Haus Schafhausen, Cultural heritage estate in Wickede, Germany
Description
Haus Schafhausen is a manor house in Wickede built with traditional German architecture and carefully designed details. The main building displays the craftsmanship and spatial proportions typical of estates from that period.
History
The property was originally held by the Lords of Schaephuisen and passed to Ernst Christoph von Balke in 1656. The current manor building was erected in 1743 and has defined the landscape since then.
Culture
The manor reflects the taste and social standing of the noble families who lived there. Its architecture shows how wealthy residents shaped their homes and what importance they placed on displaying their status through buildings.
Practical
The grounds are accessible to visitors and located in the Wickede region. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the architectural details are clearly visible.
Did you know?
In the 1800s, the estate included vast forests of oak and larch trees that made it a major woodland property. These extensive woodlands shaped the surrounding area and remain partly visible today.
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