Flat to rent 2+kk • 86 m² without real estateKöln Riehl Nordrhein-Westfalen 50735

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Property Description:

The apartment is located in the Axa High-Rise/Colonia Tower on the highly sought-after, quiet, and sunny Rhine side around the corner, facing South-(East) and offering a fantastic panoramic view of the Cologne Cathedral with the Hohenzollern Bridge, the Zoo Bridge with cable car, and Flora as well as views along and over the Rhine all the way to Mühlheim.

The apartment was renovated in 2019, during which the bathroom and guest WC were completely renewed. The entrance hall, living and dining area as well as the bedroom feature light, high-quality ceramic tiling and have also been newly tiled. The apartment is in a renovated and move-in ready condition.

The 2.5-room apartment boasts a good layout with an almost 40 m² large living-dining area. It is suitable for use both as a single living space and as a couple’s home. The space is divided into an exceptionally spacious living room with a separate dining area, an open kitchen with a storage room, and a large bedroom. The bathroom and guest WC (completely renovated in 2019) are separated from the living area by a glazed hallway. The wrap-around corner balcony, of which only 50% is counted as living space, spans the entire front of the apartment and can be accessed from the living room, dining area, as well as the bedroom.

The highlight of the apartment is undoubtedly the special panoramic view over and especially of the Rhine, which can be enjoyed from the sunny balcony as well as from the bedroom and living room, since the apartment is not located very high and thus benefits from a much gentler, flatter viewing angle – in contrast to apartments on the top floors. Additionally, the location at the south-eastern corner of the building is highly protected from wind and noise, a feature sorely missed in many other corner units.

The apartment comes with a dry, lockable basement storage room (approx. 5 m²) on the ground floor. Additional amenities include 2 bicycle storage rooms, 2 laundry basements with coin-operated washing machines and dryers, a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness room. With the apartment, a practical parking space in the underground garage is rented as well.

The Micro Location:

The Colonia Tower, clearly visible from the Zoo Bridge at the Riehler Rheinauen, is an urban landmark in northern Cologne with an exposed panoramic location in the midst of a green, undeveloped area that is popular for sports and leisure activities. The expansive green spaces along the Rhine lie right at your front door and offer a variety of options for relaxing or picnicking, as well as plenty of running paths for athletes or walkers.

The attractiveness of this residential location is further enhanced by its relative proximity to the city center. It is only two and a half kilometers along the Rhine bank to Cologne’s main train station, which can be reached by bicycle in about 10-12 minutes – allowing you to enjoy one of Cologne’s best Rhine panoramas along the way. While the southern, urban part of Cologne is relatively densely built-up, the residents of the Axa/Colonia building benefit from the unbeatable combination of a natural idyll and a central location.

The nearest bus stop for line 18 is just a 250-meter walk away and offers quick access to the center of Cologne (only 5 minutes to the Cathedral) with various options for transferring to other lines and trains at Cologne’s main station, or on the right bank also via Mühlheim station.

The Riehl District:

Riehl borders the Cologne city center to the south and lies directly east of the Rhine. To the west, behind Amsterdamer Straße, the Nippes district adjoins. The local residential areas are rated as good to very good and enjoy high attractiveness and demand on the housing market.

The streets are clean and very well maintained. The buildings around Flora and Zoo are primarily dominated by 4-5-story apartment buildings, many of which date back to the founder’s era with their typical stucco facades. In contrast, the eastern part of Riehl around the Axa-Colonia building on the riverfront presents a charming contrast in terms of building height and modern architecture. Riehl’s residential streets are surrounded and interwoven with numerous green spaces and recreational areas: Botanical Garden, Flora, Zoo, Rheinauen, Sculpture Park, Nordpark, and Riehl Heimstätten. More than a quarter of the Riehl area consists of parks and green spaces, ensuring a high quality of residential environment.

Riehl also has its own small village center, which is very popular among local residents and well used for daily needs. It offers a good selection of dining options as well as a pleasantly wide range of shops and infrastructure such as: supermarkets, weekly markets, bakeries, hairdressers, opticians, banks, pharmacies, bookstores, fashion boutiques, etc.

Balcony Renovation:

A renovation of all the building’s balconies has been approved and has already begun. The renovation work is expected to continue during the rental period. No guaranteed completion date has been set. The renovation does not entitle the tenant to a reduction in rent, as stated in advance.