Zwischen Alm Und Himmel — Ein Penthouse über Scharnstein

There are places that do not need to shed their past to thrive in the present. The Residenz Geyerhammer is one such place.

In the heart of Scharnstein, on the historic grounds of the former hammer mills, a small ensemble has emerged that seamlessly combines established substance with contemporary architecture. A manor house, a former factory canteen, and a garden villa are arranged around a shared garden courtyard—surrounded by greenery, old trees, and the quiet knowledge that life and work have long taken place here.

At the very top, in the garden villa, lies Top 5.

A penthouse with about 120 m² of living space that excels at one thing above all: providing space.

The elevator takes you barrier-free directly up. Then the apartment opens—bright, spacious, with an open-plan kitchen as a calm center and windows that repeatedly draw your gaze outside.

And outside lies Scharnstein.

Expansive greenery. The Upper Austrian foothills. Views toward Maisenkögerl, further to Hutkogel and Hamberg. Down in the valley, the Alm river runs through the town, giving it its own rhythm since time immemorial.

The approximately 33.5 m² terrace is much more than an extra—it is its own living space. Breakfast in the morning sun, a long table with friends, a glass of wine in the evening, and eventually only mountains, treetops, and silence remain. An additional balcony completes the outdoor area.

The original floor plan was deliberately rethought: instead of three bedrooms, there are now two spacious bedrooms—and a significantly larger bathroom. A decision that becomes clear once you see it.

Bathtub, shower, plenty of space, and a private sauna turn it into a personal retreat that feels more like a small spa than an ordinary bathroom.

Attention to detail is evident throughout: parquet and tiles, underfloor heating, external sun protection, guest toilet, storage room, and two carport spaces. The apartment is presented in like-new condition and is equipped to a high standard.

Especially appealing is the contrast to the property’s history. The garden villa was built over a historic cellar and is part of an architectural overall concept where the shared garden courtyard is intentionally designed as a place of encounter. Even today, it connects the buildings of the residence and gives the ensemble its almost village-like character in the middle of town. The cellar is optionally available for purchase.

And then there is the location.

According to documents, the train station is about 225 meters away, the bus about 250 meters. Doctor, pharmacy, school, supermarket, and bakery are also just a few hundred meters away.

So you live centrally here—and yet surprisingly green.

Perhaps this is exactly what makes this penthouse special: you don’t have to choose—not between architecture and nature, not between comfort and character, not between town life and retreat.

You get a bit of everything. And quite a lot of some things.

The agent acts as a dual agent.