Rare Porta Westfalica Stud Farm Featuring a Classical Manor House.

22 Nov

As early as 1230, the name Rothenhoff appeared in print. During the dissolution of the Duchy of Minden, it was one of the court estates that belonged to the bishops of Minden. After that, it was transferred into the possession of the Electorate of Brandenburg. Following the conclusion of the Thirty Years' War, the manor was transferred to a Swedish ambassador in order to continue the war.

The transfer of the Duchy of Minden to Brandenburg must first receive consent from the Swedish government. 1666 was the year that this contribution was revoked.

As a result of Napoleon's rule, Rothenhoff was elevated to the status of an imperial French domain. This domain was then assigned to the French General de la Houssay, who achieved victory at Jena and Auerstedt. For a brief period of time, the General Eckmuhl-led French marines established their barracks here. Caesar zu Rothenhoff, the owner of the estate, became a member of the Prussian manor house when it was converted into a manor through the acquisition of property in 1848. This occurred after Prussia sold the estate to a Bremen merchant in the year 1822. It was this individual who was Sophie Henschel's father.

From 1945 until 1954, the Rothenhoff mansion served as the location of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on the Rhine. This position was held there continuously. There were a number of notable visitors present at this time, including Princess Margaret and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as well as Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight D. Eisenhower at the event.

On the land that was originally utilised for agricultural purposes, there has been a significant amount of gravel mining activity going on since the beginning of the 20th century. As a result of the gradual accumulation of gravel, the agricultural land and infrastructure were sold and leased to farmers in the region in 1971. The manor house and the park are currently being utilised for private purposes. A portion of the park that was located to the north of the mansion has been removed. To a significant extent, the park that is located to the east of the house has maintained its personality. The park is enclosed by a wall to the south, transitioning into agricultural fields to the east and north, and being surrounded by hedges to the north and east, respectively. As a result of the owner's initiative, both the home and the park are in a satisfactory state of repair.

Gut Rothenhoff has an area of around 70 hectares and includes a manor house that has approximately 1.200 square metres of living space and a garden that is designed in the form of an English park. Additionally, there are a number of stables and halls, a granary, an administrator's house, an ebb and flow riding arena, and other outbuildings.

In 1863, the mansion, which was originally a late classical structure designed in the manner of an Italian villa, was transformed into a building that was 2.5 stories tall. Notable visitors to the manor house included Princess Margaret, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Bernard L. Montgomery, among others. It was during the reign of the Bremen merchant family Casar, who controlled the estate from 1822 to 1915, that the farm buildings and the manor house were constructed. It was widely believed that Sophie Henschel, whose maiden name was Caesar, was among the wealthiest women in the German Empire. The property offers a unique, private setting with a view of the monuments in the area, including Hermannsdenkmal, and is notable for its agriculturally protected surroundings and ancient building fabric.

The manor home is now in a condition that is considered to be largely refurbished. The majority of the modernization measures, particularly those pertaining to the technical trades, have already been taken care of. We are more than delighted to supply you with comprehensive documentation on the current state of the refurbishment and the work that has been completed, including the amount of money invested and the prices.

Listed at: €6.500.000

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