Discover our newly renovated country house, an original Appenzell farmhouse from 2022, located in idyllic Speicher, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, close to the vibrant city of St.Gallen in Eastern Switzerland. This wonderful holiday home offers enough space for up to 12 people and 2 babies, ideal for families with 5 to 6 adults and 3 children/babies. A perfect retreat to spend time together in tradition and comfort. The interior of the house enchants with its loving furnishings, which combine modern comfort with traditional charm. There are 4 bedrooms, which are equipped with 3 double beds, 3 single beds, a baby cot, a travel cot, an air bed and a sofa bed. The kitchen offers all the amenities for self-catering. There are also 2 bathrooms and a special washroom/changing room for the youngest guests as well as a cosy living room for socialising. The outdoor area is a true paradise for relaxation and leisure activities. The house is surrounded by an idyllic sheep pasture that invites you to discover and relax. A lovingly designed outdoor area with a slide, comfortable deckchairs, a hammock and a barbecue area with seating invites you to linger and enjoy the open air. The location of the house combines the tranquillity of country life with proximity to urban flair. The city of St.Gallen with all its cultural highlights and shopping facilities is just 10 minutes away. Despite its seclusion, the house is well connected, with parking facilities for approx. 3 cars and a bus stop just 50 metres away. An ideal starting point for excursions in the surrounding area or simply to enjoy the tranquillity of nature. Our country house in Speicher stands for unforgettable moments in the midst of nature without having to sacrifice comfort. Here you can take a break from everyday life and enjoy life in a traditional Appenzell farmhouse. Whether as a family or in a group of friends - we cordially invite you to create unforgettable memories in this wonderful ambience. Basic information - Pets allowed: 1 - allowed size of dogs: small (up to 30 cm) - is located in: nothing applicable - type of building: Detached house - Floor on which the object can be found: Ground floor - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2 - size of property: 10000 m² - year of construction: 1648 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2022 - detached house - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 2 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: no - heating: Everywhere - underfloor heating: no - terrace - garden: For sole use - completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge) - dog-proof by a fence (completely fenced in) - outdoor pool - ㄴ maximum depth: 118 cm - ㄴ length: 550 cm - ㄴ width: 275 cm - Total of private car parking spaces: 4 - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 1 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) - double sofa bed for 2 people - child's bed/ baby's cot - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 4 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) - child's bed/ baby's cot - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 6 - double bed (from 1.31 m to 1.50 m width) - bedroom is dimmable bedroom 8 - 3x single bed - bedroom is dimmable in the living area - double sofa bed for 2 people - bedroom is dimmable Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet - hair dryer - daylight bathroom 4 - bath tub with shower - basin - toilet - daylight Cooking/Living - coffee machine: capsule coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge - stove: 3-plate stove, electric stove - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - dishtowels - size of kitchen: 21 m² - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 9 - number of living rooms: 1 - living room is dimmable Entertainment - TV: TV, cable TV - radio - CD player - party games for adults For children - high chair - playground equipment - party games for children Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - iron - vaccum cleaner - fan: 2 Sustainability - Waste recycling - Bio garbage available - Water saving appliances - Renewable energy - Solar power - House Insulation Outside area - outdoor furniture - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue - outside shower Surroundings - view: garden, forrest, lawn, valley - directly at the edge of the wood - Nearest town centre: 3,0 km - Grocery store: 2,0 km - going out: 5,0 km - restaurant: 2,0 km - train station: 3,0 km - airport: 90,0 km - motorway: 5,0 km - port: 19,0 km - distance public transport: 50 m - water (sea, lake, etc.): 19,0 km - lake: 19,0 km - river: 300 m - water sports: 19,0 km - public swimming pool: 1,0 km - golf course: 21,0 km - hiking trail: 10 m - ski vacation - distance to ski slope: 2,0 km - distance to ski school: 2,0 km - distance to cross-country skiing: 1,0 km - mountain rail: 20,0 km Distinctive features - Heritage-protected - country estate - farmhouse - historical building - chalet