The Alster villas in Sophienterrassen
Premium seats on the Alster
The Alster villas at Sophienterrassen epitomise the height of luxury and stylish living in Hamburg. Located in what is arguably the city's most prestigious neighbourhood, the villas are situated directly on the banks of the Alster and offer their residents a unique living experience, characterised not only by their outstanding location on Harvestehuder Weg but also by their exquisite architecture.
Exclusivity in many aspects
Architectural masterpieces in an elite location
The Alster villas are located in the first row along the Alster and offer their residents a breathtaking view of the water and the Alsterpark. They were designed by renowned architects such as Mirjana Markovic and Thomas Pink and combine traditional elegance with a modern design. Each villa fits seamlessly into the overall concept of the neighbourhood and is designed to meet the highest standards of aesthetics, comfort and privacy, both inside and out.
Unique ensemble of building culture
Fulfilment of various requirements
With the villas on Harvestehuder Weg, Mirjana Markovic has added two prominent buildings to the Hamburg cityscape. They are visible from the banks of the Alster, without being ostentatious, and bear witness to the self-confidence and tradition of the Hanseatic city. At the same time, Mirjana Markovic was responsible for the overall design of the Sophienterrassen as master planner and designed a park villa and two groups of townhouses there. As the architect responsible for shaping the neighbourhood, she has been concerned with one thing above all else – despite all the discussions about urban development and topography, landscape conservation and aesthetics: the well-being of the future residents. ‘A house must be logical from the urban development to the parquet. If you make your decisions about the floor too late, it will have serious consequences for the entire architecture.’ And so the way people feel about their home depends on hundreds of details, all of which are interrelated.
‘We always made the apartments comparable,’ explained Mirjana Markovic, “but they are never the same. All have a view of the Alster.” And because many a stroller looks up from there, the balconies are set back quite a bit into the building. ’They only cantilever 70 centimetres, but behind them they still go three metres in. So you can drink your tea in your pyjamas, protected from view.’ The supports in front of the ground-floor terraces serve a similar function. They are not just a decorative reference to traditional construction methods; the loggia is also a proven way of creating distance. Even the balustrades were designed with privacy in mind. The railings in front of the balcony loggias are denser than those in front of the windows. And in such a way that a child's foot cannot fit between them – as required by law. At the same time, their decorative ornamentation adds a playful, if discreet, element to the austere façade design. The organisation of the privacy also means that the exterior rooms of the various apartments never face each other, so that they are acoustically protected from each other.
Living on Harvestehuder Weg
Unique address with numerous privileges
In Hamburg, the address Harvestehuder Weg alone has the ring of privileged living par excellence. The views over the Alster, the history and the fact that no more buildings will be allowed here in the future only add to this. From Harvestehuder Weg, there is a separate entrance to the underground car park, which is reserved exclusively for the use of the residents of the Alster villas. To make the most of the location, a secure and discreetly monitored garden gate provides direct access to the Alsterpark for a morning jog or an evening stroll.
Noble understatement and discreet luxury
The Hanseatic way of life continues
The Alster villas continue the art of living of wealthy Hanseatic merchants consistently, but in a new style. While the earlier ‘Villa Sophia’ at the same location, with its romantic design and battlements, was still reminiscent of a castle, the design of the Alster villas is much more restrained, except for a few discreet elements. The comfort of the individual residences leaves nothing to be desired: from the high-quality wooden floors to the luxurious bathrooms with their fine natural stone, every detail is harmonious and of the highest quality. The old park trees from the Wilhelminian era have been retained and seem to merge seamlessly into the Alsterpark. They give the impression that the Alster villas have always been there.
