Castle Mirow in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for sale

The town of Mirow is the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District. Countless lakes, its proximity to Müritz National Park, and direct waterway connections to the Müritz, as well as via the Havel waterway to the Berlin waters, define this location. South of the castle island, surrounded on two sides by water, lies the complex of the "Lower Castle." Built around 1735, the castle served as a residence for the non-reigning Mecklenburg Duke Charles. It is also notable as the birthplace of Charlotte, the future Queen of England.

The two-story building, with its 15-window façade, remains an impressive structure to this day, dominating the small town’s skyline. Except for the roof, the Baroque exterior of the castle has undergone little change. The interior was first remodeled in 1766 and has been altered multiple times over the centuries. The most recent renovations, made to accommodate school use, shape the current floor plan. The building is partially basemented, with sections of the attic also developed. All utility and waste disposal connections are in place.

The single-story half-timbered annex, known as the Rotdornhaus, likely dates back to the 18th century as well. Constructed from massive oak beams, it may originally have been an auxiliary wing of the castle. While the building has been completely gutted, it is now in poor condition. The courtyard building, which once housed the primary school, was constructed around 1920. It is also partially basemented, with sections of the attic converted for use. The former fire station comprises two parts: the older section with an imposing hose tower built in 1926 and the larger garage space added in 1950.

The park-like grounds, featuring a large inner courtyard, border the northern waterway rest area and the western pier of the White Fleet. A permanent utilization of this water access for the castle ensemble is entirely feasible. The southern boundary is formed by a street-facing plot with a dilapidated former caretaker's house, which is slated for demolition. Thanks to its authentic historical background, advantageous location, and proximity to the highlights of the Mecklenburg Lake District, the ensemble is ideally suited for tourism-oriented use.

The town of Mirow has secured significant funding from the Federal Ministry of Culture and Media for the restoration of the ensemble. It is now seeking an imaginative co-investor to collaborate with the town in developing the "Lower Castle" ensemble.