Forward-Looking Investment: Classy Tenant-Occupied 2-Bedroom Period Flats in Berlin-Pankow

In the Kissingenviertel quarter south-east of the Florakiez neighbourhood, between Berliner Strasse and Neumannstrasse, lies the charming period building of Binzstrasse 20 on a quiet tree-lined residential street. Built around 1910, the well-appointed multi-unit dwelling divides into a front building and a back building, with a shared inner courtyard in between.

The period building welcomes its residents with a bright and friendly façade accentuated by red highlights. All of the period features in the stairwell were painstakingly refurbished, with the details skilfully restored. Stucco images on the walls of the entrance area and curved hand rails commemorate the building’s history while the actual flats are accessed via elegant door frames and coffered front doors.

Each of the three tenant-occupied flats on the ground floor has a private patio plus garden section allocated to it. These residential units on the raised ground floor come with 2 bedrooms each and floor areas of 67 to 71 square metres. With garden areas ranging from about 42 to a generous 85 square metres, they provide residents with a private green retreat. The flats have optimal floor plans, with separately accessible and spacious rooms. What all of the flats have in common is that bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are situated directly off the hallway. The bright bathrooms are equipped either with a walk-in shower or a bathtub. The kitchens offer plenty of space, and get sunlight from the windows facing the courtyard, the same being true for the bedrooms. The residential unit located on the right-hand side of the ground floor features a classy parquet floor. In addition, the flats in the centre and on the right are enhanced by a conservatory each.

The flats on the raised ground floor have been progressively upgraded.

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Pankow is a district in northern Berlin that, together with the districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Weissensee, belongs to the eponymous borough of Pankow. To this day, the green district with its enchanting blocks harks back to its past splendour of stately summer residences set inside sprawling parks. The people of Pankow appreciate the tranquillity and peacefulness of the area as much as the close proximity of the bubbly district of Prenzlauer Berg.

Pankow offers a wide variety of things to do. Choices include Berlin’s oldest street market on the historic village green of Pankow, the only nature protection area with a rich diversity of bird species in the inner city, a quiet lake shore of Fauler See or the banks of the River Panke after which the borough takes its name. Hiking alongside the narrow river will take you through several scenic park facilities, such as Bürgerpark designed by Lenné or the grounds of Schönhausen Palace. The manor, which once served as summer residence of Queen Elisabeth Christine, wife of Frederick the Great, was also used as guest house of the East German government and seat of East Germany’s president. In the years following the country’s reunification, the palace was painstakingly restored and now houses a museum dedicated to its own turbulent history.

The Berlin-Usedom long-distance cycle route of 337 km branches from the Schönhausen palace grounds before heading out towards the Baltic Sea, passing through pristine outdoor scenery en route. Whenever you feel like leaving this quiet recreational ambience to experience the city’s cultural life, you will find a vibrant scene in nearby Prenzlauer Berg, e. g. at Kulturbrauerei, Prater or in any of the many cafés here.

The Florakiez neighbourhood near Binzstrasse is another great destination for shopping and hanging out. Small delis, exquisite boutique stores of studio character and cosy restaurants offer residents and visitors of Pankow a wide variety of aesthetic and culinary delights. Indeed, the Florakiez neighbourhood with its cafés, periodic street parties and flea markets is one of the factors that make Pankow so vibrant and charming.