Magnificent residential and studio building in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park.

Historical architecture – modern building technology – UNESCO World Heritage site... This large, historical timber-framed building ("The Ahrendtsche Barn," built in 1837) has been skillfully converted into a residential and studio space with diverse uses, using high-quality, sustainable materials and modern building technology. Cost: €1,500,000.
Completion: 2017
Living space: approximately 400 square meters, usable space: approximately 450 square meters.
For sale without real estate agent fees (as part of a homeowners association with Heimkapital Verwaltungs GmbH).
64 oak-framed, insulated glass windows bring light to every room. Large window doors open onto balconies and a large terrace with stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountain landscape of the Kellewald, which remains undeveloped right up to the property boundary. The generous ceiling height of 3.00 meters on the ground floor and 2.70 meters on the upper floor of the former barn significantly exceeds the ceiling height of typical historical timber-framed buildings. A spacious attic space divides the building into a north and south wing: on 40 square meters of floor space, a bright staircase has been created, leading from the basement to the attic. There is space for an elevator if needed. The partially glazed main entrance (formerly the barn door) opens into a 4.20-meter-high entrance hall and a wide staircase with six steps leading to the ground floor. The ground floor features a large 80 square meter studio in the north wing and an equally spacious living/dining area in the south wing. The hallway provides space for a cloakroom and access to a guest room, a guest bathroom with natural light, and a large living room with an open kitchen. The living room opens onto a 65 square meter south-facing terrace through a large window door. Both the terrace and the ground floor are accessible by wheelchair via a ramp. On the upper floor, on the north side, is a second, bright studio of 80 square meters. Both studios have all the necessary utility connections and can be used as office or living space if required. Opposite is a spacious living area with a hallway, two bedrooms, a beautiful bathroom with natural light, and a large living room with French doors leading to a south-facing balcony and offering extensive views of the Kellerwald forest. The entire building is meticulously and effectively insulated from the inside with environmentally friendly materials (clay, silicate plaster, mineral wool) all the way to the floor of the attic. The basement, with its massive natural stone walls, is spanned by a continuous reinforced concrete ceiling. It is located within the slate bedrock and is completely dry. It contains a large storage cellar, a laundry room, central electrical and fiber optic connection points, an archive room, a 6-ton pellet storage area, a 50 kW pellet-fired heating system with a large hot water tank, and a workshop area. From the basement, you can directly access the 60 square meter garage, and from there, you can also easily and dryly access the house. The large attic has been newly roofed, but is still in a raw construction state. All technical connections for a possible extension have already been installed there. The house property is lovingly landscaped: roses, ornamental shrubs, and a walnut tree are located in front of the house, while fruit trees (stone fruit, quince, and pear) and a grapevine are located behind the house, climbing up to the terrace. A 6,000-liter cistern provides an adequate supply of rainwater. The south-facing part of the property, separated from the house by a field path, is bounded by lush hazelnut shrubs, large willow trees, and a small flower bed leading down to the stream. A simple carport and a parking space offer private parking options there.

The little-used Kellerwaldstraße is a quiet zone. The small spa resort of Bergfreiheit, also known as "Snow White Village," is revitalized by gentle hiking tourism. A popular village inn, several holiday apartments, and a small country hotel cater to visitors.

The small spa town of Bad Zwesten is only 6 km away.
The center of Bad Wildungen, 12 km away, is accessible throughout the day by buses running hourly and by on-demand taxi services.

Highway exit Borken (A 49): 10 km
Kassel (Intercity train station, airport): 45 km
Marburg: 45 km
Frankfurt: 135 km