Spacious detached house with garden and plenty of potential in Cologne-Rath
€620,000
6 Rooms
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
~180 m² Living area
~395 m² Plot surface
Construction year 1984
Description
In an attractive and family-friendly location in Cologne-Rath, this semi-detached single-family home offers an ideal foundation for sophisticated living with plenty of scope for individual design. With a total area of approx. 180 m²—comprising approx. 128 m² of living space and a converted attic providing an additional approx. 52 m²—the property offers ample room for families, home-office concepts or generous living requirements. Built in 1984, the house has been partially modernized and impresses with its generous proportions, above-average ceiling height and pleasant sense of space. Six rooms, including four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, provide ideal conditions for comfortable family living. Large windows create a bright, welcoming atmosphere and emphasize the sense of spaciousness and openness. The living area opens onto the terrace and garden—a sheltered retreat for relaxing hours outdoors, sociable summer evenings or carefree family life. The full basement provides additional value, offering versatile options for hobbies, fitness, a home office or generous storage solutions. A garage completes the property and allows convenient parking directly at the house. Heating is provided by a gas central-heating system, ensuring reliable residential comfort. The property is situated on a heritable building-rights plot owned by the church. The current annual ground rent for the heritable building right is approx. EUR 2,889. This house combines a sought-after location, a well-designed layout and significant potential for development, making it a rare opportunity. With the right touches, it can become an exceptional home that combines modern living comfort with individual character—a true gem for those who value quality of life and future potential.
The house is situated in a sought-after residential location in Cologne-Rath, on a quiet cul-de-sac. The street is surrounded by well-maintained detached houses and plenty of greenery—ideal for families, those seeking peace and quiet, and nature lovers. The location combines charming seclusion with quick access to urban infrastructure.
The Rath district lies on Cologne’s eastern outskirts and borders directly on the extensive Königsforst forest, a popular local recreation area with numerous walking paths, cycling routes and natural attractions right on the doorstep. Königsforst and the adjacent Göttersiedlung, which extends above the Mauspfad, are among the most sought-after residential areas on the right bank of the Rhine in Cologne.
The house benefits from its proximity to the Königsforst recreation area and its attractive surroundings. Rath has excellent infrastructure, offering a wide range of shops, pharmacies, doctors, schools and kindergartens. All of these are located in the centre of Rath and can be reached on foot within just a few minutes.
KVB tram line 9 takes you to Cologne city centre in around 25 minutes. The A3 motorway entrance (Cologne-Königsforst) is only about a three-minute drive away, while Cologne/Bonn Airport can be reached in approximately 10 minutes by car.
Overall, the location offers an ideal combination of living close to nature, excellent infrastructure and an upmarket neighbourhood. We look forward to showing you the benefits of the house and its location during a personal viewing!
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