This exclusive architectural "unique piece" is located on Wartenbergstrasse and thus in a quiet residential street in the preferred Gellert quarter. The villa was designed by the Basel architectural firm Suter & Burckhardt in 1901 and completed in 1903. It is assumed that this impressive building was one of the first projects of the two former friends, Rudolf Suter (1871-1932) and Otto Burckhardt (1872-1952), as they founded their joint architectural firm during the same year. Much later, this former connection resulted in the companies Suter & Suter (1945) and Burckhardt Architekten (1951).The spacious building impresses with its unique front facade. Upon closer inspection, one notices that this uniqueness and the playfulness of the facade image are largely due to the somewhat randomly arranged windows and their different formats. The floral metalwork also supports this impression. When looking at the front facade, it's not immediately apparent how voluminous the building actually is. When entering the house, one is received by a stately entrance hall. It is an impressive large, high room that brings the charm of Art Nouveau to bear in all its glory. An elaborate and also unique ceramic wall tile is a magnificent reproduction of Gustav Klimt's painting "Wasserschlangen II". It is an effective part of this central area of the house. The floor is covered with polished marble. The house has 13, partly very spacious, living rooms and rooms, several secondary rooms, and additional usable areas. The salon occupies an area of over 42 m2. Even a grand piano comes into view here. The room height is up to 3.20 meters. Artful decorations with floral motifs and curved lines give this room, especially the seating area, a charming atmosphere. It is the ideal place for private music evenings, social events, or simply relaxing in a very pleasant environment. A large window front brings a lot of light into the living room and at the same time offers a beautiful view of the park-like green area, which can also be accessed directly from here.The staircase, which is open to the inside and runs over several intermediate and main floors, is elegantly accompanied by a wooden staircase with balusters. The studio-like attic is equipped with a large panoramic window, many comfort features, and an additional bathroom. In the residentially developed basement, there is, among other things, the current billiard room, the cozy wine and fondue room, a natural wine cellar, or the housekeeping. An underground passage connects the townhouse to the adjacent garage, where the two parking spaces belonging to the house are located (exit St. Alban-Ring).The idyllic garden has the character of a small park. It is a truly enchanting place in the heart of Gellert. In 1995, the charming Art Nouveau pavilion was built according to the original plans from 1901. This open, yet weather-protected space, is a beautiful place to linger on a warm summer day or evening, either privately or in a small group. This garden also offers wonderful conditions for exhibiting selected art objects. Such an impressive building cannot be adequately described in words. Even the photos only provide a visual presentation in excerpts. If you are interested in this dreamlike villa, we suggest that you take a look at the property together with us. Alexander Litzius looks forward to your...
