Holiday home See­berg­häuser

Some places remain true to their magic. As early as the late 19th century, painters, musi­cians and wealthy city-dwellers were drawn to the Bavarian Ammersee for their summer retreats. The sweeping view across the lake, with the sil­houette of the Alps visible beyond on clear days. Fan­tastic! A view that still delights, reju­ve­nates and inspires mountain and lake enthu­siasts to this day. And not just in summer. On the western shore of the lake, in the small village of Schondorf, architect Josef Höge­nauer has set two holiday homes within the Five Lakes land­scape, lending this idyllic spot a new form and colour.

Even from a distance, you can see two slender, ruby-red struc­tures, situated in a quiet resi­dential area above the lake. It is a rich, vibrant red that envelops the metal façade like a second skin, as if someone had just given two boat­houses a fresh coat of paint. And indeed, this is the origin of the design, albeit inter­preted in a radi­cally modern way: two rec­tan­gular floor plans, two open gables, the design lan­guage reduced to the essen­tials. Adjacent to them, in the same design lan­guage, is a double garage.

Beneath the metal cladding lies solid timber. The range of mate­rials is strictly limited to just two: timber and steel. Nothing dis­tracts the eye; nothing is merely deco­rative. Inside, the space opens out across two levels, con­nected by an open-plan gallery that makes the interior airy and flooded with light. The large windows lite­rally bring the lake and the moun­tains into the living room.

In keeping with the boat­houses on Lake Ammer, the floor plan of the Seeberg houses is also compact – 80 square metres, three bed­rooms, one bathroom, an open-plan kitchen, a living area and a spa­cious terrace. And yet there is plenty of space and privacy for up to six people. This is com­ple­mented by a few interior access­ories that provide the odd touch of con­trast. The best way to start the day is on the terrace, wat­ching the sun rise over the eastern shore. The plot itself is situated on a slight incline and slopes gently down to the lake, which is just a few steps away. The garden is peaceful and unclut­tered, with plenty of little spots for sitting, bar­be­cuing and relaxing – per­fectly in keeping with houses that tolerate nothing super­fluous.

What to do

Swimming and bathing (there is a lido on the shores of Lake Schondorf), sailing, surfing, walking, cycling, mini-golf; there is a pirate’s playground for children nearby, the steamboat jetty is also not far away, and there are plenty of beer gardens where you can stop for a drink; day trips to the Five Lakes Region, to Munich, Weilheim or Augsburg (either by train or car)

Why we like this house

A house that focuses on the essentials whilst radiating a great zest for life – from its bright red exterior to the light, flowing woodwork.

This house is great for

It’s ideal for family holidays, where you spend plenty of time together yet everyone can still find their own little retreat. But it’s also perfect for couples and friends looking to go hiking, sailing, surfing and simply enjoy some peace and quiet.

Sustainability

Electric charging point, public transport: take the S4 from Munich Central Station to Geltendorf, then continue on the BRB to Schondorf

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