House for sale • 273 m² without real estateOberhausen Holten Nordrhein-Westfalen 46149

The detached two-family house at Am Wehrgraben 3 in Oberhausen is quietly and greenly situated in the Schwarze Heide district and impresses with its spacious layout as well as its extensive plot of approximately 1,278 m². With a total living area of about 273 m², currently divided into two residential units, the property offers ideal conditions for families, multigenerational living, or a combination of owner-occupation and rental. In addition, the living area is complemented by approximately 42 m² of usable space, consisting of a double garage and a boiler room.

The house was built in 1953 and expanded in 1973 by adding an annex on the ground floor. In 2005, extensive modernizations were carried out on the building envelope: the roof construction was completely renewed and insulated. All roofing work was executed with high-quality copper. The windows on the ground floor were replaced and an additional upper floor for the second residential unit was added. A new gas heating system was also installed at that time to supply the building with heat. It was not until June 2021 that the heating technology was renewed and a new gas condensing boiler from Vissmann was installed. Both residential units currently operate with a common heat meter.

The ground floor offers approximately 136 m² of living space with four rooms, a kitchen, and a separate WC with a towel radiator. The bathroom with a shower is adjacent to the terrace and is therefore accessible only from the outside rather than through the building. The rooms on the ground floor remain in their original condition from 1953 and, reflecting the construction era, partly feature wood paneling on the ceiling. All the installations there are also in their original state. The rooms on the ground floor are heated using conventional cast-iron radiators or floor convectors. Due to its interior condition, the ground floor is in need of refurbishment.

On the upper floor and the attic, there is currently a separate residential unit. It features approximately 137 m² of living space with five rooms, an open kitchen, a bathroom, and a utility room. Access is provided via an indoor staircase that passes through the ground floor apartment, so that the two residential units are currently connected. The rooms on the upper floor are heated with underfloor heating and were extensively renovated in 2005 during the additional expansion.

The property is completely fenced and secured with a gate system facing the street. A long driveway leads to the double garage, providing ample parking space for several vehicles. The large garden, oriented to the southwest, is well maintained and offers a variety of possibilities for landscaping. A spacious, paved terrace with a covered outdoor sitting area invites relaxation, while the garden shed with an integrated sauna and infrared cabin creates a private wellness area. The upper residential unit features a generous south-facing roof terrace. From there, one can also access the garden via an external staircase.

The house does not have a basement but offers generous usable areas and modern living structures through its layout. Conduits for a fiber optic connection are available in the driveway, making a later connection easily possible.

The property is located in Oberhausen-Schwarze Heide, a quiet and green district in the western part of Oberhausen. Nestled in a well-established residential area with plenty of nature, the location offers an ideal combination of relaxation and proximity to the city. Walking and cycling paths, fields, and green spaces are in the immediate vicinity and invite outdoor activities. At the same time, shopping opportunities, schools, and public transportation are easily accessible.

The Schwarze Heide district has good local amenities: Along Neumühler Straße, you will find shops and smaller businesses catering to daily needs. Several kindergartens as well as two schools are located directly in the district, underlining the family-friendly nature of the area. The connection to the public transportation network is very well served by several bus lines, ensuring comfortable mobility even without a car.

With easy access to the nearby highways A3 and A516 as well as Oberhausen-Sterkrade station, both the center of Oberhausen and the surrounding cities of the Ruhr Area can be reached quickly. The A3 Oberhausen-Holten exit is within immediate proximity. For more extensive shopping opportunities, leisure activities, or cultural facilities, the neighboring districts of Sterkrade and Buschhausen as well as the Oberhausen center with CentrO and the Gasometer offer a diverse range of options.

An energy performance certificate for the building is available and can be viewed during inspections. Additionally, a short appraisal report from September 2025 on the building is on file.

This property offers plenty of space, versatile usage possibilities, and is geared towards people who appreciate distinctive architecture, a generous and well-maintained plot, and a quiet location. It is ideally suited for anyone who wants to live close to nature while benefiting from the good connection to the city of Oberhausen and the entire Ruhr Area.

The building offers different potential uses: It can be developed into a spacious single-family house or – as it is currently – used with two residential units. In order to have a completely separated use of the two units with individual access, corresponding structural modifications would be necessary. Since the ground floor requires refurbishment and modernization, it is advisable to reside in the upper residential unit during the renovation phase.

Overall, the property impresses with its very good structural condition in relation to its construction date as well as its extensive plot, which together offer significant potential for forward-thinking and individualized use.