A Unique Period Villa in Vienna, Austria

Wien 17, Neuwaldegg

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                 Overview               

The Villa is located at one of the best positions in Neuwaldegg, an upmarket leafy residential area in the established Western outskirts of the 17^th district of Vienna and close to the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald).

The property is situated within a conservation area, and part of the grounds, extending up the South facing hillside of the Schafberg, belong to the green belt area, the green lung of Vienna.  

• Built in 1861 as residence of the Demel family (the famous Imperial confectioners in Vienna).
• Since 1917 serves as residence of the current owner's family.
• Renovated and architecturally redesigned in the 1920s resulting its current architectural appearance. 
• Villa of grand style and classical proportions, boasting a unique character and original period features.
• The property consists of a main house and two autonomous side wings.
• Total living accommodation approx. 500 sq.m (5200 sq.ft), total usable internal space in excess of 750 sq.m (8000 sq.ft). There are furthermore a balcony, a garage, large attic areas, and a flat-roof terrace offering panaramic views. Check the floor plans.
• The internal design is of grand scale, offering ceiling heights in the main building of 4.2 m (13 ft 9), parquet flooring and wood paneling. It further boasts an imposing columned central stairwell, a hall with antique ornamental beamed/paneled wooden ceiling and a main reception room with elements of the baroque style, giving the house a unique character and feeling of the K&K Austrian Imperial period.
• The grounds, 30 m (100 ft) wide in the lower part and 40 m (130 ft) in the upper, extend behind the villa upwards on the South facing slopes of the Schafberg. On the top there is access to a public footpath and nearby road. 
• Garden area of around one acre (4000 sq.m) to the rear of the villa, with further 1½ acres (6000 sq.m) of woodland forming the upper part of the plot. The sloping landscaped grounds present an interesting variety of landscaped area and views. View the grounds. 
• The property, located at a prestigious address, offers huge potential for development to realize individual requirements and adapt to a range of possible uses. It could serve as a private residence, corporate representation office, solicitors' offices, surgery, embassy, arts gallery and so on.

               Photo Documentation                  
 
The photo documentation of 2008 - 2009 includes 3 pages:
External appearance and views,
Tour of the interior areas and rooms
Tour of the gardens and woodland areas, offering seasonal views.
 
   
Some key dates in the history of the property        
 
1861         Chr. Demel has the villa built, occupying plots no. 58 and 59 Neuwaldegg.
1917         Hermine Koblischek acquires the property from the Demels.
1920         Acquisition of an additional plot of land in the upper garden.
Architectual redesign of front/road-side elevations.
1925         The family receives the name and title of “Falkner von Sonnenburg“.
1929         Architectural re-design and extension to rear/garden side. The current appearance is 
created - have a look at the historic photographs of the property. 
1971         Eveline Falkner takes over and decides to keep and maintain the property
in its entirety.
1985         Installation of modern double glazing.
1991         Installation of gas central heating in the main building.
2009-        Under new ownership. The Villa is undergoing renovation preserving its historical features.  
 
 
              Local Information                   
    
The entrance to the Schwarzenberg park, with its historic „Allee“ (boulevard), is 
located within 6 minutes walking distance. 
From here start trails through the Vienna Woods e.g. to the “Hameau” hill.
The “Höhenstrasse” which leads through the Vienna Woods, is just 1 kilometer away.
    
 

            
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