Exposé Englisch

Rarity - Historical Villa
from 1893
A-4820 Bad Ischl - Austria - Salzkammergut

Presented at the World Exposition in
Chicago in 1893....
A magnificent villa of cultural significance, in the Arts & Crafts style that can tell many extraordinary stories and
is full of interesting history.
Originally planned and built in Germany using a special wooden construction method, the villa was shipped across the
Atlantic Sea to Chicago to be exhibited at the World Exposition (1) because of its uniqueness.
After the expo the villa was returned to Europe, ending up in Austria. But how come?
Love at First Sight
Oscar Blumenthal (2), the famous Berlin drama critic and playwright visited the expo in Chicago and instantly fell in love
with this unusual building. He bought it, had it disassembled and shipped back to Europe.
His choice for a special place to re-erect the villa fell to Bad Ischl, the summer residence of the Austrian emperor Franz
Joseph I (4) from 1849 to 1914.
Bad Ischl – The Heart of Salzkammergut
Bad Ischl is wellknown as a place of historic significance. It was here that in 1853 Emperor Franz Joseph got engaged to
Elisabeth (Sisi) of Bavaria (5). Since the summer of 1863 the famous composer Anton Bruckner (6) would come for the
Emperor’s birthday and other festivities as a royal organist. In addition to the imperial family and Oscar Blumenthal, Bad
Ischl was also the summer destination for many popular composers of that era, such as Johann Strauß (7), Franz Lehár
(8) und Johannes Brahms (9). Other musicians also used to spend their summers here at the turn of the century — many
of them probably just because they wanted to be near the court. Thus, Bad Ischl developed into a world-renowned
meeting point for many artists during the Habsburg monarchy (10). The tradition is still alive today: during the summer
months each year the famous operetta festival (11) takes place here.
Historical Monument
To ensure this very special villa remains in its original style, the current owner applied in 1983 to put it under the control
of the Federal Agency for the Preservation of Historical Monuments.
Furniture, Furnishings, Paintings, etc.
With few exceptions, all furniture, paintings, rugs, and curtains, as well as all lighting fixtures shall remain in place, as
they are part of an elegant ensemble, contributing nicely to the charm of this residence. There will be no extra charge for
these furnishings.
(1) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Columbian_Exposition
(2) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Blumenthal
(3) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Ischl
(4) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Joseph_I.
(5) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_von_Österreich-Ungarn
(6) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Bruckner
(7) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Strauss_(Sohn)
(8) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Lehar
(9) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Brahms
(10) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donaumonarchie
(11) http://www.leharfestival.at/
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Photo: Oscar Neubauer
An Oasis of Well-Being
... that will surely take you back in time
Experience it for yourself. You enter the building and can feel it –
time must have stood still for 100 years. The pleasant atmosphere,
its soothing tranquility - is indescribable. While you are still in the
foyer, your eyes wander up the staircase to the highest point of the
roof – to the small tower. Truly impressive.
Then as you head to the comfortable parlor, you feel immediately
attracted by the pretty tiled stove which promises cozy warmth on
winter days. You then look at the beautiful dining room with a cozy
bay window, the terrace door and the veranda. The elegant doors are
eye-catchers, along with the wood-paneled walls, high ceilings, and
the tasteful interior – a dazzling experience. You take a seat at the
table and take a deep breath. Your first impression: ”this is a truly
beautiful place….”
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"The Weisse Rössl"
...written in villa Blumenthal in the year 1895
Oscar Blumenthal wrote the stage-play "Im Weissen Rössl," the
most frequently performed piece worldwide. In 1930 it was adapted
as a libretto for the operetta.
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Dining room / Parlor
Ground floor
The historic tiled stove originating from 1860/1880 was restored
and is still in use today.
The ground floor accommodates a large foyer, an open staircase, the
parlor which is used as a living room and creates the heart of the villa
with the tiled stove and the view of the garden, dining room with bay
window, cloak room, toilet, bathroom, and an additional room which
houses the library.
From the spacious foyer, all other floors are reached via a staircase.
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Floor plan - ground floor
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Upper floor
Bedrooms and guest rooms
On the upper floor there is a generous foyer area with a grand old
piano (Bösendorfer); furthermore there are two bedrooms with
access to the balcony, a guest room, and toilet.
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Floor plan - upper floor
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Attic
Cozy cuddling and retreat area*
The current owner has created a spacious attic retreat of approx.
80sqm.
........ simply relax and unwind
*(used as attic)
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Floor plan - attic
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Souterrain
Kitchen, fitness room, storage and furnace room
The souterrain accommodates a large, bright, fully-fitted kitchen with
appliances and adjacent pantry. The kitchen has direct garden
access. In addition there is also a fitness room and a room for
ironing.
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Floor plan - souterrain
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Overview
GENERAL INFORMATION
ID
remax/1607-1366
House Villa from 1893
City
4820 Bad Ischl
Built in 1893
Maintenance
Condition
Furnishings
Satellite TV
Privacy
Available
ENERGY
Type of heating
Combustibles
Heat energy requirement
PRICE
offered for
between 1988 and 2010 the
building underwent
comprehensive restoration and
maintenance work.
in excellent state of repair
very good and high quality
available
excellent, quiet setting, secluded
one month after agreement
central heating – hot air
oil
151 Kwh/sqm/year
Hot-air heating supplies the entire building with warmth. There are
also two tiled stoves and some electric radiators, as well as an
under-floor heating in the kitchen, bathroom, and fitness room.
THE ANTIQUES AND OVERALL FURNISHINGS ARE EXTREMELY
ATTRACTIVE.
Carport
Outdoor parking
for three large cars
7 additional guest parking spaces
EUR 1.700.000,- All antiques
(furniture, lamps, paintings,
piano and other objects of art)
are largely from the 19th
century and are included in the
price and shall remain in the
house (with the exception of
some personal objects).
FLOORS
Ground floor
Upper floor
Attic
Souterrain
Tower with circumferential balcony and
views
LIVING AREA APPROX. 283 SQM
+ additional areas approx. 170 sqm
Size of property 2.600 sqm
Water comes from an on-site source.
Security
According to statistics, Austria is one of the
safest countries worldwide; this is particularly
true for Bad Ischl and the entire Salzkammergut.
As there is no such thing as 100% security, the
current owner installed an elaborate alarm
system with several video cameras. This may
have been the reason why nobody has ever
tried to break into the building, despite the fact
that it has not been occupied at various times of
the year.
Monthly service charges:
Water free of charge
Sewer: ca. 67 EUR
Waste removal: ca. 23 EUR
Heating oil: (approx. 3,000 liters)
depending on oil price: ca. 200 EUR
Maintenance of oil tank: ca. 9 EUR
Chimney sweeping: ca. 9 EUR
Insurance: ca. 79 EUR
Property tax: ONLY 10 EUR!
Total ca. 397 EUR
+ Electricity (lighting, cooking, etc.) depending
on consumption, approx. EUR 100 to 200 per
month
Rechtlicher Hinweis
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Salzkammergut
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