




Nov 5, 2025 at 1:04pm (EST)
SOLD | 12.363M CHF
DescriptionVilla Fleur d'Eau presents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of Switzerland's most historically significant properties, where diplomatic history was made and luxury continues to define every detail. This magnificent Second Empire mansion, beautifully reimagined as sophisticated commercial spaces, commands breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc from its elevated position within a meticulously landscaped 12,125-square-meter park. The sumptuous interiors, spanning 993 square meters across multiple levels, showcase the architectural mastery of Francis Gindroz with richly decorated facades, ornamental moldings, and period details throughout. The property's sophisticated office configuration offers flexibility for international buyers seeking prestigious commercial space, while the mansion's residential heritage suggests future possibilities for Swiss nationals or residents. Mature gardens feature century-old trees, formal French landscaping, ponds, pergolas, and original 1940s elements creating an oasis of tranquility mere minutes from Geneva's international airport and financial district. Property and opportunity details provided by seller or others; buyer to verify.
La Villa Fleur d'Eau offre une occasion extraordinaire d'acquérir l'une des propriétés les plus importantes de Suisse sur le plan historique, où l'histoire diplomatique s'est écrite et où le luxe continue de définir chaque détail. Ce magnifique hôtel particulier de style Second Empire, magnifiquement réaménagé en espaces commerciaux sophistiqués, offre une vue imprenable sur le lac Léman et le Mont Blanc depuis sa position surélevée au sein d'un parc de 12 125 mètres carrés méticuleusement aménagé. Les intérieurs somptueux, qui s'étendent sur 993 mètres carrés sur plusieurs niveaux, témoignent du génie architectural de Francis Gindroz, avec des façades richement décorées, des moulures ornementales et des détails d'époque partout. La configuration sophistiquée des bureaux de la propriété offre une grande flexibilité aux acheteurs internationaux à la recherche d'espaces commerciaux prestigieux, tandis que le patrimoine résidentiel de l'hôtel particulier suggère des possibilités futures pour les ressortissants ou les résidents suisses. Les jardins matures comprennent des arbres centenaires, un aménagement paysager à la française, des étangs, des pergolas et des éléments originaux des années 1940, créant une oasis de tranquillité à quelques minutes seulement de l'aéroport international et du quartier financier de Genève.
Villa Fleur d'Eau rappresenta un'opportunità straordinaria per acquisire una delle proprietà storicamente più significative della Svizzera, dove è stata scritta la storia diplomatica e dove il lusso continua a caratterizzare ogni dettaglio. Questo magnifico palazzo in stile Secondo Impero, splendidamente ripensato come sofisticato spazio commerciale, gode di una vista mozzafiato sul Lago di Ginevra e sul Monte Bianco dalla sua posizione elevata all'interno di un parco di 12.125 metri quadrati meticolosamente curato. Gli interni sontuosi, che si estendono su 993 metri quadrati su più livelli, mettono in mostra la maestria architettonica di Francis Gindroz con facciate riccamente decorate, modanature ornamentali e dettagli d'epoca in ogni ambiente. La sofisticata configurazione degli uffici della proprietà offre flessibilità agli acquirenti internazionali alla ricerca di spazi commerciali prestigiosi, mentre il patrimonio residenziale della dimora suggerisce possibilità future per i cittadini o i residenti svizzeri. I giardini maturi presentano alberi secolari, un paesaggio formale alla francese, laghetti, pergolati ed elementi originali degli anni '40 che creano un'oasi di tranquillità a pochi minuti dall'aeroporto internazionale e dal quartiere finanziario di Ginevra.
Villa Fleur d'Eau ofrece una oportunidad extraordinaria para adquirir una de las propiedades más importantes de Suiza desde el punto de vista histórico, donde se hizo historia diplomática y el lujo sigue definiendo cada detalle. Esta magnífica mansión del Segundo Imperio, bellamente rediseñada como sofisticados espacios comerciales, ofrece unas vistas impresionantes del lago Lemán y del Mont Blanc desde su elevada posición dentro de un parque de 12 125 metros cuadrados meticulosamente ajardinado. Los suntuosos interiores, que abarcan 993 metros cuadrados en varios niveles, muestran la maestría arquitectónica de Francis Gindroz con fachadas ricamente decoradas, molduras ornamentales y detalles de época en todas partes. La sofisticada configuración de las oficinas de la propiedad ofrece flexibilidad a los compradores internacionales que buscan un espacio comercial prestigioso, mientras que el legado residencial de la mansión sugiere posibilidades futuras para los ciudadanos o residentes suizos. Los jardines maduros cuentan con árboles centenarios, un diseño paisajístico francés formal, estanques, pérgolas y elementos originales de la década de 1940, lo que crea un oasis de tranquilidad a pocos minutos del aeropuerto internacional y del distrito financiero de Ginebra.
