Plot for sale • 1646 m² without real estate, Brandenburg

1.646 m² of private land nestled between Gründerzeit villas. A one‐minute walk to the station and roughly a 40‐minute drive to Berlin city centre – even by car. On the plot stands a small, solidly built house in need of renovation, accompanied by a barn, a garden shed, and a modern PV system with 21 kWh storage.

I am selling privately and directly. No commission, no brokers in between – you deal directly with me.

What it’s really about: the land

The property, set in a historically evolved area, is maintained in a natural, cultivated style. The garden yields apples, pears, cherries, serviceberries, raspberries, blackberries, medlars, sloe berries, sea buckthorn, elderberries, gooseberries, strawberries, rhubarb and much more. There are lovingly designed flower beds and large raised beds made of corten steel. With a southwest exposure, it enjoys plenty of sun. There’s ample space for self-sufficiency, a workshop, studio, animals, a second building – or simply enough privacy. The street is an avenue lined with Gründerzeit villas, and the property is part of the historical train station ensemble.

The house, honestly

Approximately 54 m² with three rooms, a bathroom with a bathtub, a fitted kitchen equipped with modern premium appliances, and a basement. It rests on a natural stone foundation with roughly 50 cm thick masonry – the structure is extremely solid. However, although it is habitable, the electrical sub-distribution in the living area should be updated before moving in. Additionally, the plaster would benefit from renewal. Buyers here will need either time or a little extra budget.

Specific details on the condition:

• Built in 1880 as a two-story structure; after sustaining war damage in 1945, the first floor was removed, so it has been single-story ever since.

• Foundation made of solid natural stone/field stone.

• Roof: Bitumen, with an approximately 20-year-old covering.

• Windows: Schüco PVC windows.

• Electrical: The main connection box and meter are state-of-the-art, but the sub-distribution in the living area is in need of renovation.

• Three out of four basement rooms are completely dry. Only one is slightly damp – which is excellently and cost-effectively managed by automatic dehumidification powered entirely by PV energy. Should you prefer a different solution, you can have the basement wall waterproofed.

• Heating/Cooling: Options include wood pellets, firewood, or a heat pump. There are electronically controlled pellet stoves from 2020. Alternatively, there is a clay storage heater for firewood, newly installed in 2018 and built using historic tiles by a stove maker. Additionally, there are two modern air conditioners that can fully heat during the transitional season.

• Wooden floorboards run throughout the house (except in the kitchen). In the bedroom, they have already been renewed. In the other rooms, you can choose to leave, refurbish, or replace them.

• The plaster is left exposed—all wall coverings and claddings have been removed.

I should tell you this beforehand rather than during a viewing: the property is located at the train station. Trains do run by there. The garden is mostly wonderfully quiet – but occasionally a train passes by. That’s just how it is.

What’s already included and what you won’t have to pay extra for:

• PV system: Fronius Gen24 10.0 with 2 x BYD-HVS 10.8 storage units (21 kWh), grid-coupled and registered. It delivers 10 kW without any grid feed-in – ideal for electric cars. There’s also a 32 A three-phase connection at the parking spot.

• A fiber connection offering speeds of up to 2,500 Mbit/s – perfect for uncompromised home office work.

• Fully developed, including a sewage connection (no septic tank issues).

• Barn and garden shed that can be used as a workshop, storage, or studio.

• Two parking spots for cars.

• Mixed-use zoning: in addition to residential, commercial use is also an option.

Price: €249,000

The 1,646 m² of developed building land in this location represent the main component of the price – roughly €150 per m². Added to that is the PV system with storage, the fiber connection, and the outbuildings – offset by the renovation backlog. The price is negotiable if you explain what your counteroffer is based on. Please, no offers based on mere imagination.

Biesenthal, Bahnhofstraße. It’s also known as “the longest Gründerzeit villa avenue in Brandenburg”. The station is right across the street, and from there you can reach Berlin city centre in under 40 minutes. In the immediate vicinity you’ll find the Kulturbahnhof (concerts, events, readings, poetry slams, etc.), Café Kaiserliches Postamt (with incredible cakes), the Freie Naturschule Barnim (for the particularly clever and spirited children), the organic store of Lobetaler Molkerei, an ice cream parlor, a discount store, and a DHL Packstation – all within a 200 m radius. In town, there are five supermarkets, doctors, daycare centers, and both public and private schools. Surrounding the area are Barnim Nature Park, forests, and lakes.

And yes, the neighborhood is green in more ways than one. If you’re looking for a new-build idyll complete with the German flag, you won’t be happy here. I recommend visiting the Kulturbahnhof Biesenthal website.

This combination is rare: living rurally on a large plot of land while still being able to reach Berlin car-free. Plus, you have fabulous infrastructure right on foot.

Incidentally, the property is bordered on all four sides by public land. That means there are no direct neighbors peering over the garden fence. And the nearest neighbors are truly some of the nicest people you can imagine.

The energy performance certificate has expired; I am currently having a new one produced and will upload it as soon as possible.

The old brick shed currently only has a makeshift roof. A building permit for its renovation was issued but is due to expire soon – it might need to be renewed.

Almost all building “sins” of the 20th century have largely been eliminated – no more Styrofoam panels, no drywall, no corrugated asbestos. Everything is left exposed.

Background of the sale: My wife and I lived here for ten years. It was the best time of our lives. Unfortunately, after a setback last year, I can no longer continue the project for health reasons. I want to pass it on to someone who will cherish it. I would especially be delighted if a couple or family could realize a life dream here much as we did.

What I’m looking for

I’m seeking someone with concrete plans for the property. I’m happy to show it in detail, even a second time, and welcome you to bring your own contractor or appraiser. I can also email the documentation in advance, so you know before you travel whether it’s worth the trip.

Please write to me here or call: 0157 34883688. I respond to every serious inquiry.

Important: No viewings or visits without prior arrangement.

No broker inquiries, thank you. I’ve moved past that.