Mozart's last home up for sale
A 900-year-old castle that was once the home to renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is to be auctioned.
Nestled at the foot of the Austrian ski town of Semmering, the historic fortress was the last residence of the iconic composer.
Originally constructed in 1130, the estate boasts an impressive 50 rooms within its grand 26,909 square feet structure, resting on 3.7 acres of land.
The property is scheduled to go up for auction through Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, featuring a listing price of €12 million, and a pre-sale estimate spanning from €3.95 million to €9.95 million. Throughout its history, the property underwent partial renovations in the 15th and 17th centuries and has played host to illustrious figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius VI, Princess Isabella von Bourbon-Parma, and Emperor Franz Stephan von Lothringen, as reported by Top 10 Real Estate Deals.
Known as Schloss Stuppach, the iconic gem is described as "one of the few remaining privately-owned castles in Lower Austria" in a listing by Sotheby's International Realty, which will commence accepting bids for the property on December 1. The four-story residence offers a range of modern amenities that appeal to contemporary buyers, including a cinema, library, and ample space for entertainment. Additionally, it features unique and historic elements such as a chapel and a dungeon.
Notably, Schloss Stuppach has a significant place in music history, as it was here that Mozart completed his famous "Requiem" in 1792, now considered one of the most valuable manuscripts in the world. Mozart passed away in 1791 at the age of 35, leaving the "Requiem," his final masterpiece, unfinished.
The bidding process will open on 1 December, and culminate on 14 December live at Sotheby’s New York, the world’s premier destination for art and luxury, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of history.
