Description
Buy the view, design your home
The view stretches across the Rhône Valley to the mountains, with peace and sunshine all around. This semi-detached house in Ayent needs complete renovation – and that is exactly the opportunity: you design the layout, finish and outdoor space just as you wish, in one of the quietest spots in the village.
- Sunny, elevated hillside location with panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and mountains
- Very quiet, natural surroundings – relaxation in every season
- In need of full renovation – maximum freedom for your own project
- Living space can be extended by up to 30%
- Layout freely designed to your wishes
- 50% of a 1'716 m² plot – approx. 858 m² share for garden and terrace
- Ideal as a high-quality second home
- Sion and the region's ski areas within easy reach
The potential: when you renovate, you set the standard. With the option of enlarging the living space by up to 30% and a generous share of land, you can create a home that fits you perfectly – as a second home or a retreat in the Valais mountains.
Ayent lies on a sunny hillside above Sion. The surroundings are quiet and natural, with wide views over the valley. Sion and the well-known ski areas of the region are easy to reach.
Key facts
- Type: semi-detached house, in need of renovation
- Living area: approx. 100 m², extension of up to 30% possible
- Land: 1'716 m² in total, 50% allocated to this unit
- Location: sunny, quiet, panoramic views
- Suitable as a second home
- Address: Route de Rawil 97, Ayent
- Price: CHF 315'000
Panoramic locations with this much creative freedom are rare. Contact me for a viewing.
Daniel | Real estate broker Valais & Vaud
Situation
This semi-detached house is located in a quiet and sunny residential area above the Rhone Valley in Ayent. The surroundings are characterized by nature, vastness and an impressive mountain backdrop. Thanks to the elevated hillside location, you can enjoy a wonderful, unobstructed view over the valley and the surrounding Valais Alps - a panorama that will delight you at any time of year.
The village itself is very quiet and offers plenty of privacy, far away from through traffic. At the same time, the accessibility is excellent: The cantonal capital Sion can be reached in a short drive and offers all shopping facilities, schools, medical care and rail connections.
The well-known vacation and ski resort Crans-Montana is also just a few minutes away and offers a wide range of leisure activities all year round - from skiing and golfing to hiking and bike tours.
The location combines peace, nature and panoramic views with good infrastructure and proximity to urban centers - ideal as a second home or as a personal retreat in the mountains.
Municipality
The municipality of Ayent is one of the sunniest residential regions in central Valais and extends over several charming hamlets above the Rhone Valley. Situated at around 1,000 to 1,200 meters above sea level, Ayent offers an impressive panoramic location with plenty of nature, tranquillity and a high quality of life.
With around 4,000 inhabitants, the municipality combines a rural character with a well-functioning infrastructure. There is an elementary school, shops for daily needs, restaurants and various services on site. The nearby town of Sion is within easy reach for secondary schools, larger shopping facilities and medical services.
Economically, Ayent is characterized by a mix of agriculture, local businesses, tourism and commuters who work in Sion or the vacation resort of Crans-Montana. Thanks to this proximity, the municipality benefits from stable development and a constant demand for residential and second homes.
Ayent also has a strong community life: sports clubs, cultural events and traditional festivals ensure an active village life and a strong community.
The municipality impresses with its sunny hillside location, spectacular views, proximity to well-known tourist destinations and its peaceful, authentic atmosphere - an ideal combination for anyone who wants to combine relaxation, nature and easy accessibility.
Access
The accessibility of the municipality of Ayent is very convenient and versatile. The village is well connected to the regional roads, so you can reach it from Sion as well as from Crans-Montana in a short time - usually within 15 to 20 minutes.
Public transportation is available: Bus stops are located nearby, making it easy for commuters or visitors to reach the valley or surrounding towns. Regular bus services connect Ayent with Sion, from where there are connections to rail services throughout Switzerland, including direct services to Lausanne or Bern.
For motorists, the location offers direct access via well-maintained roads, while visitors from outside enjoy the combination of valley road and mountain road, which also offers panoramic views of the Rhône plain and the surrounding Valais Alps.
Thanks to this good accessibility, the tranquillity of the village can be ideally combined with proximity to urban centers - perfect for a second home or permanent residence with good connections to workplaces, schools and leisure facilities.
Shops/stores
In this quiet village of Ayent, you will find everything you need for your daily needs within easy reach. Small grocery stores, bakeries and butchers cover basic needs and offer fresh, regional products. For larger purchases or special items, you can reach the nearby town of Sion in around 15 minutes, where supermarkets, specialist stores, pharmacies and shopping centers await you.
Craft services, banks and post offices are also available in the region, making it easy to combine everyday life and errands. This mix of a quiet village location and short distance to urban amenities makes the location particularly attractive for families, commuters or second home owners.
Leisure time
The location offers a wide range of leisure activities for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and families. Right on the doorstep, hiking and walking trails invite you to go on extended tours through the idyllic landscape, while the surrounding mountains offer perfect conditions for skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing in winter.
In the surrounding area, there are also mountain bike trails, climbing routes and fishing opportunities in nearby waters. Playgrounds, small sports facilities and community activities are available for families.
Cultural activities such as village festivals, local markets and events in Sion also provide variety and enrich life in the region.
This village combines peaceful living with an active and natural leisure offering - ideal for anyone who appreciates nature, sport and relaxation in the immediate vicinity.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Green
- Mountains
- Vineyard
- Fog-free
- Shops/Stores
- Shopping street
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Ski piste
- Ski resort
- Ski lift
- Cross-country ski trail
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
- Ice rink
- Religious monuments
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Rooftop terrace
- Terrace/s
- Exclusive use of garden
- Garden
- Bench
- Quiet
- Loggia
- Greenery
- Gardenhouse
- Shed
- Storeroom
- Barn
- Parking
- Built on even grounds
- Built on a sloping hillside
Inside conveniences
- Without elevator
- Visitor parking space(s)
- Unfurnished
- Fireplace
- Decorative fireplace
- Fireplace connection
- Swedish stove
- Swedish stove connection
- Furnace
- Bright/sunny
- Natural light
- Traditional solid construction
Floor
- At your discretion
- Parquet floor
- Mosaic parquet floor
- Antique parquet floor
- Laminated
Condition
- Planned works
- To be renovated
- To convert
- To be refurbished
- In it's current state
- To build
- With extension possibility
Orientation
- South
- East
- West
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Clear
- Far view
- Valley view
- Unobstructed
- Panoramic
- With an open outlook
- Rural
- Fields
- Forest
- Mountains
- Alps