Stylish Living and a Private Parents’ Retreat on the Platinum Coast
A home that radiates a sense of security while giving every family member their own space: the “Haus am Horn” in Oberrieden combines these qualities in a truly special way. Built in 1856, this Late Classicist residence has been comprehensively renovated with great sensitivity to its historic identity. Today, it combines carefully preserved architecture with high-quality finishes, a versatile layout and private lake access.
Tastefully coordinated colours, natural materials and lovingly preserved details give the house its warm atmosphere. Oak parquet flooring, restored wall and ceiling panelling, historic doors and the distinctive tiled stove meet a high-quality kitchen and stylishly designed bathrooms. Timber beams create special accents in the attic. The result is a family home with personality - a gem that combines the history of the lakeside communities on the Platinum Coast with contemporary standards of comfort and aesthetics.
Spread over four floors, the house offers a wealth of possibilities for family life. Children’s rooms, a home office, guest rooms or a dedicated hobby area: the numerous rooms can be assigned to different needs, giving even a growing family ample scope for individual arrangements.
The second upper floor is the centre of shared family life. The spacious living room with its approximately 100-year-old tiled stove, the library and the modern country-style kitchen create space for socialising, shared meals and relaxed hours. The blue kitchen cabinetry reflects the colour palette of Lake Zurich, while the windows offer views across the water. A west-facing terrace extends this level with an inviting place to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.
The first upper floor, with three rooms and a generously sized bathroom, lends itself to use as a dedicated area for the children. Since the necessary installations are already in place, there is also the option of adding a kitchen and using the floor as a self-contained residential unit. The ground floor likewise offers a variety of possible uses: for example, the studio with its own bathroom could serve as a separate area for guests or a nanny. This allows shared family life, individual retreats and different living requirements to be combined naturally.
The top floor is a particular highlight. With a master bedroom, its own living area and a high-quality master bathroom, it forms a connected parents’ suite that feels like a private apartment within the house. The exposed timber structure, bright rooms and warm material concept give this level a distinctive atmosphere. Here, parents can retreat, read, unwind at the end of the day and enjoy time together. The adjoining terrace extends this private retreat outdoors.
This level was also designed with long-term flexibility in mind: the necessary installations for an additional kitchen are already in place, allowing the attic to be converted into a self-contained penthouse apartment if required.
The house thus combines two essential qualities of a successful family home: generous opportunities for shared living and a consciously designed private area for the parents.
The property includes a separate garden plot on the opposite side of Seestrasse. Situated directly on Lake Zurich, it offers private lake access and a jetty with a swimming ladder. A morning swim in Lake Zurich, shared summer days by the water or a quiet evening overlooking the lake: this private place on the shore enriches family life with experiences that go far beyond a beautiful view.
The comprehensive renovation was carried out in close coordination with the heritage authorities. In addition to the living areas, substantial parts of the building envelope and building services were modernised. A complete roof renovation with contemporary thermal insulation, fully renewed electrical and sanitary installations, and modern underfloor heating with an efficient heat pump provide contemporary comfort within the historic structure. The technical equipment is complemented by a smart-home installation.
Particular attention was also paid to the windows. Their high-quality construction blends harmoniously into the historic architecture and contributes to energy efficiency, sound insulation and living quality. Despite the property’s location on Seestrasse, the interior therefore offers a pleasantly sheltered living environment.
Plans for a separate double garage are already available. The proposed extension was not carried out as part of the most recent renovation and gives future owners the opportunity - subject to the required permits - to add an additional element of convenience to the property.
The “Haus am Horn” therefore combines much of what makes an exceptional family home: warmth and character, flexible spaces, a private parents’ retreat and a private place by the lake - set within an established village and connected to the wider world.