The Story of Vila Emily

Vila Emily is not only a historic house. It is also the story of the woman who gave it its name.

In the 1920s it was built for Emilie Popper-Lebenhart, a lady from a prominent Prague family and the daughter of Philipp Lebenhart. Emilie in time became Emily, and it is this name the villa still carries today as a quiet tribute to its first lady.

Emily grew up in an era when architecture meant more than merely building houses. It was a symbol of culture, elegance and a way of life. The same values were reflected in the villa, which rose on the slopes of Prague's Rokoska as a home intended for quiet family life.

Almost a hundred years later, her story is not being rewritten. It simply continues.

Today Vila Emily opens its doors to a new generation of owners, who become part of its next chapter.

Prague has many beautiful addresses, yet only a few possess true genius loci. Rokoska is one of the places whose value was not created in recent decades. It formed over centuries. The southern slopes above the Vltava were known for generations for their vineyards, orchards, and rural homesteads that made use of the unique orientation to the sun and views of historic Prague. Later, representative family villas were built here for people seeking calm and privacy while staying close to the city center.

To this day, Rokoska remains one of the few Prague locations where this character has survived. No anonymous housing blocks or high-rises were built here. The place has kept the scale of a First Republic villa quarter, mature greenery, and open views across the Vltava valley towards Troja, Letná, and the historic center of Prague.

The position of Vila Emily amplifies this rarity. The house stands on elevated ground where Prague does not close in between buildings but opens up in wide panoramas. Every season changes the colours of the trees, the light, and the atmosphere of the city below you.

At the same time, it is an address with exceptional accessibility. The Kobylisy metro station, tram lines, and main roads connect Rokoska with the center in minutes. The Botanical Garden, Troja Château, Prague Zoo, and the banks of the Vltava create surroundings that combine city life with nature in a way that is increasingly rare in today's Prague.

Rokoska is not a location that changes with trends. It is a place whose value endures.

Historic houses cannot be replaced. Their value does not lie in architecture or age alone. It grows from the stories they have lived through, the honest craftsmanship of their era, and an atmosphere that cannot be imitated or rebuilt. That is why we approached the renewal of Vila Emily with deep respect.

Our goal was not to create a new build hidden behind a historic facade. We wanted to preserve what makes this villa exceptional: its character, proportions, light, and the architectural signature of Karel Pecánek. And to sensitively prepare it for life in the 21st century.

Every decision was made with a single question in mind: How do we preserve the soul of the house while offering the comfort modern living expects?

The answer is a renovation that joins almost a hundred years of history with today's technology. Beneath the historic architecture lies completely new infrastructure, modern wiring and plumbing, underfloor heating, air conditioning, and acoustic wooden windows with triple glazing. Yet technology is not the centrepiece here. It works quietly in the background so as not to disturb what matters most: the authentic character of the house.

We devoted the same care to the choice of materials. Every detail was created with an emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, and timelessness. We believe true luxury lies not in ostentation, but in honesty, precision, and the ability to withstand time.

The result is not a compromise between past and present. It is their natural connection. Vila Emily keeps the poise of the First Republic while offering comfort that meets today's standards of living. It is ready to write the next chapter of its story just as naturally as it has for nearly a century.

Because some houses are merely renovated. Vila Emily was renewed.

Some places have a special ability to slow down time. Just open a window, breathe in the fresh air, and forget for a moment that you are only minutes from the historic center of Prague. That is what life in Vila Emily is like.

Every morning begins with natural light streaming through the tall windows of the almost century-old house. Historic architecture, mature greenery, and the calm of the Rokoska villa quarter create surroundings where the day wakes up differently. Without haste. Naturally.

Yet you remain in the heart of the metropolis. The center of Prague, cultural life, restaurants, cafés, and business districts are all within a few minutes' reach. And when you return home in the evening, the noise of the city stays behind you.

Each season brings a different atmosphere. Spring awakens the garden and the surrounding villa quarter. Summer invites you to sit on the terrace beneath the tree canopy. Autumn turns the slopes of Rokoska into a palette of warm colours, and winter lends the historic villa a poise that recalls its First Republic origins.

Living here is not just about architecture. It is about a sense of privacy that is ever rarer in the center of a large city. About a space where history naturally connects with modern comfort. About a home that does not follow trends but stands on values that endure.

Some homes offer you a place to live. Vila Emily offers you a place you will look forward to returning to every day.