Description
Charming house in the heart of Valais – with stunning views of the Rhone Valley – also ideal as a holiday home!
This lovingly maintained home is located in the idyllic village center of Varen, nestled in a picturesque row of houses adorned with flowers - just a few steps away from shops, a sports field, elementary school and public transport.
The traditional winegrowing community of Varen is known for its characterful wines and is affectionately referred to as the "balcony of heaven" due to its privileged sunshine - a place where nature, tranquillity and quality of life come together in a special way.
This charming property with 4.5 rooms and around 73 m² of net living space is ideal as a cozy permanent residence or as an idyllic vacation home. All the main rooms are south-facing and offer all-day sunshine as well as a magnificent view of the Rhone Valley and the surrounding vineyards.
The closed kitchen is equipped with both an electric stove and a traditional Sarina wood-burning stove - a particular highlight for lovers of traditional cooking.
The bathroom with bathtub and separate shower cubicle offers everyday comfort for the whole family. Adjacent is the laundry room, complemented by a lowered storage room accessible via a ladder.
In fact, this property also boasts plenty of storage space: a convertible attic, a spacious basement and a separate, typical Valais cellar offer a variety of uses. The latter contains traditional larder boxes with fly screens, once used for the natural storage of cheese and dried meat - an authentic testimony to times gone by that combines functionality with historical charm.
A home full of character, now available at an exceptional value due to relocation – a rare opportunity to establish yourself in the heart of Valais.
This charming property offers the following benefits :
- Usable floor space approx. 165 m2
- Functional and cosy room layout with optimal south-facing orientation
- Charming bathroom with bathtub and separate shower cubicle
- Sunny south-facing balcony - ideal for lingering and enjoying the view
- Spacious, attic with lots of potential
- Windows with modern triple glazing for increased living comfort
- Spacious, lower garage (height approx. 1.70 m) with direct access from the street - ideal for storage
- Separate, traditional Valais cellar - perfect for storing regional wines and specialties
- Small garden for your own herbs or flowers
- The thermal and winter sports resort of Leukerbad is just a few minutes' drive away
We are happy to provide further information or arrange a viewing
Situation
The property is located in the pretty old village center, surrounded by well-kept houses from bygone times
Municipality
Varen is a small municipality in the canton of Valais with around 800 inhabitants. It is located in the district of Leuk, between the former bishop's town of Leuk and Salgesch.
The municipality combines rural charm with a beautiful mountain landscape and a lively wine culture. Varen (VS) is surrounded by terraced vineyards and is known for its viticulture, especially the Pinot Noir "Pfyfoltru" (butterfly). The landscape is characterized by mountains and the river Rhone, making Varen a popular place for wine lovers and hikers.
The nearby thermal spring of Leukerbad and nature parks such as Pfynwald enrich the region. The HES-SO Valais University of Applied Sciences in Sierre-Siders is just 15 minutes away.
Shops/stores
The village has a village store. Further shopping facilities are available in nearby Susten or Sierre
Public transport
Varen is centrally located in the canton of Valais on the language border, 25 minutes from Sion. Leuk with its train station and the highway in Salgesch are within easy reach.
Varen can be reached via the NEAT line from Bern in 1.5 hours, from Lausanne in 1h53.
A regular bus line connects Varen with Salgesch and the train stations of Leuk and Sierre.
Specialities
The property includes a terraced detached house, a half co-ownership share in a condominium unit in which part of the apartment is located on the same level, and a small garden space.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Village
- Green
- Vineyard
- Shops/Stores
- Post office
- Restaurant(s)
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Playground
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
- Soccer pitch
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Garden
- Storeroom
- Middle house
- Ground level access
Inside conveniences
- Wheelchair-friendly
- Eat-in-kitchen
- Cellar
- Garret
- Bicycle storage
- Ski storage
- Storeroom
- Triple glazing
- Bright/sunny
- Timber frame
Equipment
- Fitted kitchen
- Cooker/stove
- Oven
- Fridge
- Washing machine
- Shower
- Bath
Floor
- Parquet floor
- Laminated
Orientation
- South
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Clear
- Valley view
- Far view
- Panoramic
- Rural
- River
- Fields
- Forest
- Mountains
- Alps