Life is in flux – yet one wants to hold on to it

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This beautiful location makes it possible. The restored "Haus zum roten Löwen" from 1290 is for sale. In the medieval town of Kaiserstuhl AG, within commuting distance to HB Zurich (44 minutes). Haus zum roten Löwen In the Riegelhaus with its 700-year history in the medieval core of Kaiserstuhl. On the countryside and in the world – the three-minute walk to the train station is a stroll. The timetable is dense, and the night bus brings you back from the metropolis to a life that flows gently along the Rhine. Across the Nepomuk Bridge, and you are in Baden-Württemberg. Wine and asparagus bliss in southern Baden, a hinterland that reveals feel-good tours – on both sides. Kaiserstuhl – openness, culture, nature The town, which has remained true to itself, radiates a sense of stability and comfort. Kaiserstuhl, by the way, lacks the small-town mustiness and limitations – it is too relaxed, open, and culturally affine, as the owners report. "A good community is what we have here, especially when you work creatively." The author couple moved from the Limmat city to the Rhine because they were looking for a "federal Cotswolds" (England's idyllic noble region, not far from London): a sophisticated place to live with beautiful landscapes on the idyllic edge of the Zurich metropolitan region. The two are subscribed to inspiring places and recently moved to Paris, entrusting Poeticwalls with the sales mandate for the Red Lion. Happy corner in the loud world This Riegelhaus from 1290 is a charming piece of medieval residential architecture that once provided shelter for a candle-making family. The historical substance was adapted to the creative and emotional needs of the media and author couple with sensitivity and precise interventions. The living and working areas extend over 158 m2 on 4 floors. Life in the protected streets near the Rhine is suitable for romantics and those who want to become one – to get in the mood, read Novalis, Hölderlin again. Or Gottfried Keller, the poetic realist. The immediate proximity to the Rhine bank, lined with old trees, is a great privilege. The boat dock can be rented from the city. As well as one of the cozy gardens, a few steps away from the house. The owner recommends the daily swim in the Badi. The inhabitants of Kaiserstuhl probably award the highest points in the category of quality of life. Living and letting live The living and dining area with a chimney gets a lot of light: a fitting framework for quiet and social evenings. The atmosphere in the house is characterized by openness, indeed cheerfulness. One enters the house easily and gladly. Like all built-in features, the open country kitchen is well-planned and high-quality – just look at the spacious bathrooms. The gem on four floors seduces with atmospheric and functional qualities. A single garage and practical secondary rooms ensure order and realism in the flow of life. Restoration The historic preservation renovation has preserved the historical substance. At the same time, a contemporary living quality was created. Precise architectural interventions open up the formerly small-scale structure, create new visual relationships, and bring the depth of the house into play spatially. Kaiserstuhl is one of the smallest towns in Switzerland and has preserved its medieval town structure almost completely. Narrow streets, historic facades, and the immediate proximity to the Rhine give the town an atmosphere, while Zurich, Baden, and Zurich Airport are easily accessible.

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