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03/10/2023
Gestüt Peterhof: One of the most beautiful stud farms for sale 30 minutes from Luxembourg
An FEI and Olympic-level dressage centre and equine wellness centre, the 30-hectare Gestüt Peterhof stud farm, located on the border between Germany, Luxembourg and France, offers all the amenities needed for training and breeding horses for international competition.
The Gestüt Peterhof stud farm is one of the most beautiful equestrian estates in the world. This 30-hectare property is located in the picturesque village of Perl-Borg, on the Haute Moselle, in the border triangle of Germany, Luxembourg and France.
A true haven of peace for horses and riders, Gestüt Peterhof is an internationally renowned dressage stable that has hosted four FEI (International Equestrian Federation) tournaments and the Olympic qualifying events for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The equestrian complex can accommodate up to 40 horses, and building permits have been granted to double this capacity. Among the Grand Prix dressage horses in residence, in training and at stud is the Danish Warmblood stallion Sezuan, formerly ridden by German Olympic gold and silver medallist Dorothee Schneider - a five-year partnership that resulted in three world champion titles.
The price of Gestüt Peterhof is available on request from Unicorn Real Estate. Fernand Hornung, founder and director, said: "There are equestrian estates, and then there is Gestüt Peterhof. The facilities for horses and riders are simply incomparable, from the FEI-approved dressage arenas to the magnificent clubhouse and the state-of-the-art equine training and rehabilitation complex. It is an oasis of well-being in a picturesque setting, grandly designed and lovingly maintained by its owners to exacting standards".
The property was built in 2011 by Arlette Jasper-Kohl, a high-level dressage rider, interior designer and founder of VA-TOUT Design Studio, and Professor Edwin Kohl, founder and owner of Germany's largest pharmaceutical importer, kohlpharma. Mrs Jasper-Kohl, who has ridden horses all her life, oversaw the interior design and architectural planning, a collaboration carried out hand in hand with Willen Associates Architekten, a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious design firm based in Wiesbaden, Germany.
"The horses' needs for light, air and movement were the guiding principles in planning the Gestüt Peterhof stud farm. From an aesthetic and functional perspective, the site also aligns with our goals of environmental sensitivity, sustainability, energy efficiency and social responsibility in everyday operations", said Mrs Jasper-Kohl.
Professor Kohl added: "We sought to optimally combine equestrian functionality, architectural magnificence and the unique beauty of the location. The result is a paradise for equines and humans".
The estate is symmetrically aligned along an exact north-south axis, in accordance with the Kohls' wishes. The entrance, with its ascending tree-lined driveway, leads to a Mediterranean-inspired piazza surrounded by a collection of buildings. At its centre stands a beautiful stone fountain. On one side of the piazza are the large two-storey, Baroque-inspired main house and the adjoining stud farm manager's house, which can be combined to form a larger residence of 665 square metres (7 158 square feet). They face five elegant guesthouses. Overlooking the piazza is the "casino", a magnificent 560-square-metre clubhouse with a restaurant, VIP lounges and a full range of facilities for receptions, dining and relaxation.
The equestrian complex was designed to the same exacting standards. Gestüt Peterhof pampers its equine residents with 38 spacious stalls, each with an exterior window. They are arranged in stable wings connected by central grooming areas and wash bays, as well as an immaculate two-storey tack room furnished by Ralph Lauren Home. From there, horse and rider can access the 20-metre by 60 indoor arena, with an Otto sand surface, a mirrored wall and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the outdoors. The 20 x 60 metre outdoor arena is equipped with an Ebb and Flow irrigation system. A second outdoor arena, an indoor lunging ring and an all-weather gallop track allow for personalised training. The on-site equine wellness centre (with veterinary clinic, rehabilitation and fitness complex) includes an aqua trainer, a spa and an infrared heat cabin. The stud farm is a European Union-certified insemination station.
Surrounding the complex are eight year-round paddocks and 32 pastures, all with secure, safety-conscious plastic fencing.
Gestüt Peterhof is a turnkey operation; agricultural machinery and maintenance equipment, as well as all furniture, finishes, fixtures and appliances throughout the property are included in the sale. Selected works from the owners' art collection may be sold separately.
