Manoir de Grabau, Heritage manor house in Grabau, Germany.
The manor of Grabau is a heritage house in Grabau with multiple buildings, including a square tower topped with an octagonal open lantern and curved dome roof. The complex displays elaborate limestone construction with various extensions built across different periods.
The estate originated from a Wendish village and was later owned by the Hummersbüttel family before passing to the Buchwaldt family in medieval times. The building itself reflects changes and additions made across several centuries.
The entrance hall features colorful Art Nouveau windows and figurative mosaics, while former living rooms showcase detailed wood paneling and stucco ornaments. These decorative elements remain visible and shape how the house feels when you walk through it.
The house has stood mostly vacant since 1998, when a Hamburg family bought it with unrealized plans for food service businesses. Visitors should expect limited access and should check ahead about viewing possibilities, as the property is not fully open to the public.
The house served as a filming location for German productions, including the crime drama Schändung and the television series Der Tatortreiniger. This use as a film set has shaped its recent history beyond its role as a residential estate.
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