Your dream home in Dahlem – Character house with a large garden and unique development potential
€1,490,000
4.5 Rooms
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
~301 m² Total surface
~152 m² Living area
~699 m² Plot surface
~40 m² Terrace surface
Description
This charming detached house, built in 1938, is situated on a spacious plot of approximately 699 m² and offers approximately 152 m² of living space and approximately 300 m² of total usable area, providing versatile design options for creating an individual dream home. The property impresses with its classic character and well-planned layout, currently comprising 4.5 rooms, including three well-proportioned bedrooms. The heart of the house is the approximately 47 m² living and dining area, which conveys a special sense of space through its openness and brightness and provides ideal conditions for modern living. Underfloor heating has already been installed on the ground floor, ensuring a pleasant level of comfort. The existing fireplace creates a warm, inviting atmosphere and will quickly become the focal point of convivial gatherings. A particular highlight is the approximately 40 m² terrace, which provides a harmonious transition to the garden and plenty of space for relaxation and sunny hours. The house has a full basement, offering additional ancillary and storage space. Subject to approval, converting the attic into residential space also appears fundamentally possible. The property offers enormous potential for individual development. Its existing structure provides a solid basis for implementing contemporary living concepts. With manageable effort, the property could also be expanded to accommodate up to four bedrooms—ideal for families or combining living and working. The property is complemented by a garage located directly on the plot. Overall, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property with character and significant development potential and design it according to your own wishes.
Year built: 1938
Plot: approx. 699 m², south-facing
Living space: approx. 152 m²
Total area: approx. 300 m²
Rooms: 4.5
Bedrooms: 3 (a 4th bedroom can be created with ease)
The property is located at Gelfertstraße 31 in the exclusive Berlin district of Dahlem, one of the capital’s most sought-after and prestigious residential areas. Dahlem has long stood for an upscale, peaceful living environment characterized by villa-style development, spacious plots and abundant greenery.
Gelfertstraße itself is a traffic-calmed access road lined with well-maintained detached houses and prestigious villas. The immediate surroundings offer pleasant tranquillity, privacy and a refined neighbourhood atmosphere—ideal for discerning residents.
The renowned Freie Universität Berlin is only a few minutes away, further enhancing the location with its academic character. At the same time, nearby recreational areas such as the Grunewald forest and the popular lakes Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke provide excellent opportunities for leisure and relaxation amid nature.
The infrastructure is excellent: shops for everyday needs, upscale restaurants, schools and kindergartens are all located nearby. Good public transport connections ensure quick access to Berlin city centre and other districts.
Overall, the location ideally combines tranquillity, a close connection to nature and excellent urban infrastructure—a rare combination that makes this address particularly appealing.