Gut Mielenforst, Estate and architectural monument in Dellbrück, Germany.
Gut Mielenforst is an estate and architectural heritage monument in the Dellbrück area of Cologne. The manor house was built between 1883 and 1885 in German Renaissance style and features a distinctive three-arched loggia on its southwest facade.
The estate first appeared in written records in 1196 under Conrad de Milinforst, who served as a steward to the Count of Berg. Ownership passed through various noble families over the centuries until a significant transition occurred in 1822.
The property's name traces back to its medieval roots and remains connected to local heritage. Today it functions as a residential complex where historical architecture coexists with contemporary living.
The property can be accessed from the public parking area at Mielenforster Kirchweg and has maintained pathways that connect to the surroundings. Visits are possible during daylight hours, and the nearby Eggerbach stream offers additional walking routes through the area.
After World War I, British occupation forces used the estate as headquarters for New Zealand troops stationed in the region. This unexpected chapter links the property to international military history that few visitors know about today.
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