Villa Hochschild, Protected residential building in Eppenhain, Germany.
Villa Hochschild is a long, single-story residential building with a grand facade facing the park in Eppenhain. The house features tall window doors with curved tops and a sloped mansard roof, while the property originally included service buildings and recreational structures arranged around the main residence.
The building was constructed between 1911 and 1912 for Frankfurt businessman Zachary Hochschild and served as a status symbol for successful merchants. After World War II, the villa was converted into a rehabilitation center for children, giving it a new purpose focused on healing and care.
Locals call the estate "Die Höhe" or in dialect "Die Höh'", after its hillside position above Eppenhain. The name Hochschild refers to Zachary Hochschild, a Frankfurt entrepreneur active for the Metallgesellschaft and Berg- und Metallbank, who had the country house built as a summer residence for his family. The small community hoped to attract wealthy city dwellers as summer guests and permanent residents.
The property sits south of the Taunus ridge and northwest of the village center, positioned to catch afternoon sunlight. Visitors can explore the architecture from paths around the estate and should be prepared for the gentle slope of the terrain.
The estate's park holds a four-winged farmyard with a gatehouse, built from 1912, and a fountain with a female sculpture in its courtyard. Northeast of the house, at the forest edge and higher than the main building, stand a viewing temple and a roofed draw-well. Contemporary lanterns once lined the park paths.
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