House for sale 6+1 • 206 m² without real estateMannheim Scharhof Baden-Württemberg 68307

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It sounds like a fascinating historic house! The combination of traditional rubble stone masonry and modern amenities makes it a charming place full of character.

The main apartment on the ground floor, with 3-1/2 rooms, certainly offers plenty of space for a family or as a generously sized living area.

The two separate apartments on the upper floor could be ideal for guests, renters, or even as hobby rooms, providing added comfort and flexibility.

Together with the mezzanine or gallery on the upper floor, this creates an inviting and open ambiance. In addition, the long history of the house might evoke feelings of nostalgia and uniqueness for potential buyers or tenants.

Here is a report that recently appeared on Facebook:

Medieval Times in Mannheim

Scharhof – The Stone House

When Roland Weber posted a picture of the door of this building on Sunday, I perked up. In fact, he had found what is likely the oldest building in Mannheim.

This unassuming single-story house at the beginning of Hofgasse belonged to a Grangie (Grangies are the predominant estate form of the Cistercians), a monastic farmyard of the Cistercian Abbey Schönau near Heidelberg.

Scarra, as the Scharhof was called in the documents of the Lorsch Abbey in 764, was a farming village when it came under the control of the Schönau Abbey in the 13th century. The monks systematically purchased more and more properties, displacing the original inhabitants towards Sandhofen.

Our little house was part of the newly established monastic estate, which the monks ran independently. Its age and solid craftsmanship are revealed by the mighty Staufer-style rusticated stone blocks at the four corners. Otherwise, it is constructed like a typical farmhouse of this region, with rubble stone masonry on the ground floor and timber framing on the upper floor. It was certainly destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries. A date on the cellar entrance reads 1694, and above the main entrance door you can find the years 1593 and 1833 as well as the initials MWK and MKWK. These are likely the names or initials of later tenants. After the dissolution of the Schönau Abbey during the Reformation, the estate was initially leased to several tenants for a limited time and later assigned as hereditary leasehold.

Not documented in the house chronicle is the filled-in passage under the house. According to Huth, the nickname “Stone House” dates back to 1218, when Abbot Konrad of Lorsch gifted the ruin of such a house—destroyed by enemies—to the Schönau Abbey for demolition. However, a clear assignment is not possible, as the chronicles mention several stone houses for Scarra.

Sources: Huth Hans, Die Kunstdenkmäler Baden-Württembergs, Stadtkreis Mannheim and Heierling, Alfred, Die Geschichte von Sandhofen und Scharhof

Reiss Engelhorn Museums, Excavation report on a medieval castle in Sandhofen

Mannheim Scharhof or derived from the Celtic “Scarra.” There, centrally and probably originally, was the first house on the site.

Next to the Scharhof is the shopping center of a Swedish home furnishings store, as well as a large Rewe, Lidl, Aldi, and a little further away, the municipality of Sandhofen, whose foundation is said to have originated from the settlement here.

The house itself is very quietly located but has perfect access to the highway (A 6, Sandhofen motorway junction).

Here are the special features, supplemented by the new information:

Historical rubble stone masonry: The charm and solidity of the old material.

Age of construction: A unique construction year of 1593, which gives the house historical significance.

Furthermore, there are stories of an even earlier use of the house before it was rebuilt here in 1593.

Main apartment on the ground floor:

• 3-1/2 rooms for spacious living.

• Spacious and bright living areas.

Apartments on the upper floor:

• Two separate one-room apartments with fitted kitchen and bathroom.

• Ideal for guests or renters.

Mezzanine/Gallery: Creates an open and airy atmosphere on the upper floor.

Fixed fuel stove (three-sided fireplace stove): Installed in 2010, it offers a cozy heat source and a welcoming ambiance.

Internal thermal insulation: Ensures improved heat and sound insulation, which enhances the living comfort.

New heating system (2010): Offers a modern heating solution and ensures pleasant temperatures in every room.

Bathrooms with bathtubs: All bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs, providing additional comfort to the residents.

Refurbished wooden plank floors: Maintained and refinished, they contribute to the house’s cozy and warm atmosphere.

Small outdoor area: Suitable for barbecues and gatherings, ideal for social get-togethers.

Small wooden shed: Provides space for firewood, splitters, bicycles, etc.

Hobby workshop: A pleasant opportunity for DIY projects or craft activities.

Detail work: Many small renovations and improvements that optimize the functionality and overall appearance of the house.

These features make the house not only livable and functional but also inviting and versatile.