Description

Listed by COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE CENTRE

Nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, 30 Skólavörðustígur offers an expansive living space while in close proximity to the city's most prominent tourist spots including local shops, restaurants, cafes, Hallgrímskirkja and the best of everything the city has to offer. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the State Architect of Iceland, and the first Icelander to be educated in architecture, this heritage property was built in 1923. Samúelsson has been described as one of Iceland's most influential architects and designed many of the country's most beautiful buildings. His notable designs include the main building of the University of Iceland, the National Theatre of Iceland, the Landakot Cathedral, Reykjavík Pharmacy and the Church of Akureyri. His final and most recognized work is the Hallgrímskirkja church, which was commissioned in 1937. 30 Skólavörðustígur has a neo-baroque style, with curved gables and baroque windows with small panes that gives the house its unique character, a prominent landmark and tourist attraction. 30 Skólavörðustígur was originally built as a residential building but has over the years been used as residential premises or for mixed commercial activities. It has been used by a law firm, a photography studio and a real estate agency and mostly recently as a guesthouse and homestay.The property is registered as 275.2 sq m with the National Register of Iceland, of which the garage is 19.2 sq m. The property is divided into a main kitchen, 11 rooms, 11 bathrooms, a laundry room and additional apartments. In the basement of the house there is an additional apartment with a separate entrance and in a separate garage within the plot there is also an additional apartment. A beautiful concrete wall surrounds the property on the street. There is a separate parking space in front of the garage. This property boasts of a rich and unique heritage preserving its original authenticity and integrity.