The property
A New Take on the Villa – Attractive Tax Benefits Through Historic Preservation Deductions
In this prestigious, historic villa in a prime location in Velbert, an exceptionally spacious, light-filled apartment with a terrace and garden awaits you, blending the turn-of-the-century lifestyle with the demands of modern living and working. The building, which is listed as a historic landmark, is being extensively renovated with great attention to detail. A total of 3 residential units are being created. The flexible floor plans offer ideal conditions for use as an exclusive office, a stylish practice, or stately living, as well as highly attractive tax benefits through historic preservation depreciation.
Attic floor—approximately 106 m²—featuring a balcony and a studio (living space) suitable for use as an office or similar purpose.
Due to the historic preservation depreciation allowance, the price for the apartment consists of the purchase price of the existing building structure (€127,200.00) + the portion for the renovation (€307,400.00) + other costs. Significant depreciation allowances (historic preservation depreciation) on renovation costs for owner-occupiers (up to 9% over 10 years, pursuant to Section 10f of the German Income Tax Act (EStG)). We would be happy to discuss the details with you in a personal meeting.
A particular highlight of the property is the spacious staircase, whose original wood paneling underscores the stately character of the house. The ground floor also features preserved tiles and stylistic elements from the early 20th century, which will be integrated into the modern overall design.
The History of the House
The villa at Offerstraße 14 was built in 1904 as a prestigious entrepreneur’s villa—during Velbert’s economic heyday, when the town had made a name for itself throughout Europe since the 18th century as a center of the lock and hardware industry. Offerstraße was the preferred residential address for wealthy factory owners, who built their stately villas here around the turn of the century. To this day, the historically protected buildings at Nos. 6, 14, 18/20, 19, and 21 form a unique ensemble of Wilhelminian-style architecture—one of Velbert’s most valuable streetscapes.
The building itself captivates with its neoclassical façade decoration, the striking circular balcony on the upper floor supported by four columns, and a rich period interior featuring original wood paneling and tiles from the time of its construction. The villa has been a listed historic building since 2017 (Historic Building No. 314)—the basis for the attractive historic building depreciation allowance.
The name “Offers” refers to Velbert’s oldest settlement center, first mentioned in a document in 1326. Anyone who moves here will be living in a place with over 700 years of urban history.
property data
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Property ID
780012969
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Object type
apartment
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Location
Velbert
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Year of manufacture
1904
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Condition
Fully renovated
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Available starting
by arrangement
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floor
2
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Camping sites
1
Rooms
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Room
4
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Bedroom
2
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Bathroom
1
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Balconies
1
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Patios
1
areas
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Lot size
approx.950 m²
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Living space
approx.106 m²
Prices
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Purchase price
459.000 €
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Outside commission
provisionsfrei
Facilities
This unit features large windows and a sense of spaciousness that only historic buildings can offer. The penthouse apartment has a balcony that invites you to linger.
An Energy-Efficiency Masterpiece: History Meets Climate Neutrality
Preserving a historic building while making it sustainable for the future is an architectural feat. This villa proves that historic preservation and climate protection are not mutually exclusive.
As part of the renovation, the building is being equipped with a state-of-the-art heating system that ensures a CO2-free energy supply. Thanks to this innovative heating technology, ongoing energy costs can be reduced by an impressive 50%—without the need for costly and visually intrusive building insulation. This approach preserves the historic facade in all its splendor.
Features & Highlights
- Historic Preservation & Tax Benefits: Significant depreciation allowances (Denkmal-AfA) on renovation costs for owner-occupiers (up to 9% over 10 years under Section 10f of the German Income Tax Act (EStG)).
- Ongoing Renovation: The property is undergoing a complete renovation in accordance with historic preservation guidelines and is being brought up to the latest technical standards
- Historic charm: Spacious stairwell with original wood paneling and preserved turn-of-the-century tiles.
- High-quality finishes: Premium materials, state-of-the-art building systems, and luxurious bathrooms following the renovation.
- Outdoor areas: Spacious garden for communal use, as well as generous balconies/terraces for the units on the ground floor and first floor.
- Parking: Underground parking garage available on the neighboring property.
- Future-oriented energy: New, CO2-free heating system offering approximately 50% cost savings without facade insulation.
- Prime Location: Attractive location in Velbert with excellent transportation links.
Conclusion: This historic, landmark-protected villa in Velbert is a rare gem on the real estate market. It combines the elegance of bygone eras with state-of-the-art technology, ecological sustainability, and highly attractive tax benefits through the landmark depreciation allowance (Denkmal-AfA). A perfect place for visionaries seeking something special—whether as a prestigious corporate headquarters, an exclusive home, or a high-yield investment.
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