Stunning penthouse maisonette featuring several terraces, private sauna, and cozy fireplace

The Highlights are:

• southeast-facing balcony, southwest terrace
• fully renovated in 2019
• open-plan kitchen in timeless white with V-Zug oven and Quooker tap with a clever built-in seating nook
• upper-floor gallery with sleek glass balustrade
• inviting fireplace in the living area as well as sauna in the master bathroom
• two full bathrooms plus an additional guest toilet
• ceiling height of up to 4.50 m and expansive windows in every room for abundant natural light
• elegant oak parquet flooring and ample built-in storage
• additional comforts such as air conditioning, underfloor heating in select areas
• elevator (finalized in a few months) and additional basement storage

The furniture in the apartment is by Noah Living, a Berlin-based brand specializing in modular, sustainable designs like the award-winning Noah Sofa, known for its adaptability, minimalist aesthetic, and recyclable materials. Their products, made to order in Germany, emphasize longevity, circular economy principles, and modern functionality​.

INTERIOR
This luxurious penthouse duplex spans two floors, featuring a thoughtful layout that seamlessly balances communal and private spaces with expansive outdoor areas for ultimate comfort and style.

Upon entering the main floor, you’re welcomed into a minimalist, open-concept kitchen adorned with handle-free, matte-finish cabinetry and sleek stainless steel countertops and sink. This space flows directly onto a cozy terrace, perfect for al fresco dining or unwinding in the open air. There is an electric awning and sun protection on the windows. Beyond the kitchen, a hallway leads to the apartment’s core areas, including a guest restroom, utility room with laundry connections, and a discreet storage room concealing a secondary entrance. Moving forward, you arrive in the grand living room, which boasts soaring ceilings up to 4.5 meters high and a stylish fireplace. This space opens onto a spacious terrace, enhancing the apartment's inviting ambiance. Next to the terrace is a practical outdoor storage room for balcony furniture, beverage crates, etc.

This level also houses two bedrooms: a master bedroom (with air condition) near the main bathroom and a secondary bedroom situated just behind the living area. The bathroom embodies a clean, minimalist aesthetic, enhanced by warm natural tones. It features a frameless glass shower with a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead and a recessed wall shelf. A floating white vanity with an integrated sink is topped by an expansive mirror, reaching up to the ceiling to amplify the room's sense of space. Rich wooden flooring adds warmth, and the additional sauna, bathtub and underfloor heating evoke a serene, spa-like atmosphere.

The upper level introduces an open gallery that draws light and airiness into the spaces below. Adjacent is a private office, leading to a second bedroom complete with an en-suite bathroom. The en-suite’s design embraces minimalist elegance with earthy tones, a ceiling-mounted showerhead, and simple yet refined fixtures, offering a unique blend of functionality and modern aesthetics.

This two-story apartment showcases a sophisticated and well-planned design, harmonizing open living areas with several bedrooms, dedicated office space, luxurious amenities such as a sauna, and an array of balconies and terraces that enhance both functionality and beauty.

OTHER
The conversion of the attic was completed in 2009. In 2019, modernization took place, including floorings, fitted kitchen, fitted cupboards, and bathrooms. The current heating system is a gas central heating system. The condominium consists of 18 units. The apartment includes a special right of use for a cellar compartment located in the rear building. A platform was built into the second apartment entrance, which serves as an additional storage area. If another entrance is needed, the platform can be removed again with little effort. The elevator will be completed in a few months and the top stop will be between the 3rd and 4th floors.

EXTERIOR
The residential building at Ackerstraße 157 was commissioned by master bricklayer Wilhelm Strasser in 1880, and the building’s façade was meticulously restored in 1992, with careful attention given to preserving the original stucco details, albeit with a few minor adjustments. Like its neighboring structures from the 1880s, the decorative style shifts on the fourth floor, where the window arrangement culminates in segmental gables above the third-floor windows. The fourth floor is distinguished by a base cornice and pilasters, while a tendril frieze was added below the kneeling floor during the restoration. The building and its interior stand as an invaluable testament to Berlin’s pre-war architectural heritage and thus also has been designated as a historic landmark.

The entrance hallway has a classic, understated elegance with a retro feel. The floor is tiled in a geometric pattern of beige and dark brown octagonal tiles, adding a vintage touch. The walls are painted in a soft cream color, complementing the warm, neutral tones. A round, white pendant light hangs from the ceiling, providing soft, diffused lighting. The are dark-framed double doors with glass panes allow natural light to flow in.

LOCATION
Ackerstraße in Mitte is a street rich in history, blending old architecture with modern developments. Once impacted by the Berlin Wall, the area has since undergone revitalization and gentrification. Today, it's a sought-after location close to Rosenthaler Platz and Torstraße, offering a mix of cafes, shops, and nightlife, along with excellent public transport links, capturing the essence of vibrant Berlin living.

For a great cup of coffee in the morning just head downstairs to Cafe Ribo, where you actually can stay until lunch and taste some of their vegetarian Swabian raviolis (Maultaschen) or spaetzle. The Acker market hall is just a few steps away, offering groceries and other delicacies in the small shops Weinhandlung or Vom Einfachen das Gute next door.

The main station can easily reach by the tram around the corner in approx. 9 minutes, and the BER in around 45 minutes.