Biesenthal: 1,646 square meters of developed land, existing building, photovoltaic system, 40 minutes from Berlin.

1. 646 m² of land nestled between historic villas. A one-minute walk to the train station, and just under 40 minutes by car or train to central Berlin. The property features a small, solid house in need of renovation, a barn, a garden shed, and a modern solar PV system with a 21 kWh battery. I am selling privately and directly. No commission, no real estate agent involved; you will be speaking directly with me. What's on offer: the land.

The property, located in a historically significant area, is cultivated in a natural way, and the garden offers a variety of fruits including apples, pears, cherries, plums, raspberries, blackberries, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, elderberries, gooseberries, strawberries, rhubarb, and more. Carefully designed flower beds and large raised beds made of corten steel are also available. It has a southwest orientation, offering plenty of sunshine. There is ample space for self-sufficiency, a workshop, a studio, animals, a second building, or simply for enjoying privacy. The street is a tree-lined avenue with historic villas, and the property is part of the historic railway complex. The house, honestly:

Approximately 54 m², with three rooms, a bathroom with a bathtub, a fitted kitchen with modern, high-end appliances, and a basement. Stone foundation, approximately 50 cm thick masonry – the structure is extremely solid. However: While it is habitable, the electrical distribution panel in the living area should be updated before moving in. The plaster could also benefit from renovation. Whoever buys this property will either need to allocate time or have some additional budget. Here are some specific details about the condition:
• Built in 1880 (two stories), the first floor was demolished after war damage in 1945, and it has been a single-story building ever since.
• Foundation made of solid natural stone/fieldstone.
• Roof: Bitumen, approximately 20 years old.
• Windows: Schüco PVC windows.
• Electrical: The main connection box and meter are modern, but the distribution panel in the living area needs renovation.
• Three out of four basement rooms are completely dry. Only one is slightly damp, but this is effectively and costlessly addressed by an automatic dehumidifier powered by 100% solar energy. If desired, a basement wall waterproofing system can be installed.
• Heating/Climate: Wood pellets, firewood, or a heat pump. Electronically controlled pellet stoves from 2020. Alternatively, a new clay oven built in 2018 for firewood, constructed by an oven builder using historical tiles. And 2 modern air conditioning systems that can also provide complete heating during transitional periods. •Wooden floors throughout the house (except in the kitchen). These have already been renewed in the bedroom. In the other rooms, you can choose to leave them as they are, have them refurbished, or replace them. •The plaster is exposed, and all wallpaper and wall coverings have been removed. I'm telling you this in advance, rather than during the viewing: The property is located near the train station. Trains run there. The garden is usually wonderfully quiet, but sometimes a train will pass by. That's just the way it is. Here's what's already in place and what you won't have to pay extra for:
•PV system Fronius Gen24 10.0 with 2 x BYD- HVS 10.8 batteries, 21 kWh, grid-connected and registered. It provides 10 kW without any grid connection. Ideal for electric cars. 32 A three-phase power supply at the parking space. •Fiber optic connection with up to 2,500 Mbit/s – perfect for home office.
•Fully developed, including a sewage connection (no septic tank required).
•Barn and garden shed suitable for use as a workshop, storage space, or studio.
•Two parking spaces for cars.
•Mixed-use area: In addition to residential use, commercial use is also possible. Regarding the price: €249,000.
The 1,646 m² of developed building land in this location represent the main portion of the price, which is approximately €150 per m². In addition to this, you get the PV system with battery, the fiber optic connection, and the outbuildings – and these factors are considered in the overall price. We can discuss the price if you tell me what your counteroffer is based on. Please refrain from making purely speculative offers.

Biesenthal, Bahnhofstraße. It's also known as "the longest avenue of Gründerzeit villas in Brandenburg." The train station is located directly across the street. From there, you can reach central Berlin in under 40 minutes. In the immediate vicinity, you'll find: the Kulturbahnhof (a cultural center hosting concerts, events, readings, and poetry slams), Café Kaiserliches Postamt (famous for its incredible cakes), Freie Naturschule Barnim (a nature school for particularly clever and mischievous children), a bio-store from the Lobetaler dairy, an ice cream café, a discount supermarket, and a DHL parcel locker. And all of this is within a 200-meter radius. The town also has five supermarkets, doctors, nurseries, state and private schools. Surrounding the area is the Barnim Nature Park, forests, and lakes. And yes, it's green in multiple ways in the neighborhood. If you're looking for a new-build idyll with a German flag, you won't find it here. I recommend visiting the website of the Kulturbahnhof Biesenthal. The combination is rare: you live in a rural area on a large plot of land, but are still easily accessible to Berlin without a car. At the same time, you have a fantastic infrastructure within walking distance. Incidentally, the property borders public land on all four sides. So, there are no direct neighbors looking over your garden fence. And the closest neighbors are truly the nicest people you can imagine.