Pratercottage: Ein Zuhause Mit Geschichte Besondere Altbauwohnung In Einer Freistehenden Villa

Magnificent Old Building Gem in the Noble Pratercottage

You reside in a detached city villa in the Pratercottage, whose elegance is further emphasized by the beautiful facade and the wood-paneled staircase. At the sought-after address Böcklinstraße, right by the Grüner Prater, you will find a sunny, east-facing apartment with an unobstructed view on the 2nd floor with elevator.

The History of the House

This architectural masterpiece with its bright facade, distinctive red roof, and charming bay windows was built in 1912 by the renowned architect Adolf Oberländer. The villa truly breathes history: British writer Dorothea Gerard and the well-known publicist and Freemason Eugen Lennhoff (between 1921 and 1934) were among its illustrious residents. However, the villa mainly tells a story of Viennese scientific history: here Eugen Steinach (1861–1944), a pioneer in hormone research, ran his practice. His research at the Vivarium in the nearby Prater gained international recognition; he was nominated for the Nobel Prize eleven times. This special past charmingly complements the architectural allure of the house.

The Apartment

Accessed by the elevator that stops directly next to the apartment entrance door, the apartment impresses as follows: The three rooms, each 3.75 meters high and spacious, are connected by tall double doors forming a classic enfilade. The wide windows let in plenty of light and sun into the east-facing apartment. With great attention to detail, parts of the apartment were renovated in 2026, carefully preserving its special old building character. The original box windows including window sills were meticulously restored, giving the rooms the unique charm that living in a historic house offers. All wall surfaces, the entrance area, bathroom, and toilet were renewed, as was the parquet flooring in some areas. Fully updated connections for the kitchen and laundry room provide space for your own design ideas—and the opportunity to give this special home a personal touch.

A simple structural modification also allows the current bedroom to be accessed via the hallway, making the middle room a second full bedroom.

The entrance hall is well laid out, offering space for a generous wardrobe and a practical built-in closet.

The bathroom is located right at the entrance area; an additional bathroom could also be created.

The large, multi-part box windows offer a wide view of Böcklinstraße and over the flat roof of the neighboring building.

Room Layout

• Entrance hall (8.26 m²)


• Shower bathroom (approx. 3.00 m²)


• Separate toilet (1.51 m²)


• Hallway (9.75 m²)


• Bedroom (26.26 m²)


• Office or second bedroom (16.93 m²)


• Living kitchen (23.36 m²)


• Balcony (2.29 m²)


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  Storage room in the basement (7.28 m²)

  
  

Features

• Double doors


• Parquet flooring


• Room height of 3.75 meters


• Large multi-part box windows


• Condensing boiler

Location

The location couldn’t be better. Right outside your door lies the Prater, covering six million square meters and considered one of the most beautiful city parks in the world. Only three kilometers as the crow flies from Stephansdom, you have the perfect blend of urban life and endless recreational opportunities. Expansive meadows, forests, and water areas offer the ideal setting for relaxing walks, lively hikes, extensive jogging, cycling, skating tours, and much more.

Infrastructure

Daily shopping needs can even be done on foot. On the other side of the Danube Canal in Löwengasse, you will find everything you need. Whether children’s groups, primary schools, or the Wittelsbachstraße sports middle school—you can reach everything within less than 10 minutes on foot.

The tram line 1 stop is just a few meters away. With the tram, you reach Schwedenplatz in only five stops. Wien Mitte station and the shopping center The Mall are about a 20-minute walk away.

The S-Bahn takes you to the airport in 25 minutes.

Please note that the images showing the kitchen and bedroom furnished are visualizations.

We look forward to personally showing you this beautiful property.

Your team at Elisabeth Rohr Real Estate

Please note that there is a familial or economic close relationship between the agent and the third party to be brokered.

The agent acts as a dual agent.

Böcklinstraße, Danube International School, Pratercottage, Wiener Park Club, WAC, Rustenschacherallee, Grüner Prater, Donaukanal