luxury loft for sale Germany

Property description The offered loft is located in an extraordinary industrial ensemble from 1928, built by the renowned architect Hans Heinrich Müller. The building originally served as a so-called transforming plant, in which high-voltage three-phase current was converted into direct current to supply the Berlin tram and underground railway with energy. From 2008 onwards, the entire area was extensively and consistently converted into high-quality living space. The result is a rare symbiosis of historic industrial architecture and contemporary living. The massive outer masonry and the historic reinforced concrete ceilings have been deliberately preserved. All technical infrastructure, finishing trades and living standards, on the other hand, have been completely restored. Character-defining industrial elements such as generous room heights, clear constructive structures and original details give the ensemble its unmistakable identity. Each building in the area is listed as an individual monument – a clear sign of quality and value preservation. Only two apartments were built per industrial floor. For sale is one of these two units on the 2nd floor. The small number of residential units per floor underlines the exclusive loft character and ensures a high degree of privacy. A special feature of this apartment is the full-width conservatory with west orientation. It forms a light-flooded extension of the living space and creates an extraordinary spatial depth. In the course of the renovation, a conscious decision was made to preserve the historic industrial windows in their original form. In order to preserve its substance and character in the long term, the conservatory in front of it was structurally supplemented. In this way, the original windows remain visible and protected – an architecturally well thought-out interplay of history and contemporary comfort.The conservatory is heated and equipped with underfloor heating. This means that it can be used all year round - as a living room extension, studio, reading zone or quiet retreat with evening sun.A detail that is not only functionally convincing, but also intelligently continues the industrial character of the home. As the historical photographs show, this unit was originally an open industrial floor. The load-bearing structure consists mainly of the outer walls and the striking pillars – typical elements of an industrial building of this time. The current room layouts were created in the course of the conversion. Apart from the areas with bundled supply lines – especially the bathroom and kitchen – the interior partition walls are structurally non-load-bearing. This opens up interesting possibilities for individual adaptation of the floor plan. Whether it's a more spacious loft structure, changed room layouts or an alternative use of individual areas: the substance offers a high degree of flexibility. It is precisely this openness that is an essential feature of true industrial architecture – space that can adapt to needs. For architecture-savvy buyers and connoisseurs of historic industrial architecture, this is an extremely rare opportunity: an authentic loft in a listed industrial building by Hans Heinrich Müller – practically unreproducible in this form and quality. Equipment - Ensemble Umspannewerk, completely renovated 2008-2011 - 3.50 meters ceiling height - approx. 120.35 sqm WFL - Spacious kitchen-cum-living room - Two bedrooms - All living/sleeping rooms individually accessible (no walk-through room) - Real wood parquet flooring - Master bathroom with tub and extra guest toilet with shower - Storage room - 3 quiet and large communal gardens/courtyards - Spacious bicycle parking facilities - Quiet courtyard location - Monument - Cellar Location The property can be found in a lively area in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg. The M10 and M2 tram lines and the U2 underground line can be reached in a few minutes. Within walking distance there are countless restaurants, doctors, cafes, supermarkets and bakeries. Some gyms, bars, bookshops, fashion shops and green and park areas can also be found on site.The popular Kollwitzplatz with the famous water tower and Alexanderplatz are also perfectly accessible in a few minutes' walk. Other This building is more than just living space – it is a piece of industrial history that can be experienced. Anyone who enters the area embarks on a quiet journey back in time to the time of its creation in the late 1920s. The solid construction, the original structures and even fine, authentic olfactory impressions are reminiscent of how industrial architecture was thought and used around 100 years ago. Where transformers once worked and technical systems were maintained, the original character has remained noticeable to this day. A place that does not explain history, but makes it tangible – with all the senses. It is precisely this authenticity that makes this listed ensemble so appealing.