Overview

• The Mertesacker villa, a bespoke luxury property in Hannover-Döhren, is listed for €8.5 million on Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions platform.
• This is the first time a German luxury property is being offered on Sotheby’s global auction platform, showcasing the internationalization of high-end German real estate.
• Pre-bidding has opened online, with the highest submitted bid setting the minimum price for the live auction scheduled in London on May 29, 2025.
• The villa, built by Timo Mertesacker for his brother Per, spans 875 square meters with 18 rooms, a multi-unit layout, and premium features like a six-car elevator and riverbank views.
• Per Mertesacker’s decision to remain in London leading Arsenal Academy prompted the sale, with the family retaining the option to withdraw if initial bids fall short of expectations.