Buying a villa in Munich — Premium estate agency services in Munich’s villa districts

Alt-Bogenhausen is one of the best-known villa districts in the east of the city. Set between the high banks of the Isar and the Prinzregenten-Achse, the area features Wilhelminian and Art Nouveau villas, many of which are listed buildings. Buyers will find prestigious architecture here within walking distance of the city centre – a combination that is rare in the villa market. Read more: Villa in Bogenhausen.

To the north of Alt-Bogenhausen, between the high banks of the Isar and the English Garden, lies Herzogpark, with its large plots, mature trees and houses that have remained in the same ownership for decades. Thomas Mann had his estate built here before the First World War, and the neighbourhood’s reputation has endured ever since. Properties are rarely put up for sale, and almost never through an advert, which is why prospective buyers usually find out about them through personal contacts. Read more: Villa in Herzogpark.

Avenues and villa estates line the area around the castle and the canal. The streets near the palace walls are among the quietest residential areas in the west. The houses range from properties dating from around 1900 to classic modernist designs, often with deep gardens. Properties here are predominantly bought by families with a long-term perspective. Read more: Villa in Nymphenburg.

The Gern villa estate, laid out in the 1890s, has retained its intimate character. Country-style and Art Nouveau villas stand on modestly sized plots along quiet streets; the layout has an almost village-like feel, right in the heart of the city. The estate’s understated charm attracts buyers seeking privacy without the need to make a grand statement.

Solln is the old villa district in the south of the city. The Prinz-Ludwigs-Höhe, with its tree-lined avenues and turn-of-the-century villas, forms its heart. Spacious gardens, mature trees and the nearby high banks of the Isar define the area’s character, whilst its own S-Bahn station ensures it is well suited to everyday life. This particularly appeals to families who want both a plot of land and good links to the city.

Harlaching embodies the garden city concept. Villas and country houses line leafy streets between the high banks of the Isar and the Perlacher Forest, with the Menterschwaige being a well-known landmark on the high bank. The architecture is more varied than in the east of the city – ranging from Art Nouveau villas to modern builds – and the atmosphere is more private and family-oriented.

Just south of the city limits, Grünwald marks the start of the suburban villa district. Here you’ll find spacious plots of land – the sort that are now almost impossible to find within the city limits – along with plenty of woodland, plenty of space and a mix of classic existing properties and contemporary architect-designed villas. Entrepreneurs and internationally-minded buyers appreciate the privacy offered by the municipality. RIEDEL has its own office on site. Read more: Villa in Grünwald.

To the west of the city, the Würm Valley stretches along the river, taking in Gräfelfing, Planegg and Krailling, lined with turn-of-the-century villa estates and quiet residential streets where families tend to stay for a long time. The atmosphere is more laid-back than in the city districts; the plots are more lush, and with its office in Gräfelfing, RIEDEL is firmly rooted in the valley itself. More: Villa in the Würm Valley.

Pasing owes its heritage of villas to the planned housing estates of the 1890s. Villa Estates I and II, as well as the Waldkolonie towards Obermenzing, were developed as early garden suburbs and remain largely intact to this day. In addition to these historic villas, the area boasts a level of connectivity that is unusual for this type of development, as the long-distance railway station is right on the doorstep.

Requirements, locations, architectural preferences, timeframe and budget are defined precisely. Equally important is what is out of the question. The more specific the profile, the more discreetly the search can be conducted.

RIEDEL continuously cross-checks the property profile against its own portfolio, as well as with its network of estate agents, who are often aware of properties intended for sale before they reach the market. Only properties that have been vetted and are a good fit are presented.

Viewings take place without public appointments. Every serious prospective buyer must provide the relevant documentation and a clear statement regarding the property’s condition, location and price range.

Negotiating the purchase price, liaising with the finance team and the solicitor’s office, and the handover – you’ll have the same point of contact right through to the handover of the keys.