Gut Rundhof, Manor house in Stangheck, Germany.
Gut Rundhof is a manor house in Stangheck that extends across extensive farmland near Gelting Bay in Schleswig-Holstein and forms a quadrilateral courtyard complex with multiple distinctive roof sections. The building and surrounding grounds shape the landscape of this northern region with their classical structure.
The manor house was built between 1753 and 1755 in Baroque style, following its evolution from an original water castle documented in the 13th century to a significant landed estate. The von Rumohr family has shaped the property since 1557, ensuring its continuous use and development across generations.
The manor displays northern German building traditions with its distinctive square footprint and roof forms that define Schleswig-Holstein estates. Visitors immediately notice the regional character in the proportions and careful layout of the courtyard complex.
The estate remains privately owned, but visitors can rent the former administrator's residence for vacation stays and attend occasional events. Its location near Gelting Bay offers opportunities to explore the northern landscape and the surrounding grounds.
The estate houses a classical hall dome regularly used for concerts, forming a rare architectural feature of this country property. This concert space gives the location an artistic dimension that extends beyond the typical role of a farming complex.
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