Fantastic moated castle on Lake Constance: 8 million euros for Kattenhorn Castle!

Fantastic moated castle on Lake Constance: 8 million euros for Kattenhorn Castle!

Kattenhorn Castle in Öhningen, located in the picturesque Konstanz district, is one of the most sought-after properties with lake views in Germany. It is currently ranked as the third most expensive property of this type on the real estate portal Immoscout24 and is being offered for an impressive 8 million euros. The castle was recently published in a list of the most expensive lake view properties published by schwaebische.de was examined together with other exclusive objects.

Two other properties take the top spots among the most expensive properties in Germany: a dream house on Lake Tegernsee with a purchase price of 11.5 million euros and an impressive Art Nouveau villa in Berlin-Grunewald for 12.9 million euros. Kattenhorn Castle, on the other hand, which was built in 1391, impresses not only with its history, but also with its spacious 5,500 square meter property and private access to the lake. The manor house itself offers 13 rooms with a living space of 332 square meters, which can be expanded by around 100 square meters through a loft conversion.

Special features of the castle

The castle is not only a historical building, it also has its own small chapel, St. Blasius, whose use still has to be coordinated with the Catholic Church. Occasionally events take place here. However, the building, which is over 600 years old, is in need of renovation and approvals have already been obtained for a core renovation as well as for expansion and conversion measures. Despite these advantages, no buyer has yet been found; the advertisement has already existed for a year.

The Lake Constance region is known for its scenic beauty, mild climate and high quality of life, which attracts both locals and tourists. mayr-immobilien-bodensee.de examined the current real estate prices in cities around Lake Constance and discovered interesting trends.

Current real estate prices on Lake Constance

In Konstanz, the largest city on Lake Constance, the average purchase price for a condominium is 6,800 euros per square meter - an increase of 5.4%. The locations in the old town, in Paradies, Petershausen and Allmannsdorf are particularly expensive, where prices vary between 7,500 and 9,000 euros per square meter. Single-family homes cost an average of 1,050,000 euros (increase of 10.5%), while building plots cost around 1,000 euros per square meter, an increase of 11.1%.

To make the price development clearer, here is an overview of some cities on Lake Constance:

Demand in the region is high and there is a varying supply of properties. When buying real estate on Lake Constance, it is advisable to seek the support of a broker in order to benefit from the best comparison and negotiation options.