The property at Gerbestrasse 12 in Elgg is a charming, semi-detached two-family house (originally built in 1840) with two separate residential units. The house is ideal as a 2-generation house or as an attractive investment object.
The comprehensive renovation in 2019-2020 was carried out professionally and included a complete renewal of the technical installations, the building envelope, and high-quality finishing work. The property thus combines stylish old building substance with energy-efficient, modern infrastructure.
Room program
4-room apartment on the high ground floor
Large entrance hall with storage room
Living room
3 bedrooms
Kitchen
Bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink
5.5-room maisonette apartment
1st floor:
Entrance hall
Separate toilet
Bedroom
Large living/dining room with Swedish stove
Kitchen
2nd floor:
Large bathroom with corner bathtub, shower, toilet, double sink
3 additional bedrooms
Basement/attic:
Two laundry rooms with washing machine and dryer
Cellar rooms with two electric boilers
Attic floor
Environment
Garden with lawn, shrubs, hedge
Hardstand
3 parking spaces
Carport in wooden construction
Renovation and investment overview
1995-2017
1995: Installation of plastic windows with insulating glass, complete renovation of the maisonette apartment, entire facade painted, loggia re-clad and floor covering replaced, window shutters replaced
2005: Installation of parquet flooring in the maisonette apartment
2006: Installation of a new front door
2007: Staircase newly painted
2011: Renovation of the hardstand/asphalt in front of the house
2015: Replacement of the cellar door, replacement of the dishwasher in the maisonette apartment
2017: Replacement of 2 electric boilers, renovation of the electrical distribution
2019-2020 (investment volume around CHF 400,000)
Building envelope: New windows, doors, roofing, insulation
Technology: Completely new electrical installations, heating, sanitary facilities
Photovoltaic system
Interior design: New kitchen and new bathroom (4-room apartment), floor coverings, surface treatments
Outdoor area: Professional garden design, carport with metalwork and roofing
2026
Heat pump
Special features
PV system reduces long-term energy costs
Flexible use: multi-generation house or partial rental
Spacious room layout
Immediately usable - with potential for individual further development
Conclusion
This well-maintained and modernized property offers sustainable investment security, a spacious room offer, and an excellent location with good connections. Whether for own use or as an investment - here you acquire a piece of quality of life.
Sales price
Negotiation basis CHF 1,695,000. The sales price is bank-tested.
Property Details
Property type
Multi-family house
Living space
241 m²
Plot area
410 m²
Published on
06.08.2026
Features
Parking
Quiet Location
Sunny Location
Carport
Child Friendly
Mentioned in the description
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Price
Purchase Price
CHF 1'695'000
Price per m²
CHF 7'033
Location
8353 Elgg
Neighbourhood
Poor public transit
ARE transit class D — a car is needed for most trips.
Mixed built & green
68% built-up area within 500 m.
Lively neighbourhood
Mostly one- and two-person households · around 87 people in the neighbourhood.