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- Property Type: House
Exceptional building with endless opportunities in Versoix, Geneva.
This exceptional property is located in the commune of Versoix in the canton of Geneva, on the right bank of Lake Geneva. A true historical gem, this sumptuous mansion, which bears the name "Fleur d'Eau", was built in 1867. The residential use of the house and its outbuilding was changed to commercial use in 1990. As a commercial property, the house may be purchased by a non-Swiss resident who wishes to establish a commercial practice on site or returned to a residential home when the normal Swiss regulations apply. This sumptuous mansion, a typical 19th-century residence, overlooks a magnificent park open to Lake Geneva and offers a superb view of Mont Blanc. It is completed with an outbuilding at the edge of the property, a garden and a large pond.A little history: The house was built by the architect Francis Gindroz in 1867. 1948, the main house was transformed, and architect Jean Camoletti constructed the outbuilding (building 1464).1985: The house hosted the Geneva Summit, the first meeting between US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev during the Cold War. The prestigious setting of this mansion is now associated with the handshake between these two men, a symbol of a political détente that would change the course of history. In 1990, with the interior modifications to the house and outbuilding, the house was converted to commercial use.The mansion comprises a basement, a ground floor, a first, and a second floor.The outbuilding features a basement, a ground floor with one office, three interior boxes, and a first floor with ample open space.A magnificent park completes the scene, including a pond and an old greenhouse, as well as elements of the original and 1940s landscaping, such as benches, fountains and statues. In addition, there are 40 outdoor parking spaces.The property is 96% in development zone 4A and 4% in nature and landscape protection zone.Development zone 4A (urban) is intended mainly for residential houses with several dwellings; activities may be authorized (max. gauge 15 m). Construction is, in principle, subject to the prior adoption of a localized neighbourhood plan.The nature and landscape protection zone (ZPNP) includes the land incorporated in the non-constructible sector of the plans annexed to the laws on the general protection of the banks of the Lake (L 4 10), the Rhone (L 4 13) and the Versoix (L 4 19).The park in front of the property is in a nature and landscape protection zone.This sumptuous property is located near restaurants, cafés, shops and the Modulis business park in Versoix.
Please note that all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, do not represent the property's exact location. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.It is situated 9 km from the centre of Geneva and a few minutes from the Geneva airport and international organizations, all easily accessible by car or by train (Léman Express) thanks to the two train stations of Versoix and Pont-Céard, which serve the commune. Versoix residents can also access the main Swiss and French coastal cities thanks to the CGN boat network.Well served by public transportation, the Port Choiseul bus stop is just a few steps from the property and the Pont-Céard train station, served by the Léman Express, is accessible in a few minutes by foot. The Versoix yacht club is also located near the property.By car, the A1 highway is less than 10 minutes away and allows you to reach Lausanne and the Alps in one direction, Geneva Airport (in 15 minutes) and the Geneva Bypass in the other direction.
This exceptional property is located in the commune of Versoix in the canton of Geneva, on the right bank of Lake Geneva. A true historical gem, this sumptuous mansion, which bears the name "Fleur d'Eau", was built in 1867. The residential use of the house and its outbuilding was changed to commercial use in 1990. As a commercial property, the house may be purchased by a non-Swiss resident who wishes to establish a commercial practice on site or returned to a residential home when the normal Swiss regulations apply. This sumptuous mansion, a typical 19th-century residence, overlooks a magnificent park open to Lake Geneva and offers a superb view of Mont Blanc. It is completed with an outbuilding at the edge of the property, a garden and a large pond.A little history: The house was built by the architect Francis Gindroz in 1867. 1948, the main house was transformed, and architect Jean Camoletti constructed the outbuilding (building 1464).1985: The house hosted the Geneva Summit, the first meeting between US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev during the Cold War. The prestigious setting of this mansion is now associated with the handshake between these two men, a symbol of a political détente that would change the course of history. In 1990, with the interior modifications to the house and outbuilding, the house was converted to commercial use.The mansion comprises a basement, a ground floor, a first, and a second floor.The outbuilding features a basement, a ground floor with one office, three interior boxes, and a first floor with ample open space.A magnificent park completes the scene, including a pond and an old greenhouse, as well as elements of the original and 1940s landscaping, such as benches, fountains and statues. In addition, there are 40 outdoor parking spaces.The property is 96% in development zone 4A and 4% in nature and landscape protection zone.Development zone 4A (urban) is intended mainly for residential houses with several dwellings; activities may be authorized (max. gauge 15 m). Construction is, in principle, subject to the prior adoption of a localized neighbourhood plan.The nature and landscape protection zone (ZPNP) includes the land incorporated in the non-constructible sector of the plans annexed to the laws on the general protection of the banks of the Lake (L 4 10), the Rhone (L 4 13) and the Versoix (L 4 19).The park in front of the property is in a nature and landscape protection zone.This sumptuous property is located near restaurants, cafés, shops and the Modulis business park in Versoix.
Please note that all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, do not represent the property's exact location. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.It is situated 9 km from the centre of Geneva and a few minutes from the Geneva airport and international organizations, all easily accessible by car or by train (Léman Express) thanks to the two train stations of Versoix and Pont-Céard, which serve the commune. Versoix residents can also access the main Swiss and French coastal cities thanks to the CGN boat network.Well served by public transportation, the Port Choiseul bus stop is just a few steps from the property and the Pont-Céard train station, served by the Léman Express, is accessible in a few minutes by foot. The Versoix yacht club is also located near the property.By car, the A1 highway is less than 10 minutes away and allows you to reach Lausanne and the Alps in one direction, Geneva Airport (in 15 minutes) and the Geneva Bypass in the other direction.
