A strategic location and an idyllic setting
The Gruyère Institute is situated in a privileged location in the heart of the municipality of the same name, just 5 km from Bulle and 33 km from Fribourg. Its accessibility is optimal thanks to its proximity to the A9 motorway, a mere 10 minutes away. Nestled overlooking the Route de la Cité, this site offers a spectacular panorama of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the Moléson mountain, and the surrounding countryside. Its peaceful and unspoiled setting makes it an ideal location for a large-scale real estate project, whether residential, educational, hospitality, or institutional. Furthermore, its location allows for quick access to major nearby destinations: Gstaad is approximately 45 minutes away by car, Montreux 30 minutes, and Geneva, an international and economic hub, can be reached in about an hour via the A12 and A1 motorways. This strategic positioning between nature and connectivity makes this site a unique opportunity for high-quality development.
A site steeped in history and prestige
Founded in 1949 by a family of educators, the Institut de la Gruyère provided high-quality education for several decades. It maintained a human-scale environment, fostering personalized guidance and the development of essential life skills. Today, this unique institution represents a rare investment opportunity, combining the prestige of its past with the numerous possibilities offered by its infrastructure.
A remarkable and versatile real estate complex
The site consists of four separate buildings, each offering unique features and generous floor space.
Main building (Chemin du Bourgo 15)
A former hotel converted into an institute, this imposing building offers:
Ground floor: reception room of 38 m², offices of 15.78 m², 8.01 m² and 14.44 m², an administration of 26.13 m², another office (veranda) of 22.77 m², a games room or open space (veranda) of 32.70 m², a WC of 3.5 m².
Basement: laundry room of 12.14 m², large kitchen of 43 m², WC of 8.47 m², spacious dining room of 110 m², two gyms of 50 m² and 73 m² with a WC of 2.60 m².
1st floor: bedrooms of 13.46 m², 11.35 m², 11.25 m², 10.34 m², 11 m², 10.91 m² and 13.18 m², hallway of 21 m², bathroom of 7 m².
2nd floor: bedrooms of 11.21 m², 13.29 m², 10.88 m², 10.27 m², 15.10 m², 11.34 m², 11.14 m² and 12.74 m², hallway of 26 m² and WC of 7 m².
3rd floor: bedrooms of 9.36 m², 9.20 m², 14.30 m², 11.68 m², 11.70 m², 13.03 m² and 13.68 m², hallway of 27.80 m² and bathroom of 5 m².
Building 2 - Former dormitory and owner's apartment (Chemin du Bourgo 11)
Rooms: 11.01 m², 10.43 m², 11.43 m², 14.94 m², 12.19 m², 15.44 m², 11.13 m², 14.03 m², 14.04 m².
Additional spaces: open room of 12.20 m², corridor of 45 m².
Sanitary facilities: 4 toilets of 5.92 m², 3.83 m², 15.93 m² and 5.9 m².
Independent apartment:
20 m² kitchen
Spacious living room of 36 m²
WC of 5.7 m²
Rooms of 11.01 m², 12.30 m², 13.4 m², 15.5 m²
Hallway of 18 m²
Building 3 - Educational Chalet (Chemin du Bourgo 17)
Classrooms: 34.92 m², 12.97 m², 35.21 m², 26.78 m², 26.23 m², 26.71 m², 22.69 m², 34.59 m².
Other spaces: 44 m² corridor, 19.99 m² WC.
Basement :
Two classrooms measuring 32.91 m² and 20.81 m²
20 m² hallway
3 m² toilet
Two bedrooms of 9 m² and 12 m²
Building 4 - 2007 Extension (Chemin du Bourgo 17, extension)
Computer room of 35 m²
Classroom of 34.64 m²
Library of 35.05 m²
Hallway of 34 m²
High-quality infrastructure in an exceptional natural setting
The property faces south and west, guaranteeing optimal sunlight and unobstructed mountain views. The peaceful, quiet setting offers an exceptional living environment. Exterior amenities include landscaped gardens, paved driveways, and parking spaces. An on-site caretaker oversees the daily maintenance of the facilities, ensuring they are always in impeccable condition.
Strong investment and appreciation potential
With its generous size and excellent infrastructure, the Gruyère Institute presents a unique opportunity for a variety of real estate projects. The site lends itself equally well to conversion into a wellness hotel, senior residence, medical clinic, or rehabilitation center, as to transformation into an educational campus, training center, or cultural foundation dedicated to heritage preservation. Its exceptional setting could also accommodate a museum, a luxury residence, or a high-end fitness center, offering a balance of comfort, tranquility, and specialized services.
The Gruyère region, prized for its economic and tourist appeal, is experiencing stable job market growth and an increase in the number of businesses. The rental market is dynamic, with competitive rents for both residential and office space, offering attractive prospects for investors.
With its strategic location, prestigious history and quality infrastructure, this property complex represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional estate, ready to accommodate an ambitious project in a unique natural and heritage setting.
Its location, history and unique characteristics make it an incomparable property in the Gruyère region.
