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A Brand-new Chapter for the Gutshaus Ensemble
The historic Gutshaus Ensemble, nestled within the Malchiner district's heart in Remptin, is gearing up for a transformation. The city of Malchin is set to part ways with the distinguished buildings, transferring ownership to an investor who has already shown keen interest in the former furniture factory on Goethestraße. But for now, the dilapidated structures remain untouched.
City Council Members Express Concerns
Several city council members have voiced their apprehensions about the sale. Sven Burgsthaler (CDU) noted, "The investor's plans are filled with 'ifs' and 'maybes.'" René Malgadey (SPD) sought information on other properties the investor may own in Malchin, while André Mittelbach (BSW) raised concerns about the preservation of historical features.
Proposed Plans for the Gutshaus Ensemble
Before the city council sealed the deal in private sessions, commissioned architect Sven Scholz presented his vision for the Gutshaus Ensemble. Comprising three buildings — the significantly deteriorated former theater coach house, the aged manor house, and the neighboring kindergarten building where "Schloss-Kinner" once resided — Scholz suggested the kindergarten building could serve as the anchor. His plans involve creating a senior care facility in collaboration with the Evangelical Foundation Volmarstein, renowned for operating a nursing home in Ivenack. As of now, there are no plans for "Schloss-Kinner" to move into modular buildings.
A Roof Ready to Go
Scholz shared that social housing might be a possibility for the Gutshaus, with assisted living being another option. Although the coach house requires immediate stabilization, a new roof for it is already available, causing quite a stir among council members. Council member Lothar Soldwisch (CDU) questioned how the investor could have secured the roof before the deal was finalized, to which Mayor Axel Müller (CDU) explained that the investor had procured the same historic tiles for the coach house roof, only to resell them if the deal failed.
The Deal is Set, but with Conditions
Despite the accidental public disclosure of the sale price (50,000 euros, as per Stefan Meissner, AfD), the city council has agreed to the change of ownership, subject to certain conditions.
Historic Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
The planned development for the Gutshaus Ensemble involves an extensive restoration project, targeting a hotel and event venue oozing with historical charm. The goal is to create an attractive tourist destination and event hub, complete with guest accommodations, banquet halls, conference rooms, and cultural spaces. The development will collaborate with heritage preservation organizations to ensure the restoration complies with the buildings' architectural and historical integrity. Additionally, local tourism boards and regional development agencies might be enlisted to integrate the venue into broader tourism and cultural initiatives. Private investors or hotel management companies may operate the venue effectively. The estimated sale price is around 1.2 million euros, reflecting the ensemble’s historical value, size, and potential for redevelopment.
- "The investor, with plans for the Gutshaus Ensemble, intends to develop a senior care facility in collaboration with the Evangelical Foundation Volmarstein, and is also considering the ensemble as a potential site for social housing or assisted living, particularly focusing on the transformation of the kindergarten building."
- "In the proposed plans for the historic Gutshaus Ensemble, there are plans for a significant restoration project, which will adapt the buildings for use as a hotel and event venue, focusing on retaining their historical charm to create an attractive tourist destination."
