Apartment Hof­reite Lorsbach

In Lorsbach in the Schwarzbach Valley, sur­rounded by the wooded slopes of the Vor­der­taunus, half-tim­bered buil­dings still line the his­toric village centre today. It is as if one had tra­velled back in time. Among them is the Hof­reite Lorsbach – a three-sided farm­stead built between 1725 and 1775, which per­fectly exem­plifies the region’s tra­di­tional archi­tec­tural style. This listed cul­tural monument, with its classic layout – the typical Hessian ‘Hof­reite’ con­sists of a main house, stables and a barn – was in a state of dis­repair and was pains­ta­kingly res­tored by its new owners over several years.

The reno­vation made use of many tra­di­tional tech­niques and building mate­rials such as clay, timber, brick and reed mats, sup­ple­mented by Taunus quartzite from a nearby quarry, old cob­ble­s­tones and local softwood. The colour scheme of the walls is based on linseed oil and lime paints, which a res­torer recon­s­tructed from his­to­rical evi­dence.

The half-tim­bered archi­tecture remains visible in many areas of the interior. Whe­rever pos­sible, old struc­tural ele­ments have not been replaced, but reinter­preted or repur­posed, such as the former mill­stone, which now serves as a fountain in the cour­tyard, or an old oak beam, which has been turned into a dining table.

Both flats are sui­table for one to two people. The flat in the main house fea­tures an open-plan layout com­prising a kitchen, dining area and living room with a fire­place; the ceiling height here is low due to the building’s ori­ginal structure. An ori­ginal steep staircase leads up to the upper floor, where there is a double bedroom, a spa­cious shower room and a roomy hallway with a workspace. There is outdoor seating in the cour­tyard.

Fol­lowing the con­version, the former barn has been trans­formed into an open-plan living space spread over two levels. Here too, the kitchen – with its ori­ginal domed ceiling – and the dining and living areas combine to form a spa­cious com­munal room with a fire­place. The upper floor also houses a desk, a double bed and a large shower room. And from the private loggia, you can enjoy views over the old town.

As each of the apart­ments has a workspace, the Hof­reite Lorsbach – thanks to its peaceful atmo­sphere and good S‑Bahn con­nec­tions to the Rhine-Main region – is also ideal for a ‘work­ation’ or for business tra­vellers. And, of course, for swimming amidst beau­tiful natural sur­roun­dings.

What to do

Hiking, walking, jogging and trail running, forest bathing, all kinds of cycling – from mountain biking to road cycling and touring bikes, herb walks, yoga and Pilates (PowerHouse Main-Taunus in the village), swimming in nearby lakes, open-air and spa baths, wellness, and a variety of cultural activities in the nearby cities of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Mainz, regional cuisine and top-class gastronomy

Why we like this house


A heritage-listed half-timbered house with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of space.

This house is great for

Nature enthusiasts and forest lovers who enjoy travelling back in time and/or are looking for a creative, peaceful place to work. Great for friends or couples who like travelling together but wish to have their own living spaces.

Sustainability

Public transport: just a 10-minute walk away; you can reach Frankfurt’s Hauptwache in 28 minutes; electric fast-charging stations in Hofheim

Owner

Christiane and Roland Beer have lived in Lorsbach for many years and are deeply rooted in the region – whether hiking in the surrounding area, out hunting or amongst their colourful flock of chickens. When the opportunity arose a few years ago to buy the old farmhouse, the couple transformed the ruin into a new home with great care and attention, and with the help of local tradespeople, preserving the old whilst making way for the new.

Details

Availability calendar

The calendar shows the current availability of the accommodation. On days with a white background, the accommodation is still fully available. If an accommodation has more than one rentable unit, days with free capacities are shown with a light grey background. On days with a dark grey background, the accommodation is not available.

Request/Booking