Right here, before us, stands Willa Irena, a beautiful villa, with a rich history, a true treasure of Konstancin-Jeziorna.
This villa, a grand example of eclectic architecture, built in 1909, has seen quite a bit of life. It was once the home of Aleksander Grankey, a successful businessman. The villa later became a haven for artists and intellectuals. In 1943, during World War II, poets Tadeusz Gajcy and Leon Stroiński, friends of Roman Mularczyk, found refuge here for a few weeks.
Its two floors, with a usable attic, are a testament to its grandeur. Willa Irena boasts two distinct facades. The main facade, facing Kraszewskiego Street, has a prominent central projection. This projection features a charming porch on the ground floor and a beautiful balcony on the upper floor, adorned with a delicate wrought iron railing. The name “WILLA IRENA/1909” is prominently displayed above the entrance, engraved in a decorative panel. The south facade, slightly simpler, is still beautifully accented by high windows nestled in arches. Above the stairs, a square tower stretches towards the sky, crowned with a steep, pointed roof.
Willa Irena, a beacon of history and elegance, is a reminder of the vibrant past of Konstancin-Jeziorna, a place where art, innovation, and history intertwine.