Description

Tucked away on the shores of Berlin’s only private-access lake, this villa is a masterfully restored historic estate in one of the capital’s most coveted residential enclaves of Zehlendorf. Built between 1916–1919 by renowned architect Paul Renner, the villa was originally the city residence of Dr. Gustav Winkler, a leading industrialist and patron of science.

Throughout the 1920s and beyond, it played host to some of Germany’s most influential figures from Max Planck to Konrad Adenauer and has retained its aura of prestige ever since. Meticulously restored between 2010 and 2013 by the great-grandson of the original owner, this villa’s story is one of full-circle legacy. Sold out of the family for decades, it was rediscovered by pure chance, a forgotten treasure brought home again.

Today, it blends timeless architectural integrity with modern comforts and cutting-edge technology. Set on a magnificent 2,520 m² plot with multiple terraces and manicured gardens that lead directly onto the Waldsee, this is one of Berlin’s few true private lakefront residences, a home as rare as its story.

Spanning nearly 1,400 m² of refined interior space, the villa features six bedrooms and seven bathrooms including a specially designed Chinese and Indian bathroom. The centrepiece is a soaring double-height atrium clad in cherrywood and surrounded by a semicircle of formal salons, each with unique murals, carvings, or panelling.

Upstairs, themed guest suites and a glass lift offer moments of character and convenience, while the lower level houses a complete wellness retreat, gym, guest apartment, and garden-facing lounge framed by a floor-to-ceiling glass wall.

Additional highlights include a bespoke Bulthaup kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, Antonio Lupi bathrooms, a KNX smart home system with over 700 access points, and discreet but extensive security and wine cellar.

Though steeped in history, the villa is fully future-ready a rarity in Berlin’s market. With comparable lakefront properties counted on one hand, and an exceptional location offering both privacy and proximity to world-class infrastructure, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire one of Berlin’s true hidden treasures.