Malteserhof, Architectural heritage monument in Römlinghoven, Germany.
Malteserhof is a historic manor house on a landscaped property near Königswinter that extends across several levels with garden spaces surrounding it. The building displays characteristic features of a country villa with classical proportions and sits within a setting framed by the green slopes of the Siebengebirge mountains.
The property is first documented in 1540, though evidence suggests it existed by the 13th century as a holding of the Teutonic Order. In the 19th century, a writer and university curator acquired the house and transformed it into the country villa form it retains today.
The house takes its name from its connection to the Order of Malta, which shaped the property for centuries. Visitors can see traces of this religious heritage reflected in how the building and grounds are designed.
The property sits on gently elevated ground and is accessible from different approaches, with the driveway clearly visible from the street. Exploring the location works best on foot, which allows you to see the entire layout including the garden areas.
English and Canadian soldiers used the property as accommodation during World War I, leaving marks and traces from that period visible in the building. A decade later, a new owner acquired the property and expanded it as a residential project.
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