Old Town Square, Prague

House at The Golden Crown

Old Town square was the center of Romanesque

Prague and has survived through the centuries to

provide a unique combination of modern city living with

old world architecture. Enchanting cafés, restaurants

and theatres are located at your very door step while

prestigious stores such as Louis Vuitton, Escada and

Cartier have also chosen to establish themselves here.

A short stroll away you will fi nd the National theatre,

Rudolfi num concert hall, the famous Charles bridge

and countless historical places of interest.

Being at the crossroads of Europe, Prague off ers

a dynamic and vibrant environment hosting an

ever changing list of activities to choose from.

Its geographical location also means that Prague

experiences all four seasons of the year, each season

bringing with it a change of atmosphere and character.

During spring, summer and autumn the weather is

pleasantly warm making it suitable for outdoor events

and attractions. During winter months, cultural

activities are still in full swing, with operas, concerts

and theatrical shows a daily occurrence.

Surrounding countries are typically only 1 to 2 hours

fl ying time in any direction, making Prague an ideal

base from which to explore the rest of Europe.

Location

The property is located in Prague, an ancient

city rich in mythology, culture and history,

in the area known as Old Town Square.

PropertyThe House at The Golden Crown was founded

in 1378. Its long history means that the buil-

ding encompasses elements of Romanesque,

Gothic and predominantly late baroque style

architecture. On its facade the building carries

the insignia of the Imperial Crown in recogni-

tion of its royal pharmaceutical heritage. The

building is solidly constructed from stone and

brick. It has been fully renovated and profes-

sionally restored. Rooms at the front of the

building look out onto the main square with

internal rooms facing a well lit inner courtyard.

The inner courtyard is lined with balconies and

provides a quiet, peaceful environment while

still being located in the city‘s center. At the

rear of the house is a romantic winding alley

providing secondary access.

The Property

Due to the fl exible nature of the buil-

ding, the fi rst and second levels can

be used for either accommodation,

offi ce or retail space while preser-

ving the privacy and independence

of other levels. A secondary staircase

also provides separate access to the-

se areas if desired.

The third and forth levels of the building are connected by an internal

staircase forming an exclusive penthouse of approximately 600 m2.

The third level provides comfortable living space while the fourth level

opens to the largest terrace in central Prague. Up to 40 guests can

easily be entertained while enjoying a 360 degree panoramic view of

the city. Visible from the terrace are Prague Castle, Petrin hill, Tynska

chapel, The National Theatre, The Klementinum astronomical towers

and Prague‘s beautiful array of terracotta rooftops. As there are no

modern high rises on the city‘s skyline, walking onto this terrace is truly

like stepping back in time.

Inside the building, rooms and hallways

are laid with traditional parquet fl ooring

and high ceilings give a sense of space

and grandeur. Interior details have been

meticulously restored to their original

condition, preserving ornaments such

as stoves, fi replaces and engravings.

Large windows provide light and private

views of the surrounding area.

From the foyer of the building, a passage

leads down to a medieval cellar with vaulted

ceilings and Gothic portals. Preserved as

part of the cellar are the remains of an

original Romanesque house. This area is

now utilised as a wine store as it maintains

an ideal temperature for the storage of

wine throughout the year.

Additional» Elevator with key card access to each level

» 2 stair cases and lift

» Video entrance panels for security screening

» Air-conditioning

» On site management

» High speed internet

» Central heating (independent to each level)

» Parking available

Additional features of property

Located at street level is a jewellery store lavishly

decorated with chandeliers, wooden cabinets and

marble top benches. The store has origins dating back

to the 14th century when Ludovicus de Florentia was

personal chemist to King Charles the 4th. Antique

furnishings and equipment have therefore been

preserved refl ecting the store‘s former use as one of

the oldest pharmacies in Prague.

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