Soerser Haus, Manor house in Laurensberg district, Aachen, Germany.
Soerser Haus is a manor house built with a square residential tower and foundation of Eschweiler coal sandstone near the A4 motorway. The upper floors use rubble stone construction that defines the building's appearance.
The building was first documented in 1219 and developed into a water castle around 1290 when the Puls family adopted the name von Soersen. This transformation marked a significant shift in the property's history.
The western wing contains a large room with exposed ceiling beams, two fireplaces, and decorative plaster work that reflects how residents once lived. A small altar niche shows that religious observances took place within the home itself.
The site is located near the A4 motorway, making it easy to reach by car, though traffic noise is present in the area. Visitors should check ahead since access to different sections may vary and not all areas are open at all times.
During the 1960s, the estate faced demolition to make way for the A4 motorway, but local opposition led authorities to reroute the highway instead. The manor house stands today where the original road plan would have destroyed it.
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