Description
Stately Wilhelminian-era tower villa with historic orangery, within walking distance of Schlachtensee Schlachtensee is a dreamy and sought-after district in the southwest of Berlin and is one of the upscale residential areas. The cityscape is characterized by magnificent villas, many green spaces and quiet and green streets. The high quality of life and living in the district is based on its idyllic location with its clear lake, the surrounding forests and its excellent infrastructure. Excellent kindergartens, schools, restaurants, boutiques, supermarkets and much more are within walking distance. The picturesque weekly market on Matterhornstrasse and at Mexikoplatz invites you to stroll and shop. Schlachtensee itself is a popular place for water sports enthusiasts, joggers and walkers. In Schlachtensee there are also numerous opportunities for outdoor leisure activities. The adjacent Grunewald is ideal for a long walk or a bike ride. On hot summer days you can enjoy the sun at the Wannsee lido. There is also the opportunity to ice skate on the frozen lake. The good connection to the City West and Potsdam is provided by the S-Bahn station 350 m away and the Avus (motorway). The listed tower villa, within walking distance of Schlachtensee, is an important historical building in the Berlin district of Zehlendorf-Schlachtensee. Our historic villa has been largely preserved in its original state and is one of the most sophisticated residential buildings in the Schlachtensee country house colony. It was restored to the highest standard in 2010 and carefully renovated, with the historic elements retained in order to preserve its historical features. The imposing tower was originally provided with a towering belvedere and at that time shaped the appearance of the villa colony. This unique historic Wilhelminian style villa from 1896 is characterized by impressive architecture. It combines the charm of a historic property with modern living comfort and is therefore an absolute rarity. The distinctive multi-view, accentuated by decorative shapes, underlines the high standards of the architecture. The architect of the construction company, whose name is unknown, combined the wooden veranda, the staircase covered with stained glass panes and the brick-framed corner panels to form a harmonious whole. The first sight of the representative exterior façade with spire and half-timbered elements creates an atmosphere of elegance and exclusivity. The villa was built with a south-west orientation on a plot of approx. 1,195 square meters. The sunny corner plot offers excellent lighting conditions in the house, supported by the high ceilings of up to 3.80 meters. The property has a living space of approx. 407.04 square meters and a usable area of approx. 278.94 square meters, distributed over the basement, two living levels and the attic. When entering the house, you are greeted by a variety of charming old building elements that extend over the entire living space with spacious rooms and high ceilings. The bright living rooms can be reached from the representative entrance hall. A double door leads from the inviting dining room, which is equipped with a historic relief tiled stove, into the former hunting room. This impresses with an antique Wilhelminian style fireplace, a ceiling height of 3.8 m, an imposing wooden ceiling and an area of approx. 50 square meters. From here, a garden staircase leads to the romantic pavilion by the water lily pond in the charming, enclosed garden, which is a real eye-catcher with high rhododendron hedges, yew trees and unusual solitaires. The historic library with its imposing wooden double door, high ceilings and historic bay windows with lead crystal windows is a feast for the eyes for every book lover. The historic, heated orangery is not only an eye-catcher, but also a place of absolute peace. The stately staircase with its neoclassical railings made of hardwood leads to the first floor. This level offers five rooms for different uses as well as two full bathrooms. The current tower room is used as a study. In the heated basement there are three further rooms, five cellar rooms, a laundry room with access to the garden and a separate toilet. This beautiful villa impresses with the preservation of the original room layout. Each room is unique, individually and designed to a high standard, creating a harmonious and coherent overall picture. The house impresses with its completely preserved and numerous stylistic elements, such as high ceilings with individual stucco elements, wall paneling on both the main floor and the first floor, pitch pine floorboards throughout the house, double doors and bay windows. The wooden box double windows, some with lead crystal glazing, also create a magical play of colors and a unique living experience when the light falls on them. Historical Wilhelminian period - tower villa, original building 1896-1897 / Complete restoration - renovation 2010 Zehlendorf itself is known for its many well-preserved villas and historic buildings that were built in the Wilhelminian period and in the 1920s. The developer and factory owner Alfred Wulf built the villa at the beginning of the 20th century, which reflects the upscale living style of that time and is now a listed building due to its architectural and urban historical significance. Many of these buildings, including the villa, are characterized by a variety of architectural styles, ranging from classicist to modern influences. Features: Living space and rooms: • 2 living levels (raised ground floor, 1st floor, top floor) plus a basement with natural light • Total: 11 rooms, including 5 bedrooms • 3 full bathrooms with natural light, 2 guest toilets • 5 basement rooms, 1 laundry room • Total living space: approx. 407.04 m² plus approx. 278.94 m² of usable space • Plot area: approx. 1,195.00 m² • Ceiling height: raised ground floor: approx. 3.80 m / upper floor: approx. 2.78 m / basement: approx. 2.63 m Features: • open antique Wilhelminian style fireplace • relief tiled stove in the dining room • pitch pine floorboards throughout the house • double-case windows, some with lead glazing and roller blinds • ornate doors on the main floor • ceiling rosettes in various rooms • antique wooden beam ceiling in the former hunting room • 3 wall frames verifiable; the fourth is next to the fireplace in the living room • Orangery/winter garden remodeled around 1920 • Half-timbering • Staircase with neoclassical railings made of hardwood • Loggia (north-east facing) • 1 balcony (north-east facing) • 1 veranda (south-west facing) • Spacious garden with water lily pond and romantic pavilion • Irrigation system across the entire property • Garage and carport on the property This list offers a comprehensive overview of the historical and architectural features of the Wilhelminian style villa.
