Villa for sale - 4125 Riehen, Gatternweg 41

**Riehen is known as the large, green village. Besides being a quiet place, it is not far from Basel. Restaurants, theaters, and musicals are easily accessible, and a short commute home is guaranteed. In the evening and on weekends, Riehen has a Ruftaxi service that takes you directly to your doorstep. In addition, the proximity to the border is perfect if you also want to travel quickly to Germany or France. As recreational areas, Lange Erlen and St. Chrischona. Riehen also has a great natural swimming pool.

**Riehen has won various awards: Riehen has the UNICEF award "Child-friendly municipality".
Riehen was also the first city in Europe to receive the "European Energy Award®GOLD" award.

Riehen is home to the world-renowned Fondation Beyeler with its collection of modern art. Culture and architecture combine in a brilliant way to form a whole that is unparalleled. The small village center has a functioning network of small businesses to get everything you need and cafes and restaurants to sit together comfortably. Pharmacies deliver medications to your doorstep on request, and many facilities care for children in a qualified and friendly manner.

Shopping on foot from the house is possible within a short distance at Coop Pronto 7 days a week. You can also quickly get on the tram and be at Messeplatz in 15 minutes. The kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, and Bäumlihof grammar school are not far away and easy to reach.

This villa on Gatternweg captivates with its ambience and the size of the property. Kept in Ticino style, it conveys the southern flair and brings your holiday feeling home.

This venerable villa was built in 1932 and extends over 3 developed floors with a living area of 292m2.

You reach the entrance area via a small staircase from the front garden. A large mirrored built-in wardrobe accommodates all clothes, bags, and other utensils. From there you can already see the entrance hall with a beautiful and stylish staircase. This room captivates not only with its dominant staircase but also with its wide, bright, and friendly window front. On this floor is the dining and living room. The many other windows allow an inviting and great view into the garden, which is not visible from the outside. Another highlight is the winter garden in the form of a sheltered outdoor area. Through this, you reach the terrace, the garden, and the pool. Cypress trees, a palm tree, and a fig tree underline the southern ambience. A pretty guest toilet is of course available for guests.

The kitchen is comfortably equipped with all common appliances and - like the 2nd external preparation kitchen (also equipped with oven and stove) - has large windows. The kitchen can be accessed through the back entrance. Through a passage, you come to the garage with an automatic gate.

On the upper floor, the master bedroom with a dressing room and its own balcony overlooking the garden and pool is centrally located. Furthermore, there is a 2nd large room with a balcony, which is currently used as an office but could also serve as a children's room. Another children's room or guest room and the bathroom with a separate toilet round off the offer on this floor. The attic has been developed as a complete, independent living area. The offer includes a kitchen, bedroom, shower/WC, and a living room.

The basement has 3 more usable rooms. At the moment there is a fitness room, the former workshop, a storage room, e.g., for the many homemade things (which come from the own trees and plants in the garden). Various trees such as plums, quinces, figs, and cherries are there for you. The spacious laundry room with its own access offers enough space for the family's laundry and/or a small business in guest rentals. It also has windows and is nicely bright.

There are also various outbuildings. The pool house with its 80m2 has been extended as a guest area. This area has 2 units. One unit (intended as an apartment) has large window wings that can be completely opened in summer. There is also a separate bedroom with underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, a living-dining room with a fireplace. Next to it is another studio. This studio could be connected to the apartment. (A door already exists). In the basement of the pool house is the air-raid shelter.

In this building too, the southern style with terracotta floor and large windows, the view of the pool and into the garden is also beautiful.

The garage has space for one car - next to it, 2 more cars can be parked on the property. There is also the possibility to park the car in the street with the blue parking card.

Conclusion: A great property with many possibilities for use. Due to the garden not being visible from the outside, an absolute plus for people who want to enjoy peace and privacy - close to the tram but still quiet in a traffic-calmed side street.

The selling price already includes an amount of CHF 50,000 to make minor cosmetic improvements.

This means the official selling price is CHF 3,630,000.