Rented - Characterful townhouse in Gellert / St. Alban with large
Object descriptionIn the sought-after Gellert / St. Alban district in Basel, an exceptional townhouse presents itself, combining historical character, spacious room proportions, and a remarkably private and green living environment.The single-family house, built in 1888, extends over several floors and impresses with its classic architecture, spacious room dimensions, and versatile usage possibilities.Upon entering the house, the special character of the property becomes apparent. Dark wooden floors, classic doors, high ceilings, and partially preserved architectural details meet a clear, timeless design and give the house a unique atmosphere.The ground floor forms the representative center of the house. Spacious, interconnected living and dining areas enable flexible furnishing and create ideal conditions for family life, guests, and social events. The large window surfaces provide pleasant daylight and establish a connection to the outdoor areas.The separate kitchen blends harmoniously into the character of the house with its dark, linear design. This living level is supplemented by the entrance and hallway area as well as a guest toilet. A special added value is the direct access to the rear patio, allowing living to extend seamlessly outdoors in the warmer months.On the 1st floor, there are two exceptionally spacious bedrooms. The room dimensions allow for classic sleeping areas as well as the creation of dressing rooms, workspaces, or private retreats. A bathroom with a bathtub and another bathroom, along with additional ancillary areas, complement this level. From this level, there is also access to a balcony with a view into the green surroundings.The 2nd floor offers three more bedrooms and an additional bathroom and storage space. The partially existing sloping ceilings give the rooms an individual and cozy character. In total, five bedrooms are available, making the house ideal for a family with generous space requirements as well as for combined living, guest, and work concepts.Above the top living floor, there is an additional attic that can be reached via a retractable ladder. This already offers valuable additional storage and storage space today. Furthermore, there is interesting potential for further use or possible expansion. Such use is subject to clarification with the relevant authorities in advance and may require corresponding permits.The basement is also remarkably spacious for a townhouse. In addition to a large hobby room, there is a separate laundry room, cellar areas, a wine cellar, and a utility room. Thus, the property not only offers a lot of living space but also extensive utility, storage, and functional areas.A private retreat in the middle of the cityA special quality of the property reveals itself in its outdoor areas.Behind the house, there is a mature garden with striking old tree stock. The lush vegetation creates a protected, almost enchanted atmosphere and conveys a sense of privacy that is rarely found in an urban Basel residential area.The large tree forms a natural centerpiece of the garden. Different areas enable individual design ideas, from a quiet retreat to a family garden and various seating and living areas.In addition, there is a patio, balcony, and covered outdoor areas, allowing the house to have an immediate connection to the outdoors on several levels. The combination of spacious interior spaces and the green, protected garden makes up a significant part of the special character of this property.The property thus combines the advantages of a classic Basel townhouse with a surprisingly private garden, spacious interior spaces, and additional usage reserves.Equipmentcharacterful single-family house / townhousebuilt in 1888living on several floorsadditional extensive basementadditional atticattic access via a retractable ladderattic usable as additional storage and storage spacepossible expansion potential of the attic, subject to building law examination and required permitsspacious, interconnected living and dining areasseparate kitchenfive bedroomsseveral bathrooms and sanitary areasguest toiletbathtub and showerspacious access and hallway areascharacterful dark wood and herringbone floors in various areasclassic doors and architectural detailsspacious room heightspatiobalconycovered outdoor areaprivate, mature gardenstriking old tree stockspacious hobby room in the basementseparate laundry roomcellarwine cellarutility roomextensive storage and storage possibilitiesversatile possibilities for living, working, guests, and hobbiesThe room concept allows for a clear division of the different living areas. The ground floor forms the communicative level of the house with living, eating, and kitchen. The two upper floors create spacious private retreats with a total of five bedrooms and the associated sanitary areas. The basement takes over the functional areas of the house with hobby, laundry, cellar, wine, and ancillary rooms.The additional attic expands this offer and creates valuable storage space as well as interesting potential for future usage ideas, subject to corresponding building law clarification.LocationSought-after Gellert / St. Alban - urban, green, and representativeThe property is located in the sought-after Gellert / St. Alban district, one of the attractive and traditional residential areas of Basel. The surroundings combine the advantages of urban living with an exceptionally green and pleasant living atmosphere.The location allows for short distances within Basel and, at the same time, offers a remarkably private retreat within one's own house. This contrast characterizes the property: on the one hand, urban city life, and on the other hand, the mature garden with old tree stock, patio, and various protected outdoor areas.The Gellert / St. Alban district is characterized by representative residential houses, greened streets, and high-quality living. The proximity to the green areas of the St. Alban district and at the same time to the Basel city center makes the location particularly attractive for people seeking a quiet and well-kept living environment without wanting to waive the advantages of city life.Shopping facilities, schools, public transport, as well as gastronomy, services, cultural, and leisure activities of the city of Basel are easily accessible from the property. The Basel city center and important work, education, and economic locations can also be reached comfortably.Thus, the house is particularly aimed at buyers who want to combine urban living in Gellert / St. Alban with generosity, historical character, privacy, and their own green retreat.The public-law framework conditions of the property are to be clarified, especially in the case of future structural changes or an examination of the expansion potential.
