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Wild bidding war: GDR border tower in Cumlosen auctioned for 156,000 euros!
In Brandenburg, a listed GDR border tower in Cumlosen was auctioned for 156,000 euros - high demand and need for renovation.
Wild bidding war: GDR border tower in Cumlosen auctioned for 156,000 euros!
A very special piece of history recently found a new owner: an old GDR border tower in Cumlosen, Brandenburg, was auctioned off in Berlin on Friday. With an amazing sales price of 156,000 euros, the tower, which was built in the late 1970s, has now attracted a lot of attention between Wittenberge and Lenzen. Loud Picture The auction was a real crowd puller: 65 bidders fought for the property, which started with a starting bid of just 5,000 euros.
Katja Heringhausen from Deutscheimmobilienauktionen AG reported a “wild bidding war”. The new owner, entrepreneur Lutz Lange from Wittenberge and boss of the Alte Ölmühle, has thus acquired a piece of former border history. The tower not only has a usable area of 180 square meters, but also offers a generous 3,683 square meters of land, which was also auctioned.
A building with history
The border tower, which once served to secure the border and was used as a customs station for ships on the Elbe, is built in typical solid construction and has already been classified as a listed building. Interestingly, the building is also governed by a lease agreement at 200 euros net per year, which represents an interesting option for buyers. However, the tower is in serious need of renovation as it has suffered damage from vandalism and weather. A comprehensive repair program will be essential to bring the structure into shape RBB24 described in detail.
With a ground floor that includes a hallway, toilet and technical rooms, as well as an extension that previously housed office space, the tower offers many possibilities. Several floors are accessible with concrete stairs and also provide lounges for the border guards, and an iron staircase leads to the highest floor with the observation point.
Potential for the region
The location directly on the Elbe, not far from the popular Elbe cycle path, could give the tower a second chance. The Prignitz Tourism Association sees opportunities for tourist use of the property and has already heard interest from potential buyers Northern Courier reported.
The auctioned property is a great example of how historic properties in the region can be revitalized while providing an exciting, albeit challenging, opportunity for the new owner. The possibilities offered by this former border tower are as diverse as the dreams of those who would like to design it in the future.