Description
Charming Valais home with a natural paradise in Zeneggen
Just a 12-minute drive from Visp, this unique home awaits you, offering 165 m² of gross living area spread over three levels, as well as two large terraces. Traditional Valais architecture, featuring solid masonry and sun-weathered larch wood, blends harmoniously with modern living comfort.
Living with character: The open kitchen with a gas stove is fully equipped, while the living room, featuring a Swedish wood-burning stove and access to the sunny south-facing terrace, invites you to relax. The main level also features a large bedroom or study. The lower living level offers two bright rooms—one of which has a charming Giltstein stove—a cozy library and reading nook, two balconies, and two separate exits to the garden. Two bathrooms (one with a shower and the other with a corner bathtub) round out the living space. The basement features six additional utility rooms, including a studio, the boiler and fuel storage room, a spacious cellar, and practical storage areas.
A garden straight out of a fairy tale. The terraced hillside property, spanning over 3,300 m², is a pure natural paradise—complete with a biotope, vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and berry bushes. A pergola, a refreshing outdoor shower, and idyllic seating areas lend the property an alpine flair. A designated area is ready for the construction of a hot tub, a sauna, or a garden shed. The breathtaking view of the opposite side of the valley, featuring Visperterminen and Europe’s highest vineyard, rounds out this idyllic setting. For gardeners and animal lovers, this place offers space to connect with nature and ensure the well-being of animals.
A home with soul—versatile enough to serve as a family home, vacation residence, or private retreat.
Ideal for nature lovers, self-employed individuals, and commuters—or as an inspiring place with the option for a home office.
- Features:
- 165 m² of gross usable floor area across three levels
- Distinctive architecture featuring solid masonry and sun-weathered larch wood
- A Swedish stove and a Giltstein stove for a cozy atmosphere
- Two spacious terraces on each floor and two balconies
- Two bathrooms with corner bathtubs and showers
- Beautiful library with a balcony, which can also be used as an office (library can be removed)
- Studio and numerous practical utility rooms on the lowest floor
Fantastic property:
- Over 3,300 m² with diverse plantings
- Biotope, vegetable garden, greenhouse, and berry bushes
- Pergola, outdoor shower, and several idyllic seating areas
- Space prepared for a hot tub, sauna, or garden shed
- Outdoor lighting with a BBQ area
- Ideal for professional and hobby gardeners as well as pet owners
Parking options:
- Two outdoor parking spaces
- A covered garage space can be rented additionally if needed
A rare opportunity for people looking for something special. Those who appreciate tranquility, nature, and authentic, one-of-a-kind architecture will find a place here with extraordinary charm and great potential—a home that tells stories and is waiting to write new ones.
Situation
Idyllically situated on the southern edge of the village, this property is gently nestled in the wooded surroundings. It offers complete tranquility, plenty of sunshine, and a breathtaking view.
The bus stop right outside the front door provides quick access to Visp as well as to western and eastern Switzerland—thanks to the NEAT tunnel connection.
Municipality
Zeneggen, located in the Upper Valais to the southwest of Visp, sits on a sunny terrace in the midst of a high-mountain landscape at 1,350 meters above sea level. From here, there is a breathtaking view of the 4,000-meter peaks of the Mischabel Range, the Bernese Alps, and a sweeping vista all the way to the Goms Valley.
The village has a well-maintained infrastructure, including an elementary school, a library, a bistro, a restaurant, and a well-developed public transportation network to the valley (20 minutes to Visp) and into the mountains (20 minutes to Moosalp). A daycare center is currently in the planning stages.
The 300 residents are actively involved in fostering a vibrant village community, with a drum and fife band, a ski and sports club, a youth club, a tennis club, a church choir, the fire department, and much more.
In the summer, numerous hiking trails start right at your doorstep, and the tennis court is within walking distance. The village has also gained popularity among mountain bikers. The nearest climbing area is just a few minutes’ walk away. The local recreation area, featuring a pond, is the perfect place to cool off in the summer.
In winter, you can ski right from the Moosalp (Bürchen) ski area to your front door. There’s also a connection to the cross-country ski trail leading to Moosalp.
https://www.zeneggen.ch/das-dorf/infos-von-a-bis-z-1
Shops/stores
Shopping:
- There is a village store about 700 m away (approx. 10 minutes’ walk).
- In the nearby Visp/Eyholz valley, you’ll find all the well-known retail chains.
Bistro / Magusii - Magusii in Zeneggen is more than just a village store; it’s a central gathering place for the community. Since 2011, the store has housed not only the tourist office but also a cozy bistro that invites you to linger. Here, visitors can not only do their daily shopping but also enjoy the company of the villagers over a cup of coffee. The bistro also offers free internet access (Wi-Fi), making it an ideal place for work and socializing.
