalt, about an hours drive from Leipzig. The property consists of about 9 to 10 acres, floor space is about 8000 square feet. It has been used as a Kindergarten until 1998 and is in relative good condition, but it does need renovation inside and out.
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CHATEAU NEAR PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - The current owner saved this impressive chateau from certain distraction by repairing the roof and making necessary renovations to other parts of the building. At the moment the facade and some of the interiors are being restored using the original plans and authentic materials and techniques. Some of the windows were replaced and in 2006 the chateau's chapel was renewed. The historical farm yard is comprised of two houses that could be renovated and made into apartments or hotel rooms. Part of the estate is a large baroque granary with 5 floors which is partially renovated. Another historic house on the property has several functioning apartments which are rented at the moment. At the back of the chateau is large garden lined with chestnuts trees and decorated with statues. In the front of the chateau is a partially renovated pavilion. In center of the courtyard is old coach house and forge which the current owner had restored. the Chateau has 20,000 feet of living area, the other buildings on the property have a combined living area of 90,000 square feet. The property consists of 10 acres of ground.
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CASTEL WITTENMOOR - This castle was the country estate of the former noble family of von Alvensleben whose roots go back to the 13th century. The estate is in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt and was built in 1880. It consists of the Herrenhaus (castle) and a number of other building including horse barns and a riding hall. The estate is set on 50 acres of land. All buildings need renovation. The manor is in good condition and needs only partial renovation. It was occupied until 2007. Purchase price and further information on request.
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LINKS TO OTHER INTERESTING CASTLE WEB SITES: http://medievalcastles.stormthecastle.com
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