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تقدم Villa Fleur d'Eau فرصة استثنائية لاقتناء أحد أكثر العقارات أهمية من الناحية التاريخية في سويسرا، حيث صُنعت التاريخ الدبلوماسي ولا يزال الفخامة يحدد كل التفاصيل. هذا القصر الرائع الذي يعود إلى عصر الإمبراطورية الثانية، والذي أعيد تصميمه بشكل جميل ليصبح مساحات تجارية راقية، يتمتع بإطلالات خلابة على بحيرة جنيف وجبل مونت بلانك من موقعه المرتفع داخل حديقة تبلغ مساحتها 12125 مترًا مربعًا تم تصميمها بعناية فائقة. تُظهر التصميمات الداخلية الفخمة، التي تمتد على مساحة 993 مترًا مربعًا عبر عدة طوابق، براعة فرانسيس جيندروز المعمارية من خلال الواجهات المزخرفة الغنية والقوالب الزخرفية والتفاصيل التاريخية في جميع أنحاء المبنى. توفر التكوينات المكتبية المتطورة للملكية مرونة للمشترين الدوليين الباحثين عن مساحات تجارية مرموقة، بينما يوحي التراث السكني للقصر بإمكانيات مستقبلية للمواطنين السويسريين أو المقيمين. تتميز الحدائق الناضجة بأشجار عمرها مئات السنين، ومناظر طبيعية فرنسية رسمية، وبرك، وبرجولات، وعناصر أصلية من الأربعينيات، مما يخلق واحة من الهدوء على بعد دقائق قليلة من مطار جنيف الدولي والحي المالي.
Total
993± sqm | Currently commercial offices | 12,125± sqm parkland
Architectural Features
1867 Second Empire design by Francis Gindroz; Three-level mansion with basement; Mansard roof with dormers; Richly decorated facades with ornamental moldings; Quoins and console details; Rocaille-decorated window clasps; Pearl, shell, and leaf motifs
Commercial Configuration
Ground floor offices, meeting rooms and a boardroom; First floor with seven office spaces and a boardroom; Second floor with eleven office spaces; Multiple WC facilities; Flexible commercial use authorization
Additional Structures
1948 outbuilding by architect Jean Camoletti (building 1464) with basement, ground floor office with three interior boxes, and open-plan first floor; Preserved greenhouse foundation with original metal framework; Caretaker's house; Gardener's house
Historic Parkland
12,125 square meters of landscaped grounds; Century-old trees of various species; Formal French garden on three levels; Multiple ponds and water features; Pergolas and boxwood gardens; Original 1940s benches, fountains, and statues
Access & Security
Two gated entrances (Route de Suisse and Chemin Huber-Saladin); Monumental eastern staircase with diverging ramps facing the lake; Stone retaining walls; Rose garden; Landscaped areas with steps connecting levels
Parking & Utilities
Forty designated parking spaces; Close proximity to Port Choiseul bus stop; Walking distance to Pont-Céard train station; Near Versoix yacht club
Zoning & Development
96% development zone 4A (residential with commercial authorization); 4% nature and landscape protection zone; Maximum building height 15 meters
Location
9 kilometers from Geneva center; 15 minutes to Geneva International Airport; Walking distance to Léman Express stations; Access to CGN boat network; Less than 10 minutes to A1 highway
Auction
Deposit
250,000 CHF bidder deposit required
Villa Fleur d'Eau's remarkable legacy begins in c1867 when renowned architect Francis Gindroz designed this Second Empire masterpiece for Parisian banker Guillaume Theodore Vernex, known as Vernes d'Arlandes. The mansion's architectural significance was formally recognized in 1984 when the Office du Patrimoine et des Sites designated both the main house and annexes as having exceptional heritage value in the cantonal architectural census. The property gained international prominence in 1985 when it hosted the historic Geneva Summit, the first meeting between US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev during the Cold War. The prestigious setting witnessed the symbolic handshake between these two world leaders, marking a political détente that would change the course of history. Jacques Salmanowitz acquired the property in 1947, commissioning architect Jean Camoletti to transform and expand the estate in the 1950s, adding the current outbuilding and enhancing the parkland with additional landscaping elements that remain today.
Buyer's Premium
15%
Buyer shall pay to Concierge a “Buyer's Premium” in addition to the Purchase Price for the Property. The Buyer's Premium is not a real estate commission; it is the fee that Concierge charges to bidders for bringing the Property to auction.
Co-Broker Compensation
2.5%
Compensation will be paid to any properly registered Broker whose client is the successful Buyer at the Auction and whose client completes the purchase of the Property pursuant to Concierge Auctions' Bidder Terms and Conditions.
154 Route de Suisse, Versoix, Geneva 1290, Switzerland


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