About ten kilometers west of Schwerin lies the estate village of Zülow, first documented in 1282 and owned until the 18th century by the local Mecklenburg noble family of the same name. In 1781, Ulrich von Schack acquired the estate; his descendant Adolf Friedrich von Schack was granted the Prussian title of Count in 1878. Count Schack was an art collector and patron – his collection of paintings today forms a significant part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections in Munich.
MANOR HOUSE
The manor house dates back to 1845 and was likely built on the site of an earlier structure. With a footprint of approximately 28 × 13 meters, it stands on a raised basement; the wide ceremonial staircase gives the building its stately character. The house and outbuildings were comprehensively restored in the late 1990s.
The main floor offers 342 m² of living space with ceiling heights of up to 4 meters and can be divided into a large main residence and two separate units, each with its own bathroom. The entrance hall is separated by a glass partition with a swing door, serving as a wind lobby. The 32 m² kitchen is professionally equipped and features exhaust ventilation routed to the roof. Floors are predominantly high-quality wooden planks, complemented by natural stone tiles, partly with underfloor heating. Large double-glazed windows provide excellent natural light.
BASEMENT
The basement contains a separate apartment with its own entrance, as well as a billiard room with a Bullerjan stove, a sauna with shower and toilet, a wine cellar, utility rooms, and heating rooms. The gas heating system was completely renewed in 2025; gas and wood heating can be operated as a hybrid system. Fiber-optic internet connection is available.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The attic, with approximately 200 m² of space, is available for conversion. A preliminary building application has already been submitted.
GROUNDS
The property covers approximately 5 hectares and includes a landscaped park, specimen trees, an orchard meadow, a large pond, and extensive open fields. The park also features a classical pavilion, two masonry wells, and a renovated small horse stable with two stalls.
