Description
Your open-air living room – 3.5-room penthouse with a 33 m² terrace in Sion
Open the patio door—and before you lies 33 m² of outdoor space with views of vineyards and mountains. This penthouse apartment in a quiet residential neighborhood of Sion offers plenty of space to live, both indoors and outdoors. The apartment includes a private garage space for CHF 50,000, which is purchased together with the apartment.
- Option for a 5.5-room penthouse—with the adjacent 2.5-room apartment, the entire top floor is yours
- Approx. 33 m² terrace, partially covered – shade even on hot days
- Views of vineyards and mountains – even from the bathtub
- Open-air patio of approx. 6.7 m² – light and fresh air right in the middle of the apartment
- Penthouse location with only one neighboring apartment – no one above you
- Kitchen with a Siemens oven and induction cooktop – modern and low-maintenance
- Bright bathroom with a window, bathtub, and rain shower
- Electric blinds in the living area and triple-pane windows – comfort and tranquility
Option: 5.5-room penthouse
Originally, this apartment and the adjacent 2.5-room apartment (approx. 74 m²) formed a single penthouse. Anyone who purchases both can turn them back into a 5.5-room penthouse apartment with approximately 145 m², two terraces, and two garage spaces. Alternatively, the second apartment can be rented out or used by family members.
The Apartment
The bright living and dining area opens to the outdoors through two patio doors, and the glass-enclosed patio provides additional natural light. The kitchen features ample counter space and storage. Two bedrooms with hardwood floors—the smaller one is ideal as a children’s room or home office. Water and electricity connections are available on the terrace.
Location
Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood in Sion-Châteauneuf. School, bus stop, and neighborhood store are just a few minutes’ walk away; the city center is about a 5-minute drive away. Walking trails through the vineyards right behind the house. Lausanne is about 70 minutes away by train, and Bern is about 1.5 hours away.
Key Features at a Glance
- 3.5-room penthouse apartment, net living area approx. 71 m²
- Terrace approx. 33 m², partially covered
- Patio approx. 6.7 m², open to the sky
- Siemens oven, induction cooktop
- Bathroom with window, bathtub, and rain shower
- Electric blinds in the living area, triple-pane windows
- Heating: heat pump; building constructed in 2016
- Private garage space: CHF 50,000 (required)
Would you like to see the terrace for yourself? I’d be happy to show you the apartment in person—give me a call or send me a message.
Situation
The apartment is located in Châteauneuf, a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood in the western part of Sion. Here, you can live away from the hustle and bustle of downtown—yet still get anywhere quickly.
The elementary school and the bus stop are just a short walk away. The city center of Sion, with its historic district, shops, and restaurants, is only about a 5-minute drive away. You can get on the road quickly via the nearby main highway toward Martigny and Sion—ideal for commuters.
Right behind the neighborhood, the vineyards begin on the slopes of Mont d’Orge—perfect for an evening stroll or a walk along the suone.
Municipality
Sion is the capital of the canton of Valais and combines urban life with proximity to mountains and vineyards. Towering over the Old Town are the two castle hills with Valère and Tourbillon castles—the city’s landmarks.
In the Old Town, you’ll find cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and a lively weekly market. There are also schools through college, hospitals, and cultural and sports facilities—everything you need for daily life is nearby.
Sion is very well connected: You can reach Lausanne by train in about 70 minutes. The A9 highway runs directly through the Rhône Valley, and the well-known winter sports resorts of Central Valais are just a short drive away—hit the slopes in winter or go hiking in the mountains in summer.
The climate in Valais is sunny and dry—ideal for anyone who wants to spend a lot of time outdoors and enjoy life on the balcony.
Access
The property is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The nearby main road takes you to downtown Sion and toward Martigny in about 5 minutes. A bus stop is just a few steps away.
You can park your car safely in your private garage within the building—so you’ll arrive home dry, even in rain or snow.
Shops/stores
Your daily needs are taken care of: A small neighborhood store with a café is just a few minutes’ walk away—perfect for fresh bread in the morning or a quick stop for groceries. A Denner on the main street is also just a few minutes away, with parking right in front of the store. For your big weekly grocery run, you can reach the Migros in Sion by car in just a few minutes.
Public transport
Sion is well connected to the rest of Switzerland. By train, you can reach Lausanne in about 70 minutes and Geneva in just under 2 hours—the fastest connections even make the trip in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Bern is about 1.5 hours away via the Lötschberg route, and Zurich is just under 3 hours away.
By car, you can quickly travel throughout the Rhone Valley via the nearby A9 highway—both toward Lake Geneva and toward the Upper Valais.
Leisure time
The Mont d’Orge vineyards begin right behind the neighborhood. On the walking trails along the suone and around the small Lac du Mont d’Orge, you’ll find unspoiled nature—perfect for an evening stroll or a jog.
In summer, the Domaine des Îles in Sion is a popular destination: a recreational area with a swimming lake, green spaces, and plenty of room for barbecuing, playing, and relaxing. In the old town, Valère and Tourbillon castles invite you to take a trip with views across the entire Rhône Valley.
In winter, you can reach the ski resorts of Central Valais in no time—and in summer, those same mountains become a paradise for hikers and cyclists. And for those who enjoy exploring: the underground lake of Saint-Léonard, the largest of its kind in Europe, is right nearby.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- City centre
- Mountains
- Residential area
- Shops/Stores
- Shopping street
- Bank
- Post office
- Restaurant(s)
- Pharmacy
- Railway station
- Bus station
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Playground
- Nursery
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Secondary II school
- College / University
- International schools
- Public swimming pool
- Sports centre
- Cross-country ski trail
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
- Soccer pitch
- Museum
- Water park
- Theatre
- Concert hall
- Religious monuments
- Hospital / Clinic
- Doctor
- Medical home
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Terrace/s
- Visitor parking space(s)
Inside conveniences
- Wheelchair-friendly
- Lift/elevator
- Garage
- Underground car park
- Box
- Open kitchen
- Guests lavatory
- Cellar
- Bicycle storage
- Unfurnished
- Built-in closet
- Connected thermostat
- Heating Access
- Triple glazing
- With front and rear view
- Natural light
Equipment
- Fitted kitchen
- Induction cooker
- Oven
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Connections for washing tower
- Shower
- Bath
- Phone
- Cable/TV
- WiFi
- Thermal solar collector system
- Optic fiber
- Internet connection
- Internet 1Gbit/s
- Electric blind
- Interphone
- full finishing
Floor
- Tiles
- Parquet floor
Condition
- As new
Orientation
- South
- West
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Forest
- Mountains
- Alps
Style
- Modern
Standard
- BBC (Energy-saving building)