REPRESENTATIVE DANUBEFRONT HOME IN THE HEART OF THE CITY CENTER

280 m² of grand bourgeois elegance on the first line of the Danube, featuring a private parking space, panoramic balcony, and an unparalleled view of the Citadel.

Located in one of Budapest’s most valuable and prestigious Danubefront areas, we offer for sale a truly rare grand bourgeois residence where historic elegance, representative spaces, and the comfort of modern urban living blend harmoniously.

This apartment, situated in one of the iconic historicist-style palaces along Belgrád Quay, boasts nearly 280 m² of floor space, exceptional panoramic views, and versatile usability, making it one of the most unique offerings on the Budapest real estate market.

Built in 1899, this imposing building was designed by certified engineer József Hubert on commission from Gustav Chmel, a piano manufacturer and commercial councilor. The building still preserves the bourgeois elegance and architectural richness that defined Budapest’s golden era.

Upon entering the building, you can feel a special atmosphere rarely found in the capital today. Carefully maintained common areas, a decorative staircase, historic details, and elevator access provide a worthy frame for this exceptional home.

One of the apartment’s greatest assets is the stunning Danube panorama.

From the living areas and the cozy balcony, you can enjoy views of the Danube, the Buda side, Gellért Hill, the Citadel, and Budapest’s iconic bridges. The constantly changing cityscape offers a unique experience both day and night, available only in homes on the Danube’s first line.

Here, proximity to the Danube is not just a view but part of everyday life. Morning walks along the quay, evening lights over the river, the city’s vibrancy, and one of Budapest’s most beautiful panoramas accompany residents daily.

The current layout creates a generous, representative unit, though legally the home still consists of two separate subunits.

The 227 m² and 53 m² portions currently function as one, but can easily be returned to two independent apartments if desired. This flexibility appeals equally to families, investors, international companies, law firms, or diplomatic missions.

Thanks to the open spaces and excellent floor plan, the apartment offers a spatial experience practically unattainable in newly built properties.

The classic bourgeois layout, over three-meter ceiling heights, and large rooms together create a spatial quality nearly impossible to reproduce in today’s apartments.

The home features seven rooms in total, four of which can be used as full bedrooms. Despite the current office use, the classic apartment structure, room proportions, and floor plan clearly retain their original character.

The home includes three full bathrooms and a separate guest toilet.

With over three-meter-high ceilings, representative spatial connections, excellent natural light, and large windows, the apartment exudes an elegance rarely found today in Budapest’s city center.

Over the past five years, the apartment has undergone significant renovation.

The renovation preserved everything essential to its grand bourgeois character while integrating modern, high-quality solutions.

Beautifully restored interior doors, stucco decorations, French herringbone wood parquet, classic proportions, and a charming tile stove evoke the values of the old bourgeois world. At the same time, modern LED lighting, elegant sandblasted glass doors, premium flooring, carefully designed wet rooms, and a fully equipped high-gloss black kitchen meet contemporary needs.

The main west-facing rooms overlook the Danube, while several windows face the quieter east side, creating a pleasant balance between urban buzz and peaceful surroundings.

Heating and hot water are provided by a gas boiler with radiator heat distribution.

The apartment includes a private courtyard parking space, a highly valuable feature in this area. Homes with private parking on Belgrád Quay and its surroundings are extremely rare opportunities.

LOCATION:
Few addresses in Budapest offer such prestige, panoramic views, and quality of life simultaneously.

The Danube promenade is just steps away, while the Great Market Hall, Fővám Square, Váci Street, and the city center’s most famous restaurants, cafés, and cultural venues are within a short walk.

The neighborhood has excellent public transport connections while preserving the elegant and timeless atmosphere that makes Belgrád Quay one of Budapest’s most sought-after and valuable residential addresses.

Currently used as an office, the property’s attributes make it an excellent opportunity for a representative family home, diplomatic residence, law firm, private healthcare center, or long-term investment.

The empty and technically assisted visualizations in the listing illustrate furnishing possibilities in both modern and classic interiors, presented with empty room images in a separate ad to help envision the potential spaces.

The property currently functions as an office. To respect the current occupant’s business privacy, photos showing the present condition are not published.

KEY FEATURES:
- Floor area: 280 m²
- 3rd floor
- Elevator
- 7 rooms
- 4 rooms suitable as full bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 1 separate guest toilet
- 4 m² Danube-view balcony
- Private courtyard parking space
- Two separate subunits (227 m² + 53 m²)
- West and east orientation
- Ceiling height over 3 meters
- Gas boiler heating
- Free of encumbrances, liens, and claims

The property description is also available in English, German, Russian, and Chinese upon request.

Homes of this caliber on the Danubefront are not just properties but long-term preserved assets.

Belgrád Quay is one of Budapest’s most valuable Danubefront addresses, where large, panoramic, private-parking-equipped grand bourgeois homes rarely come to market.

This is a place where Budapest’s historical heritage, the timeless elegance of the Danube shore, and the comforts of modern urban life meet.

Asking price: 1,800,000 EUR

VIEWING:
Given the property’s exceptional value, uniqueness, and the owner’s privacy, further photos and detailed floor plans are available only to genuinely interested parties.

Personal viewings are possible by prior appointment and after verifying the interested party’s identity.

At the owner’s request, viewings are arranged only for those whose serious purchase intent and financial background or creditworthiness are reasonably assured.

The owner is fair and cooperative, with the property available for possession within a short timeframe.

All viewings are by appointment only.

Once a suitable time is selected, confirmation by phone or SMS is required within 24 hours before the viewing.

Thank you for understanding that immediate or same-day viewings are generally not possible.

During the personal viewing, I will provide a detailed introduction to the property and its surroundings, as well as floor plans and available documentation.

The information provided is based solely on data given by our clients. We reserve the right to change prices, modify data, or sell the property in the meantime.

I welcome cooperation with real estate agencies and am happy to receive inquiries from colleagues.

If this property has caught your interest, please feel free to contact me.

I have thoroughly familiarized myself with the property before preparing this listing and am prepared to answer your questions.

Yvette Gábor
Ethical Real Estate Agent | Property Specialist | Verified Partner

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