Estehof, Timber-framed house in Estebrügge, Jork, Germany.
Estehof is a timber-framed house in Jork with black wooden beams on white walls and carved decorations on its western facade. The property includes the main building, a cold storage structure, and a workshop, all surrounded by gardens.
The house was built in 1669 and originally functioned as an inn and office building with its own harbor. This harbor allowed it to serve travelers and merchants along the Este River.
The building shows characteristic features of Altländer construction style with its grand entrance gate and typical elements of rural farmhouses. Visitors experience this regional building tradition directly while walking through the space.
The house is located at Estebrügger Straße 87 in Jork and easy to reach, with good orientation provided by the nearby gardens. The different building sections are easily accessible and can be visited comfortably.
A canal for freight vessels runs through the center of the garden, separating the former guest room area from the once-grocery store section. This unusual layout shows how closely residential and commercial functions were once intertwined.
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