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In the quiet rear building of Pappelallee 5a, you will find a unit with genuine character and rare potential. The rooms on the raised ground floor of the rear wing offer generous spaces that – subject to the appropriate approval – can be transformed into an individual home.

A true special feature is the private garden area belonging to this unit. It can be reached via the stairwell – and once you arrive there, you immediately sense what makes this garden plot so special: The surrounding buildings are pleasantly low, allowing the view to open widely upward. No cramped “courtyard feeling,” but plenty of sky, light and air – a surprisingly airy, open retreat in the heart of the city. The garden also faces southeast, with a slight tendency toward the east – ideal for a sunny start to the day and pleasantly bright afternoon hours.

The basement area also belongs to the unit and can be put to practical use: A staircase (wooden stairs) leads directly from there into the garden area – a practical, immediate transition between the indoor and outdoor areas that opens up additional possibilities for future design.

The space is currently still used commercially and divided into three rooms and separate men’s and women’s toilet facilities – a classic layout from bygone office days. The ground floor provides approximately 113.57 m², supplemented by the associated basement area of approx. 28.60 m² – altogether around 140 m² of space awaiting a new, individual layout. Anyone moving in should be ready for a complete new beginning: Complete gutting and a new bathroom are prerequisites, as is fresh floor-plan planning to make the space suitable for residential use again. This unit is intended for people with a clear vision who want to develop their own home from a solid basic structure.

A special opportunity for buyers: Since July 1, 2026, the KfW grant programme “Commercial to Residential” (KfW 266) has provided nationwide funding for precisely this situation for the first time – the conversion of a previously commercially used space into residential accommodation. The programme is brand new and has not previously been offered in this form. Funding of up to €30,000 is available – non-repayable and with no repayment obligation. One requirement is an approved change of use by the responsible building authority, as well as compliance with certain energy-efficiency requirements as part of theRenovation.
Note: Information on the funding program is subject to change. The KfW funding conditions applicable at the time of application are always decisive (www.kfw.de). The purchaser is responsible for checking individual eligibility for funding; there is no legal entitlement to funding, as it is subject to the availability of federal funds.

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