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Dream house in the Harz: couple fights against unexpected hurdles!
A Hildesheim couple discovers their dream house in the Upper Harz: challenges and successes in renovating and renting it out.
Dream house in the Harz: couple fights against unexpected hurdles!
The Harz, known for its dense forests and idyllic villages, has once again enchanted a couple from Hildesheim. Anke and Ulrich Brockhaus started looking for a second home and found their dream home in this picturesque region. It is a charming moat house in the Upper Harz that is intended to serve as a retreat. But what initially seemed simple quickly turned out to be a challenging project. Loud news38 The trench house not only made it a comfortable home, but also a holiday apartment for rent.
The modernization of this monument turned out to be a sacrifice of manejejement, but several problems soon arose. An unreliable well, a lack of access rights to the property, and a fence that did not correspond to the actual size of the property caused confusion. Access to the house was via a private path, for which an annual fee was charged. The couple also had to look for the previous owners to purchase additional land as the municipality was unable to help due to data protection regulations.
Overcome challenges
Another serious problem was the unregistered three-chamber sewage treatment plant, which discharged wastewater “to nowhere.” The well did not provide enough water, so they even considered tapping into the Altenau elevated tank. Despite all these difficulties, the Brockhaus never thought of giving up their trench house. With the support of cooperative authorities and intensive research, they were able to overcome the challenges.
If you visit the “Grabenhaus Rose” holiday apartment, you will find a spacious area of around 95 square meters. There is enough space for up to six people and there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which has a bathtub. All rooms are on the mezzanine floor and the apartment is only about 1.5 km from the town center. Children are welcome and a children's travel cot can also be provided upon request resin travel reported.
Positive feedback and recovery
However, as experience shows, renting out a holiday home is more complex than initially thought. The Brockhausen had to meet some requirements, such as providing firefighting water for the fire department. Nevertheless, they are confident because the positive feedback from their guests and the relaxing time in the Upper Harz encourage them in their plans. Anke Brockhaus points out that you have to make sure that you don't just spend your time there working. It is important to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Harz to the fullest.
The Harz shows once again that it has a lot to offer not only in terms of landscape but also in people's hearts. Brockhaus' commitment and persistence have paid off and give hope that other couples from the region can also have similar experiences.