Only a few minutes from the centre of Klosterneuburg lies an apartment whose location may actually be even more appealing today than it was when the building was constructed. While many apartments close to town can become extremely hot in summer, this one remains surprisingly comfortable even on particularly hot days.
The reason begins with its position within the beautifully maintained residential complex. The apartment is not located directly on the street, but on the first floor of one of the buildings further back, surrounded by mature trees and protected from the immediate heat of the urban traffic area. With every step away from the street, it becomes quieter, greener – and noticeably more pleasant in summer.
The past few weeks have shown just how valuable this setting has become. Although outdoor temperatures repeatedly approached 40°C, the apartment remained pleasantly cool. Not through elaborate technical solutions, but simply thanks to its location and orientation, which naturally help to reduce overheating during the summer months. With summers becoming increasingly hot, this is no longer merely a pleasant side effect. It is a genuine residential advantage whose importance is likely to increase significantly in the years ahead.
The residential complex itself is also in an exceptionally well-maintained condition. It is continuously cared for, well managed and gives you the reassuring feeling from the moment you arrive that things are being properly looked after.
The apartment offers approximately 72 m² of living space and three rooms. The centrally positioned entrance hall provides access to almost all areas of the apartment without wasting valuable space on unnecessarily long corridors.
To the left is a room currently used as a home office, followed by the bedroom. Both rooms are pleasantly separated from the living area, making the layout particularly suitable for people who work from home but still prefer to keep work and personal life from permanently overlapping.
To the right is the bathroom, which has retained an unmistakable reminder of the era in which the apartment was built. Its warm orange colour comes from a time when people were still willing to make bold choices when it came to colour. Surprisingly, it has survived the decades remarkably well. Whether this little piece of history is preserved or the room is given a completely new look is entirely up to its future owner. The toilet is conveniently located separately.
Straight ahead, the bright living room opens up. Instead of neighbouring façades or windows directly opposite, the view here is defined by trees and shrubs. They provide a constantly changing palette of colours and also contribute to the pleasant indoor climate – something you might not necessarily expect in such a central location.
The loggia is located directly in front of the living room. It is not enormous, but offers exactly the right amount of space for a small table, two chairs and everything needed for a morning coffee or a quiet evening at home. Most importantly, it is sheltered, looks out onto greenery and remains surprisingly pleasant even on hot summer days.
The kitchen is separate from the living area and functionally equipped. Technically, the apartment is in solid condition, and the individual gas heating system has been regularly serviced. With a heating demand of 71.5 kWh/m²a, corresponding to energy efficiency category C, the apartment demonstrates that a home that does not come straight from the pages of the latest new-build brochure can still perform quite sensibly in terms of energy efficiency.
Naturally, the apartment carries visible reminders of the era in which it was built. At the same time, it provides a solid foundation and plenty of scope for contemporary living ideas. You can modernise it carefully, make more substantial changes, or simply move in first and take your time deciding what deserves to stay.
The property also includes a dedicated parking space – a detail whose true value is usually appreciated the moment you realise you no longer have to drive around the block several times in the evening looking for a place to park.
Another special feature awaits outdoors: the communal garden. Not a theoretical patch of greenery that merely sounds good in the property documents, but a garden that is genuinely used and enjoyed. With a garden shed, occasional barbecues and friendly encounters, a sense of community has developed here that is becoming increasingly rare. At the same time, the generous green space creates distance, shade and a more pleasant microclimate around the residential buildings.
The centre of Klosterneuburg, shops, public transport and all the essential amenities of everyday life are conveniently within walking distance. This is a place where you live close to the town, surrounded by greenery and with a surprisingly relaxed climate. Even the milk you forgot to buy for your morning coffee will probably be back home before the coffee has finished brewing.
Purchase price: €259,000
The agent acts as a double broker.
