House for sale 7+1 • 191 m² without real estate, North Rhine-Westphalia

This beautiful half-timbered house from the 19th century combines its original character with thoughtful modernizations to create a truly welcoming home. Exposed natural stone walls, visible wooden beams, and a wood stove in the living room contribute to a very special atmosphere.

Ground Floor

The heart of the house is the open-plan dining kitchen, which flows seamlessly into the living room – a bright, unified living area with direct access to the garden. The natural stone walls, half-timbering, and light wooden flooring create a cozy atmosphere, while the wood stove provides a comforting warmth.

First Floor

On the first floor, four additional rooms are connected by a spacious corridor. The layout offers flexibility and can be used as bedrooms, children’s rooms, an office, or guest rooms.

Bathrooms

Both bathrooms have been completely renovated in recent years. The first features a bathtub, toilet, and washbasin. The second is equipped with a shower, toilet, and washbasin, and also provides space for a washing machine and dryer.

Basement & Development Potential

The house has a partial basement; a historic vaulted cellar adds extra storage space and has its own unique character. Particularly noteworthy is the significant development potential: an open utility room opens into an approximately two-story high open attic – both areas are not yet developed and offer generous potential for additional living space, a studio, a hobby room, or more. The current living area is 191 m².

Ancillary Buildings & Outdoor Area

Next to the house, a private driveway leads to a double carport. A small ancillary building – currently usable as a workshop – as well as an attached glass greenhouse, round off the ensemble nicely.

Wiehl-Bielstein is located in the Oberbergischer Land, nestled in the green Wiehl valley – a region that impresses with its natural landscapes, tranquil valleys, and surprisingly good transport connections.

The house is situated in a quiet section of the valley along the L336. The garden behind the house is shielded from street noise by the row of buildings and opens up to an uninterrupted view of the wooded valley with an adjacent nature reserve. The Wiehl River, with its riverside paths, is only a few minutes’ walk away – ideal for walks, bike rides, and nature experiences right at your doorstep.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Bielstein itself offers solid local amenities with shops, medical services, and schools. The district town of Gummersbach is just minutes away and provides a full range of services as a medium-sized center.

Transport Connections

Despite its nature-surrounded location, the house is very well connected: the motorway junctions of the A4 are quickly accessible, providing swift connections to the Bergisches Land, Cologne, and the entire region. This is a real advantage for commuters.

You hardly notice the busy street in front of the house, as it is set back a bit and shielded by a walnut tree. Moreover, most of the rooms face the garden.

Exposed natural stone walls, visible half-timbering, and original wooden beams characterize the appearance of the house. These elements were deliberately preserved and highlighted during the modernization, with an emphasis on natural materials such as clay and lime plaster, oak parquet flooring, cork joints, and oils and colors by Auro. All of this creates a pleasant indoor climate.

Modernizations in Recent Years:

- Both bathrooms completely redesigned

- Kitchen and dining room combined into an open living-dining area

- New flooring on the ground floor

- Wood stove in the living room

Ground floor: Open dining kitchen, living room, hallway

First floor: 4 rooms, spacious connecting corridor

2 complete bathrooms (each with a toilet and washbasin; one with a bathtub, one with a shower and space for washing machine/dryer)

Partial basement with historic vaulted cellar

Open utility room with an adjoining, approximately two-story high attic (development potential)

Ancillary building

Double carport with private driveway

Ancillary building (usable as a workshop or similar)

Attached glass greenhouse

Living area: 191 m² (excluding potential development areas in the utility room and attic)

Other Information

Repair Needs on the Weather Side

The weather side of the house shows decayed wooden beams. A cost estimate for the complete renewal of this facade side using timber frame construction with cladding is available: approximately €25,000. The purchase price takes this condition into account. Interested parties can review the cost estimate upon request.

Development Potential

The utility room and attic offer significant, still unused space. Those looking for room to grow – be it for a studio, an office, or simply more living area – will find genuine potential here, all within a completed structure.

Special Suitability

The house is especially suitable for buyers who value original character and solid construction, and who are seeking a nature-surrounded living environment with good regional connectivity.

We are not moving because we are dissatisfied – but because our situation has changed. This house has given us and our children many wonderful years. We look forward to it doing the same for the next family.