Elegant Residence at Franziskanerplatz

Idyll and elegance with Viennese flair

In the heart of the most popular part of Vienna's Old Town, the romantic Franziskanerplatz lies somewhat hidden. Tourists pause in delight to take in the pretty cobblestoned idyll and the beautiful Renaissance church.

But true Vienna connoisseurs and locals also know exactly why they visit this square with its wonderful Italian flair: the culinary variety with the great taverns has captivated them! A quick coffee or Vienna’s home-style cooking at haute-cuisine level — here every guest who wants to keep body and soul together will be served accordingly.

The "Orelli House"

The property located at the corner of Weihburggasse / Franziskanerplatz, in Vienna's 1st district, was erected in 1698 for Baron Peter von Orelli. Stylistically at the transition from early to High Baroque, it was expanded in 1756. The façade consists of vertically connected plaster panels and windows that are vertically aligned. The remarkable basket-arched portal from the second half of the 18th century is bounded by Tuscan columns and a triglyph frieze at its upper end.

Notably the inner courtyard, with an early historical coffered ceiling, is home to the Baroque Rebecca Fountain (1846) by Adam Rammelmayer. 2008-2022, opera diva Anna Netrebko also lived in this building.

Acquiring property in this unique location is a rare opportunity, especially if, as here, it is a majestic and highly representative Bel-Etage that is in excellent condition.

The fittings:

Majestic plaster ceilings as well as tiled stoves and fireplaces adorn the grand and spacious salons, the existing stoves and fireplaces currently serve as decorations.

The property has an office designation, but is mainly used as an apartment, which is why only 10% VAT is applicable.

Just recently the attractiveness of this property was enhanced by a lift installation allowing barrier-free access to the apartment, and the courtyard is being redesigned.

The layout is characterized by generous proportions:

• Entrance
• Living salon ( approx. 72m²)
• Library ( approx. 30m²)
• Dining room (approx. 32m²)
• Bedroom (approx. 35m²)
• Wardrobe (approx. 10m²)
• Bathroom with toilet (approx. 11m²)
• Kitchen with spatially separated utility room (approx. 30m²)
• 2nd toilet
• Urinal
• Glazed passage with access to the newly constructed lift

Apartment features

Floors

• Historical decorative parquet in the salons and living areas
• Strip parquet in the kitchen
• High-quality tiles in the sanitary rooms

Windows/doors

• Classic wooden casement windows
• Swing doors with transoms
• Magnificent original fittings

Heating

• Condensing boiler

Kitchen

• Large fitted kitchen with all appliances and an old fixed stove
• Adjacent utility room with washing machine, dryer

Bathroom

• Not long ago this extremely tasteful space was redesigned with a shower, bathtub, double washbasin, separated toilet
• 2nd toilet with hand basin
• separate urinal

Other amenities

• Internet
• Alarm system
• Intercom with camera
• Elevator ride directly to the apartment

Location

Quiet and idyllic in the center on one of Vienna's most picturesque squares.

The diverse cultural and culinary offerings of the first district as well as the upscale boutiques around are impressive. A short walk through Vienna's most popular shopping streets brings you to the Vienna State Opera, the best theatres, museums and galleries.

The spacious apartment is within walking distance only 3 minutes from St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's landmark, and equally close is the luxury shopping mile with Graben, Kohlmarkt and Kärntner Straße. To the imperial Winter Palace, the National Library, the Spanish Riding School and to the Baroque Government Quarter it is 6 minutes.

Additionally, it takes four minutes to the 3 Hektar large, expansive city park. Other large park complexes in the neighborhood are the Burggarten and the Volksgarten, both located on the Ring, the grand boulevard from the 19th century. On this wide avenue there are also the Town Hall, the Parliament, the University, the Burgtheater, the Kunsthistorisches and the Naturhistorisches Museum.

Infrastructure

Best connections to the public transport network are provided by the U1 and U3 subway lines at Stephansplatz and by the city buses.

Garage

Several public and private garages are in the immediate vicinity.

Perhaps you did not find all the information you need in this exposé. If you would like more details, we will be happy to provide them or research for you!

We look forward to showing you this unique property in person!

Your team from Elisabeth Rohr Real Estate

We would like to point out that there is a familial or economic close relationship between the broker and the third party to be brokered.

The broker acts as a dual agent.