Charming house in a unique, historic location!
Rooms3.5
Living area~ 120 m²
Object PriceCHF 695,000.-
AvailabilityTo agree
Localisation
3942 NiedergestelnCharacteristics
Reference
4660099
Availability
To agree
Bathroom
1
Balcony
1
Rooms
3.5
Bedrooms
2
Total number of floors
3
Heating types
Wood, Electricity
Ground surface
~ 83 m²
Living area
~ 120 m²
Number of toilets
2
Number of parkings
Exterior
1 | included
Description
Text translated from german, see original.
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Discover the incomparable charm of rural living in this rustic gem in Niedergesteln! This enchanting semi-detached house nestled against another house exudes the unmistakable charm of bygone times and is located in a place that will delight your senses.
With its three authentic floors and inviting balcony, this house offers an atmosphere steeped in tradition. Here you will not find modern trinkets, but genuine cosiness.
The interior layout of the house is as follows:
First floor
- Spacious bedroom
Second floor
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Guest toilet
Middle floor
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and bathtub
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
Third floor
- One bedroom
Basement
- Carnotzet
- Cellar
The outdoor parking space included in the price guarantees practical convenience. And if you wish, this house can be taken over with all its rustic splendor, so that you can dive right in.
But the best is yet to come: directly above the house is the Gestelnburg ruin, a historical landmark that casts a mystical aura over the area. Here you can experience history first-hand!
If you are looking for something special and appreciate the beauty of the past, then this house is just right for you. Contact us immediately to learn more about this unique opportunity in Niedergesteln and/or to arrange a viewing - a house that will make all your rural living dreams come true!
For all those interested, here is a brief summary of the historical details of the location:
The Gestelnburg is an imposing rock castle in Switzerland that towers over the village of Niedergesteln in the canton of Valais. It was built in the 11th century by the influential de la Tour family, also known as the Lords of Turn. This family lost their rule during the conflicts with the Bishop of Sitten in the late 14th century, which ultimately led to the final destruction of the castle in 1384 by the Upper Valais.
The Gestelnburg, a national cultural asset of Switzerland, tells not only of historical power struggles, but also of the development of language. The region was once French-speaking, and the castle was called Châtillon, which means castle in German.
The castle sits about 100 meters above the village and is now accessible via a convenient path flanked by life-size wooden sculptures of the de la Tour barons. The ruins include remains of fortification walls, water cisterns, and farm buildings. The actual castle building stretches over an impressive rocky ridge and was once well defended with thick walls, moats, and a round tower, of which only the remains are visible today.
The de la Tour family, which once ruled Gestelnburg, was one of the most powerful feudal families in the Valais in the late Middle Ages. However, the second half of the 14th century brought fierce conflicts between this family, the bishop of Sitten, and the Upper Valais, which ultimately led to the defeat of the de la Tour.
Fascinatingly, the Gestelnburg was restored by the Pro Castellione Foundation exactly 600 years after its destruction in 1984. Excavations uncovered parts of an impressive tiled stove, which are on display at the Sitten Museum. These tiles with patterns, flowers, animals, and people date from the peak of the de la Tour family in the 14th century. The restoration and the wooden sculptures vividly bring the castle and its history to life.
With its three authentic floors and inviting balcony, this house offers an atmosphere steeped in tradition. Here you will not find modern trinkets, but genuine cosiness.
The interior layout of the house is as follows:
First floor
- Spacious bedroom
Second floor
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Guest toilet
Middle floor
- Bathroom with toilet, shower and bathtub
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
Third floor
- One bedroom
Basement
- Carnotzet
- Cellar
The outdoor parking space included in the price guarantees practical convenience. And if you wish, this house can be taken over with all its rustic splendor, so that you can dive right in.
But the best is yet to come: directly above the house is the Gestelnburg ruin, a historical landmark that casts a mystical aura over the area. Here you can experience history first-hand!
If you are looking for something special and appreciate the beauty of the past, then this house is just right for you. Contact us immediately to learn more about this unique opportunity in Niedergesteln and/or to arrange a viewing - a house that will make all your rural living dreams come true!
For all those interested, here is a brief summary of the historical details of the location:
The Gestelnburg is an imposing rock castle in Switzerland that towers over the village of Niedergesteln in the canton of Valais. It was built in the 11th century by the influential de la Tour family, also known as the Lords of Turn. This family lost their rule during the conflicts with the Bishop of Sitten in the late 14th century, which ultimately led to the final destruction of the castle in 1384 by the Upper Valais.
The Gestelnburg, a national cultural asset of Switzerland, tells not only of historical power struggles, but also of the development of language. The region was once French-speaking, and the castle was called Châtillon, which means castle in German.
The castle sits about 100 meters above the village and is now accessible via a convenient path flanked by life-size wooden sculptures of the de la Tour barons. The ruins include remains of fortification walls, water cisterns, and farm buildings. The actual castle building stretches over an impressive rocky ridge and was once well defended with thick walls, moats, and a round tower, of which only the remains are visible today.
The de la Tour family, which once ruled Gestelnburg, was one of the most powerful feudal families in the Valais in the late Middle Ages. However, the second half of the 14th century brought fierce conflicts between this family, the bishop of Sitten, and the Upper Valais, which ultimately led to the defeat of the de la Tour.
Fascinatingly, the Gestelnburg was restored by the Pro Castellione Foundation exactly 600 years after its destruction in 1984. Excavations uncovered parts of an impressive tiled stove, which are on display at the Sitten Museum. These tiles with patterns, flowers, animals, and people date from the peak of the de la Tour family in the 14th century. The restoration and the wooden sculptures vividly bring the castle and its history to life.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Village
- Green
- Mountains
- Shopping street
- Restaurant(s)
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Playground
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Parking
Inside conveniences
- Guests lavatory
- Cellar
- Carnotzet
- Furnished
- Furnace
- With character
Equipment
- Furnished kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Bath
- Shower
Floor
- Tiles
- Parquet floor
Condition
- Good
- Very good
Orientation
- West
Exposure
- Optimal
View
- Panoramic
- Rural
- Mountains
- Alps
Style
- Rustic
Distances
Public transports
100 m
Nursery school
280 m
Primary school
280 m
Stores
280 m
































