Away from traffic noise, in the midst of beautiful nature, you will find your cozy retreat in this rustic two-family house.

• Sale as a second home (holiday domicile) is possible

• Sale to foreigners (non-Swiss with residence abroad) is not possible

Highlights of the old Valais house

• Ideal as a weekend and holiday home

• Living like in grandmother's time

• A place of deceleration and wellness for the soul

• On the sunny south slope with a grandiose view of the Rhone Valley and the Valais Alps

• Starting point for spectacular tours to the beautiful Riederalp and the Aletsch region

• A paradise with nature, sun, and peace

• In 15 minutes by car from the valley floor, in a different world

• Access by car possible

• Two apartments

• Outdoor seating area

• Two natural cellars

• Spacious attic

• Option to buy the adjacent barn

Location and accessibility

The mountain farming village of Ried-Mörel is located on a terrace between Mörel and Riederalp and consists of a variety of small hamlets on the right, very sunny side of the Rhone Valley at 1,168 m above sea level. The village is accessible all year round via a well-developed road or public transport (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to Mörel, then cable car from Mörel to Ried-Mörel in the direction of Riederalp). The village of Ried-Mörel is part of the municipality of Riederalp.

The house, built in 1852, was extended in 1893. It is covered with a metal roof and is located in an unobstructable and very sunny spot on the road leading out of the village of Ried-Mörel in the direction of Oberried.

By car, you can reach Brig, the central starting point for all recreational areas in Valais, in 15 minutes.

Description of the house

The ground-floor apartment with a living area of approximately 44 m² welcomes you directly with a rustic kitchen. This requires a comprehensive renovation. The currently existing kitchenette is no longer functional, but the water and drainage connections are intact. A traditional wood stove in the kitchen and the historic Giltstein stove in the adjacent living room (built in 1852) provide cozy warmth. The heating system is supplemented by electric direct heating.

The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, toilet, and sink, and also offers a new washing tower, which, like part of the furniture, is included in the purchase price. Real wood floors give the living room and bedroom a warm atmosphere, while the wet area is easy to maintain with Novilon.

The apartment on the 1st floor offers a freshly renovated bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink, as well as a functional kitchen with modern floorboards. The bright living room and the two other rooms – ideal as bedrooms, children's rooms, or offices – are equipped with carpeted floors and convince with their friendly atmosphere.

Please note: The room heights are approximately 1.85 m throughout the house. Due to the building substance, a structural adjustment is not possible, which, however, does not detract from the charm of this historic house.

The spacious attic is accessible via a wooden staircase on the north side of the house.

The house also includes the agricultural land with parcel number 1143, on which the building is located. This is maintained by a local farmer and is available – if no cows are grazing – as an idyllic spot for playing, relaxing, or simply enjoying nature. Directly next to the house, there is also enough space to set up a cozy and sunny seating area – ideal for relaxing hours outdoors.

Room layout ground floor apartment

• Kitchen

• Living room with Giltstein stove

• Bedroom

• Bathroom: bathtub, sink, toilet, washing tower, and electric hand towel dryer

• Technical room with water boiler

• Attic

• Two natural cellars in the basement

Room layout 1st floor apartment

• Corridor with wardrobe

• Kitchen

• Bathroom: shower, sink, toilet, and electric hand towel dryer

• Children's room/office

• Living room

• Bedroom

Field/meadow on parcel number 1143

The annual ancillary costs (water, insurance, electricity, etc.) amount to approximately CHF 2,500.00.

Sales price: CHF 389,000.00 for this Valais house with two natural cellars

Availability: By arrangement

Option: There is the possibility to buy the adjacent barn on parcel number 1144 for CHF 35,000.00: https://www.agtenimmobilien.ch/kauf/stall-scheune-im-typischen-walliserstil

General information about Ried-Mörel

The municipality of Ried-Mörel lived mainly from mountain agriculture and cattle breeding until after the Second World War. Since the influx and upswing of the tourist region Aletsch Arena, the population works primarily in the service sector and tourism. Ried-Mörel has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jungfrau-Aletsch since 2001, a nature paradise. The Aletsch region is a breathtaking Alpine nature experience and hiking paradise. Ried-Mörel offers an impressive panorama and plenty of sunshine, as well as a unique fauna and flora. A remarkable selection of leisure activities can be discovered in the Aletsch Arena holiday region throughout the year. In addition to old, intact barns and stables, the village is also characterized by newer buildings.