Roof flat with 4.5 rooms on sale in Basel - 119 m²

There are homes that cannot easily be defined by conventional criteria. This exceptional top-floor residence is one of them.

The building underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2011, followed by the installation of new triple-glazed windows in 2023. In 2026, the apartment was extensively updated with new premium appliances, bespoke oak joinery and a new climate system.

Cathedral ceilings, exposed whitewashed timber beams and generous expanses of glazing define the architecture. Natural light enters from three sides and from above through motorised Gerber-Vogt skylights, continuing through the open gallery and a glass floor panel into the living space below. A wood-burning stove forms the focal point of the main living area, while the characteristic pentagonal dormer frames views into the surrounding treetops.

The residence comprises two bedrooms and an open gallery above. The principal bedroom offers extensive built-in wardrobes, while the second bedroom, currently used as a music room, was reinstated in 2026 with a floor-to-ceiling oak partition and custom-made, acoustically insulated pocket doors by Tschudin AG, allowing it to be seamlessly opened to or separated from the main living space. The open gallery provides additional sleeping and study areas beneath motorised skylights and is bordered by a glass balustrade overlooking the living space. A discreet climate system provides cooling throughout the apartment – a particularly valuable feature in a historic Basel top-floor residence.

The defining outdoor feature is the private roof terrace of approximately 29 m², offering panoramic views across Basel’s treetops, rooftops and surrounding landscape. A further balcony of approximately 6 m² adjoins the kitchen; its complete reconstruction is scheduled for autumn 2026 and is approved and fully financed by the owners’ association.

Practicality has not been sacrificed for architecture. The travertine-finished bathroom with Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware features both a rain shower and bathtub, while the kitchen is defined by its one-piece black quartz island and premium Siemens appliances. Solid oak flooring with underfloor heating, extensive integrated storage and a washing machine and dryer within the apartment provide everyday comfort, complemented by a restored goods lift with a capacity of up to 250 kg.

Completing the property is a private garage box with exclusive use of its driveway, separately registered in the land register and available for purchase with the apartment for CHF 55,000.