Unique Loft Near One of Berlin's Trendiest Neighborhoods

The property is situated on a quiet cobblestone side street in the Lichtenberg neighborhood. Originally serving as the gymnasium of the Lichtenberg community school, inaugurated in 1911, it was designed by architect Johannes Uhlig. Uhlig divided the gymnasium with buttresses, over which an open viewing gallery was constructed. He made particular and striking ornamental use of the four massive arched windows, the upper clerestory windows, and clinker brickwork. The building was adapted for modern-day use in the early 2000s. With approx. 274 sqm of floorspace spread over three levels and a maximum ceiling height of up to 7 m, the property offers a wide range of uses, either as an artist’s studio, a live-work space, or a family loft with integrated cubicles. A gallery level, approx. 1.4 m wide and 20 m long, which once served as a passageway to the adjoining school building, extends over the entire length of the room. A large double-wing door in the center of the loft leads to an approx. 100 sqm secluded and magical flower/ herb garden. This ground terrace invites you to relax in privacy under the sun or spend evenings with family and guests during the warmer months. In the adjoining basement, the property features a changing room, a shower and toilets. Your creativity can unfold freely here: With meinimal effort, a guest apartment with a separate entrance could be created, or a sauna with a relaxation and cooling area could be installed. Two large garages, converted into workspace/tool sheds, offer storage and secure bicycle parking. The adjacent private garden opens to a large communal green space, ideal for playing, barbecues, and social gatherings. This open studio has been carefully renovated with attention to detail, preserving the historic aspects of this striking space. It has previously served as the atelier and auditorium/performance space of an internationally acclaimed artist. Features: •Floor with varnished plywood panels •Large scale windows with wooden frames •Approx. 1.4 m wide gallery level extending over the entire length •Ceiling height of approx. 7 m (no columns) •Fitted kitchen block •Basement with changing room, shower and toilets •Second bathroom / guest WC possible •Private garden (approx. 100 sqm) with terrace •Large communal garden with mature trees •Two large garages converted into workspace/tool sheds •Secure bicycle parking spaces in the inner courtyard •This extraordinary property presents multiple design possibilities and is a rare find in one of Berlin’s most dynamic districts.