This time we’re exploring a true hidden gem. In the middle of the woods, we discovered this former manor. You need to look twice to notice signs that this place is truly abandoned. This half-timbered building was constructed over one hundred years ago. Even though most of the interior furnishing has been removed by now, it was all the architectural details which fascinated us in particular. And there are no traces of vandalism at all which delighted us even more.
Ornament Manor #01 by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
The manor house was built in the late 19th century. The squire of the area was a titled painter. After his death he left the property to his daughter. But after World War II she was expropriated by the Soviet occupying forces. So it passed into the possessions of the GDR’s agricultural cooperative. They were using the site for different purposes. Especially for events, meetings and as some kind of vacation home.
Come in! by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
Today you can still find leftovers from this socialist era. After the German reunification the site went back in private hands. It’s said that a community of heirs owns the manor today. In the past, the whole place was even supposed to become a first class hotel. But nothing ever happened.
Staircase by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
Unfortunately, most rooms of the manor are empty. Only some items were left behind. Oddly enough these things were especially personal belongings.
A closer look revealed beautiful details you could find everywhere. We spent quite a while looking for them.
Ornament Manor #06 by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
Parlor by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
There’s an annex right next to the mansion. This one was probably built during the time of the German Democratic Republic. Since we found only a small amount of things left behind in the main building we were really surprised that we discovered several furnishings in this part of the site. Most of the chambers were single bedrooms from the time when the area was used as a vacation home.
Holidays by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
By the way: This building is a paradise for all the wallpaper lovers out there.
Ornament Manor #23 by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
This manor fell into a deep sleep many years ago. And right now there’s no one out there who could awake it from its slumber. And so the last remnants of this former great knight’s estate are decaying more and more.
Shower Area by Broken Window Theory, on Flickr
Do you want to see this beautiful abandoned manor in detail? Watch our documentary on YouTube:
Ornament Manor #01 by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrThe manor house was built in the late 19th century. The squire of the area was a titled painter. After his death he left the property to his daughter. But after World War II she was expropriated by the Soviet occupying forces. So it passed into the possessions of the GDR’s agricultural cooperative. They were using the site for different purposes. Especially for events, meetings and as some kind of vacation home.
Come in! by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrToday you can still find leftovers from this socialist era. After the German reunification the site went back in private hands. It’s said that a community of heirs owns the manor today. In the past, the whole place was even supposed to become a first class hotel. But nothing ever happened.
Staircase by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrUnfortunately, most rooms of the manor are empty. Only some items were left behind. Oddly enough these things were especially personal belongings.
A closer look revealed beautiful details you could find everywhere. We spent quite a while looking for them.
Ornament Manor #06 by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrParlor by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrThere’s an annex right next to the mansion. This one was probably built during the time of the German Democratic Republic. Since we found only a small amount of things left behind in the main building we were really surprised that we discovered several furnishings in this part of the site. Most of the chambers were single bedrooms from the time when the area was used as a vacation home.
Holidays by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrBy the way: This building is a paradise for all the wallpaper lovers out there.
Ornament Manor #23 by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrThis manor fell into a deep sleep many years ago. And right now there’s no one out there who could awake it from its slumber. And so the last remnants of this former great knight’s estate are decaying more and more.
Shower Area by Broken Window Theory, on FlickrDo you want to see this beautiful abandoned manor in detail? Watch our documentary on YouTube:
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