One/two-family house ecologically self-sufficient

Ecologically and biologically correct and energy-optimized --> real sustainability. These are the keywords that best describe the house. A modern timber frame construction, insulated to passive house level with untreated hemp. All timber is of domestic, mostly even local origin and untreated. A wooden house on the outside and a solid clay house on the inside, with clay from a local pit. The 50 tons of clay building materials create an unbeatable indoor climate. Humidity (approx. 50%) and temperature are almost constant throughout the year. Ideal conditions from a health point of view, also perfect for allergy sufferers.
Energy-wise at the highest level, an optimal orientation to the sun guarantees an almost self-sufficient operation of electricity and heating through the PV system. In addition, income of approx. 1500€/year is generated through the sale of surplus energy. In summer, a passive air conditioning system ensures pleasant temperatures throughout the house.
It can be used as a two-family house or as a single-family house with the option of separating a residential unit.
You enter the house via the larch wood walkway that runs around the building. A spacious hallway offers space for a cloakroom. To the right is the upper floor, to the left is a guest WC. A lockable door leads to the approx. 48m² living/dining room with an open kitchen to the right. The floorboards and exposed beam ceiling as well as partially exposed clay brickwork create a wonderfully homely atmosphere. A modern water-operated wood gasification stove creates atmosphere and warmth in winter and serves as additional heating. Straight ahead, the floor-to-ceiling glass fronts let in plenty of light. A double-leaf patio door leads to the approx. 30m² larch wood terrace, framed by three solid wood raised beds. Fresh vegetables right outside the door. Back in the living room, the approx. 10m² open kitchen is on the right. To the left is a corridor with a bathroom on the left, a utility room in the middle and a study or bedroom on the right. The bathroom contains a washbasin and WC as well as a 2x1.2m walk-in shower. In the approx. 16m² study there are various sockets as well as internet and telephone connections. The technical and utility room is tiled on the floor and has ground-level access to the attached carport. At approx. 15m², it has sufficient space for all technical equipment as well as for housekeeping activities. There are connections for a sink, washing machine (also rainwater) and dryer. All building services are also installed here: Buffer tank for heating and hot water, heating circuit distributor, photovoltaic inverter and battery storage, air conditioning and internet distribution station. A side entrance door leads to the approx. 35m² carport, which is closed on three sides.
A solid wood staircase leads to the upper floor, which can also be locked with a solid wood door. You now enter the "second" living unit, again via an approx. 35m² living/dining room. Hidden under the clay plaster are all the necessary connections for a kitchen. However, it is also possible to separate an additional room here. A double-leaf balcony door leads to the west-facing balcony of approx. 15m² with a fantastic view of the sunset. The living room is adjoined by a large bathroom of approx. 11m², a chamber (3.6m²) and a bedroom of 17m² and one of approx. 16m². The bathroom has a washbasin, WC and bidet and a 1.8x1.2m walk-in shower. There are also connections for a bathtub, washing machine and dryer.
A loft staircase leads to the very large attic.

Living in Hallerstein, winner of the "Our village has a future" competition 2024 in the Upper Franconia region. And there's more to come, next year it's off to the Bavaria-wide competition...
It's the village where nobody wants to leave but everyone wants to go, as the Bavarian radio station noted when it broadcast a report about Hallerstein. Hallerstein is a district of the municipality of Schwarzenbach an der Saale, located at the gateway to the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park. Surrounded by meadows and fields and the Fichtelgebirge forest to the top. Blessed with the widest view in the district towards the sunset and over the Förmitz dam.
The house is located on the edge of the village with unobstructed (water protection area and nature park border) views to the south towards the Hallerstein forest. There are neighbors to the right and left and in front of the house is a dead-end access road. Hallerstein is one of the quietest places in the whole district, you won't hear any traffic noise or similar at the end of the day or at weekends.
The village itself is full of life, there are many very active clubs which organize various activities and festivals, such as the nationally known craftsmen's festival. With its own event hall, activities can be offered almost daily, e.g. yoga, children's gymnastics, concerts and much more. The village has its own bakery with a small store and a monthly regional market.
There are no limits to leisure activities, in the village itself fistball is the dominant sport, which has something to offer for all age groups. For hiking and biking, the paths and trails are right on the doorstep or just for a leisurely stroll. The Förmitztalsperre, 5 minutes away, attracts visitors in summer with the best bathing water quality and is considered a hotspot for anglers, sailors and surfers, even kitesurfers can start here due to the good winds.
There is no shortage of art and culture either; Schwarzenbach is home to Germany's only comic museum, for example. There are various exhibitions, cabarets and museums. In the district town of Hof, about 15 km away, there is a cinema and theater, as well as every imaginable restaurant.
In Schwarzenbach or Kirchenlamitz, approx. 5 km away, you will find all the daily necessities as well as doctors, physiotherapy, daycare centers, schools, etc.
The traffic connection is very good, three highways (A9 Munich/Berlin; A93 Hof/Regensburg and the A72 Hof/Chemnitz) can be reached in about 15 minutes. There are two train lines available in Schwarzenbach: Hof/Nuremberg and Hof/Regensburg. Local public transport is also provided by the Hofer Landbus, a network of buses, trains and cabs, which means that every town in the district can be reached.