Multi-family house with garden and terraces in historic village center

Some places do not come into being all at once.

They grow over years, through care, through decisions and through the people who shape them. In the historic town centre of Eberau this extraordinary estate connects two carefully revitalized Streckhöfe to an ensemble that creates space for community, retreat and diverse ways of living.

The architecture is oriented to the existing stock and has been developed with great attention for materials, proportions and atmosphere. Natural building materials, generous open spaces and a grown garden shape the appearance of this special property.

The Estate

The property comprises in total ca. 400 m² of living space and unites three independent residential units on a plot of ca. 3.021 m². The buildings were comprehensively renovated and expanded in several stages. Particular attention was paid to the use of high-quality and ecological building materials. The existing structure opens up a variety of living concepts: from classical multi-generation living to communal living with ample privacy to the combination of living, working and renting at one site.

The so-called American House was built by returnees who worked as carpenters for several years in the United States. The experiences gained there, mainly from the New York area, flowed into the construction of the house and give it a special character to this day. The building features two independent dwelling units with a total living area of ca. 225 m². Generous terraces extend the living areas outdoors and offer quiet views into the garden. A roughly 25 m² underground cellar beneath the terrace adds additional storage space to the concept. Ceiling heights of around 2,90 meters and historic ribbed vaults in the basement create a generous yet authentic living atmosphere.

The neighboring farmhouse offers ca. 175 m² of living space on two levels. The heart of the house is the spacious kitchen-dining area designed as a central meeting point of daily life. Clay plaster, earth tones, a colored cast asphalt floor on the ground floor and cork floors on the upper floor create a pleasant and natural indoor climate. The bathroom as well as parts of the kitchen were executed with traditional Tadelakt, a waterproof lime plaster of Moroccan origin. Here too, ceiling heights of around 2,90 meters contribute to an open living feel.

Complementing the ensemble is a roughly 100 m² barn with prepared sanitary connections, a summer kitchen and further outbuildings with additional expansion potential.

The technical equipment combines traditional construction with contemporary living comfort. Both houses are supplied by district heating. In the farmhouse, heating distribution is via underfloor heating, supplemented by a climate control unit in the attic with heating function as well as a high-quality wood stove of the Greithwald brand in the living kitchen. Hot water is produced by an air-source heat pump. Notably, the high-quality Passive House timber windows with oiled pine interiors and natural larch on the exterior. In the American House heating is via radiators, supplemented by wood stoves in the kitchen area as well as in the basement. Cellulose, wood-fibre and perlite insulation as well as moisture-regulating clay plasters emphasize the consistently ecological approach of the renovation.

The three independent residential units create room for different life concepts. Whether multi-generation living, communal living with independent living areas or the combination of own use, rental and professional activity, the existing structure enables a variety of long-term usage possibilities.

The Property

The outdoor area has been developed over years into a diverse garden landscape. A swimming pond, fruit trees, flowering areas and retreat spaces create an environment that is both natural and well-tended.

The high biodiversity shapes the character of the property. Different vegetative zones alternate with open spaces, paths and places to stay. This creates new visual connections and qualities of stay.

Besides recreation and nature experience, the property also offers practical uses. Existing garden areas, outbuildings and open spaces create room for self-sufficiency, animal husbandry, communal living or creative projects.

The property is suitable for families as well as people who want to combine living, working and communal use. The ensemble also offers ideal conditions for multi-generation living, communal housing forms or use as a seminar and meeting place.

The Location

The property is located in the historic centre of Eberau in southern Burgenland. The expansive village green with its old tree stock shapes the immediate surroundings and gives the town centre a special atmosphere. In direct proximity is the historic Wasserburg Eberau, which continues to shape the character of the place today. Along the outer boundary of the property runs a section of the former moat of Wasserburg Eberau, further enriching the natural surroundings.

Shopping facilities, bakery, gastronomy, school and medical care are in short distance and partly reachable on foot. A kindergarten adjoins the property and complements the family-friendly infrastructure of the town. Cultural offerings also enrich life in the community.

The surroundings are characterized by gentle hills, wine-growing, nature and a decelerated quality of life.

We would like to point out that there is a familial or economic close relationship between the broker and the third party to be mediated. The broker acts as a dual agent.

Infrastructure / Distances

• Health
  • Doctor <6.500m
  • Pharmacy <6.500m
• Children & Schools
  • School <500m
  • Kindergarten <7.000m
• Nearby services
  • Supermarket <500m
  • Bakery <500m
• Other
  • Bank <500m
  • Post <2.000m
  • ATM <8.000m
• Transit
  • Bus <500m
• Distance as the crow flies / Source: OpenStreetMap