House for sale 5+1 • 105 m² without real estate, North Rhine-Westphalia

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Semi-detached house on a uniquely shaped, natural lot set in a green environment. It can be expanded to up to 350 sqm of living space (1+2+D) in the future. The two residential units, currently offering 105 sqm of living area and about 100 sqm of usable space, can be significantly enlarged during renovation through the development of the attic and an extension. There is space for balconies and magnificent (roof) terraces. There is plenty of room for children, pets, cultivating fruits and vegetables, and a barbecue area – perhaps even a pool? It is also very suitable for multiple families, generations, or self-employed individuals. Ideal for dog owners. There is enough space for many two-wheelers and several cars.

The solid basement and exterior walls have not yet been insulated. The roof is watertight but has not yet been lined or insulated on the inside. The windows are in good condition. Each floor/residential unit has its own gas, water, and electricity connections. All plumbing, including the main lines, needs to be renewed.

The Bergisch Gladbach district “Sand” is located at a high elevation and is one of the preferred residential areas between the metropolitan centers of Cologne and Düsseldorf and the Bergisches Land. Due to a lack of newly designated building areas, conversion or new construction of private homes is fairly limited. Sand is situated exactly between the two centers, Bergisch Gladbach City and Bensberg, which results in a particularly wide range of shopping opportunities, cultural amenities, secondary schools, and doctors.

The building is located in a quiet residential area (traffic-calmed zone, exclusively residential) on a hillside with a southwest exposure and an unobstructed view of Cologne. It is an exceptionally bright and sunny property that borders a wooded area at its southern end.

Excellent infrastructure – especially for families – is within walking distance: kindergarten/daycare (currently under construction), a primary school, a bus stop (serving 20-minute intervals) with connections to all secondary schools, the inner city, and the S-Bahn station with links toward the ICE station Cologne Messe/Deutz or Cologne HBF. A popular, large Edeka supermarket offering more than just daily necessities – including delicatessen items, a beverage market, and fresh bakery rolls on Sundays – is nearby. Additional amenities include a doctor, two inns/restaurants, retail shops, a post office, ATMs, a Catholic church, the recreational area “Lerbacher Wald,” and unlimited opportunities to experience nature for children, sports enthusiasts, dog owners, etc.

Easily reachable by bicycle are the high school, vocational and secondary schools, various sports facilities, downtown Bergisch Gladbach, and the S-Bahn station. By car, you can reach Cologne/Bonn Airport (17 km away) in less than half an hour, and the A3 & A4 highways are 10–15 minutes away. The nearest ICE station is 34 minutes by public transport. Three hospitals and several nursing homes are located within a radius of less than seven kilometers. The almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities begin right behind the garden.

The house is particularly suitable for one to two families from the area with handyman skills and/or a good local network of craftsmen, or as a multi-generational living project. It is also ideal for self-employed individuals or freelancers who wish to combine living and working under one roof with the corresponding tax advantages. Garden enthusiasts, amateur vegetable gardeners, and pet owners will also find this to be an exceptionally attractive offer.

This property offers special potential for those interested in new construction or extensions: According to development studies prepared by a Bergisch Gladbach architecture firm, the permissible buildable area is a total of 350 sqm of living space over three floors. Presumably, three residential units could be accommodated. There is sufficient space for car parking, and there is no existing development plan. Possibly, the property could be developed further with a second building.

The location is ideal for solar and solar thermal installations.

The sale is conducted directly by the owner, with no broker involved.

The house is empty – you can start immediately!

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