Palais Brut - Gentle Traveller

Amidst the trees of the Brandenburg countryside lies the former GDR building, now known as Palais Brut. Rapeseed fields and lakes characterize the landscape, a setting into which the vacation home blends harmoniously.

Modern living room with a gray wall, beige sofa, and large windows, overlooking a garden; upper level visible. — Airy and bright: High ceilings and large windows create a sense of spaciousness.
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The view

On the quiet outskirts of Eggersdorf, the former prefabricated house from the 1990s offers unobstructed views of nature from its terraces. The small village, with only about 400 inhabitants, is located near Märkische Schweiz. Guests can enjoy the garden, which covers over 2,100 square metres and includes a large garden sauna.

Lush green landscape with tall trees, dense bushes, and a grassy area, featuring a small pile of branches. — Embedded in greenery: Palais Brut’s garden.
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The architecture

Radically redesigned yet still a testament to its era: the old WBS70 prefabricated building retained its striking exterior with concrete slabs and repeating patterns. The building fabric was preserved and reused as much as possible, while the building underwent a radical redesign: The former basement staircase now serves as a stairs to the first floor, cut-out concrete walls and ceiling sections were used for the terraces.

The double house, which had stood empty for a long time, was sensitively renovated and given a new lease of life by architect Hans Sasse and its owners. While on the outside, the exposed aggregate concrete was thoroughly cleaned and insulated, on the inside existing windows were enlarged and the basement insulated with compostable glass foam gravel. In addition all pipes and cables were renewed. A new gas condensing boiler, supported by solar thermal energy, warms water and floors.

Wooden staircase with light-colored wooden steps, flanked by vertical wooden slats against a white wall. — Wooden elements create a warm, cosy atmosphere.
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Modern interior of Palais Brut featuring a large round pendant light, a sofa, and an orange chair in a bright space. — Retreats on two levels.
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Two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery. — Palais Brut’s exterior kept its original form and look.
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A look inside

Two bright holiday apartments of different sizes—each with its own terrace and unobstructed view—can accommodate up to 10 guests when rented together. While one is perfect for couples, the other offers plenty of space for families with its three bedrooms. Both apartments have fully equipped kitchen and king-sized beds.

The furnishings include a mix of dressers, chairs, and items that had been stored in the owners’ basement for years, along with second-hand furniture, lighting, accessories, and reused building materials.

Cozy living room with an orange sofa, striped armchair, and large window revealing a view of trees and a cloudy sky. — A view outside into the snow-covered garden.
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Modern interior of Palais Brut featuring a minimalist living area with a sofa, dining table, and large windows. — Cosy and spacious: Palais Brut’s living room.
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Cozy bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains. — Lit by second-hand lamps: the bedroom.
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Surrounding area

The Palais Brut offers panoramic views over fields and a direct access to the organic farmland of the nearby Apfeltraum farming community. The close-by Dachsberg and Silberberg mountains are great for hikers, and wooded lakes like the Großer Tornowsee and Kleiner Tornowsee are perfect for those who love to swim. Other swimming lakes are easy to get to by bike.

A small house with a red roof nestled among lush green trees under a blue sky. — Where nature dominates and architecture draws back.
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Interesting spots

Only an hour away from the centre of Berlin, the holiday home is the perfect base for exploring the hilly Märkisch-Oderland region and several nearby swimming lakes. In Buckow, a Kneipp resort offers restaurants and cultural attractions, and just 30 minutes away in Bad Saarow, guests can enjoy the Saarow Therme spa.

Four horses grazing near a tree in a grassy field, with a fifth horse standing apart in the foreground. — Surrounded by sounds of nature: An idyllic village.
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A cyclist rides along a dirt path through a dense pine forest, with tall trees lining both sides. — On the way to nearby lakes…
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A sandy beach with people swimming and playing in the water, featuring a wooden dock extending into a calm lake. — …to cool off from the hot weather.
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What we love about it?

The reuse and preservation of existing building fabric and the fact that old furniture has been given a new home. Creating a modern, cosy home does not always require everything to be new—as the architect and owners demonstrate.

Round pink table with a metallic base, flanked by two wooden chairs with colorful upholstery in green and red. — Second-hand furniture adds a warmth to the minimalist building.
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Modern kitchen featuring a pink island with green accents, minimalist design, and natural light streaming through a window. — An invitation to cook: a kitchen with ample space.
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Modern living room with a beige sofa, colorful cushions, a glass vase, and abstract wall art against a textured gray wall. — Subtle colour accents and unpainted walls.
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Who is this place best suited for?

From couples to families to large groups of friends. While the children can romp around in the garden, the kitchen invites guests to cook large meals and nature begs to be explored.

Sunlight casts shadows on a bed with rumpled white sheets, a red lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall. — Light dances across the walls through the large windows.
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Modern wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees, at dusk. — When winter arrives, a sauna in the garden will keep guests warm.
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Table set with food and drinks outdoors, surrounded by green trees and plants, under a clear blue sky. — Enjoying breakfast on the terrace.
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Details

Interior

fully equipped kitchen, including dishwasher
king-sized beds
underfloor heating for comfortable indoor climate

Two separate units

one perfect for couples
the second one, with its three bedrooms, is ideal for large families

Rates and Conditions

Apartments are available on the day of arrival from 4:00 PM until 10:00 AM on the day of departure.
Weekends always extend from Friday at 3:00 PM to Sunday evening and are considered as 2.5 nights.
Studio Apartment (2 guests): 120€ per night including Sauna, bed linen, towels and all charges, plus 90€ cleaning fee. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Duplex Apartment (6-8 guests): 240€ per night including Sauna, bed linen, towels and all charges, plus 140€ cleaning fee. Minimum stay 2 nights, additional bed 20€ per night.
Entire House (8-10 guests): 360€ per night including Sauna, bed linen, towels and all charges, plus 230€ cleaning fee. Minimum stay 2 nights, additional bed 20€ per night.

Seasonal periods

Easter holiday: Minimum stay of 4 nights. Studio: 150/night, Duplex 300/night.
Christmas and New Year’s holiday: Minimum stay of 4 nights. Studio: 150/night, Duplex 300/night.
December 31st: Studio: 250/night, Duplex 500/night.

Additional

Upon request, a baby cot and high chair can be provided.

Activities

Discover the world of bees: Palais Brut hosts the Maxbee honey workshop. High-quality honey and bee products, dedicated to traditional beekeeping methods with a focus on animal welfare and sustainability.