A Giant in the Bauhaus Movement Hits the Market for the First Time for $1.5M
Despite an unassuming facade, this flat-roofed, two-level Bauhaus bungalow has quite a remarkable pedigree.
Located in Weinheim, Germany's Lützelsachsen district—a central, yet quiet section of town that overlooks the Upper Rhine Plain—the Weinheim Architect's Villa was built in 1963 by the architecture firm of Jan and Waldemar Lippert. Twins, the Lipperts had studied with two of the most notable architects of the 20th century; Jan spent five years working in the Chicago office of Mies von der Rohe, while Waldemar studied first in the USA, and later in Karlsruhe with the famous German architecture professor Egon Eiermann. Together they designed numerous post-war modernist-style homes.
The entrance to the low-profile Bauhaus villa leads directly into the upper level of the home where a bright hallway opens to the sun-filled living and dining room.
Almost perfectly preserved, the Weinheim Architect's Villa offers a glimpse into post-war modernist German life—and even comes with Bauhaus Monument Protection. The 1,980-square-foot-home is set on a gently sloping hillside and features four bedrooms, a study, two-and-a-half baths, and a swimming pool in the garden.
The home opens on the upper level to a sunny living room with windows that line the perimeter of the space, providing sweeping views of the Upper Rhine Plain and plenty of natural light. A built-in, open shelving system traverses one wall while the tongue-and-groove ceiling adds texture. An oversized terrace provides a direct connection to the outdoors, accessible through sliding glass doors. The terrace boasts an outdoor fireplace and a staircase leading down to the garden. "In the summer, the indoor and outdoor spaces blur to create an airy, free living experience," explains Fabian Heimburger of listing agency Heimburger Immobilien.
The living room boasts a built-in shelving system that runs the length of one wall. Typical Bauhaus elements include the tongue-and-groove ceiling overhead, aluminum windows, and the travertine floors. The glass sliding doors lead to an outdoor terrace with a fireplace.
Another highlight is the home's original Bulthaup kitchen. With white cabinetry and a wooden countertop, the space has only been "gently modernized" and is in keeping with the home's original vibe.
The interior spaces have been beautifully furnished with a mix of artwork and furniture original to the home together with additional pieces provided by interior stylist Anne-Sophie Seyfarth of Seyfarth Heidelberg. "On the upper floor, we rearranged the existing furniture and only discreetly decorated it. We deliberately left the authentic style of the early 1960s virtually untouched," says Anne-Sophie.
The light-filled space is lined with windows and enjoys sweeping views of the Upper Rhine Plain. The painting on the wall by German artist, Fred Heimburger, is available for sale.
Heimburger adds that many pieces are also available for purchase, including the eye-catching abstract expressionist-style painting that hangs in the living room by German artist Fred Heimburger. Scroll ahead for a look inside this Bauhaus jewel, on the market for $1,500,000.
The home is furnished with a mix of artwork and designer furniture—some are original to the home and others were provided by an interior stylist. Many of the pieces available for purchase. Here, the upper-level study nook is visible from the living room.
This light-filled study nook is tucked behind the living room.
A glass sliding door to the terrace opens to create an airy indoor-outdoor space during the warmer summer months.
The original Bulthaup kitchen is a mix of white cabinetry and wood countertops.
Gently modernized, the kitchen remains authentic to the home's midcentury vibes.
The 1,980-square-foot-home is spread over two levels and has a total of four bedrooms.
All of the bedrooms feature a view of the garden. Photos by Gregor Zoyzoyla
A pocket door leads into another one of the home's spacious, light-filled bedrooms. The house has a total of four bedrooms.
The small outdoor pool in the garden can be enjoyed during the summer months. The lower level of the home also has a private covered terrace that is located underneath the terrace off the living room. The home also comes with a two-car garage and a bicycle storage room.
The Weinheim villa by Jan and Waldemar Lippert is currently being listed for € 1,390,000 (approximately $1,508,080) by HeimburgerImmobilien. @heimburgerimmobilien
Artwork by Fred Heimburger
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