Flat to rent 1 bedroom • 77 m² without real estate, Rhineland-Palatinate

In picturesque Piesport, one of the largest wine-growing communities on the Moselle, a modern multi-family house is being built on an area of approximately 765 m² that impresses both architecturally and in terms of sustainability. The rectangular building stands out for its clear and straightforward architectural language, which emphasizes the modern design. A total of eight high-quality residential units will be created over two full floors and a loft floor.

The apartments, with living areas of about 62 m² to 94 m², offer generous terraces on the ground floor, extra-wide balconies on the upper floor, and roof terraces in the penthouse apartments. Large window fronts and the southeast orientation of the balconies ensure that, along with an impressive view of the surrounding vineyards, the interiors are bathed in natural light.

A central elevator provides convenient, step-free access to the residential units. In addition, the building has a basement that offers the residents their own storage rooms, as well as a central laundry and drying room and a large bicycle storage room. The latter can be easily reached via a generously sized elevator, which is suitable not only for transporting bicycles but also for stretcher or patient transport.

The covered entrance area houses the weather-protected mailbox and the video intercom system. For the residents’ comfort, ten parking spaces for cars are located directly in front of the building. All parking spaces are equipped with the appropriate connections for electric vehicles in accordance with the Building Electric Mobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG).

For the project, a sustainability certification has been applied for with an accredited certification body, in order to obtain the “Sustainable Building” (NH) quality seal. This underscores the building’s ambition to be a role model not only architecturally, but also ecologically and energetically.

Piesport is an idyllic municipality in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich in Rhineland-Palatinate and is one of the largest wine-growing communities on the Moselle. To serve its roughly 2,300 inhabitants, the town has a supermarket, a bakery and butcher’s shop as well as a post office and a bank branch. For larger purchases, the neighboring town of Bernkastel-Kues is easily accessible. Medical care is ensured by local general practitioners and dental practices, while specialized treatments are offered at the nearby hospital in Bernkastel-Kues. Although Piesport does not have its own secondary school, there are good connections to schools in Bernkastel-Kues. Besides a primary school, Piesport also offers a local kindergarten for early childhood care.

Overall, Piesport offers a high quality of life with excellent infrastructure and is particularly suitable for families and older people.

The multi-family house is heated in an environmentally friendly manner by a modern air-to-water heat pump, which, combined with the exceptionally well-insulated, airtight building envelope, keeps heating costs low. Highly thermally insulated windows with triple glazing and a thermal bridge-free construction contribute significantly to minimizing energy consumption. A controlled ventilation system with heat recovery provides fresh, pleasant air throughout the year in all living areas without wasting energy.

The extensively greened flat roof, also known as a “green roof,” contributes to a more pleasant indoor climate and simultaneously helps reduce energy costs for heating and air conditioning. The layer of vegetation also serves as a natural protection for the roof’s waterproofing against weather influences and UV radiation.

Large windows and a room height of approximately 2.56 m ensure bright, light-flooded living areas. The external shading of the windows is provided by motorized horizontal louvered blinds, which not only protect against direct sunlight but also help keep the heat out in summer and let it in during winter.

The bicycle room, located in the basement, offers a dry and secure space for storing bicycles. With a depth of 2.10 m, the elevator cabin provides ample room to ensure the effortless transport of bicycles to the basement.

The wall surfaces of all living areas will be decorated with a neutral, medium-grained textured wallpaper and painted white. The ceilings are finished with a light coat of paint. Inside the apartments, all living areas are floored with wood-look vinyl panels. The bathrooms receive a tiled finish. White interior doors harmonize with the modern spatial concept, and the kitchens come pre-installed.

Due to the airtight building envelope, vented dryers are not suitable. Instead, only condenser or heat pump dryers may be used, as these do not exhaust air to the outside and thus do not compromise the building’s energy efficiency.