House for sale 6+1 • 280 m² without real estate, Hesse

The historic Hofreite, which beautifully showcases its half-timbered heart, is situated on a 379 m² plot. It consists of an elaborately renovated residential building and an adjacent barn, which has likewise been extensively converted and designated as living space.

This extraordinary ensemble impresses with its superb location in an idyllic spot in the heart of Rodenbach and its historic charm. It is a unique cultural monument and is under heritage protection. The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac with no through traffic. Peace and quiet are guaranteed.

The approximately 280 m² of living space are composed as follows: about 138.20 m² of living area plus approximately 47.60 m² of utility space in the ancillary building (the former stable), and about 140.70 m² of living area in the barn, which was converted in 2022 and is classified as residential space.

The individual rooms of the main building are distributed as follows:

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, dining room, fireplace room, kitchen, cloakroom, daylight guest WC, and a room for children, work, or guests.

Upper Floor: Entrance hall, living room, children’s room, and a daylight bathroom with a bathtub.

Attic: Bedroom and a small open gallery.

Directly in front of the house is the courtyard of about 130 m², which provides access to the barn. To the right of the residential building lies the front garden, which features flowers, shrubs, and old mature trees. The courtyard is completely enclosed and not visible from the outside.

The property is located in Rodenbach, in the popular village area of Niederrodenbach. Rodenbach, which lies east of Hanau, offers its residents a variety of cultural attractions and appealing leisure opportunities – not least because the Hessian Spessart Nature Park is virtually at their doorstep with the surrounding forest. Numerous hiking and cycling paths lead from the long-established village of Rodenbach, which was first mentioned in a document in 1025, into the surrounding area and invite you to explore.

The location in the midst of an extremely charming landscape, the good connection to the Rhine-Main area, and the idyllic town center with its narrow lanes, picturesque corners, and half-timbered houses make this small town, which has about 11,000 inhabitants in total, particularly distinctive.

All everyday shops, as well as kindergartens and schools, are located in the immediate vicinity and are easily reachable on foot. A bus stop is only a few minutes’ walk from the house, ensuring quick access to downtown Hanau with its numerous shops, cultural, and leisure facilities. In addition, you are only minutes away from the nearby highways A66 and A45 and from the Hanau interchange, which provides excellent road connections by car – for instance, you can reach Frankfurt Airport very quickly.

Situated in a very attractive, established village setting in Niederrodenbach and within walking distance of the town center, the property is surrounded by predominantly older and historic buildings. The church is visible from the inner courtyard, but its bells do not cause any disturbance due to their moderate use. From the bedroom, one can see the well-known stork’s nest on the old defensive tower.

In just a few minutes, you are on the nearby highways A66 and A45 and at the Hanau interchange, ensuring excellent road connectivity by car. Via the A3, Frankfurt Airport is also very quickly accessible. Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Offenbach, and Frankfurt can all be reached very easily.

The Hofreite boasts many historic elements that are considered highly valuable for preservation. The residence impresses with its solid and high-quality features, such as solid wood interior doors with brass fittings, terracotta floor tiles on the ground floor, underfloor heating on the ground floor, double-insulated wooden windows, an open fireplace that invites relaxation in the fireplace room, an open country-style kitchen complete with a fitted country-style kitchen installation, a daylight guest WC, and a solid wood staircase leading to the upper floor. The upper floor rooms feature country-style wooden plank flooring, and the living room boasts a floor-to-ceiling glazed gable, which creates a unique atmosphere. Additionally, there is a super stylish daylight bathroom with mosaic accents on the upper floor and many exposed beams and timber framework details, to name just a few of the numerous features.

The former barn impresses with its unique open architectural style, where the rooms are connected without walls. (See photos.) The conversion of the barn is not yet completely finished.