Western Styria, approximately 30 minutes from Graz
In the hill country of western Styria, along the Schilcher Wine Road, lies a historic property dating back to 1860. The estate sits in a fully secluded position, surrounded by forest, meadows, and the Gundersdorferbach stream.
Historical Context
The region ranks among the oldest cultural landscapes in western Styria. Nearby stood Lemsitz Castle, built in the 12th or 13th century by vassals of the Lords of Wildon and later held as a fief of the Archbishopric of Salzburg; only terrain features remain today. The building complex itself developed from a former mill and sawmill, which for generations used the water power of the Gundersdorferbach.
Water Rights
The former millpond now forms a fish pond of approximately 440 m², continuously fed by the Gundersdorferbach. Fish farming is still active on the property. The estate holds an unlimited, documented water usage right dating back to the reign of Maria Theresa.
Buildings and Grounds
The property covers approximately 8,800 m² of land. The ensemble includes:
- Main house with approximately 165 m² of living space
- Outbuilding
- Fish farm and small stable
- Former mill building
- Storage and utility areas
- Woodland and meadow
- Historic fish pond
The main house is well maintained and has been continuously kept up. Heating is provided by a combination of oil central heating and wood-burning stoves; a traditional tiled stove serves as the centerpiece of the living area.
Location
The property has year-round access via public road. The market town of Stainz is a few minutes' drive away, and the regional capital Graz is reachable in about half an hour.
Key Facts
- Historic ensemble, main structure dating to approx. 1860
- Former mill and sawmill
- Approx. 165 m² of living space
- Approx. 8,800 m² of land
- Fish pond of approx. 440 m²
- Active fish farming
- Unlimited, historic water usage right
- Gundersdorferbach stream runs through the property
- Outbuilding, former mill building, and stable
- Woodland and meadow
- Fully secluded position
- Oil and wood heating, tiled stove
- Year-round access
- Approx. 30 minutes to Graz
- Located in western Styria on the Schilcher Wine Road
