House to rent 5+1 • 141 m² without real estate, Lower Saxony

Charming single-family house from around 1900 in Osterwald, quietly situated on the hillside with a wide view over the valley. 130 m² of living space spread over two floors, 5 rooms, 2 bathrooms, a terrace, a balcony, and a large property with approximately 750 m² of garden.

The house is entered via a stone staircase and the visible natural stone foundation into the entrance hall. On the ground floor there are the kitchen, the spacious living room, a small bathroom with shower and WC, and the entrance hall at the front. Directly adjacent to the kitchen is the terrace with a small herb garden – behind it, the 750 m² garden opens up with plenty of room to design.

On the upper floor, four rooms and a large bathroom with bathtub, shower, and WC are distributed. One of the rooms features a balcony with an unobstructed view of the entire valley.

The heating is provided by an oil condensing boiler built in 2020. On the roof, an 8.5 kWp photovoltaic system generates electricity, which is leased to the tenants for self-consumption. A power cable for a wallbox is already installed (currently set up as a red CEE socket).

Important to note: This is a historic property with character, not a renovated new build. The north and east sides are insulated with wood wool and clad in wood; both the heating system and PV are new – however, the basement is a typical natural stone cellar and is consequently damp (suitable for use as a utility/storage cellar, not as living space). The house welcomes residents who are handy and enjoy taking care of the little quirks of a 120-year-old home. Those who bring this spirit will in return get a home with soul, a beautiful view, and space to live and garden.

Osterwald is a district of Salzhemmendorf with approximately 1,100 inhabitants, quietly located on the hillside of the ridge of the same name in the Hameln-Pyrmont district. The house itself is situated on one of the quiet streets with an unobstructed view over the valley. Forests and country paths begin just a few minutes on foot.

The village thrives on its quaint half-timbered lanes, an active club life, and its immediate proximity to nature. Walks in the forest or visits to Stucki’s mountain hut begin right at the doorstep. Culturally, the area is shaped by the visitor mine with its adjacent museum, the Osterwald stage, and the Steiger Klause that give life to the village.

For everyday needs, the village offers a friendly grocery store, hairdressers, a kindergarten, several playgrounds, a church, a sports field with an active sports club, as well as the Osterwald forest pool (an outdoor swimming pool with a 50-metre pool, a non-swimmer and children’s pool, approximately 400 m from the house).

Within a 5 km radius: a general practitioner right in the village, a pharmacy and primary school in Oldendorf, the cooperative comprehensive school Salzhemmendorf with Haupt-, Realschule, and Gymnasial branches up to the Abitur, and discount grocery stores in Coppenbrügge.

By car:

- Elze: about 10 minutes

- Hameln and Springe: approximately 20 minutes each

- Hildesheim: around 25 minutes

- Hanover (outskirts): about 30 minutes

By train (Osterwald station about 2 km away, on the Hameln–Hildesheim line):

- Elze: about 6 minutes

- Hameln: about 14 minutes

- Hildesheim: about 35 minutes

Bus stops are located directly in the village (in the town center and on Drei-Linden-Straße).

Living & Bathrooms

• 5 rooms, 131.65 m² of living space

• Old fitted kitchen with oven and ceramic hob

• Bathroom on the ground floor with shower and WC

• Bathroom on the upper floor with bathtub, shower, and WC

Heating & Energy

• Oil condensing boiler, built in 2020 (for heating and hot water)

• Photovoltaic system of 8.5 kWp on the roof, electricity for self-consumption (leased to tenants)

E-Mobility

• Power cable for a wallbox already installed

• Currently set up as a red CEE socket

Outdoor Areas

• Terrace of 14 m² directly adjacent to the kitchen, with a small herb garden

• Balcony of 2.7 m² on the upper floor with valley view

• Garden totaling approximately 750 m² (70 m² next to the house + 700 m² behind the terrace)

• 1 parking space (12 m²) and a small garage/carport (13 m²) directly at the house

• Additionally, public parking spaces in front of the house

Building Condition & Features

• Built around 1900, with visible natural stone foundation

• North and east sides insulated with wood wool and clad in wood

• Natural stone cellar, inherently damp – usable as a storage/utility cellar, not as living space

• A typical historic property for enthusiasts: for tenants who are handy and willing to undertake minor maintenance work themselves

Additional Costs (Indicative, monthly)

• Water: approx. 20 €

• Waste disposal: approx. 31 €

• Property tax: approx. 7 €

• Insurance: approx. 65 €

• Total cold ancillary costs: approx. 123 €

• PV lease: 90 € with approximately 8,700 kWh of electricity produced for self-consumption

Heating oil is purchased by the tenant separately: approximately 100 € per month

800 € cold rent + 123 € cold ancillary costs + 90 € PV lease = 1013 € monthly

In addition, there are heating oil costs of approximately 100 € per month, which are to be borne by the tenant.

The photos are from 4 years ago; the property is a bit overgrown, one area of the ground has a different color, but otherwise not much has changed.

The kitchen can be taken over if desired, but it is rather a makeshift kitchen.