»Respiro Verde«
8600 Dübendorf/ZH (CH)
Dübelstein – An idyllic place of power with potential close to the city
High above the Glattal valley, right at the junction between the castle hill, forest and orchards stretching to the south-west, lies the »Respiro Verde« estate. The historic residence, a former farmhouse built around 1820, together with the outbuildings – a wash house, shed and large barn – forms an almost exemplary farmstead in idyllic, natural surroundings.
The location of »Respiro Verde« is unique: surrounded by nature, with peaceful and green surroundings, the estate is nevertheless only a few minutes away from Zurich, Dübendorf and the airport. Its proximity to the Dübelstein castle ruins, a historic landmark, and to charming restaurants – above all the well-known Waldmannsburg restaurant – makes the location particularly desirable.
Dübendorf combines rural character with modern infrastructure: schools, shopping facilities, sports and leisure activities, and good transport connections create an excellent quality of life. For families, couples or investors looking for something special, »Respiro Verde« offers a rare opportunity to harmoniously combine living, working and recreation in an inspiring and historic environment.
The well-maintained, whitewashed façade with its striking dormer window and dark green shutters conveys a charming, bourgeois character at first glance. The residential building has been renovated with great attention to detail and high-quality materials, combining historical charm with modern living comfort. With around 280 m² of net living space, bright, open rooms with wooden ceilings, parquet and plank floors, and a spacious, modern kitchen provide the perfect setting for individual living and stylish socialising.
Profile
- Core zone → new hamlet zone (guaranteed preservation, conversion possible in principle, no extensions)
- Residential building: 1820 – Very good condition, renovated in 2012
- Barn: 1837 – In need of renovation
- Remise: 1837 – In need of renovation
- Washing house: 1925 – In need of renovation
- Schopf: 1934 – In need of renovation
- Residential building: 1910 – Mediocre condition
- Garage building:1939 – In need of renovation
- Schopf: 1910 – In need of renovation
- plot 10264: 3’112 m²
- plot 6019: 1’511 m²
- Total: 4’623 m²
- Co-ownership of well: 24 m²
- For detailed information, please refer to the PDF file (downloadable under ‘Facts & Figures’).
- Residential building plot 10264: ca. 270 m²
- Residential building plot 6019: ca. 126 m²
- Total: 396 m²
- Residential building plot 10264: ca. 83 m²
- Barnplot 10264: ca. 653 m²
- Remiseplot 10264: ca. 103 m²
- Washing house plot 10264: ca. 28 m²
- Schopf plot 10264: ca. 32 m²
- Residential building plot 6019: ca. 15 m²
- Garage plot 6019: ca. 12 m²
- Schopf plot 6019: ca. 48 m²
- Total: ca. 974 m²
- Residential building plot 10264: 9.5
- Residential building plot 6019: 3.5
- Total: 13
- Garden area, seating areas, balconies, fountains, forest
- Several outdoor parking spaces and a garage
- Historical ensemble
- Exceptionally large plot of land
- Fantastic location surrounded by nature, yet close to the city
- Versatile usage options: multi-generational house, living and working together, foundation headquarters, seminar rooms, etc.
- Excellent connections
- On request
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The ground floor has an open and communicative design: the long kitchen with seating area forms the heart of the home, flanked by a spacious dining room and a light-filled living room with views of the adjacent orchards. A natural stone terrace on the south-west side invites you to linger and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Upstairs, there are five versatile rooms with oak parquet flooring – ideal as bedrooms, guest rooms or studies. The attic floor surprises with a loft-like space that is perfect as a master bedroom, studio or lounge and offers further design possibilities. Another bathroom with shower completes this level.
The historic outbuildings expand the range of possibilities: the two-storey wash house with storage rooms and the former stable building, now a studio, can be converted and modernised as required. The imposing barn with 653 m² of net floor space is a listed building, but offers great potential for conversion into residential use and impresses with its vaulted cellar and cider cellar. An open shed with four parking spaces completes the ensemble.
The property is complemented by a detached house from the 1940s on a neighbouring plot. This was built on the foundations of a former restaurant extension and now offers loft-style rooms with a kitchenette, two bedrooms and a sheltered terrace. A garage and a woodshed complete this plot.
