Unique historical ensemble in the Vogelsberg

ZIP Code: 36355

City or town: Grebenhain

District: Ilbeshausen-Hochwaldhausen

Year of construction: 1904

Plot size: m² 5,307.00

Commercial floor space: m² 580.00

Other usable space: m² 200.00

Asking Price: € 795,000.00

Parking possibility: 4 garages, additional parking spaces at the house; more is possible

Brokerage commission to be paid by buyer incl. VAT (% of notarized purchase price): 5.95 %

Total commission: 5.95 %

Commission payable by: Buyer

Note on the commission: The buyer pays at the conclusion of the notarial deed a commission in the amount of 5.95% of the authenticated purchase price.

The special qualities of the property: At the entrance to the climatic health resort of Hochwaldhausen stands a property that combines history and the future. The listed half-timbered house "Gasthof zum Felsenmeer" from 1904 still dominates the townscape today. Together with a historic coach house, a guest house from the 1970s, and a garage building, it forms an ensemble that is both rich in tradition and capable of development.

Type of Land plot: Development land

Size of Landplot: 5,307.00 m²

In a nutshell:
Rare opportunity - restaurant, guesthouse, hotel, new building, holiday resort, climatic health resort, hikers, bikers, cyclists, hospital visitors....

Year of construction: 1904 / 1970

Detailed description of the object:

• Inn “Zum Felsenmeer” (1904)
  A prestigious half-timbered house with a mansard roof and a striking turret, designed by architect Ludwig Hofmann. Once the home of the mining school (1923–1930), it is now a listed building.


• Coach house with stables (early 20th century)
  Also a listed building, it was built in a rural style. Originally a farm building, today it is an authentic example of regional architectural culture.


• Guesthouse (1969)
  Independent building for guest accommodation, ten rooms, functionally connected to the main house.


• Garage building (1979)
  Four parking spaces for cars complement the ensemble with practical usage options.

Description of location:

What makes the Vogelsberg interesting for investors

Natural and climatic advantages
The Vogelsberg is the largest volcanic mountain range in Central Europe, with an altitude of around 400-700 metres and a healthy, fresh low mountain climate - a location that has always been valued for spa, recreation and health tourism.

Health and rehab tourism
With facilities such as the Vogelsbergklinik or spa programmes in the surrounding towns, there is a continuous demand for overnight stays for relatives and visitors. This demand is constant, regardless of traditional tourism fluctuations.

Hiking, nature & leisure
Extensive network of trails, Hoherodskopf, Taufstein, Felsenmeer and Vogelsberg Nature Park. Increasingly popular with weekend visitors, active holidaymakers and nature-loving city dwellers from the Rhine-Main region.
Situated on the Boniface route as a rest stop. European long-distance hiking trail E3 passes close by.
Numerous cross-country ski trails for relaxing ski hikes in winter

Accessibility
Despite its quiet location, the Vogelsberg can be reached from Frankfurt, Fulda, Giessen or Marburg in around 1 hour. This makes it attractive for short breaks and investors alike.

Climatic health resort
Ilbeshausen-Hochwaldhausen has been a state-recognised climatic health resort since 1956 - an accolade for healthy mountain air, relaxation and quality of life. Health and exercise go hand in hand here and make the town particularly interesting for city dwellers looking for an inexpensive short holiday within easy reach.

Building type: Guesthouse accommodation

Type of energy performance certificate: Residential building demand certificate

Final energy value: 264.00 kWh/m²a

Main energy source: Fuel oil

Year of construction of building according to EPC: 1969

Energy efficiency class: H (> 250)

Primary energy value: 276.00 kWh/m²a

Date of Energy Performance Certificate: 29.08.2025

Year of Construction of the heat generator according to EPC: 1998

Greenhouse gas emissions kg CO2-equivalent/(m²a): 85.52

Weiteres Gebäude: The listed ensemble (main building and coach house) is exempt from the obligation to present an energy performance certificate

Other specifications: Ilbeshausen is known for its devilish legends and the special hiking destinations associated with them:
the Devil's Mill
the Devil's Pulpit
the Devil's Table
.... exciting, sometimes devilish adventure routes for adults with children, combined with gripping legends and stories that make a holiday for children particularly exciting. Other hiking destinations include the Hoherodskopf with the summer toboggan run and the tree climbing park, the Taufstein, the "Burg" and "Uhuklippen" rock massifs ..... Take a look for yourself under the keyword "Hoher Vogelsberg hiking routes".

Status at handover: vacant

Available as of: negotiable

What is the outstanding feature of this property ?: The property combines a land value of over €230,000 with a building portfolio that has been repeatedly invested in over the past decades. Further investment is now required for future use – whether in a hotel or restaurant sector. This need has been appropriately taken into account in the purchase price, so buyers are acquiring a generous foundation with development potential at a market-appropriate price.

About reason for sale: Age reasons

Appointments for viewings: Please allow 1-2 weeks for setting up

When can handover be done?: After consultation with the current owners; in any case after payment of the purchase price