The house was built around 1870 and has been expanded and renovated several times. A fundamental renovation took place in 1980. In 1990, the attic was expanded and a bathroom was completely renewed. The last exterior renovation with a new coat of paint, a new roof with an under-roof and new gutters and downspouts was carried out in 2009/2010. Plot 2072 has a floor area of 141 m². The living area is approximately 200 m². The rooms on the lower floor with large shop windows can be used, for example, as a shop, art gallery, or offices, or also converted into an apartment. The house has a volume of 1,117 m. 2-3 cars can be parked directly at the house.

"Zum Schweizerhaus" is one of the few freestanding single-family houses in the historic old town of Arbon (in Roman times "Arbor Felix"). From the terrace, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the castle tower (built in 1268). Arbon is a well-known town municipality on the upper Lake Constance with over 16,000 inhabitants and very good infrastructure for daily life. Kindergarten and primary school are 3 minutes' walk away. The secondary school can be reached in about 6 minutes. The nearest cantonal school is located in Romanshorn (8 km) and is easily accessible by train on the lakeside line. The two motorway access points Arbon-Süd (towards St. Gallen) and Arbon West can be reached in 5 minutes. The train station can be reached in 7 minutes on foot or by bus (1 minute to the bus stop). Arbon is the third-largest town in the canton of Thurgau and the district capital. Arbon received town rights on January 29, 1255. Some sights include the beautiful harbor and quay facilities, the castle with the historic museum, the town hall, and the entire old town around the property. The Saurer Museum is visited daily by numerous tourists, guests, and business people. Swimming pool, beach, and campsite round off the offer for locals and guests. In the immediate vicinity of "Schweizerhaus", you can get everything you need for daily life.