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

For Sale: A listed, gable-front half-timbered building (built in 1595, confirmed by architectural-historical investigation in 09/2021) in a striking old town location in Idstein – part of a protected ensemble with an authentic vaulted cellar. The building combines historical substance with a modern, economically viable use.

Building & Areas

The property comprises a vaulted cellar, ground floor, upper floor, as well as a converted attic (two full floors). The leasable area measures approximately 271.55 m²; the plot area is 160 m².

Use / Units (rented)

• Unit 1 (ground floor + vaulted cellar): Leased to the wine specialist retailer “Der Weinladen Idstein – Fey & Grüninger.”

• Unit 2 (upper floor + attic): A connected unit, currently used as office space by the city of Idstein. The attic is fundamentally suitable for residential use and was previously rented as a vacation apartment. In March 2017, a bathroom and kitchen were installed in the attic. The upper floor currently lacks sanitary facilities; retrofit is fundamentally possible.

Potential / Perspectives

Various use concepts are conceivable for the upper floor and attic: the attic as an apartment and the upper floor as office space, complete office use, complete residential use, or – by installing a kitchen/bathroom on the upper floor – the creation of an additional (second) residential unit. This provides scope not only for the current state but also for future adjustments to market demand and rental levels.

Construction & Character

The construction features half-timbering on the upper floors and masonry on the ground floor, built on natural stone. Wooden beam ceilings and the vaulted cellar ceiling emphasize the historical character. The gabled roof is covered with slate.

Condition & Measures

In 2001, a comprehensive renovation and conversion was carried out. 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 cellar (renewed in 11/2023) and System 2 for the first floor + attic (renewed in 06/2022).

Heritage Protection

The property is under heritage protection. Structural alterations require approval.

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

Idstein is an established town in the Rheingau-Taunus district with high tourist appeal (including König-Adolf-Platz, the town hall, Union Church, the residence castle, Hexenturm; part of the German Timber-Frame Road).

Transport:

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

Parking:

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

Construction & Character (reiterated):

• Upper floors: half-timbered; Ground floor: masonry, built on natural stone

• Wooden beam ceilings, vaulted cellar ceiling

• Roof: pitched/gable roof, slate-covered

Technical Systems / Utilities:

• Two separate heating systems: ground floor + vaulted cellar (renewed 11/2023), first floor + attic (renewed 06/2022)

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

• Electrical installation: modern, contemporary equipment

Windows / Floors:

• Wooden windows with 24 mm insulated glazing

• Upper floor + attic: natural wood flooring

• Bathroom: natural stone

• Staircase: granite

• Ground floor + vaulted cellar: Bituterrazzo

Heritage protection: Structural changes require approval.

Handover: by arrangement. Viewings after coordination (rented property).

All relevant documents are available in the data room.

Energy certificate: not available / not required (due to heritage protection).