A strategic location and an idyllic setting

The Institute of Gruyère is situated in a privileged environment, in the heart of the municipality of the same name, just 5 km from Bulle and 33 km from Fribourg. Its accessibility is optimal thanks to the proximity of the A9 motorway, just 10 minutes away. Nestled above the Route de la Cité, this site offers a spectacular panorama of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the Moléson, and the surrounding nature. Its peaceful and preserved environment makes it an ideal place for a real estate project of great scope, whether residential, educational, hotel, or institutional. Furthermore, its location allows for quick access to the major surrounding destinations: Gstaad is about 45 minutes away by car, Montreux about 30 minutes, and Geneva, an international and economic hub, is reachable in about 1 hour via the A12 and A1 motorways. This strategic positioning between nature and connectivity makes this site a unique opportunity for a high-quality development.

A site steeped in history and prestige

Founded in 1949 by a family of educators, the Institute of Gruyère has provided quality education for several decades. It has managed to preserve a human-scale environment, fostering personalized supervision and learning of being. Today, this unique estate represents a rare investment opportunity, combining the prestige of its past and the numerous possibilities offered by its infrastructure.

A remarkable and versatile real estate complex

The site consists of four separate buildings, each with unique characteristics and generous surfaces.

Main building (Chemin du Bourgo 15)

The former hotel converted into an institute offers:

Ground floor: reception room of 38 m², offices of 15.78 m², 8.01 m², and 14.44 m², administration of 26.13 m², another office (veranda) of 22.77 m², a game or free room (veranda) of 32.70 m², WC of 3.5 m².
Basement: laundry room of 12.14 m², large kitchen of 43 m², WC of 8.47 m², spacious dining room of 110 m², two sports rooms of 50 m² and 73 m² with WC of 2.60 m².
1st floor: rooms of 13.46 m², 11.35 m², 11.25 m², 10.34 m², 11 m², 10.91 m², and 13.18 m², corridor of 21 m², bathroom of 7 m².
2nd floor: rooms of 11.21 m², 13.29 m², 10.88 m², 10.27 m², 15.10 m², 11.34 m², 11.14 m², and 12.74 m², corridor of 26 m², and WC of 7 m².
3rd floor: rooms of 9.36 m², 9.20 m², 14.30 m², 11.68 m², 11.70 m², 13.03 m², and 13.68 m², corridor of 27.80 m², and bathroom of 5 m².

Building 2 - Former dormitory and owner's apartment (Chemin du Bourgo 11)

Rooms: 11.01 m², 10.43 m², 11.43 m², 14.94 m², 12.19 m², 15.44 m², 11.13 m², 14.03 m², 14.04 m².
Additional spaces: free room of 12.20 m², corridor of 45 m².
Sanitary facilities: 4 WCs of 5.92 m², 3.83 m², 15.93 m², and 5.9 m².

Independent apartment:

Kitchen of 20 m²
Spacious living room of 36 m²
WC of 5.7 m²
Rooms of 11.01 m², 12.30 m², 13.4 m², 15.5 m²
Corridor of 18 m²

Building 3 - Educational chalet (Chemin du Bourgo 17)

Classrooms: 34.92 m², 12.97 m², 35.21 m², 26.78 m², 26.23 m², 26.71 m², 22.69 m², 34.59 m².
Other spaces: corridor of 44 m², WC of 19.99 m².

Basement:

Two classrooms of 32.91 m² and 20.81 m²
Corridor of 20 m²
WC of 3 m²
Two rooms of 9 m² and 12 m²

Building 4 - Extension of 2007 (Chemin du Bourgo 17, extension)

Computer room of 35 m²
Classroom of 34.64 m²
Library of 35.05 m²
Corridor of 34 m²

High-quality infrastructure in an exceptional natural environment

The real estate complex is oriented south and west, ensuring optimal sunlight and an unobstructed view of the mountains. The environment is calm and free from noise pollution, offering an exceptional living environment. The outdoor facilities include landscaped gardens, asphalted accesses, and parking spaces. A caretaker present on the site oversees the daily maintenance of the infrastructure, ensuring an impeccable overall condition.

Great potential for investment and appreciation

With a generous surface area and infrastructure in excellent condition, the Institute of Gruyère represents a unique opportunity for various real estate projects. The site lends itself as well to a conversion into a wellness hotel, a senior residence, a medical clinic, or a detoxification center, as to a transformation into an educational campus, a training center, or a cultural foundation dedicated to the preservation of heritage. Its exceptional environment could also accommodate a museum, a luxury residence, or a high-end fitness center, offering a balance between comfort, serenity, and specialized services.

The Gruyère region, prized for its economic and tourist attractiveness, is experiencing stable growth in the employment market and an increase in the number of establishments. The rental market is dynamic, with competitive rents for housing and office space, offering interesting prospects for investors.

With its strategic location, prestigious history, and quality infrastructure, this real estate complex constitutes a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional estate, ready to accommodate an ambitious project in a unique natural and cultural environment.

Its location, history, and unique characteristics make it an incomparable asset in the La Gruyère region.