Modernized Castle for Sale in the Franconian Lake District
We are offering our contemporary castle, recently modernized, located in the Franconian Lake District between Nuremberg and Ingolstadt – a private sale with no commission.
The Vogteischloss Stopfenheim/Ellingen was constructed in 1716 by the renowned architect Franz Keller on the site of a 13th-century moated castle. This striking four-wing structure showcases Baroque architecture, inspired by the Ellinger residence, featuring a courtyard and a surrounding wall.
Its distinctive facade is marked by a round-arched entrance flanked by Ionic pilasters. A central risalit, adorned with a gabled roof and acanthus volutes, enhances its elegance. Below the cornice, the coats of arms of Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg and Philipp Benedikt Forstmeister von Gelnhausen highlight the castle’s rich history.
Entering through the castle gate leads to a beautiful, secluded courtyard, where a large pear tree provides shade on sunny days.
The southeast wing of the castle has been meticulously renovated, with updated plumbing and heating (including underfloor heating). The modern kitchen features a custom-designed island, while a newly constructed spacious bathroom offers all the amenities.
The left and rear wings contain unusually large rooms suitable for events or further development, depending on your vision. Whether for personal use, a luxury seminar hotel, vacation rentals near Brombachsee, event space, gastronomy, or wellness retreats, the possibilities are endless.
In the rear area of the right wing, historic rooms could be transformed into a wellness center. A room with access to a large 38 m² balcony is ideal for a workshop or party space.
On the first floor, the former granary provides approximately 1,200 m² of usable space, perfect for additional rooms. "Ochsenaugen" windows offer lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The second floor adds another 1,160 m² of usable space, with the attic providing approximately 500 m² for storage.
Summary of the Castle in Franconia
Versatile usage options, including:
- Private residence, suitable for communal living.
- Luxury hotel/Bed and Breakfast near Brombachsee.
- Organic garden/permaculture with animal husbandry.
- Vintage car meets/workshop.
- Exceptional, representative residence.
- Excellent potential for a senior residence.
- Event venue for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations.
- Themed restaurant or charming café with a rustic beer garden.
- Vacation rental with top return potential.
- Wine trade with tasting opportunities in the courtyard.
- Pottery workshops, yoga courses, relaxation techniques, and art classes in an inspiring environment.
- Ideal for investors with extensive spaces and high usability for clinical, social, or tourism projects.
This four-wing estate offers absolute privacy and unique charm!
- Bioenergetically restored and sustainably heated Baroque castle with new heating systems, including underfloor heating.
- Newly designed large bathroom and kitchen with custom minimalist island.
- Updated plumbing, including stainless steel pipes, especially in kitchen/drinking water areas.
- Approximately 4,000 m² of usable space, with around 1,200 m² as potential living space on the first floor and about 1,000 m² on the second.
- Historic rooms suitable for saunas, wellness, and workshops.
- Spacious original halls throughout the left wing, providing various opportunities – a rare gem!
- Beautiful stucco ceilings.
- Secluded, entirely private courtyard.
- Self-sufficiency potential, ideal for animals.
- Secret passage beneath the entire left wing.
- Large balcony awaiting your personal touch and views of nature.
- Convenient access while maintaining tranquility at the edge of the village.
- Potential for tax benefits through heritage conservation.
Location of Stopfenheim Castle
Stopfenheim is a community in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district, centrally located in Bavaria within the administrative region of Middle Franconia. The nearby towns of Ellingen and Weißenburg are easily accessible and provide all necessary amenities.
The Brombachsee, just 7 km away, is the main lake in the Franconian Lake District and one of the region’s most popular recreational areas. In addition to water sports, the surroundings offer numerous activities such as cycling and hiking.
Distances by Car:
- Ellingen: 5 km
- Weißenburg: 10 km (high school)
- Gunzenhausen: 15 km (high school)
- Eichstätt: 32 km (including music high school, Montessori school)
- Roth: 30 km
- Nuremberg: 62 km
- Neuburg an der Donau: 66 km
- Ingolstadt: 78 km
- Augsburg: 98 km
- Munich: 140 km
We look forward to your message or call. Additional information and details available upon personal contact.
All information provided to the best of our knowledge and without guarantee.
