the palace district is one of the most distinctive districts of budapest’s 8th district, known for its 19th-century palaces and elegant, historic atmosphere. located near the national museum, it is a cultural hub filled with galleries, cafés, and institutions, while maintaining a peaceful, inner-city charm.
A true rarity in the Palace district
This is a grand, classical
bourgeois flat, meticulously renovated and restored with exceptional
craftsmanship and artistic sensitivity. It features protected interior surfaces
under applied arts heritage protection.
Its uniqueness is underscored by
the fact that it was featured in an applied arts publication over 100 years
ago. The flat was originally envisioned by one of the era’s renowned set
designers, István Szironthai Lhotka. It was created in the 1910s for a famous
doctor, who lived in one half of the first-floor flat and ran his medical
practice in the other.
The flat is fully walkable around
and has two separate entrances. Spanning 221 square meters, it includes
a reception area, three separate salons (including a ladies’ salon), a
cigar room, an interior balcony, a study, two bedrooms, a separate
dining room and kitchen, two bathrooms, and additional utility spaces.
The renovation and restoration
began in the 2000s and lasted seven years. The current owner has preserved the
architectural features and furnishings of the era in their original form.
Highlights of the flat include (not exhaustive):
- An
original, built-in upright giraffe piano
- A
wall panel in the study: a reproduction of a masterpiece by a world-renowned painter
- Six
restored fireplaces made of hammered metal and artificial stone
- Mahogany,
linden, oak, and pear wood furniture and wall paneling
- Fabric
wall coverings, ornate plaster ceilings, and hammered metal lighting
- An
interior reception balcony
Despite its historical character,
the flat offers all the comforts of modern living: a well-designed layout, a
fully equipped kitchen with Franke built-in appliances, and gas boiler
central heating. Security is ensured by an alarm system and reinforced entrance
gate. Parking is available in a nearby underground garage.
