Local officials allocating funds for rescuer's acquisition and relocation of a cultural hall.
In the picturesque town of Malchin, a popular luxury camping site, cultural salon, and bar known as Gutshaus Scharpzow has hit a roadblock. The owners, TV personalities Nina Hollensteiner and Albrecht Pischel, have recently decided to sell the historic estate, casting doubt over its restoration project.
Gutshaus Scharpzow, a 250-year-old Gut located about 13 kilometres north of Strasburg (Uckermark), has been a beloved destination for Gutshaus fans and culture enthusiasts. The estate, which includes a huge barn and large riding stables, is one of the few Gutsensemble preserved in this form and on this scale.
Nina Hollensteiner and Albrecht Pischel, who gained fame from the TV series "With Courage, Mortar, and Without Millions," had planned to restore the historic hall at a cost of around 200,000 euros. The restoration would have included special wallpaper and paper stucco work to preserve the hall's architectural and cultural value. The city of Malchin had approved a public subsidy of 20,000 euros towards this restoration, with the EU contributing 80% and the owners funding 10% themselves.
However, shortly after the subsidy approval, the owners discovered another location about 80 kilometres away in Strasburg (Uckermark), which better suits their horse breeding needs. This unexpected finding led them to put Gutshaus Scharpzow up for sale for approximately 1.28 million euros.
The city of Malchin, aware of the owners' decision to sell, has stipulated that if a buyer is unable to use the restored Gutshaus hall, the city will refund the 20,000 euros co-financing. The craftsmen for the restoration of the hall are ready, with the hall expected to be finished for exhibitions and events by November.
The sale of Gutshaus Scharpzow has raised questions, especially in light of the city's budget allocation for its restoration. AfD city councilor Christian Skotnik recently asked questions about the sale in the city's budget meeting.
Nina Hollensteiner and Albrecht Pischel, who breed horses, specifically an old Mecklenburg breed called "Alte Linie," wish to find new owners who will continue their cultural salon concept at Neuensund, the new location they have found. They are even willing to offer curatorial support to the new owners.
Whether the restoration project at Scharpzow will continue remains uncertain. The owners of their new estate, Gutsensemble Neuensund, are currently considering returning the Leader funding they received for the original restoration project. Only time will tell if the beloved Gutshaus Scharpzow will continue to thrive as a cultural and tourism hub in Malchin.
[1] Source: [Local News Outlet]
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