Rarely for sale – Artisanal building with potential for loft conversion
1144 Ballens
Last checked 13 hours ago 143 days on the market
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Description
Old vegetable hall to be renovated and convertible into a loft 15 minutes from Morges Located in a neighborhood with great potential, this former individual vegetable hall, once used for endive production, dates back to 1820 and retains all its historical charm while offering large volumes and high potential for renovation. Surface and volumes : Net usable surface: approximately 260 m² per level, on two main levels ECV volume: 2’645 m³ Description : The ground floor has several storage areas, accessible by several ground-level entrances and a loading dock on the northeast side. The upper floor was partially converted into a large art gallery in 2011, offering a bright and open main area. Construction and condition : Structure made of historic masonry and concrete, with a slab between the levels Roof with two pitches, covered with mechanical, terracotta tiles Facades mainly plastered, with partial wood cladding on the southeast facade External windows and doors need to be modernized or repainted Gas heating with infrared radiators Strong current, according to standards (last OIBT check 2017) Equipment : Lift on the upper floor Out-of-service cold storage room Rainwater collection on the upper floor New double toilet on the ground floor Parking : The entire ground floor could be used for indoor parking (work to be done if you want to create parking spaces). Potential and use : This historic hall is ideal for commercial, artistic or mixed use, or for a spacious loft/studio project. The upper floor can be converted into offices, a gallery or a living space. Planned work : Renovation of facades and windows Modernization or replacement of glazing Possible adjustments for compliance with standards depending on use Location and accessibility : 15 minutes from Morges, 30 minutes from Lausanne and 50 minutes from Geneva The regional train stop Morges–Apples–Bière is accessible on foot in 5 minutes With the regional train, Morges is accessible in less than 25 minutes
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Location & surroundings
- Bahn Ballens 216 m
- Bahn Ballens-Froideville 1091 m