House for sale • 272 m² without real estateObergasse 1, , Hesse

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For sale is a listed, gable-ended half-timbered house (built in 1595, confirmed by architectural history study 09/2021) located in the striking old town center of Idstein – part of a protected ensemble with an authentic vaulted basement. The building combines historic substance with a viable modern economic use.

Building & Areas

The property includes a vaulted basement, ground floor, upper floor, as well as an developed attic (two full floors). The rentable area is approximately 271.55 m²; the plot area is 160 m².

Usage / Units (leased)

• Unit 1 (Ground Floor + Vaulted Basement): Leased to the wine specialty retailer “Der Weinladen Idstein – Fey & Grüninger.”

• Unit 2 (Upper Floor + Attic): A connected unit, currently used by the City of Idstein as offices. The attic is fundamentally also suitable for residential use and has been rented out as a holiday apartment in the past. In March 2017, a bathroom and kitchen were installed in the attic. The upper floor currently does not have any sanitary facilities; a retrofit is fundamentally possible.

Potential / Perspectives

For the upper floor and attic, various usage concepts are conceivable: attic as an apartment and upper floor as office, complete office use, complete residential use or – by installing a kitchen/bathroom in the upper floor – the creation of an additional (second) residential unit. This gives room for future adjustments to demand and rent levels alongside the current state.

Construction Type & Character

The construction is characterized by half-timbering in the upper floors and masonry on the ground floor, built on natural stone. Wooden beam ceilings as well as the vaulted basement ceiling underline the historic character. The gabled roof is covered with slate.

Condition & Measures

In 2001, a comprehensive renovation and conversion took place. The bathroom and kitchen in the attic were installed in March 2017. The façade was comprehensively renovated again in 2024/2025. The technical equipment includes two separate heating systems: System 1 for the ground floor + vaulted basement (renewed 11/2023) and System 2 for the 1st floor + attic (renewed 06/2022).

Listed Building Status

The property is under historic monument protection. Structural changes require approval.

The property is located in Idstein’s old town on Obergasse 1, in immediate proximity to König-Adolf-Platz and adjacent to one of the region’s most famous half-timbered façades. The location benefits from typical old-town foot traffic (sightseeing, gastronomy, events) as well as excellent visibility in the historic city center.

Idstein is an established town in the Rheingau-Taunus district with high tourist appeal (among others, König-Adolf-Platz, Town Hall, Unionskirche, Residenzschloss, Hexenturm; part of the German Timber-Frame Road).

Transport:

Idstein station offers regional connections towards Frankfurt am Main as well as towards Wiesbaden/Limburg. The connection to the Rhine-Main area via B275 and the A3 (Idstein junction) is very good.

Parking:

As is typical for an old town, parking is limited at the property; public parking options are located nearby in the center (e.g., Stadthalle underground car park, Löherplatz, and other areas in the vicinity).

Construction Type & Character:

• Half-timbering in the upper floors, masonry on the ground floor; built on natural stone

• Wooden beam ceilings, vaulted basement ceiling

• Roof: Gable/gabled roof, slate covering

Technology / Utilities:

• Two separate heating systems: Ground Floor + Vaulted Basement (renewed 11/2023), 1st Floor + Attic (renewed 06/2022)

• Water supply/disposal lines, sewage, and heating pipes were renewed during the 2001 renovation

• Electrical installation: modern, contemporary setup

Windows / Floors:

• Wooden windows with 24 mm insulating glazing

• Upper Floor + Attic: Natural wood flooring

• Bathroom: Natural stone

• Staircase: Granite

• Ground Floor + Vaulted Basement: Bitut terrazzo

Listed Building Status: Structural changes require approval.

Handover: By agreement. Viewings by appointment (property is leased).

All relevant documents are available in the data room.

Energy Certificate: not available / not applicable (listed building protection).