Historic villa with an extraordinary history

The representative villa was built in 1894 by Privy Councillor Dr. Henry Potonié, a renowned botanist and founding member of the Berlin Botanical Garden. Many of his scientific works were created here. The mature garden, with its old rhododendrons and impressive ginkgo tree, reflects the builder’s passion for botany. In 1909, an extension to the rear part of the building gave the villa its present spacious layout.

The property is currently divided into three separate areas:

Basement level – Holiday apartment

• After the former business premises were terminated (effective 31 October 2024), the space was completely renovated and converted into a modern holiday apartment with a total of six sleeping places.
• Successfully rented out via Airbnb since 1 April 2025, with the top rating of 5 out of 5 points. Revenue (1 April 2025–30 November 2025): €29,210.30 total turnover, approx. €3,621.29 per month on average.

Raised ground floor – Residential unit

• The raised ground floor was converted back into a self-contained residential unit and extensively modernised.
• As part of the renovation: new vinyl flooring was installed on the ground floor, the intermediate level and in a smaller room; the existing parquet floors were sanded and resealed; and a modern shower room and a new fitted kitchen were installed.

Upper floor and attic – Private residential level

• The two upper floors are currently privately occupied and will be handed over vacant upon sale.
• Features: traditional wooden floorboards; fitted kitchen with some appliances renewed in 2023/24; new balcony and terrace doors (2023); bathrooms: first floor with shower room and guest WC; attic with bath and shower room.
• If required, the two floors can easily be used again as separate residential units, offering maximum flexibility.

The rear section of the property offers particularly strong development potential: under the development plan, additional construction is generally possible here. The property is one of only three parcels between Baseler Street and Ring Street with an undeveloped rear section—an exceptionally rare opportunity in this location.