Villa Köster, villa in Neumünster, Germany
Villa Köster is a residence built in 1902 in neobaroque style with curved facade elements, columns, and a hipped roof on all sides. The interior retains detailed woodwork throughout, particularly in the staircase hall, while a row of mature chestnut trees lines the approach to the house.
The house was built in 1902 for a textile trader named Friedrich Hanssen, designed by Hamburg architects Lundt and Kallmorgen. Emil Köster, a leather goods manufacturer, purchased the villa later and his family remained there for several generations.
The house reflects the lifestyle of early twentieth-century textile and leather industrialists who shaped the city. Their influence on local society is visible in how the building and surrounding grounds were designed and maintained over generations.
The villa sits at Parkstraße 11 in a quiet area with a large park and tree-lined grounds that are easy to reach on foot. The location works well for a stroll, and nearby cafés and shops are within easy walking distance.
The villa served as a school building until 2008 before the Klaus-Groth-Schule relocated to larger premises and the property was sold. Following careful renovation, it now functions as both residence and office space while retaining its historical character.
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