The property
Villa in Need of Renovation – Attractive Tax Benefits Through Historic Preservation Deductions
In this prestigious, historic villa in a prime location in Velbert, you’ll find three spacious, light-filled units that harmonize the turn-of-the-century lifestyle with the demands of modern living and working. The building, which is listed as a historic landmark, requires extensive renovation carried out with great attention to detail. The flexible floor plans offer ideal conditions for use as an exclusive office, a stylish medical practice, or stately residences, as well as highly attractive tax benefits due to the high historic preservation depreciation allowance.
The villa offers a total of three separate units in need of renovation, each with generous floor space:
Ground floor—approximately 153 m² with a terrace and garden
Suitable for prestigious residential use, a law office, or a medical practice
First floor—approximately 135 m² with a balcony
Spacious living, creative office
Second floor—approximately 105 m² with two balconies and an attic
Cozy living, art studio, or creative workspace
We’d be happy to provide the price for the entire property upon request. We can also provide information on renovation options.
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 are 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 Gründerzeit 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
780012578
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Object type
apartment building
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Location
Velbert
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Year of manufacture
1904
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Condition
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Available starting
by arrangement
Rooms
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Room
14
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Bedroom
11
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Bathroom
3
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Balconies
2
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Patios
1
areas
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Lot size
approx.950 m²
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Living space
approx.395 m²
Prices
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Price upon request
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Outside commission
3,57% inkl. 19% MwSt. vom Kaufpreis
Facilities
These units feature high ceilings, large windows, and a sense of spaciousness that only historic buildings can offer. The apartments either have access to a private garden or balconies that invite you to linger.
Preserving a historic building while making it fit for the future is an architectural masterpiece.
Features & Highlights
- Historic Preservation Status & 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 must undergo a complete renovation in accordance with historic preservation guidelines and be brought up to the latest technical standards
- Historic charm: Spacious stairwell with original wood paneling and preserved turn-of-the-century tiles.
- Spacious garden for communal use, as well as generous balconies/terraces for the units on the ground floor and first floor.
- 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, environmental sustainability, and highly attractive tax benefits through the landmark depreciation allowance (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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