RUBAN - Top 5

THE PROJECT

On Brillantengrund, just a stone’s throw from Mariahilfer Straße, a Biedermeier house has stood since 1826 and is now enjoying a second heyday with ‘ RUBAN ’. The existing building is being completely refurbished and a two-storey attic extension is being added – creating an ensemble in which the historic fabric and modern architecture do not compete with one another, but complement each other. The development comprises 14 owner-occupied flats with living spaces ranging from around 40 to 198 m², as well as two commercial units measuring 35 and 98 m² on the ground floor.

Facing Kaiserstrasse, the reliefs and stucco elements of the historic façade are being preserved, whilst a wooden portal in the Old Viennese style and projecting shop windows characterise the ground floor. The living spaces themselves face inwards – towards the landscaped inner courtyard, which lies between firewalls as an urban oasis and is accessible exclusively to the two Garden Apartments. There is also a renovated historic courtyard house, the ‘Salettl’, which can be used as a summer kitchen, home office or private hobby room.

There are five different apartment types to choose from. The two Garden Apartments on the ground floor are maisonettes with their own garden, a large terrace, a private ‘Salettl’ and the sleeping area on the first floor; Apartment 1 even extends into the basement with a 49 m² multi-purpose room – the ideal private wine cellar. The six Classic Apartments on the first and second floors showcase the best of the historic building – ceiling heights of up to 2.90 m, herringbone parquet flooring, box windows, and in some cases wall and ceiling stucco, plus balconies of up to 24.47 m². The two studios are compact one-room flats, in which up to 80 per cent of the floor space is taken up by the kitchen-diner. On the first top floor is the Modern Apartment with a balcony and terrace, and at the very top are the three penthouses – spread over two levels, featuring a kitchen-diner with a fireplace connection and a private roof terrace, which is equipped for an outdoor kitchen, jacuzzi and outdoor shower.

The older building is also state-of-the-art in terms of technology. Three air-source heat pumps with heating, cooling and hot-water storage tanks in the basement supply the building; heating is provided throughout via underfloor heating, and consumption is metered for each flat via radio-controlled reading. For the Garden Apartments, the Modern Apartment and the Penthouses, air conditioning with indoor units flush-mounted into the ceiling is already included in the purchase price – as is the fully installed Loxone smart-home system with central control via iPad. All other flats are pre-wired for both. A KONE lift provides barrier-free access to the building; in the entrance hall, with its chequerboard-patterned terrazzo floor and ruby-red-framed walls, there is a dedicated post room with a letter and parcel box system.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Biedermeier house dating from 1826 | completely refurbished and extended to include a two-storey attic
• 14 owner-occupied flats ranging from approx. 40 to 198 m² | two street-facing commercial spaces measuring 35 and 98 m² suitable for retail, offices, a bistro or a medical practice
• Five apartment types: 2 Garden Apartments as maisonettes with private gardens and a ‘Salettl’ | 6 Classic Apartments in the original building | 2 studios | 1 Modern Apartment | 3 penthouses with private roof terraces
• Landscaped inner courtyard with a renovated historic courtyard house – suitable for use as a summer kitchen, home office or hobby room
• Characteristic features of the historic building – herringbone parquet flooring with a border frieze | faithfully recreated box windows | wall and ceiling stucco
• Three design schemes to choose from
• Heating and cooling via three air-source heat pumps with full-surface underfloor heating
• Air conditioning and a fully installed smart home system included in the purchase price
• Fireplace connection in the three penthouses | outdoor kitchen | Jacuzzi | provision for an outdoor shower on the roof terraces
• Biedermeier-style entrance hall with chequerboard-patterned terrazzo flooring | Dedicated parcel room with parcel lockers | KONE lift | Wheelchair accessible
• First occupancy following comprehensive refurbishment of the freehold property | turnkey | available from Q3 2027

SERVICE CHARGES

For the sake of clarity, we note that, unless otherwise stated in the offer, a commission will be payable upon successful completion of the sale, in accordance with the rates set out in the Estate Agents’ Ordinance BGBI. 262 and 297/1996 – that is, 3% of the purchase price plus 20% VAT. This obligation to pay commission also applies if you pass on the information provided to you to third parties. There is a close financial relationship with the seller. We would like to point out that we are acting as dual agents. The drafting of the contract and escrow settlement are handled by the law firm of Dr Rumpf, Freyung 6, 1010 Vienna. The costs amount to 1.5% of the purchase price plus 20% VAT, as well as out-of-pocket expenses and certification fees.

Top 5

The Classic Apartment 5 demonstrates what a truly well-thought-out floor plan can achieve. Of the approximately 80 m² of usable living space, a full 4.06 m² is accounted for by the entrance hall and corridor.

The centrepiece is the 34.32 m² open-plan kitchen and living area. Adjacent to this are two rooms of almost equal size, measuring 15.43 and 14.57 m² – a layout that offers plenty of flexibility: two bedrooms, a bedroom plus a home office, or a shared flat where everyone is on an equal footing. Both rooms are served by two bathrooms and a separate toilet.

The 12.14 m² balcony and an additional loggia extend the living space outwards, whilst a 2.90 m² storage room accommodates the washing machine and tumble dryer. With a ceiling height of 2.90 m, herringbone parquet flooring with a border frieze and old-Viennese-style casement windows, this is a three-room flat offering excellent value for money.