If something is missing from Magusii’s selection or a larger quantity is needed, feel free to place a pre-order. Pre-orders can be placed by calling 027/946 89 49 or via magusii@rhone.ch .
Public transport
Zeneggen is accessible year-round via an easily navigable road. A regular PostBus route takes you directly from the Visp train station to Zeneggen and right to your doorstep. In winter, the municipality of Zeneggen and the tourist office operate a free ski bus to the Bürchen ski area.
Zeneggen is accessible by public transportation from Bern in 1 hour and 39 minutes, and from Lausanne in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
1st floor
The heart of the home: This level features an open kitchen, a stylish home office or bedroom, a light-filled living room with a wood-burning stove, and a large window wall with a sliding door. It also features a sunny, spacious terrace with a BBQ area—ideal for cozy and romantic moments with family and guests.
Outside conveniences
A picture-perfect garden—your private oasis overlooking the Rhône and Visper valleys.
Create or expand your very own personal paradise here.
This terraced hillside property, spanning over 3,300 m², is far more than just a garden—it is a unique, sun-drenched natural paradise that is truly one of a kind. Like a green oasis, it nestles against the hillside and unfolds a magical setting across multiple levels. Amid the gentle rustling of stately, ancient trees, the scent of blooming shrubs, and a veritable sea of colorful flowers, you’ll continually discover new, lovingly designed places of tranquility that invite you to dream and linger.
Here, the dream of a self-sufficient, nature-centered life becomes a reality: A vibrant biotope mirrors the Valais sky, while bountiful berry bushes, a lovingly tended vegetable garden, and a private greenhouse set the hearts of passionate nature lovers and hobby gardeners racing.
Under a romantic pergola and in various sun-drenched seating areas, you can enjoy pure relaxation and a connection with nature. A refreshing outdoor shower provides a tingling cool-down on warm summer days and conjures up a vacation atmosphere right in the midst of the majestic Valais mountains. A beautifully landscaped “catwalk” with a bench running across the property lets your thoughts wander to distant horizons—a place to let your soul soar.
The perfect foundation for your very own personal vision has already been laid: An elegantly tiled area is just waiting for you to use it however you like. Whether it’s a stylish garden house, a steaming hot tub under the starry sky, your own outdoor sauna, or a luxurious outdoor wellness oasis—there are no limits to your imagination.
A prime spot with a view of European excellence
This private paradise is crowned by an extraordinary view. Your gaze sweeps majestically across the valley to the opposite hillside, where the famous Visperterminen vineyard stretches out. From your terrace, you look directly out onto Europe’s highest vineyard, whose terraced vines shimmer golden in the evening light. A panorama of incomparable beauty that makes this property an absolute gem.
Specialities
Sales & Legal Information
The property will be handed over completely cleared out and unfurnished—the house is available to you immediately.
The renderings and photomontages included in this listing were created as examples of interior design. They are intended to serve as inspiration and illustrate the tremendous potential of the rooms. Please note that these are not legally binding.
Conveniences
Neighbourhood
- Village
- Green
- Mountains
- Shops/Stores
- Restaurant(s)
- Bus stop
- Child-friendly
- Playground
- Nursery
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Ski piste
- Hiking trails
- Bike trail
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Terrace/s
- Exclusive use of garden
- Garden
- Bench
- Quiet
- Greenery
- Pond
- Shed
- Gardenhouse
- Storeroom
- Public parking
- Barbecue-chimney
- Built on a sloping hillside
- Barbecue
Inside conveniences
- Visitor parking space(s)
- Open kitchen
- Dressing
- Cellar
- Wine cellar
- Carnotzet
- Bicycle storage
- Ski storage
- Storeroom
- Workshop
- Craft room
- Recreationroom
- Unfurnished
- Swedish stove
- Double glazing
- Skylights
- Bright/sunny
- With front and rear view
- Natural light
- With character
- Timber frame
Equipment
- Furnished kitchen
- Fitted kitchen
- Oven
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Gas stove
- Washing machine
- Connections for washing tower
- Shower
- Bath
Floor
- Tiles
- Parquet floor
- Laminated
Condition
- Good
Orientation
- North
- South
- East
Exposure
- Good
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Clear
- Far view
- Valley view
- Unobstructed
- Panoramic
- With an open outlook
- Rural
- Garden
- Fields
- Forest
- Mountains
Style
- Rustic
- Atypical house
- Character house