Exclusive "Gründerzeit" residence with the Votive Church as backdrop

In one of Vienna’s most prestigious locations, on the border with the 1st District, this penthouse apartment with a spectacular roof terrace and an iconic view of the Votive Church presents itself as one of the most exceptional properties currently available in Vienna.

The historic Wilhelminian-era palais with its magnificent façade and turrets dates from around 1880 and was designed by the Trieste-born architect Ludwig Tischler, one of the most influential architects of Vienna’s Ringstrasse era, drawing inspiration from the Italian Renaissance.

The penthouse itself spans approx. 320 m² over two levels and creates a sense of space that cannot be measured in square metres alone, but in impact. Ten rooms offer an exceptionally wide range of possible uses—from a classic family residence to representative reception areas and private retreats and workspaces. At the heart is the living salon with fireplace and double-height ceilings. The generous window axes frame one of Vienna’s most impressive city panoramas: the Votive Church in immediate proximity and the Votive Park as a green counterpart.

The apartment’s internal structure is anything but conventional. A central light well organizes the rooms on both levels, bringing light, calm, and architectural depth. Centrally located on the upper level is a conservatory that was used as an atelier. From the enclosed gallery, a window opens a view down into the classically elegant living salon below, creating a spatial connection that is exceptionally rare in this form.

The roof terrace of approx. 62 m² ultimately forms a retreat above the city—with great privacy and a cinematic view of the Votive Church.

Thanks to its solid substance, excellent location, and impressive sightlines, the property offers ideal conditions for individual further development at the highest level—the opportunity to transform an already extraordinary structure into an absolute top-tier residence.

Key data & highlights

• Approx. 320 m² living area on two levels
• Approx. 62 m² roof terrace with panoramic views, approx. 12 m² conservatory
• 10 rooms with exceptional flexibility
• Sightlines to the Votive Church, Votive Park, Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• Living salon with fireplace and double-height ceilings
• Generous bedrooms and retreat areas on both levels
• Central light well as the architectural focal point
• Enclosed gallery with visual connection to the living salon
• Magnificent Wilhelminian-era building with turrets (c. 1880) by architect Ludwig Tischler, attic conversion c. 1990
• Representative entrance hall with elevator
• Basement storage compartment available
• Parking options in the Votive Park underground garage in front of the building