Exclusive Horse Farm with Award-Winningly Renovated Jura Farmhouse Including Sustainable Energy Concept
€1,750,000
Description
The heart of the farm is the impressive, listed Jura farmhouse from 1885. The former residential and stable building was comprehensively renovated in 1998 with great attention to detail and consistently according to building biology principles. The exceptionally successful restoration was already awarded by the district of Middle Franconia in 1998 as a model renovation. The historic building fabric was almost completely preserved: original windows, plank floors, stairs, door leaves and frames, as well as artistic stencil paintings were elaborately restored and retain the unmistakable charm of the house to this day. Historic architecture and modern living comfort merge harmoniously here. A high-quality country-style kitchen, underfloor, baseboard and wall heating, a restored historic cast-iron tiled stove in the parlor, and a masonry fireplace in the living room create a cozy living atmosphere. The facade was traditionally hand-plastered with pure lime plaster, while the original lime plaster was largely preserved indoors. The sustainable living concept is complemented by a rainwater cistern, a graywater system, connection to the neighboring biogas plant (district heating), and an existing fiber optic connection. The historic farmyard was also renovated with great respect for its original architecture. Stables and barn were continuously modernized, most recently in 2017 and 2020 with extensive work on roof trusses, roofs, and facades. The harmonious blend of historic ambiance and modern infrastructure makes this farm a special property. For horse lovers, the facility offers excellent conditions. The horse area was already carefully integrated into the historic farm structure in 1997. The modern indoor riding arena (20 × 40 meters track size) from 2017 impresses with high-quality equipment, including a grandstand, irrigation system, wash bay, solarium, and a professionally constructed arena footing with a separation layer of Ecoraster and fleece. A round pen with a diameter of 15 meters optimally complements the training options. Horse keeping has been consistently oriented toward the welfare of the animals. A paddock trail, currently divided into two open stable herds with hay feeding stations and generous lying areas, four window boxes, two indoor boxes, and two paddock boxes offer diverse keeping options for a wide range of needs. Additional expansion reserves open up further development potential. The farm also convinces across the board in terms of sustainability. A photovoltaic system with battery storage installed in 2021 ensures a future-oriented energy supply. Rainwater from the riding arena is collected in a cistern and used for irrigation; excess water seeps away in an environmentally friendly manner via a soakaway. Even local wildlife finds its place here – in the barn, falcons successfully raise their young year after year. The farm is currently managed with around 8 hectares of meadows, which serve both as paddocks and for hay production. If needed, an additional approximately 2.2 hectares of meadows and around 0.8 hectares of forest can be purchased in the immediate vicinity. The existing agricultural machinery and equipment are also optionally available for purchase. This exceptional farm was developed with a clear philosophy: the needs of each individual horse are paramount. Species-appropriate keeping, various keeping forms, and optimal training conditions form the basis for trusting communication between human and horse. Thus, this property offers not only an exceptional home but also ideal conditions for demanding horse keeping, training, or a professional riding operation – embedded in a historic farmstead with an unmistakable character.
