Residential building for sale - 2762 Roches BE, Route Principale 5

Potential Net Yield: Up to 4.6% at full occupancy (details in the attachments)

Description:
This charming multi-family house in Roches (BE) combines historical charm with modern functionality. The facade made of solid rubble stone walls and dark wooden facade in Wabi-Sabi style impresses with traditional aesthetics. Built in 1872 and extensively renovated between 2005-2019, the house is vacant, ready for immediate occupancy, and ideal for owner-occupiers or investors. With a potential net yield of up to 4.6% at full occupancy (approx. CHF 120,000.-/year), it offers an attractive investment opportunity.

Thanks to the 1-meter-thick rubble stone walls, the house remains pleasantly cool in summer - perfect for living and working. The property includes 6 residential units, a workshop with a lift, and generous outdoor areas, ideal for craft businesses or logistics companies. Compared to other rental apartments in the Moutier region (often in worse condition), this property stands out with modern amenities, well-maintained condition, and competitive rental prices, even without a balcony.

Property
Year of construction: 1872, renovated 2005-2019, no renovation needed
Land area: 1,051 m² (including 630 m² backyard)
Building usable area: 589.16 m²
Volume: 2,352 m³
Apartments: 6 (3× 1-room, 1× 4-room, 1× 2-room, 1× loft; all vacant, modern equipped)
Commercial: Workshop with high voltage and lift (see picture: functional workshop with car on lift)
Parking spaces: 6 in front of the house, 2 next to the house
Special feature: Natural thermal insulation through massive rubble stone walls, cool interiors in summer

Equipment

Ground floor

• Workshop (40 m²) with storage (18 m²), garage with lift (30 m²) and WC (7 m²); potential rent: CHF 2,100.-/month
• Guest room without kitchen (14 m²); potential rent: CHF 280.-/month
• Entrance (7 m²), storage rooms (25 m²), laundry room (6 m²), back entrance (8 m²), heating room (18 m²), drying room (12 m²)
• Cellar: Wine cellar, tank room (10,000 l oil tank, lasts for years; the more often wood is used for heating, the longer the oil supply lasts)

1st floor

• Shared bathroom (5 m²)
• 1-room apartment with kitchen (14 m²); potential rent: CHF 280.-/month
• 1-room apartment with kitchen (17 m²); potential rent: CHF 340.-/month
• 1-room apartment with kitchen and shower (35.3 m²); potential rent: CHF 630.-/month
• 4-room apartment (119 m²): hallway (10 m²), WC (5 m²), 3 bedrooms (12 m², 12 m², 24 m²), kitchen (13 m²), living room (43 m²), wooden fireplace, corner bathtub; potential rent: CHF 1,610.-/month
• Note: Parquet floor in good condition, can be resealed if necessary.

2nd floor

• Hallway (5 m²)
• 2-room apartment (60 m²): WC (3 m²), bedroom (13 m²), living room (14 m²), hallway (6 m²), kitchen (10 m²), attic (14 m²); potential rent: CHF 780.-/month
  Note: The carpet in the living room is damaged, replacement is recommended.
• Loft (129 m²): Living area (87 m²), 3 bedrooms (20 m², 11 m², 11 m²), fireplace (heats the entire house), open kitchen, washing machine connection; potential rent: CHF 1,500.-/month
  Note: The loft impresses with its modern, open style with visible wooden beams and warm colors (see picture: cozy loft with fireplace and view into the greenery).

Outdoor area

• Sealed backyard (630 m²) with garden, fruit trees, and barbecue area; potential rent: CHF 1,890.-/month
• Tool shed in the garden
• 6 parking spaces in front of the house (CHF 300.-/month), 2 next to the house (CHF 100.-/month)
• Highlight: An idyllic stream runs directly along the property - perfect for nature lovers and families (see picture: child playing by the stream).

Location
Place: Roches (BE), 491 m above sea level, 3 km northeast of Moutier
Surroundings: Nestled in the picturesque Jura region with views of wooded hills (see picture: panoramic view of Roches). In winter, the surroundings transform into a winter wonderland - ideal for outdoor activities (see picture: snowy landscape).
Connection: 10 min by bike/bus to Moutier train station, 45 min to Basel, 2 hours to Geneva
Infrastructure: Fast internet (5G capable, depending on the provider)

Renovations (2005–2019)

• Facade and roof: Rubble stone walls (1 m thick) for natural thermal insulation, wooden cladding in Wabi-Sabi style (insulated with glass wool), conscious avoidance of Sagex insulation to prevent mold formation and ensure a healthy, diffusion-open construction, new wood/aluminum windows, roof renovation with insulation and new roof dormer.
• Interiors: Modern kitchens, bathrooms, floors, electrical and water lines.
• Heating: Hybrid heating (oil/wood) with 750 l heat storage, thermostats, and boiler - saves energy costs.
• Commercial: Workshop with high voltage and lift.

Investment potential

• Rental income: Up to approx. CHF 10,000./month (approx. CHF 120,000.-/year), net yield up to 4.6%.
• Competitive advantage: Modern amenities and good condition compared to rental apartments in Moutier (CHF 7.80-11.29/m², often in worse condition).
• Versatile use: Living, commercial (e.g., crafts, logistics) or holiday apartments (e.g., Airbnb).
• Long-term value increase: Historical charm, modern amenities, and idyllic location in the Jura.

Attachments
Land register entry, rental prices, floor plans (see pictures: floor plans ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor), renovation process, official assessments, cadastral plan.
Comprehensive photographic documentation of the facade, apartments, workshop, and outdoor areas (more pictures available on request).

Contact
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