The Gruyère Institute is situated in a privileged location in the heart of the municipality of the same name, just 5 km from Bulle and 33 km from Fribourg. Its accessibility is optimal thanks to its proximity to the A9 motorway, a mere 10 minutes away. Nestled overlooking the Route de la Cité, this site offers a spectacular panorama of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the Moléson mountain, and the surrounding countryside. Its peaceful and unspoiled setting makes it an ideal location for a large-scale real estate project, whether residential, educational, hospitality, or institutional. Furthermore, its location allows for quick access to major nearby destinations: Gstaad is approximately 45 minutes away by car, Montreux 30 minutes, and Geneva, an international and economic hub, can be reached in about an hour via the A12 and A1 motorways. This strategic positioning between nature and connectivity makes this site a unique opportunity for high-quality development.
A site steeped in history and prestige
Founded in 1949 by a family of educators, the Institut de la Gruyère provided high-quality education for several decades. It maintained a human-scale environment, fostering personalized guidance and the development of essential life skills. Today, this unique institution represents a rare investment opportunity, combining the prestige of its past with the numerous possibilities offered by its infrastructure.
A remarkable and versatile real estate complex
The site consists of four separate buildings, each offering unique features and generous floor space.
Main building (Chemin du Bourgo 15)
A former hotel converted into an institute, this imposing building offers:
Ground floor: reception room of 38 m², offices of 15.78 m², 8.01 m² and 14.44 m², an administration of 26.13 m², another office (veranda) of 22.77 m², a games room or open space (veranda) of 32.70 m², a WC of 3.5 m².
Basement: laundry room of 12.14 m², large kitchen of 43 m², WC of 8.47 m², spacious dining room of 110 m², two gyms of 50 m² and 73 m² with a WC of 2.60 m².
1st floor: bedrooms of 13.46 m², 11.35 m², 11.25 m², 10.34 m², 11 m², 10.91 m² and 13.18 m², hallway of 21 m², bathroom of 7 m².
2nd floor: bedrooms of 11.21 m², 13.29 m², 10.88 m², 10.27 m², 15.10 m², 11.34 m², 11.14 m² and 12.74 m², hallway of 26 m² and WC of 7 m².
3rd floor: bedrooms of 9.36 m², 9.20 m², 14.30 m², 11.68 m², 11.70 m², 13.03 m² and 13.68 m², hallway of 27.80 m² and bathroom of 5 m².
Building 2 - Former dormitory and owner's apartment (Chemin du Bourgo 11)
Rooms: 11.01 m², 10.43 m², 11.43 m², 14.94 m², 12.19 m², 15.44 m², 11.13 m², 14.03 m², 14.04 m².
Additional spaces: open room of 12.20 m², corridor of 45 m².
Sanitary facilities: 4 toilets of 5.92 m², 3.83 m², 15.93 m² and 5.9 m².
Independent apartment:
20 m² kitchen
Spacious living room of 36 m²
WC of 5.7 m²
Rooms of 11.01 m², 12.30 m², 13.4 m², 15.5 m²
Hallway of 18 m²
Building 3 - Educational Chalet (Chemin du Bourgo 17)
Classrooms: 34.92 m², 12.97 m², 35.21 m², 26.78 m², 26.23 m², 26.71 m², 22.69 m², 34.59 m².
Other spaces: 44 m² corridor, 19.99 m² WC.
Basement :
Two classrooms measuring 32.91 m² and 20.81 m²
20 m² hallway
3 m² toilet
Two bedrooms of 9 m² and 12 m²
Building 4 - 2007 Extension (Chemin du Bourgo 17, extension)
Computer room of 35 m²
Classroom of 34.64 m²
Library of 35.05 m²
Hallway of 34 m²
High-quality infrastructure in an exceptional natural setting
The property faces south and west, guaranteeing optimal sunlight and unobstructed mountain views. The peaceful, quiet setting offers an exceptional living environment. Exterior amenities include landscaped gardens, paved driveways, and parking spaces. An on-site caretaker oversees the daily maintenance of the facilities, ensuring they are always in impeccable condition.
Strong investment and appreciation potential
With its generous size and excellent infrastructure, the Gruyère Institute presents a unique opportunity for a variety of real estate projects. The site lends itself equally well to conversion into a wellness hotel, senior residence, medical clinic, or rehabilitation center, as to transformation into an educational campus, training center, or cultural foundation dedicated to heritage preservation. Its exceptional setting could also accommodate a museum, a luxury residence, or a high-end fitness center, offering a balance of comfort, tranquility, and specialized services.
The Gruyère region, prized for its economic and tourist appeal, is experiencing stable job market growth and an increase in the number of businesses. The rental market is dynamic, with competitive rents for both residential and office space, offering attractive prospects for investors.
With its strategic location, prestigious history and quality infrastructure, this property complex represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional estate, ready to accommodate an ambitious project in a unique natural and heritage setting.
Its location, history and unique characteristics make it an incomparable property in the Gruyère region.
