Rittergut Gelleshof

The Gelleshof estate includes a manor house, farm buildings, and a gatehouse arranged in a rectangular formation, surrounded by water-filled ditches.

First documented in 1346 as Etgenhof, this estate was a fief of the Lords of Hüls before passing to the Danwitz family through marriage alliances.

The red brick residential building constructed in 1873 under Peter Jakob von Danwitz represents the architectural standards of German manor houses.

The property features a traditional moat system with a drawbridge, demonstrating the medieval defensive structures common to Rhine region estates.

The Berfes tower underwent restoration in 1719, marking significant architectural modifications that reflect changes in German building practices over centuries.

GPS coordinates: 51.29599,6.45509

Latest update: September 9, 2025 00:24