Some places carry a certain magic within them. This small garden house in Höflein an der Donau is undoubtedly one of them.
Nestled between the quiet Silbersee and the mighty river, every window here feels like a picture frame: no matter where you look – there’s always water.
The location is unique: peaceful, almost secluded, and yet situated directly along the Danube cycle path. Just a few neighbors, but plenty of nature and a sense of freedom that’s hard to find these days.
The fact that this is freehold property makes it even more special – a true rarity in a garden allotment area. The house itself stands on solid stilts – not out of architectural whimsy, but because the Danube sometimes comes closer than expected. Yet, rather than being a burden, this is part of the home’s unique charm: those who live here are in harmony with nature and its moods – almost like chosen ones who get to enjoy such a privilege.
The house was originally built in the 1940s – though you’d never guess its age. On the contrary: it looks fresh and well-maintained, not least because the attic was only expanded around 1996. In total, the main floor offers around 35 m² of living space, plus an estimated 20 m² in the attic. Unfortunately, no official floor plans are available, so these figures are based on estimates.
Inside, a warm, rustic atmosphere welcomes you. Lots of wood, cozy but not cluttered – more like a little alpine cabin that’s lost its way and found itself on a branch of the Danube.
From the living room, a terrace opens out toward the river – especially magical in the evenings when the illuminated ships pass by.
The small, separate kitchen faces the other direction – toward the Silbersee, where the water lies still and sets the rhythm of the day. A later extension houses the bathroom with shower and toilet.
A spiral staircase leads up to the attic, where the sloped ceilings seem to lean in kindly, almost like they want to tuck you in. It’s a space that radiates coziness on its own – open enough to breathe freely, but snug enough to shut out the outside world. From the window, your gaze slips back toward the Danube, which up here feels like a nightly storyteller.
Beneath the house lies an enclosed pillar-level floor – practical for everything the garden needs. Speaking of the garden: it’s spacious and sunny, with a small gate leading directly to the Silbersee. Though – the path is currently guarded by a bramble hedge, which has laid itself across the shore like a wild, living wall. Of course, you can clear it – or you might just smile and accept it as part of this untamed idyll.
The house may not be flawless, but it’s all the more charming – and that’s really what it’s all about.
And because this house isn’t just a summer retreat, it’s worth thinking about the winter too. That’s when it becomes even more atmospheric: when mist rises over the Danube and the Silbersee lies enchanted and still, you sit inside with a cup of tea or a glass of red wine and feel as though the world has pressed pause. The wood paneling crackles gently, the sloped ceilings make it even cozier – and suddenly, you understand why people have felt at home here year-round for many years.
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This property is being sold via our Digital Offer Process (DAVE) – honest, transparent, and easy for everyone to follow. You decide what offer reaches us.
The listed price is a guide price, which may rise or fall depending on interest. Subject to owner approval.
Guide price: €199,000
The agent acts as a double broker.
