Niedergesteln, Valais 3942

Discover the incomparable fascination of country life in this rustic jewel in Niedergesteln! Nestled against another house, this charming semi-detached house exudes the unmistakable charm of yesteryear and is located in a place that beguiles the senses. With its three authentic floors and inviting balcony, this house offers an atmosphere steeped in tradition. Here you will find no modern frills, but real cosiness. The following is the interior layout of the house: First floor - Spacious bedroom Second floor -Kitchen -Living room -Guest Mezzanine - Bathroom with toilet, shower and bathtub - Washing machine and tumble dryer Third floor - One bedroom Basement - Carnotzet -Cellar The outdoor parking space, which is included in the price, guarantees you practical amenities. And if you wish, this house with all its rustic splendor can be taken over furnished, so you can dive in right away. But the best is yet to come: Directly above the house stretches the ruins of the Gestelnburg, a historic landmark that lays a mystical aura over this area. Here you can experience history up close! If you are looking for something special and appreciate the beauty of the past, then this house is for you. Contact us immediately to find out more about this unique opportunity in Niedergesteln and/or to arrange a viewing a house that will make all your country life dreams come true! The following are briefly summarized historical details of the situation for all those interested: The Gestelnburg is an imposing rock castle in Switzerland, which towers over the village of Niedergesteln in the canton of Valais. It was built in the 11th century by the influential de la Tour family, also known as the Lords of the Turn. This family lost its dominion during the conflicts with the Bishop of Sion in the late 14th century, which eventually led to the final destruction of the castle in 1384 by the Upper Valais. The Gestelnburg, a national cultural asset of Switzerland, tells not only of historical power struggles, but also of the development of the language. French was once spoken in this region, and the castle was called Chtillon, which means castle in German. The castle towers about 100 meters above the village and is now accessible via a comfortable path flanked by life-size wooden sculptures of the Barons de la Tour. The ruins include remains of fortification walls, water cisterns and farm buildings. The actual castle building stretches over an impressive rocky ridge and was once well defended with thick walls, moats and a round tower, of which only remnants can be seen today. The de la Tour family, which once ruled the Gestelnburg, was one of the most powerful feudal families in Valais in the late Middle Ages. However, the second half of the 14th century brought fierce conflicts between this family, the Bishop of Sion and the Upper Valais, which ultimately led to the defeat of the de la Tour. Fascinatingly, the Gestelnburg was restored by the Pro Castellione Foundation exactly 600 years after its destruction in 1984. During the excavations, parts of an impressive tiled stove were found, which are exhibited in the Sion Museum. These tiles with patterns, flowers, animals and people date back to the time of the height of the de la Tour family in the 14th century. The restoration and the wooden sculptures impressively bring the castle and its history to life.