Retreat Forever – Wo die Seele Urlaub macht!

3423 St. Andrä-Wördern

Description

Just a few minutes from the outskirts of Vienna, yet right in the heart of nature: Those who reach the little cul-de-sac at the end of their daily grind leave city life behind for good. One more right turn, a short uphill stretch – about 100 meters on a narrow, natural path – and you step into another chapter. Welcome to the Wiener Alm, a place where silence becomes audible, the air smells of forest, and every day feels a little like a holiday.

What immediately stands out here: the tranquility. No car noise, no hustle – just pure nature and that feeling of freedom. The neighbors? They are somewhere around, but they feel far, far away. Living here means living for yourself – and that is luxury as it should be. The access ends on the road – beyond that, it’s car-free, undisturbed, almost like being in the Alps over 1,000 meters, where you might nod to each other kindly but can fully enjoy your day on your own.

The property itself covers about 1,914 m² and is nestled in a gentle clearing of the Wienerwald. A main building that is already over 100 years old, while the extension is only about 60 years young, is ready – officially classified as a "Preservable Building in Green Land" with around 90 m² of living space, open for creative ideas.

Inside, you will find a living room, 1.5 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, WC, and a storage room.

Here, the forest reigns – and that’s just as it should be. Instead of street noise, you hear birds chirping, instead of a neighbor’s lawn mower, maybe a deer rustling in the underbrush. The adjacent Wienerwald not only belongs to the European nature reserve but also forms the daily backdrop of this extraordinary property.

The sun? Has free rein here in summer. The air? So clear that you can almost taste it. And the property is also fenced – very down-to-earth, without much fuss. But with the clear promise: Here outside begins real life.

For those longing for independence and a life with the seasons, this is the perfect setting. Baking bread, making jam, growing vegetables, chopping wood – this is not a romantic idea here but a lived everyday life – Earthkeeper beware!

Children grow up here like in a picture book: with dirt under their fingernails, barefoot across meadows, treehouses instead of tablets. In short: a place where one can reach 100 years of age simply because they live outdoors, breathe deeply, and rejoice anew with every sunrise.

Even though life here feels wonderfully analog – basic services are anything but backward. Electricity connection with current E-examination? Available. Water? Comes classically via the municipal water supply. Telephone and internet? Connection-ready. And for those who aim for self-sufficiency: A private well is ready – perfect for anyone who wants to not only grow their vegetables but also water them themselves.

Heating is done with a wood stove for the transitional period – rustic, cozy, effective. On cold winter days, an oil heating system with a 4,000-liter tank used to kick in; whether it is still functional needs to be tested. But even without it, it will be warm and atmospheric.

There’s also a little highlight: the separately accessible mountain cellar with around 15 m² – a real natural cold storage. Here, you store your homegrown treasures, juices, preserves – or simply a good bottle of wine. Next to it is an additional small room, ideal for tools or tinkering time. The control for the resource-saving irrigation system also finds its place here – groundwater included.

Are you different and want to live that way too? Then you are exactly right here; we are already looking forward to your call. Put on sturdy shoes, and let’s get started.

The price: € 195,000,--

Amenities

  • Brick
  • Grünblick
  • Plastic windows
  • bathroom with window
  • bathtub
  • bricks & concrete
  • cable/satellite TV
  • central heating
  • customisable rooms
  • fitted kitchen
  • garden use
  • oil
  • panoramic view
  • parquet
  • storage room
  • stove
  • tiles
  • toilets

Energy Performance Certificate

  • Annual thermal energy index F, 187.5 kWh/m2a
  • Valid until Apr 26, 2031

Map location

Infrastructure/distances (POIs)

Transport

  • Bus 500 m
  • Airport 7500 m

Others

  • Bank 1000 m
  • ATM 1000 m
  • Police 500 m

Health

  • Doctor 1000 m
  • Pharmacy 500 m
  • Hospital 7500 m
  • Clinic 4500 m

Stated distance as the crow flies / source: OpenStreetMap