Residential and commercial building in the prime location of Aurich

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About this house

This distinctive residential and commercial building on Esenser Straße in Aurich combines historic substance with exceptional visibility and versatile usage options. At first glance, it is clear: this is not an ordinary property, but a location with a real presence.
The building was constructed around 1890 and today offers an established structure with clearly defined units. The ground floor contains a spacious commercial area of approx. 197 m², most recently used for textile retail. The broad shop window frontage facing the street ensures maximum attention and enables an impressive presentation of goods or services.
The entrance area leads to a first sales zone at ground-floor level, from which the extensive main area can be accessed via a few steps. This offers flexible design options—from classic retail and service areas to modern showroom concepts. The space is complemented by a separate office area, two toilet facilities in the basement, a kitchen and staff room, as well as a second entrance that allows for a clear separation between customer and employee areas. An existing alarm system further emphasizes the suitability for commercial use.
An additional advantage is the spacious partial basement, which is directly accessible from the building. It offers extensive storage and utility areas—ideal for inventory, equipment, archives, or as additional operating space. This creates real added value, especially for businesses, as the sales and work areas on the ground floor can be optimally relieved.
The upper floor contains two units of approx. 70 m² and 90 m². One unit is currently rented as an apartment and provides ongoing income, while the second can be used flexibly—as additional office space, a practice, or an apartment. The rooms are bright and welcoming; the bathroom of the front unit has already been modernized. Another staircase also provides access to a spacious attic, which can be used as storage space or, for example, as an apartment or holiday apartment.
The property has a total of nine private parking spaces—a clear locational advantage in this central setting.
Opportunities & Potential
The location on one of Aurich’s busiest traffic arteries, with many vehicles passing by each day, offers enormous advertising and visibility advantages. An advertising space already installed currently generates additional income. Due to the high footfall and clear line of sight, there are also further opportunities to integrate additional advertising spaces—a rare additional potential with a direct impact on returns.
The property is ideally suited for:
- Highly visible retail
- Service businesses with passing trade
- Practice or office space
- Combination of work and living
- Investors focusing on mixed use
- Use as part of a multi-tenant concept for several commercial tenants
Dividing the commercial space into several units or renting out parking spaces separately can also create additional sources of income. Initial inquiries under building law (apartments, holiday apartment, advertising spaces) have already been submitted and deemed possible.
Renovation and adaptation requirements
The property offers a solid foundation with measures already carried out, while also providing scope for individual further development.
Most of the windows on the upper floor have been replaced, the rear dormer renovated, and the gutters replaced. On the ground floor, there is potential to replace the windows, particularly in the rear area and in the office. Energy efficiency can also be further improved through suitable measures.
The property impresses with its distinctive old-building character—with high ceilings and a nostalgic entrance door—and offers the opportunity to combine historic elements with modern usage concepts.
Depending on the usage concept, the renovation and adaptation requirements may vary. In particular, the commercial space can be flexibly divided into various zones or used by several tenants.

This is a rare property for which there is no other comparable property in Aurich, combining location, visibility, and diverse possibilities. Versatile usability and genuine development potential—ideal for commercial operators who are not merely looking for space, but for a location with impact and excellent return opportunities.
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Aurich is the district town of the eponymous district and is located in the heart of East Frisia. With around 42,000 inhabitants, it is the second-largest city in the region after Emden and is regarded as the administrative and service center for large parts of East Frisia. The a central location, the historic old town, proximity to the North Sea coast and excellent infrastructure make Aurich a particularly attractive place both to live and work. As the former seat of East Frisian counts and princes, Aurich is rich in historic buildings, including Aurich Castle, which was formerly a residence and now houses the district administration. St. Lambert's Church, the market square with its town houses and the small lanes of the old town also give the city a distinctive charm. At the same time, Aurich is a modern city that knows how to combine tradition and progress. Its inland location ensures good access to all parts of East Frisia. The B72, B210 and B436 federal roads provide direct connections towards Emden, Leer, Wilhelmshaven and Oldenburg. Local public transport, with bus routes connecting the city to the surrounding municipalities, provides further links, while the coastal towns and ferry ports to the East Frisian Islands can also be reached in a short time. Aurich offers excellent infrastructure. Numerous kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools through to grammar schools, as well as vocational schools and specialist academies, make the city an important educational centre. This is complemented by a wide range of leisure and sports activities, a modern swimming pool, sports clubs and cultural institutions. Medical care is well covered by specialist doctors, pharmacies and Aurich District Hospital. Shopping opportunities can be found both in the city centre, with its shops, boutiques and cafés, and in modern shopping centres on the outskirts. Culturally and socially, Aurich is a vibrant centre. Events such as city festivals, concerts, markets and exhibitions provide a varied programme throughout the year. The historic Energy and Waterworks Museum, the MachMitMuseum for children and Aurich City Hall are just a few examples of the diverse offerings. The surrounding area, with its canals, wooded areas and cycle paths, also invites excursions into nature and makes the city attractive to people who wish to combine urban life with recreation close to nature. Economically, Aurich is broadly diversified. In addition to administration and retail, skilled trades, services and the energy sector are important employers. The wind energy industry deserves particular mention, having made Aurich known throughout Germany and offers numerous jobs. This mix of economic strength, tourism, trade and services gives the city stability and future viability. Aurich is therefore a city that combines history, culture, modern infrastructure and a high quality of life. Those who live here benefit from urban life with all its amenities, without having to forgo proximity to nature and the North Sea. For property buyers, Aurich is a location that impresses both with its central position and its diversity.
9 parking spaces directly at the property
large advertising window frontage facing the street
existing advertising wall already generates income and can be taken over and expanded
Office space
Apartments
Holiday apartment
Commercial space
Large part-basement for storage space
Potential for attic conversion
Many renovations / refurbishments already completed
Approved car sales area
High-quality lighting system in the commercial section
Sales area on the ground floor: 197 m²,
Ancillary rooms on the ground floor: 18 m²,
Areas on the upper floor approx.: 160 m²,
Usable area in the basement approx.: 103 m²

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