The estate
crowns a plateau-like ridge about 85m above the Rhine, opening south and southeast towards sweeping views of the Rhine Valley, the Siebengebirge
hills and the picturesque town of Unkel on the opposite bank.
Access to the manor is provided via a private, gently winding
driveway of approximately 1,500m from the riverside road, suiteable for heavy vehicles.
Despite its secluded, elevated position, the estate benefits from excellent connectivity. The nearby towns of Remagen (17,600 inhabitants) and Oberwinter (3,700 inhabitants) provide comprehensive amenities — from everyday services to a vibrant gastronomic and cultural scene. This privileged location is further enhanced by the proximity of Bonn (324,000 inhabitants) to the north and Koblenz (114,000 inhabitants) to the south, both offering an equally rich urban and cultural experience.
The surrounding area of the manor is characterised by historic villas,
castles and summer residences dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries —including Marienfels Castle, Calmuth Hunting Lodge and Herresberg House— which form one of the most prestigious stretches along the
Middle Rhine.
Commission:
The broker′s fee is 3,57% of the notarial purchase price including 19% sales
tax. It is earned and due at the conclusion of a notarized sales contract and
to be paid by the buyer. We are entitled to also work for the other contractual
partner on a commission basis. Real estate transfer tax, notary and court costs
are to be borne by the buyer. Furthermore, our terms and conditions apply.
Subject to error and prior sale.
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This
outstanding neo-Baroque manor enjoys a prestigious setting above the left bank
of the Rhine between Remagen and Oberwinter. Built between 1906 and 1908 as a
private summer residence for an industrialist family from Cologne, it later
became the official quarters of diplomats who shaped decisions of post-war
European history. Architecture, history and panoramic setting combine here in a
unique way.
Historical
Significance
Originally
conceived as a private summer residence, the estate gained international
relevance after World War II: from 1949 onwards it 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 for over five decades. Since 1999 the property has
been privately owned, carefully restored and is today a protected cultural
monument in near-perfect condition.
Park,
Gardens & Grounds
A three-tiered
terraced garden links the house to the steep Rhine slope. The listed ensemble
includes the park, the remise, the former gardener’s house, the atelier
building and garages. Highlights include a historic tennis court, a viewing
pavilion about 130m above the Rhine, mature trees and carefully framed
sightlines. Complete seclusion, woodland surroundings, two helicopter landing
sites and a gatekeeper’s house ensure exceptional privacy and security.
Buildings
& Infrastructure
Constructed between
1906 and 1908 and comprehensively renovated from 2007 to 2010, the estate
comprises four main building groups: the manor house, the remise with
residential units and garages, an atelier house with apartment, and the former
gardener’s gatehouse.
The three-storey neo-Baroque building with a mansard roof and distinctive roof turret was designed by a leading architect of Historicism. The symmetrical layout with two wings features an eleven-axis garden façade facing the Rhine, a central risalit with a representative entrance and balcony, and a classical triangular pediment. Modern comfort elements such as underground heating, an elevator, a service lift and hydraulically retractable window systems are discreetly integrated.
All roofs and technical infrastructure have been renewed.
Heating is supplied via a CO₂-neutral biomass-based network; water is sourced
from both the municipal supply and an on-site spring. Ongoing maintenance
benefits from tax privileges under §7f of the German Income Tax Act.
