Quietly situated in nature, yet centrally located.

Ottendorf, with its approximately 940 residents, boasts a high quality of life, a rural character, and a central location, making it a desirable place to live for people of all ages. The newly developed residential area adjacent to the property is home to many young families with children. The expansive property is ideally situated on the edge of the village, bordered on two sides by meadows and fields. The large garden offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Leaving the property, you are immediately immersed in nature, and it's quick and easy to reach the North-Ostsee Canal on foot or by bike, where you can watch large ships and smaller boats pass by. Not far away, forests, lakes, and the Baltic Sea beaches offer opportunities for long walks and swimming in the summer. Yet, you are still conveniently located: just a few minutes from Kronshagen, with its extensive infrastructure, 15 minutes from the state capital Kiel, and approximately 10 minutes from the Melsdorf motorway access point (A210/A215). This solid detached house was built in 1972 with a full basement and extended in 2005 with a bright, 65 m² addition, the ceiling height of which is significantly higher than the ground floor level of the existing house. Floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the terraces and garden beautifully connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. The open transitions between the two living areas that face the garden and the extension create a unique living environment – ideal for gatherings and relaxing moments by the fireplace or in the garden. On the ground floor, you'll also find a fully equipped kitchen with space for a dining table, a guest toilet with window ventilation, and another lovely room with direct access to a barrier-free shower room. A solid wooden staircase leads to the fully developed upper floor. A spacious room with four windows offers the potential to increase the number of living spaces if needed, by dividing it with mobile walls. In addition, there are two cozy bedrooms and a modern daylight bathroom with a barrier-free shower. A walk-in closet provides additional storage space. The basement floor is also very spacious. From its hallway, you can access a utility room with plenty of space for drying laundry, a large storage cellar, and the heating room with the Buderus oil heating system from 2005. Another spacious room, complete with a radiator and window, will delight any hobbyist and highlights the development potential of the basement. An additional exterior staircase leads towards the carport, providing convenient access to the basement. Adjacent to the house, the solid double carport, with space for firewood storage, can accommodate two cars and bicycles. At the rear, in the garden area, which is also accessible from the carport via a sturdy door, is a spacious outdoor storage room. The beautiful, established garden offers ample space for individual and creative landscaping, as evidenced by the charming rose-covered seating area and the small garden pond. With only one neighboring property and surrounded by fields and meadows, you can enjoy living in the countryside while still having easy access to urban amenities. You can watch your children play in complete privacy or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. The main terrace, shielded from view, is located in front of the attractive extension. Via the side terrace, which features a small greenhouse, you can access the productive garden with its beautiful, mature trees. For those who desire peaceful, rural living yet still want convenient access to an urban environment, this home offers a harmonious blend of spaciousness, quality, and versatile design possibilities.

"Located amidst nature, yet close to the city" best describes the rural community of Ottendorf. The agricultural fields and meadows surrounding the village reflect the seasons and the close connection to nature. At the same time, Ottendorf enjoys a convenient location, just approximately 4.5 kilometers from the A210 Kiel – Rendsburg and A215 Kiel - Hamburg highways.

After just about two kilometers, you reach the thriving suburban community of Kronshagen (with a population of just under 12,000), which offers a wide range of municipal services and various shops. With its attractive layout and excellent infrastructure, it is a highly sought-after place to live and work. It is only about six kilometers to the state capital, Kiel, with its beautiful surrounding beaches, forests, and lakes.

The property itself is idyllically located on the edge of the village, bordered on two sides by fields and meadows, with only one neighbor and at the end of a quiet street. Its micro-location was rated excellent in 2023, while its macro-location in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde and Schleswig-Holstein was rated very good.