Aurora Quartett

At a glance

Aurora Quartett combines a historic brick ensemble dating from 1939 with the advantages of a modern investment property. Fifty-five restored listed condominiums, 68% depreciation allowance over twelve years, KfW repayment grants and a future-oriented location within the new Potsdam-Krampnitz urban district. Delivered turnkey by the developer in 2028.

• Property type: Restored condominiums in a listed building
• Address: Finnische Allee 13, 14476 Potsdam-Krampnitz
• Number of units: 55 residential units in stairwells A to E (Phase 1)
• Living spaces: Approx. 32 m² to 123 m²
• Rooms: 1 to 4 rooms
• Year of construction: 1939, complete restoration under listed-building protection
• Developer: Aurora Quartett GmbH
• Restoration share: 68%, eligible for depreciation under §§ 7i / 10f German Income Tax Act (Years 1–8: 9% p.a., Years 9–12: 7% p.a.)
• Funding: KfW Programme 261, repayment grant of up to €37,500
• Energy: Listed Building Efficiency House, underfloor heating with geothermal energy / district heating, air conditioning in the loft-level apartments
• Mobility: 126 parking spaces with EV charging options, mobility hub with car and bike sharing, three planned tram stops on line 96, cycle express route to the city centre
• Purchase prices: €288,500 to €1,025,000 including outdoor facilities
• Handover: Expected in 2028
• Commission: Commission-free for the purchaser

Property

Aurora Quartett comprises 55 restored condominiums across five listed stairwells, A to E. The brick ensemble from 1939, with its striking brick façades, classical proportions and generous room heights, is protected as a listed building. While preserving its historic character, a modern residential ensemble is being created: brick façades are being carefully restored, windows reconstructed true to the original design with white-painted timber window boards, and the loft level sensitively converted. Each stairwell features an elevator, while the loft-level apartments additionally benefit from air conditioning. Landscaped courtyards and outdoor areas with mature trees complete the ensemble.

The purchase price allocation is as follows: 8.5% land value, 23.5% existing building fabric and 68% restoration costs. The restoration portion is fully eligible for depreciation under §§ 7i and 10f of the German Income Tax Act, with 9% per annum during the first eight years and 7% per annum during years nine to twelve. In addition, purchasers benefit from the KfW repayment grant under Programme 261 of up to €37,500 per unit. The combination of listed-building depreciation and KfW funding creates a tax advantage that is only available for officially listed buildings and is particularly attractive for higher-income investors.

The residential offering ranges from 1- to 4-room apartments with living spaces of approximately 32 m² to 123 m². Purchase prices start from €288,500. Commission-free for the purchaser.

Outfitting

Aurora Quartett will be delivered with an outfitting quality designed to ensure long-term rental appeal and value retention in combination with its listed-building status. The distinctive brick façades, classical proportions and generous room heights of the historic ensemble are being preserved in accordance with heritage requirements, while the windows are being faithfully reconstructed. The loft level will be carefully converted.

Inside, underfloor heating connected to the district-wide geothermal energy network ensures efficient and predictable ancillary costs. The ensemble achieves the Listed Building Efficiency House standard under KfW Programme 261. The loft-level apartments additionally feature air conditioning.

Oak parquet flooring by Bauwerk laid in herringbone or Quadrato patterns throughout the living spaces, premium wall and floor tiles by Villeroy & Boch in the bathrooms, sanitary fittings by hansgrohe and Geberit, white lacquered interior doors with HOPPE fittings and the Busch-Jaeger Future Linear switch range define the high standard of outfitting.

The central neighbourhood garage provides 126 parking spaces with EV charging options, complemented by elevators in every stairwell, storage areas for bicycles and prams, and a mobility hub with car and bike sharing directly within the quarter. Landscaped courtyards and outdoor areas with mature trees complete the ensemble.

Location

Aurora Quartett is located within the new Potsdam-Krampnitz urban district, one of the largest urban development projects in Germany. Over the coming years, a thoughtfully planned and mobility-focused neighbourhood for around 10,000 residents will be created across 140 hectares, including its own primary school, daycare centres, neighbourhood square, local amenities, mobility hubs and the planned extension of tram line 96 directly into Potsdam city centre. Three tram stops on line 96 are planned within the district, complemented by a dedicated cycle express route to Potsdam.

With population growth of 42.86% since 2000, Potsdam is Germany’s fastest-growing major city. Seventeen palaces, three UNESCO World Heritage designations and nine universities and research institutions shape the city and ensure stable, affluent demand within the rental housing market. From Potsdam Central Station, Berlin-Charlottenburg can be reached in just 15 minutes by train.

Lake Krampnitz is only a three-minute walk away, while the Döberitzer Heide nature reserve borders the district. This provides residents and tenants with a rare combination of excellent urban connections, a peaceful residential setting and immediate proximity to nature – ideal conditions for sustainable long-term value retention.