Gans'scher Adelshof, Medieval noble residence in Groß-Umstadt, Germany
Gans'scher Adelshof is a noble residence in Groß-Umstadt designed in an L-shape with two wings, the larger eastern section dating to the 16th century. Positioned at the southeast corner of the former city walls, it displays the layered stone construction typical of regional architecture.
The residence originated with Konrad Klebitz in 1263 but became a seat of regional nobility only after the Gans von Otzberg family acquired it in 1600. Its architectural development reflects the rising importance of this family and their alliances with other noble houses.
The coat-of-arms carved into the facade tell stories of marriages between noble families that shaped this residence over centuries. These stone emblems remain visible today as reminders of the social bonds that connected the people who lived here.
The property sits at the southeast corner of the old city walls and can be viewed from public streets, though it remains in private ownership. Visitors can observe the exterior architecture and details from the road without access to the grounds.
A three-story granary built from reddish Odenwald sandstone stands adjacent to the east wing and displays timber framing on its upper floors. This separate building served as essential storage for grain and provisions needed by the noble household.
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