Roof terrace apartment in a dream location, commission-free

The 87.05 square meter apartment, located on the second floor, is the largest in a multi-unit building at Hauptstr. 117 in the old town of Erlangen. The building entrance and the north side of the apartment face north. From the north-facing windows, the view extends over the medieval northern city wall and the green, historic "Saugraben" (moat) to the Burgberg (castle hill). On the south side of the apartment, the view encompasses the charming, densely packed courtyards and rooftops of the old town, leading to the tower of the Altstädter Church. Therefore, despite its central location, the apartment is quiet. The 87.05 square meters of living space are divided as follows:

Facing north:
- a spacious hallway,
- a small bathroom with a bathtub and no window,
- a small kitchen, and
- a larger room, each with windows offering an unobstructed view of the Burgberg.

Facing south:
- a spacious bedroom, and
- a large living room with
- an adjacent room that is open-plan,
each with large terrace windows overlooking the generous, largely private rooftop terrace, offering views of the old town houses, rooftops, and the church tower. The current layout of the apartment features rooms that gradually increase in size towards the rooftop terrace, which serves as a focal point for light and views, enhancing both the spacious bedroom and the large living area. Alternative room layouts or usage concepts are possible, as the north-facing rooms have walls that are either non-load-bearing or have minimal structural importance, allowing for customization. We can provide various suggestions upon request. The apartment is suitable for singles, couples, families with one child, or two-person shared living arrangements. The apartment includes a parking space in the underground garage and a storage space in the attic, both located on the same floor. There are laundry and drying rooms in the basement, and a bicycle storage room accessible at ground level for communal use.

The apartment's location, directly adjacent to the medieval city wall in Erlangen's old town, with a southern view of the rooftops and a northern view of the Burgberg hill, is consistently peaceful and central, and this is its most attractive feature. Within a 10-minute walk, you can reach all essential amenities, as well as upscale restaurants, student bars, the city museum, the Kunstpalais (art palace), the theater, the E-Werk cultural center, and other important cultural venues, as well as the Regnitzgrund area and the locally legendary "Berg" (hill) with its historic beer cellars and gardens. By bike or public transport, you can reach the countryside in just 15 minutes. The healthcare system is excellent, and the university hospital has an outstanding reputation. The nearest stop for Erlangen's free local public transport is less than 200 meters away, and the main train station is less than a kilometer. Kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools are also easily accessible on foot and without needing a car. By car, you can reach the A73 highway in less than a kilometer, which provides quick access to connections in all directions. Following its renovation in 2024, further improvements have been planned for the "Saugraben," which is located on the north side of the building: vehicular traffic will be minimized, additional trees will be planted to complement the existing greenery, and asphalted areas will be paved with natural stone and de-sealed. This will create an attractive green urban space next to the last remaining section of the city wall from the 15th century, right at the foot of the building. (You can search online for "Saugraben" or visit erlangen.de/aktuelles/noerdlic­he-stadtmauerstrasse; a direct link is not provided here.)

Erlangen itself is a small town with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. This apparent contradiction stems from its Huguenot heritage, its location on the northern edge of the "metropolitan region," which allows you to easily cycle north into the beautiful rural Franconia, or south via excellent public transport and highway connections to experience the more tranquil city of Fürth and the larger city of Nuremberg. But above all, it's due to its population: authentic locals, multilingual, well-off Siemens employees, and, most importantly, many young and some more mature university members from all disciplines coexist seamlessly in perfect harmony, as this mix has developed organically. Equally pleasing and contradictory: Erlangen is very lively and very safe.