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Wola Justowska - prestigious single-family area

Discover villas and houses surrounded by the greenery of the Wolski forest and look at Krakow from the height of the Piłsudski mound.

Wola Justowska
Based in Kraków, Poland
Wola Justowska
Based in Kraków, Poland

General Info

Incorporated into Kraków in 1941, Wola Justowska has long been recognized as the city’s most prestigious area – an affluent district popular with the city’s high-net individuals. Known for its greenery and parks, as well as its immediate proximity to the protected woodland of Wolski Forest, it’s an area that feels pleasantly segregated from the everyday urban bustle. Living here, residents often liken the sensation to that of being in the countryside, and it is that feeling that is often highlighted as the area’s principal draw. Sparsely populated at the start of the 19th century (an early census records just 51 houses in the district), there is also a genteel sense of historical value, one that is emphasized by the Renaissance era Villa Decius and a striking open air skansen featuring charming examples of the wooden architecture that once sprinkled this region.

Architecture & Property

Wola Justowska is defined by the uniqueness of its architectural offer – the bland uniformity that fills much of Poland’s urban landscape is conspicuous by its absence. Comprised largely of detached, single family homes, many of these were built during the 50s through to the 80s; although they once featured different dedicated levels for different generations of the same family, today’s trends have seen these homes renovated to tout a more ‘open plan’ for the modern day family unit. High-rises do not exist in Wola Justowska, however, the area has seen more intimate developments integrated into the landscape as well as a spate of ultra-stylish modern villas for the city’s top earners.

Architecture & Property

Wola Justowska is defined by the uniqueness of its architectural offer – the bland uniformity that fills much of Poland’s urban landscape is conspicuous by its absence. Comprised largely of detached, single family homes, many of these were built during the 50s through to the 80s; although they once featured different dedicated levels for different generations of the same family, today’s trends have seen these homes renovated to tout a more ‘open plan’ for the modern day family unit. High-rises do not exist in Wola Justowska, however, the area has seen more intimate developments integrated into the landscape as well as a spate of ultra-stylish modern villas for the city’s top earners.

Green & Recreational Areas

The jewel in the crown will always be the Wolski Forest, an area known as Krakow’s largest wooded park. Covering well in excess of 400 hectares, these green lungs are the thriving home to 1,500 animals and include cycle paths, hiking trails and a series of manmade landmarks such as the epic Baroque era Camaldolese Monastery, the city’s zoo, the stern Przegorzaly Castle – which will soon house a luxury boutique hotel – and the Pilsudski Mound. Thirty-five metres high, the views from the top are breathtaking.

Transport

Car: Wola Justowska offers residents the best of both worlds. Though seen as a rural idyll, it enjoys good links to downtown Krakow with journeys to the centre often taking as little as 10 to 15-minutes.

Plane: An added bonus of life in Wola Justowska is the proximity it enjoys to the airport. Often, no more than five to ten-minutes will be needed to reach it.

Cycling: cycling into the city has become far easier with the introduction of lanes and it’s widely expected that more will be added in the future. For recreational users, the Wolski Forest is arguably the city’s favourite bike ride. However, of equal scenic merit is the cycle path that snakes along the riverside.

Transport

Car: Wola Justowska offers residents the best of both worlds. Though seen as a rural idyll, it enjoys good links to downtown Krakow with journeys to the centre often taking as little as 10 to 15-minutes.

Plane: An added bonus of life in Wola Justowska is the proximity it enjoys to the airport. Often, no more than five to ten-minutes will be needed to reach it.

Cycling: cycling into the city has become far easier with the introduction of lanes and it’s widely expected that more will be added in the future. For recreational users, the Wolski Forest is arguably the city’s favourite bike ride. However, of equal scenic merit is the cycle path that snakes along the riverside.

Local Amenities

For many, one of Wola Justowska’s lures is its reputation as a family-friendly area. This does not just come to its access to greenery and outdoor recreational spaces, but to schools as well. With the city centre so easily accessed, residents enjoy strong links to Krakow’s educational offers. Likewise, it is to the centre that residents head for private healthcare and retail options.

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