A one-of-a-kind property in Frankfurt: Listed water tower with potential for residential or commercial development
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- ~282 m² Plot surface
- Construction year 1899
Description
For sale is a listed former water tower dating from 1899, located within the city of Frankfurt am Main. This historic structure is a genuine one-of-a-kind property and offers exceptional potential for conversion to residential or commercial use. The tower was built using solid construction methods and is distinguished by its cylindrical form and characteristic two-tone brickwork. The original water tank has already been removed. The structure is currently approximately 13 metres high; its original height was around 35 metres. The existing building has an enclosed volume of approximately 915 m³ in accordance with DIN 277. Based on the project concepts currently available, development with a gross floor area of approximately 520 m² over up to eight floors is envisaged. These details represent the current planning or conceptual status and are subject to further reviews, approvals and detailed execution planning. The property is in need of renovation, offering future purchasers the opportunity to realise an individual and architecturally ambitious utilisation concept. Key project-preparatory documents and assessments are already available, including a preliminary building inquiry, a fire-safety report, proof of parking spaces, the fire service’s approval for ladder access, the partial approval issued by the heritage protection authority and a building application ready for submission. Provision has also already been made for water and electricity connections. The property includes a garden plot in the area in front of the tower. The tower itself is surrounded by municipal land. However, access and use are secured by existing rights of way and usage rights. Overall, this exceptional listed property offers a rare opportunity to reinterpret an architecturally distinctive historic structure and give it a contemporary use—whether as exclusive living space or an extraordinary place to work.
Engel & Völkers Frankfurt-Taunus MMC
Your advisor: Lara Erichreineke
Property ID: W-047LS5
- Object type
Other
- Bedrooms
1
- Bathrooms
1
- Number of Floors
2
- Plot surface
~282 m²
- Building restrictions
Single Monument Building
- Construction year
1899
- Energy certificate available
No
Location: Fechenheim, Frankfurt
The property is located in the Fechenheim district. The location is characterised by a distinctive special-setting quality and clearly differs from conventional residential or commercial areas. The immediate surroundings feature extensive green spaces, recreational and club facilities, and an overall low building density. A key quality of the location is its direct proximity to Fechenheim Forest, an established urban woodland area offering significant recreational value. The forest has a lasting influence on the surroundings, creates a pleasant microclimate and provides a wide range of local recreational opportunities. This locational quality is further enhanced by the proximity to the Fechenheim Main floodplain, Frankfurt’s largest undeveloped floodplain area, which is permanently protected as a nature conservation and recreational area and further strengthens the site’s open-space quality. The immediate surroundings are also characterised by Tennis-Club Cassella e. V., whose facilities are located nearby and harmoniously integrated into the green setting. This sports- and leisure-oriented neighbourhood is generally perceived as well-maintained, quiet and established, highlighting the location’s distinctive character. Despite its natural surroundings, the site is well integrated into the urban area. The Fechenheim district has access to public transport and offers good connections to Frankfurt city centre and neighbouring districts. The location therefore combines seclusion and independence with the functional advantages of a major city. Overall, the site offers a rare combination of nature, open space and proximity to the city. These qualities make it equally attractive for exceptional residential use and for individual work, office or studio concepts in which identity, location character and surroundings play a central role.
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