Czechia – 12th Century Castle For Sale with Lenka Munter, Luxent Exclusive Properties
Agent's Description:
WE ARE OFFERING FOR SALE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL 12TH CENTURY ROMANESQUE CASTLE LOCATED IN WESTERN BOHEMIA NEAR THE BORDER WITH GERMANY.
On the border of Bohemia, Bavaria and Saxony, we offer for sale an ancient castle, one of the oldest castles in our territory. It is said to be the longest inhabited and oldest preserved Romanesque castle in the Czech Republic, the first written mention of which is from the middle of the 12th century. It stands on a granite promontory above the stream and was previously separated from the urban settlement by a moat, now filled in. It represents the most completely preserved Romanesque ministerial castle in the region and, like all Romanesque castles in the vicinity, which were not part of the Czech kingdom at the time of their creation, is related to contemporary German Stauf architecture. The degree of preservation of the original Romanesque elements of the castle is completely unique and incomparable with other castles (or castle ruins). The castle was only partially modernized over the centuries, and these modifications did not disturb its pure Romanesque architecture, many of its basic elements have been preserved here. Around 1783, a two-wing castle in the style of baroque classicism was built in the forecourt.
The property consists of a forecourt (castle), a courtyard and a castle and is separated from the local settlement by a moat with access via a stone bridge or stairs leading from the car park. The castle building has the shape of an irregular polygon with an entrance from the north side. Between the manor house and the castle stretches a courtyard bordered on one side by a house in which seven apartments have been set up to accommodate guests, as well as a terrace used for dining, possibly as a background and space for holding concerts or open-air theater. The parking lot under the castle can accommodate 40 cars and 9 caravans, and a staircase leads to the castle courtyard.
The castle building has been completely reconstructed. In the knight's hall on the ground floor covered by vaults, there is a vast medieval banquet hall with scenes from battles and religious events, decorated with medieval ornaments and paintings of the coats of arms of all the former owners of the castle. The kitchen and toilets are also located here. On the second above-ground floor there is a representative hall with depictions of all Czech sovereigns, princes and kings. This room continues the castle's tradition, as it was here in the past that important visitors were received and feasts were also held here. Even now, it is used for hosting banquets, weddings, conferences and other social events. There is also a period furnished room and toilets. The entire third above-ground floor is reserved for the museum of firefighting equipment. There is a wine cellar underground, and the Romanesque chapel from the 12th century now houses the castle museum. The impetus for locating the museum here was the discovery from the second half of the 20th century of the remains of a woman walled up in a chimney shaft in ancient times. On the ground floor of the castle building, which has undergone reconstruction, a Museum of Justice is installed in the premises of the original prison, a warehouse, as well as an Info center, which serves as a ticket office and a shop focused on the sale of handicrafts from the region and books related to the history of this region and place. The castle is for the most part before reconstruction, there is a study to build 12 apartments with gym, changing rooms and wellness.
The building of the castle grounds can be used as a stylish private residence, but other options are also available. The spacious spaces of the lower hall and the hall on the floor above it are ideal for organizing corporate events, private banquets or celebrations of important days and traditional holidays throughout the year (both halls can accommodate up to 230 people). The underground wine cellar, used mainly for private tastings, has a capacity of 12 people. The renowned castle restaurant and museums can also continue to operate here. The courtyard between the castle and the chateau is suitable for organizing concerts or theater performances, accommodation in the castle guesthouse offers 7 rooms with a capacity of 30 beds, an info center with a shop can still be operated on the ground floor of the reconstructed part of the castle building. In the not-yet-reconstructed part, it is planned to build another 12 rooms, a wellness center, a dressing room, a gym and a lobby. The area is connected to water supply, sewage, electricity and gas.
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