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HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IT WOULD COST TO RESTORE A CASTLE?!

exterior of The Hammerhaus castle just outside of Vienna

I like this castle. In fact, would be happy with this castle indeed. The castle is called The Hammerhaus. It is a 16 room mini castle two hours outside of Vienna built in 1400 on a 593 acre family estate. It is owned by a freelance art consultant Florian Staudinger...and the land and building have been in his family since the 1800s.

In 2003, Staudinger took on the daunting task of renovating this 5,380 square foot main building that had fallen into total disrepair. According to the New York Times article on the home, so far Staudinger and his parents have spent the equivalent of a little more than $740,000 restoring the property to date. I don't think this is too much to renovate a historic home that has been around for over 600 years! Do you?

Today, this mini castle is looking great and it houses some wonderful antiques, modern art, signature furnishings and more. It is the true combination of old meets new.

Dining room in the Hammerhaus castle with a knotty wood floor, Philippe Starck chairs, a custom dining table, a large antique mirror over a wooden chest of drawers and a turquoise chair sculpture by Markus Hofer
 Philippe Starck chairs and a custom dining table are the centerpiece of the castle's dining room. Also on display...the turquoise blue chair sculpture in the corner by Markus Hofer, an Austrian artist. (above)

Foyer in the Hammerhaus castle with a patterned tile floor, a black side table, a gold antique mirror and a view of a sitting room with wood floor and a large red carpet, three upholstered green chairs and a crystal chandelier

Kitchen in the Hammerhaus castle with glossy black cabinets with long drawer pulls, a wood countertop and two pendant lights
Glossy black cabinets make a mega modern statement in the castle's kitchen.  The wood countertop is made from a fallen tree from the castle's grounds. (above)

Office in the Hammerhaus castle with baroque detailing on the ceiling, a large wood table surrounded by three leather chairs, a Christina Zurfluh sculpture, knotted wood floor, and a Turkish rug
The office features baroque detailing on the ceiling, a large wood table once used to clean game, and a Christina Zurfluh sculpture. (above) 

Library in the Hammerhaus castle with ornate carved celing, mid century modern Corbusier chaise, a red and white contemporary sculpture,an antique ceramic stove and three leather sofas
The library's architecture and decor cover all eras with am ornate carved wood ceiling dating back to the 17the century, mid century modern Corbusier chaise, a red and white contemporary sculpture and an antique ceramic stove, (above)

Piano in the Hammerhaus castle with 16 horned animal skulls arranged in a square above it

Bedroom in the restored Hammerhaus castle with knotted wood floor, large windows, floor length taupe curtains, beautifully carved wood headboard and two wood sidetables with red reading lamps

Alternate exterior view of The Hammerhaus castle with a view of trees, a large creek, and a bridge surrounding it

What do you think of this Austrian mini castle - take it or leave it? Do you like the mix of modern and antique furnishings?

I would take it...make some tweaks on the decor...but I would be 100% okay with this!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S. If you are at all interested...I am in the middle of getting all details together for updating the Nbaynadamas shop and the Nbaynadamas collection with new designs and a few new products in time for the summer trade shows...so hope you don't mind if I share the process with you a bit. It will be more in the form of to do lists with a sneak peek here and there...interesting or not interesting to you? Let me know!

Photos: New York Times
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