Fon Dessin - 171,0 sq.m.

Fon Dessin

A restored historic residence just 50 metres from Chistye Prudy — 36 apartments, ceilings from 3.9 metres, a private residents’ Clubhouse, landscaped courtyard garden and automated underground parking for 45 cars.

Fon Dessin is located at 5 Potapovsky Lane, Building 4, within a quiet historic quarter between Chistoprudny Boulevard and Pokrovka.

The building was originally constructed in 1915 to a design by Baron Otto von Dessin for the Yakor insurance company. Sminex has comprehensively restored the property, preserving its historic brick façade and architectural character while introducing contemporary engineering and residential infrastructure.

The restored residence was completed and commissioned in 2026.

Architecture & Apartments

The restoration preserved and reconstructed the original cornices, pilasters, balconies and historic brickwork, while the lower floors were finished in natural granite. Internally, the building received new structural floors and modern engineering systems.

There are just 36 residences, including four duplex penthouses, ranging from approximately 59 to 387 sq m.

Ceiling height is one of the defining qualities of the apartments: approximately 3.9 metres on the principal residential floors and up to 5.4 metres on the first floor.

The four penthouses occupy two levels and feature private terraces and wood-burning fireplaces. With generally only two to four apartments per floor, the building retains a distinctly private residential character.

Upper-floor residences offer views across historic central Moscow.

Lobby & Clubhouse

The main entrance lobby has ceilings of approximately 4.7 metres, with a reception desk, residents’ waiting area, pram storage and guest bathroom.

For a building of only 36 residences, the private amenities are unusually extensive.

A historic former carriage-house pavilion has been restored as a residents-only Clubhouse, incorporating a fireplace Lounge with a private patio, a Fit Lab with cardio, strength, free-weight and yoga areas, and a dedicated children’s Kid’s Lab.

Residents can exercise, meet guests, work or spend time with their children without leaving the property.

Courtyard & Families

The private landscaped courtyard garden is hidden from the street and divided into several areas, including formal landscaping, quiet seating spaces, a children’s playground and an outdoor workout area.

Families also have access to Kid’s Lab, while the children’s areas are covered by CCTV with viewing access available to parents.

Beyond the residence itself, the principal advantage for families is the location: schools, nurseries, theatres, music and cultural institutions are all part of the established environment within Moscow’s Boulevard Ring.

Parking & Engineering

Fon Dessin has automated underground parking for 45 cars. With 36 residences, this represents approximately 1.25 parking spaces per apartment across the development — particularly valuable in historic central Moscow.

The automated system parks and retrieves the vehicle mechanically, eliminating the need for residents to manoeuvre within the underground car park.

The building incorporates filtered supply-and-extract ventilation, air conditioning, humidification, water treatment and comprehensive sound-insulation solutions.

Location

Chistoprudny Boulevard and the pond are approximately 50 metres away. Chistye Prudy metro station is within a short walk, with Turgenevskaya and Sretensky Bulvar also nearby.

The Sovremennik Theatre, Pokrovka, Myasnitskaya and Sretenka streets, as well as the restaurants and cafés around Chistye Prudy, are all within walking distance. The Kremlin and Bolshoi Theatre can also be reached on foot.

Importantly, Fon Dessin does not stand directly on the boulevard. It is positioned inside the historic quarter on Potapovsky Lane, providing a greater degree of privacy and separation from city traffic.

Points to Consider

With only 36 residences, Fon Dessin offers considerable privacy, but this is also likely to mean limited resale availability.

Its historic architecture may impose constraints that do not exist in a newly constructed building, so the possibilities for altering an individual apartment should be reviewed carefully before purchase.

The automated parking system is efficient and space-saving, but it provides a different experience from a conventional individually accessed parking space.

There is also no extensive private park within the grounds. This is a residence for buyers who specifically value Chistye Prudy and historic central Moscow, rather than a self-contained suburban-style environment within the city.

Russian Estate View

Fon Dessin’s defining quality is the rare combination of authentic historic Moscow architecture with the amenities of a contemporary private residence.

Just 36 apartments, ceilings from 3.9 metres, four penthouses with terraces and fireplaces, a private fitness studio, Lounge, Kid’s Lab, landscaped courtyard garden and automated parking for 45 cars create an unusually complete offering for a restored building dating from 1915.

When choosing a residence here, we would compare:

floor + view + ceiling height + layout + fireplace/terrace + parking.

At Fon Dessin, the value of an individual property is determined not simply by its size, but by the rarity of that particular residence within an exceptionally small historic building.