The location offers the best of both worlds: secluded and private, yet close to local services and amenities, both in the village of Perl-Borg and in the neighbouring town of Merzig. Several international airports are also nearby, including Luxembourg's LUX airport, a hub for equine air transport. The city of Luxembourg, one of the three official capitals of the European Union and a centre of commerce, is 30 minutes away. Paris is 90 minutes away by TGV.
A true haven of peace for horses and riders, Gestüt Peterhof is an internationally renowned dressage stable that has hosted four FEI (International Equestrian Federation) tournaments and the Olympic qualifying events for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The equestrian complex can accommodate up to 40 horses, and building permits have been granted to double this capacity. Among the Grand Prix dressage horses in residence, in training and at stud is the Danish Warmblood stallion Sezuan, formerly ridden by German Olympic gold and silver medallist Dorothee Schneider - a five-year partnership that resulted in three world champion titles.
The price of Gestüt Peterhof is available on request from Unicorn Real Estate. Fernand Hornung, founder and director, said: "There are equestrian estates, and then there is Gestüt Peterhof. The facilities for horses and riders are simply incomparable, from the FEI-approved dressage arenas to the magnificent clubhouse and the state-of-the-art equine training and rehabilitation complex. It is an oasis of well-being in a picturesque setting, grandly designed and lovingly maintained by its owners to exacting standards".
The property was built in 2011 by Arlette Jasper-Kohl, a high-level dressage rider, interior designer and founder of VA-TOUT Design Studio, and Professor Edwin Kohl, founder and owner of Germany's largest pharmaceutical importer, kohlpharma. Mrs Jasper-Kohl, who has ridden horses all her life, oversaw the interior design and architectural planning, a collaboration carried out hand in hand with Willen Associates Architekten, a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious design firm based in Wiesbaden, Germany.
"The horses' needs for light, air and movement were the guiding principles in planning the Gestüt Peterhof stud farm. From an aesthetic and functional perspective, the site also aligns with our goals of environmental sensitivity, sustainability, energy efficiency and social responsibility in everyday operations", said Mrs Jasper-Kohl.
Professor Kohl added: "We sought to optimally combine equestrian functionality, architectural magnificence and the unique beauty of the location. The result is a paradise for equines and humans".
The estate is symmetrically aligned along an exact north-south axis, in accordance with the Kohls' wishes. The entrance, with its ascending tree-lined driveway, leads to a Mediterranean-inspired piazza surrounded by a collection of buildings. At its centre stands a beautiful stone fountain. On one side of the piazza are the large two-storey, Baroque-inspired main house and the adjoining stud farm manager's house, which can be combined to form a larger residence of 665 square metres (7 158 square feet). They face five elegant guesthouses. Overlooking the piazza is the "casino", a magnificent 560-square-metre clubhouse with a restaurant, VIP lounges and a full range of facilities for receptions, dining and relaxation.
The equestrian complex was designed to the same exacting standards. Gestüt Peterhof pampers its equine residents with 38 spacious stalls, each with an exterior window. They are arranged in stable wings connected by central grooming areas and wash bays, as well as an immaculate two-storey tack room furnished by Ralph Lauren Home. From there, horse and rider can access the 20-metre by 60 indoor arena, with an Otto sand surface, a mirrored wall and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the outdoors. The 20 x 60 metre outdoor arena is equipped with an Ebb and Flow irrigation system. A second outdoor arena, an indoor lunging ring and an all-weather gallop track allow for personalised training. The on-site equine wellness centre (with veterinary clinic, rehabilitation and fitness complex) includes an aqua trainer, a spa and an infrared heat cabin. The stud farm is a European Union-certified insemination station.
Surrounding the complex are eight year-round paddocks and 32 pastures, all with secure, safety-conscious plastic fencing.
Gestüt Peterhof is a turnkey operation; agricultural machinery and maintenance equipment, as well as all furniture, finishes, fixtures and appliances throughout the property are included in the sale. Selected works from the owners' art collection may be sold separately.
The location offers the best of both worlds: secluded and private, yet close to local services and amenities, both in the village of Perl-Borg and in the neighbouring town of Merzig. Several international airports are also nearby, including Luxembourg's LUX airport, a hub for equine air transport. The city of Luxembourg, one of the three official capitals of the European Union and a centre of commerce, is 30 minutes away. Paris is 90 minutes away by TGV.
