Gut Ehlerstorf, Manor estate in Wangels, Germany.
Gut Ehlerstorf is a manor estate in Wangels built with two parallel longitudinal structures, reflecting the traditional double-house construction typical of Schleswig-Holstein. The layout creates a spacious central courtyard surrounded by these main buildings.
The estate originated in the 16th century as a fortified noble seat. A major redesign in the 18th century gave it its current appearance with new courtyard facades and a unified building layout.
The manor house displays architectural layers from different periods, visible in the varied building styles of its facades. These changes reflect how successive owners shaped the property according to their tastes and needs.
The estate remains in private hands and is not open to visitors, though its exterior can be viewed from the surroundings. The rural location of Wangels makes visiting the area pleasant during warmer months.
A comprehensive transformation in 1760 merged older structures into a unified complex, hiding earlier phases beneath new facades. This redesign obscured the site's medieval origins and created the cohesive appearance visible today.
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