Alpine dream home with panorama in Saas-Balen
This apartment combines rustic charm, an attractive location, and an inviting living feeling – a atmospheric holiday residence in the Valais mountains. • Sale as a second home (holiday domicile) possible. • Sale to foreigners (non-Swiss with residence abroad) possible. Highlights of the apartment • Ideal for a family • This apartment is characterized by its very good rentability • Airy room height • Pleasant living atmosphere • Completely furnished - Move in and live (sleeping possibility for 4-6 people) • A paradise with nature, sun, and peace • Surrounded by lush meadows, dense forests, and a breathtaking mountain landscape • Near Saas-Fee, the pearl of the Alps • Post bus stop directly in front of the house • Uncovered outdoor parking space Location and accessibility The house, in which the spacious attic apartment is located, stands in the Niedergut district of Saas-Balen. The property is accessible all year round on a well-developed road. At the entrance of the picturesque Saas Valley, at 1,483 meters above sea level, lies the small, charming mountain village of Saas-Balen. Nestled in a breathtaking Valais mountain landscape and surrounded by majestic peaks, the village has preserved its original authenticity and traditional charm to this day. Saas-Balen is excellently connected all year round. A well-developed road leads directly from Brig to the Saas Valley, and the mountain village can be easily reached by public transport: post buses operate all year round between Brig and Saas-Fee – ideal for holiday guests and day-trippers looking for nature and relaxation. Whether in summer while hiking along the Saaser Vispa or in winter while enjoying the snowy mountain idyll – Saas-Balen is a place to unwind, breathe deeply, and marvel. Description of the attic apartment This charming 3.5-room apartment is located on the 3rd floor of a three-story multi-family house from 1975 (without elevator). The building presents itself in a well-maintained condition and has a classic Eternit roof. The windows in the apartment were replaced in 2019. With a net living area of around 82 m², this well-kept apartment convinces with a well-thought-out room concept and a particularly cozy living atmosphere. The entrance area with practical wardrobe welcomes you invitingly and opens up all the rooms of the apartment. From here, you can access one of the two bedrooms, the bathroom with bathtub, sink, separate day toilet, and the open kitchen, dining, and living area. The heart of the apartment is the spacious living room, which, due to its open design up to the roof, conveys an exceptionally airy room feeling. The bright wood paneling gives the rooms a warm, authentic appearance and ensures a harmonious connection to the alpine surroundings. A wood stove sets a cozy accent and creates a particularly cozy, homely atmosphere on cold days. Another highlight is the southwest-facing balcony. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the majestic mountain world of the Valais Alps. Whether with morning coffee, sunbathing in the afternoon, or enjoying the evening with a view of the surrounding peaks – this place invites you to fully enjoy nature and relax. A small room, which is used as an office or children's room, rounds off this interesting offer. The apartment is heated by a central oil heating system from the year the house was built, with heat distribution via radiators. Overview of the 3.5-room apartment on the top floor • Entrance area • Open kitchen with dining area • Living room with access to the balcony • Two bedrooms • Office / children's room • Bathroom: bathtub / sink / washing machine connection • Day toilet / sink • Basement • Uncovered outdoor parking space Common property • Laundry room with drying room • Outdoor area with lawn and stone grill The annual ancillary costs (water, sewage, insurance, electricity, oil heating) amount to around CHF 3,500.00. Purchase price: CHF 389,000.00 for this apartment, including furniture, inventory, and outdoor parking space Availability: By arrangement Saas-Balen – where originality and nature meet In Saas-Balen, at the entrance to the Saas Valley, time seems to have stood still – and that's exactly what makes the charm of this original Valais mountain village. The village is still characterized by the typical, sun-browned Valais wooden houses, which stand close together and give the village an incomparably cozy atmosphere. Saas-Balen also shows its beautiful side in winter. Directly in the village, there is a small ski lift, a romantic natural ice rink, and a varied sledding hill – ideal for families and connoisseurs. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts start here on the 26-kilometer-long trail along the Saaser Vispa, which leads to Saas-Almagell. And for those who want to go higher, the proximity to the Free Holiday Republic of Saas-Fee/Saastal is beneficial – with its 350 kilometers of marked hiking trails, a varied leisure offer, and top-class winter sports areas like Saas-Fee, Hohsaas, and Saas-Almagell.
