Sotheby's International Realty
- 3 Place du Port
- 74500 EVIAN LES BAINS, France
- +33 4 50 74 11 11
Sotheby's International Realty
- 25 rue du Bourg
- 74140 MESSERY, France
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EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT SALE
LUGRIN
The Le Vigny villa, located in Lugrin, was sold in April 2023 for several million euros. Its owners, originally from Eastern countries, are preparing to renovate it and turn it into a luxury rental.
The building had been unoccupied for several years. In late April 2023, buyers from Eastern countries expressed interest in purchasing it. For several million euros, it will be transformed by its new owners into a second home.
350 meters of shoreline
With its 511 square meters of living space and 1.5 hectares of land, the Le Vigny villa boasts over 350 meters of shoreline along Lake Geneva. It has a private beach, a private bridge capable of accommodating multiple boats, and a 459 square meter rooftop terrace. The imposing white stone building gives the impression that time stood still inside. A grand stone hall sets the tone. To the left, three interconnected lounges face Lake Geneva. Quilted fabrics in the style of Louis XVI salons adorn the wooden frames. The ceiling is high and adorned with moldings. As one climbs the stone staircase, one can catch glimpses of small hidden doors that were once used by the servants. In one corner of the house, an elevator serves as a reminder of the great wealth of the previous owners.
A building from 1918
On the first floor, there are spacious bedrooms. Once again, there are draped fabrics, wood paneling, and herringbone parquet flooring. On the right side, a magnificent bathroom is bathed in light. An imposing bathtub is positioned toward a large window that overlooks Lake Geneva once again. The entire basement is reserved for tasks that were formerly carried out by the servants. The kitchen, equipped with a dumbwaiter, adjoins a laundry room where washboards are still present. On the top floor, maid's rooms harken back to the building's past.
Built in 1918 by a wealthy Spanish industrialist for his Parisian opera singer mistress, the house was later acquired by a post-war industrialist from Jura who had made a fortune. "In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, numerous vacation residences were built for wealthy clientele.