Climate-friendly solid wood bungalow with a dream property in a natural setting

Key facts

Purchase price & costs

About this house

For sale is a modern solid wood bungalow from 2024 in a quiet location in Großerlach-Liemersbach. The house was built as a solid wood house using cross-laminated timber construction (Nordic Haus “Schwedenwand") and combines the healthy living qualities of a pure timber structure with the energy-efficient and technical standards of a current new-build.

In spring and summer, the garden calls; in autumn and winter, it is time for cozy hours by the fireplace.

Floor plan and living space
Around 113 m² of living space is divided into three rooms plus two bathrooms, all on one level:

generous open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with central wood-burning fireplace
bedroom with connected master bathroom
office, alternatively usable as guest room or children's room
separate guest bathroom in the entrance area
additional attic space for storage

The bungalow character enables accessible living on one level — suitable for couples, small families and age-appropriate living alike.

The walls have been left in visible cross-laminated timber look, and the ceilings are executed as timber beam ceilings with exposed beams. There is high-quality designer flooring throughout.

The living area, bedroom, office/guest room and guest bathroom are ready to move into. The master bathroom is still in shell condition (drywall and connections already prepared), and a fitted kitchen is not installed. The courtyard is largely gravelled. This allows the new owner to design the bathroom and kitchen according to their own ideas.

Property and outdoor सुविधities
The property comprises around 2,870 m² and is fully designated as building land — a size that is exceptional in this location. A very old, large linden tree is a defining feature, complemented by several fruit trees as well as numerous other trees and shrubs. The property is largely fenced and accessed via an electric entrance gate.

The property also includes:
a garden shed
a old wooden baking house
a chicken coop
a spacious barn in its original condition

Fittings and features, as described

The choice of materials directly contributes to healthy living and the indoor climate: high thermal mass, vapor-permeable wall construction, largely avoiding foils and adhesives.

Energy and building services
The house meets a very high energy standard:
Energy demand according to energy performance certificate: 4.8 kWh/(m²·a) — a value well below common efficiency house standards
Heating via split air conditioning system with electric underfloor heating
Wood-burning fireplace
Domestic hot water heat pump
Controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery
High-quality Bosch appliances
PV system 25 kWp with 12 kWh battery storage
Wallbox connection prepared
KNX bus system for lighting, sockets, underfloor heating and shading (connection for blinds/roller shutters prepared on site)
Fibre optic connection already available

In combination, this results in a house with minimal ongoing energy costs and high self-sufficiency. Meets the KfW requirements: "Climate-friendly new building". Absolutely future-proof.

Location

Location details

Nestled in the quiet, wooded landscape of the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park, the property is located in the manageable district of Liemersbach, with only around 150 inhabitants.

Natural surroundings and environment
Großerlach belongs to the Mainhardt Forest and, with the Hohe Brach (586 m above sea level), includes the highest point in the Rems-Murr district. Characteristic of the region is the mosaic-like interplay of forests, fields, and orchards, the idyllic Rottal with its historic mills, as well as numerous viewpoints with distant views. Anyone seeking peace, good air, and immediate access to nature will find ideal conditions here.

Village character and neighborhood
Liemersbach has retained the manageable, personal character of a grown hamlet. A intact neighborhood and the quiet, nature-oriented residential environment shape daily life – without through traffic, but with the typically Swabian sense of community, or entirely to oneself.

Leisure and recreation
Right on the doorstep begins the nature park's hiking and cycling network spanning over 2,000 kilometers. In the immediate vicinity are, among other things, the reconstructed Limes tower in Grab (UNESCO World Heritage Upper German-Raetian Limes), the historic silver adit in Großerlach, the Erlacher Höhe, as well as the viewpoint “Schanze" with a view of the Waldenburg Hills and the Mainhardt and Murrhardt Forest. A mountain bike facility in Großerlach, the Ebnisee, and the Breitenauer See as the region's largest bathing lake are also easily accessible.

Infrastructure and accessibility
Via Federal Highway 14, the municipality is well connected to the medium-sized centers of Backnang (approx. 18 km) and Schwäbisch Hall (approx. 20 km). Stuttgart is around 50 km away. Schools, shopping facilities for daily needs, doctors, and dining options are available in Großerlach itself as well as in the surrounding towns. A bus stop is located directly in the village.