Other rooms are from later chapters in the mansion's life, such as this krankenbett – or sick room – that would've been used by patients when the building was a hospital.

2017 signalled a fresh start for Tannenfeld when it was bought up by a group of private investors for just €280,000 (£238k/$305k). Continuing its caregiving legacy, they reportedly plan to transform the house into a healthcare facility for those suffering from dementia and mental illnesses. The group has committed to spending some €10 million (£8.5m/$10.9m) to renovate Tannenfeld Castle.

While there are no signs of progress yet, hopefully the estate's days of abandonment are behind it.

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