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Row house with 5.5 rooms on sale in Reinach BL - 164 m²

5.5-Zimmer-Reiheneinfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten, Terrasse und gepflegtem Garten im Reinacherhof

Rooms5.5
Living area164 m²
Object PriceCHF 1,495,000.-
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Im Reinacherhof, 4153 Reinach BL

Characteristics

Reference
51b7a84d-667a-11f1-871a-069ae14c7a06
Availability
To agree
Bathrooms
2
Year of construction
1999
Latest renovations
2022
Rooms
5.5
Number of levels for the real asset
4
Ground surface
132 m²
Living area
164 m²
Volume
529 m³

Description

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5.5-Zimmer-Reiheneinfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten, Terrasse und gepflegtem Garten im Reinacherhof

This spacious 5.5-room terraced single-family house in the well-maintained Reinacherhof development combines bright, family-friendly living with a well-thought-out room layout. The charming winter garden beautifully connects the interior and exterior areas, while the private garden offers additional space for relaxation, play and enjoyment. The outdoor area is complemented by a terrace and a small balcony. All living areas have floor-to-ceiling windows that provide plenty of natural light and create a pleasant living environment. The underfloor heating ensures comfortable warmth throughout the house all year round. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and direct access to the garage, the house is well thought out and suitable for

everyday use. On the ground floor, an open, inviting room layout awaits you: the living, dining and kitchen areas flow seamlessly into each other and end in the bright winter garden, which also serves as an entrance to the garden. An entire floor that invites you to live and enjoy life together.

On the upper floor, there are two bright bedrooms, one of which has its own balcony, as well as a full bathroom with bathtub, washbasin and toilet.

The attic offers two further bedrooms and a second bathroom with rain shower, washbasin and toilet. The highlight of this floor is the west-facing terrace, which stretches across the entire width of the house – the ideal place to enjoy the evening sun.

In the basement, there is a guest WC, a versatile hobby room and a spacious cellar with direct access to the garage.

This Nova Casa offer includes:
  • 164 m² Nettowohnfläche
  • Modernize Wintergarten with plenty of daylight
  • Offener Wohn-, Ess- und Küchenbereich
  • Grosszügiger Garten für Erholung und Freizeit
  • Westterrasse und Ostbalkon für Sonne zu jeder Tageszeit
  • Ruhige und dennoch zentrale Wohnlage
  • Bodentiefe Fenster mit Lamellenstoren
  • Zwei Badezimmer sowie ein separates Gäste-WC
  • Fussbodenheizung in sämtlichen Wohnräumen
  • 1 X Einstellhallenplatz mit direktem Zugang zum Haus


Further pictures as well as information on the room program and a renovation overview I will be happy to send you on request.

Have we aroused your interest? We would be happy to present this attractive property to you during a personal viewing.


5.5-Zimmer-Reiheneinfamilienhaus mit Wintergarten, Terrasse und gepflegtem Garten im Reinacherhof

Dieses grosszügige 5.5-Zimmer-Reiheneinfamilienhaus in der gepflegten Überbauung «Reinacherhof» vereint helles, familienfreundliches Wohnen mit einer durchdachten Raumaufteilung. Der charmante Wintergarten verbindet den Innen- und Aussenbereich auf schönster Weise, während der eigene Garten zusätzlichen Raum zum Entspannen, Spielen und Geniessen bietet. Ergänzt wird das Aussenangebot durch eine Terrasse sowie einen kleinen Balkon. Alle Wohnräume verfügen über bodentiefe Fenster, die für viel Tageslicht sorgen und ein angenehmes Wohnambiente schaffen. Die Bodenheizung sorgt ganzjährig für behagliche Wärme im gesamten Haus. Mit vier Schlafzimmern, drei Bädern und einem direkten Garagenzugang ist das Haus durchdacht sowie alltagstauglich.

Im Erdgeschoss erwartet Sie eine offene, einladende Raumgestaltung: Wohn-, Ess- und Küchenbereich gehen fliessend ineinander über und münden nahtlos in den hellen Wintergarten, der gleichzeitig als Zugang zum Garten dient. Eine Etage, die zum gemeinsamen Leben und Geniessen einlädt.

Im Obergeschoss befinden sich zwei helle Schlafzimmer, davon eines mit eigenem Balkon, sowie ein vollständiges Badezimmer mit Badewanne, Lavabo und WC.

Das Dachgeschoss bietet zwei weitere Schlafzimmer sowie ein zweites Badezimmer, ausgestattet mit einer Regendusche, Lavabo und WC. Das Highlight dieser Etage ist die westlich ausgerichtete Terrasse, die sich über die gesamte Hausbreite erstreckt - der ideale Ort, um die Abendsonne zu geniessen.

Im Untergeschoss befindet sich ein Gäste-WC, ein vielseitig nutzbarer Hobbyraum und ein grosszügiger Kellerraum mit direktem Zugang zur Einstellhalle. 

Dieses Nova Casa-Angebot bietet:
  • 164 m² Nettowohnfläche
  • Moderner Wintergarten mit viel Tageslicht
  • Offener Wohn-, Ess- und Küchenbereich
  • Grosszügiger Garten für Erholung und Freizeit
  • Westterrasse und Ostbalkon für Sonne zu jeder Tageszeit
  • Ruhige und dennoch zentrale Wohnlage
  • Bodentiefe Fenster mit Lamellenstoren
  • Zwei Badezimmer sowie ein separates Gäste-WC
  • Fussbodenheizung in sämtlichen Wohnräumen
  • 1 X Einstellhallenplatz mit direktem Zugang zum Haus


Weitere Bilder sowie Informationen zum Raumprogramm und eine Renovationsübersicht sende ich Ihnen gerne auf Anfrage zu.

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Gerne präsentieren wir Ihnen dieses attraktive Objekt im Rahmen einer persönlichen Besichtigung.

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  • Child-friendly
Outside conveniences
  • Balcony/ies
  • Garage
  • Middle house
Inside conveniences
  • Animals allowed

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