8.5-room single-family house with unobstructable southwest view - near public transport and schools in Dornach
Logenplatz über dem Birstal 8½-room house in Dornach with southwest view and proximity to schools and public transport THE LOCATION THAT CANNOT BE REBUILT: The house is situated on a hill at the end of a cul-de-sac near the Goetheanum. To the south and west, the view opens up over the Birstal to the horizon of the Landskron and Pffeffigen ruins. To the north, a protected private green belt with around 300-year-old oak trees adjoins, to the east a landscaped embankment, and to the south the community garden. The property is thus embedded in greenery. No through traffic. Instead, sun until the evening and a magical play of light with sunset, which always shows itself anew with the seasons and times of day. THE HOUSE: The centerpiece is the through-going living hall with a raised ceiling. One pole is formed by the chimney stove, the other by the floor-to-ceiling glazing to the covered southwest terrace with sunshade. Ground floor, 5½ rooms, 111 m²: - Living hall with chimney stove and direct access to the terrace - Living room with exit to the terrace, view to the south and west - Kitchen to the south with induction cooker, oven, dishwasher, and large refrigerator - Parent's bedroom 20 m² with own shower and toilet - Two children's rooms with built-in wardrobe, window to the green belt - Main bathroom with double sink, bathtub, and shower Basement, 3-room apartment, 73 m²: Separate entrance, separate kitchenette, separate wet cell - and connected to the main house via the internal staircase. This is suitable for spacious living, multi-generational living, the connection of living and working, as well as for guests or adult children. The main room measures 37 m² (can be connected with a room to a 51 m² "garden room"; a second chimney for a chimney stove is prepared. Additional rooms are laundry room, heating center, storage room, and shelter, as well as two attics under the side roofs. NEW FLOOR COVERINGS INCLUDED: The existing coverings date back to the construction period. Parquet or vinyl according to the buyer's choice are included in the target price - material, color, and laying method will be coordinated within the framework of the purchase processing, and the orders can already be awarded with the reservation. If executed in one's own management, a corresponding price reduction will be made. Also included in the target price is a contribution to the upgrading of the outdoor area. WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE: 2018/19: two kitchens and three wet cells including electrical work, new chimney system with chimney stove, internal painting work - 2020: entrance door basement and three windows, four outdoor sunshades, 110 mm walkable insulation of both attics - 2023: heat pump boiler 400 liters, kitchenette apartment supplemented - 2025: heat distribution, valves, and control renovated, periodic electrical inspection, wastewater pipes checked and cleaned Heating is provided by a gas heating system (2007) via a low-temperature underfloor heating system; service contract ongoing, last inspection December 2025. The house is ready for occupancy without further measures. BUILDING MEANS CONTINUING TO BUILD: Included in the target price, in addition to the renewal of the floor coverings according to one's own needs, is also the outdoor area with upgrading, 2 outdoor parking spaces, and an additional seating area. Those who want to build further will find the ground prepared for it: for the conversion of the basement into an L-shaped garden room of around 51 m² with floor-to-ceiling glazing to the west to the seating area, a sketch is available. For new panoramic windows with triple glazing, facade renovation with additional thermal insulation, and the later replacement of the gas heating system with a heat pump, specialist offers are available. The W2C zone also allows for an attic floor or roof extension, as well as non-disturbing commercial or service use. None of these measures are necessary for occupancy - they are options, not construction sites. SALE: The seller is a community of heirs. The sale is direct, without broker commission. Target price CHF 1,380,000.- including new floor coverings and upgrading of the outdoor area according to the agreement with the buyers. Occupancy possible immediately. Viewings by appointment, also in the evening during the golden hour or on weekends. Location description SCHOOLS AND FAMILY: Secondary school 100 m, kindergarten, and primary school 400 m. Gymnasiums, vocational schools, International School Basel, FHNW, and the University of Basel within public transport or cycling distance. The cul-de-sac location creates a safe, low-traffic environment. TRAFFIC: Dornach-Arlesheim train station 700 m, nine minutes' walk. With the S3 in 10 minutes to Basel, with tram 10 at 7.5-minute intervals in 22 minutes. Bus stop Gwändweg 350 m. Autobahn access A18 in 2 km, EuroAirport in 19 km. Mobility rental locations within walking distance. From the end of 2028, a quarter-hourly S-Bahn Basel schedule is planned according to the declaration of intent by SBB and cantons. SHOPPING AND HEALTH: Natural food store 450 m, Denner 500 m, Migros 600 m - daily needs are covered on foot. Dornach hospital 500 m, Arlesheim clinic 1.4 km, University Hospital Basel 10 km. RECREATION: Green belt Goetheanum 450 m, Birsuferweg 900 m, Domplatz Arlesheim 1.3 km, Ermitage 1.6 km, Ruine Dorneck 1.8 km, behind it the Gempen plateau. Dornach swimming pool 700 m. Birsgolf in 13 minutes. TAXES: Dornach has a municipal tax rate of 92% in 2026 (cantonal average 118.2%)
