Description
Attractive investment property with versatile development potential in a prime border location.
Included in the purchase price: A high-yield gas station, a two-story kiosk/grocery store with a freight elevator, a comfortable 4.5-room apartment with a fireplace, and 10 private parking spaces. Additional floors in the shell offer enormous expansion potential. A rare, top-tier opportunity due to a business handover!
This unique property, strategically located in the border village of Gondo, offers you the perfect opportunity to combine work and living or to take over a high-yield commercial and investment property. The multifunctional commercial and residential building includes an established gas station, retail space, and enormous potential for expansion across multiple floors.
Current Business Areas & Revenue Streams
- High-traffic gas station: Currently operated as an unmanned gas station, backed by a valid fuel supply contract with attractive preferential terms.
- Shop & Commercial Space: Spacious retail space for a grocery store, newsstand, and souvenir shop, including a storage area and freight elevator spanning two floors (currently not in operation and ready for a grand reopening).
- Strategic prime location: Its direct positioning on the international transit route ensures a consistently high volume of traffic as well as a reliable flow of foot traffic and regular customers—ideal for a dynamic and marketing-oriented operator.
The stylish and comfortable 4.5-room apartment offers over 110 m² of living space:
- Living room & Kitchen: Open, inviting living area with a cozy fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen.
- Bedrooms: Three bright, practically laid-out rooms offering a peaceful atmosphere.
- Panoramic balcony: Large balcony with a magnificent view of the Valais mountains, the Zwischbergental valley, the stream, and the nearby waterfall.
Huge potential for expansion & Location Advantages
- 3 Floors in the Shell: In total, the building spans six stories. The floors in the shell offer plenty of space for the development of additional apartments (e.g., for staff or for rent), offices, or commercial spaces.
- Unbeatable location factors:
- Lowest electricity prices: As a “low-cost electricity municipality,” Gondo offers ideal conditions for energy-intensive businesses (e.g., installation of fast-charging stations/EV charging).
- Minimal tax burden: Extremely attractive municipal tax rate.
- Infrastructure & Logistics: 10 private parking and loading spaces directly adjacent to the building.
- Simple Takeover: The purchase is made easier by the option to take over the existing limited liability company (GmbH) along with its inventory.
Location Overview
- Directly on the Swiss border with Italy (close to the shopping paradise of Domodossola)
- Excellent transportation connections via the Simplon Pass and the Simplon Tunnel (train service from Brig to Iselle to Milan)
- Regular PostBus and bus service between Brig and Domodossola
- Popular destinations such as Lake Maggiore, Stresa, or Orta are just a short drive away
This opportunity goes far beyond simply purchasing a property. The unbeatable combination of existing revenue streams, enormous expansion potential, minimal taxes, and extremely low electricity prices creates the perfect foundation for your business success.
We are happy to provide detailed information or arrange a viewing appointment. Please note that inquiries will only be processed if accompanied by a corresponding proof of interest.
Situation
Located on the border with Italy, Gondo offers many advantages, whether in terms of geography, transportation, or simply recruitment potential.
Whether coming from the north via the Simplon Pass or from the south through the Val Divedro, whether traveling by public transportation, car, bicycle, or on foot, a stop in Gondo is always an experience. There, you’ll learn about the history of the gold rush in the 1890s, follow in the footsteps of Stockalper, marvel at the untamed natural beauty, and even get a taste of “Italianità.”
Municipality
Zwischbergen is a municipality south of the Simplon Pass, located directly on the border with Italy. The municipality includes the well-known border village of Gondo, where most of its 74 residents live. Across from the village, a road winds its way up to a terrace, beyond which the beautifully wild, 16-kilometer-long Zwischbergental valley opens up.
The Zwischbergental valley is surrounded by mountain peaks reaching up to 4,000 meters in height and rightly bears its descriptive name. The gold mines at the entrance to the valley have been known since Roman times. They were closed at the end of the 19th century and have since been converted into a visitor mine.
As mentioned, the municipality benefits from the cheapest electricity in the canton and the lowest tax rate.
Shops/stores
Kiosks and small shops in the town square / Other stores in Brig, Varzo, and Domodossola
Public transport
Gondo is connected to Brig and Domodossola by a regular bus service. You can take the train directly from Iselle to Brig, Milan, or Rome through the Simplon Tunnel.
Specialities
The Simplon Pass is a major Alpine crossing for passenger and heavy-duty traffic. On average, about 2,500 vehicles cross the pass each day. However, this traffic volume varies greatly depending on the day of the week and the season, ranging from 700 to 6,900 vehicles per day. Heavy-duty vehicles account for about 10% of total traffic, with recreational traffic making up the largest share.
In addition, about 20 to 30 shipments of hazardous materials pass through the Simplon Pass each day
Monthly averages for traffic volume vary between about 1,500 and 4,100 vehicles per day, depending on seasonal and weekday fluctuations.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Village
- Green
- Mountains
- River
- Shops/Stores
- Bus stop
- Playground
- Primary school
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Bench
- Greenery
- Parking
- Visitor parking space(s)
- From road
- Built on a sloping hillside
Inside conveniences
- Lift/elevator
- Visitor parking space(s)
- Cellar
- Storeroom
- Workshop
- Double glazing
- Bright/sunny
Equipment
- Dryer
- Secomat
Floor
- Tiles
Condition
- Good
Orientation
- North
- South
- East
- West
View
- Nice view
- River
- Stream
- Garden
- Park
- Forest
- Mountains
Style
- Classic