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Private tour of a 1960s property in an idyllic setting
Like an oasis of greenery on the heights of Collonges-sous-Salève, this property boasts an incredible architect and stunning views over Geneva and its water-jet. Like a place suspended in space and time, it now offers a unique living experience in an exceptional setting.
A unique architecture
Nestled in 3.6 hectares of wooded parkland on the edge of the forest, the property is gradually revealed in its verdant setting on the Salève mountain. In this beautiful natural setting, in absolute peace and quiet, its location just 15 minutes from Geneva is exceptional.
Built in the 1960s on a Savoyard-style building housing a former café-restaurant, ‘La Cantine du Polonais’, its architecture is a blend of the traditional and the organic. It celebrates the extraordinary vision of Pascal Häusermann, a Swiss architect specialising in bubble houses. The owners choose him to design and build their family home, like a refuge. With its curves, natural materials and overhanging terraces extending the interior spaces, the property combines to form harmony between the habitation and its natural world.
An invitation to relax and contemplate
The entrance to the main property is welcoming and sets the tone. There is a terrazzo floor, a panelled ceiling, wooden furniture from the 1960s and exposed beams and stonework, the remains of the old building on which the house has been extended.
The house now spans approx. 570 sqm over 3 main levels, including 380 sqm of living space that has been carefully maintained over the years.
The ground floor opens onto a magnificent living room with a fireplace, where large windows offer breathtaking views of the countryside, the Jura mountains and Geneva. The room is filled with natural light, and the atmosphere is soft and warm. Organic shapes run through the interior of the property, with furniture designed to fit the walls of the living rooms.
Following on from the ground floor, the master suite includes a bedroom, a study, a dressing room and a pretty blue mosaic bathroom. In place of the mirror facing the washbasins, an opening, like a living painting, where you can admire the view.
The sleeping area has 6 bedrooms, with a cosy, intimate atmosphere. They are completed by a bathroom and a shower room.
Spiral staircases connect the living areas with the roof terrace and the winter garden on the lower ground floor. Built around the rock, it is undoubtedly one of the centerpieces of the house. The beautiful volumes and the large windows invite you to relax and contemplate. It’s the ideal place to enjoy the seasons while being sheltered from the elements. There is also a separate kitchen and a study.
Remarkable potential
A second, fully renovated house of approx. 139 sqm has been divided into 2 flats and can be used for a variety of purposes: private residence, bed & breakfast or for events.
The outbuildings – cellars, garages and parking spaces – add functionality to the property.
Out of sight, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this exceptional property is a real sanctuary for lovers of serenity and authenticity. It offers a rare opportunity to own a unique property in an exceptional setting. A haven of peace to discover.
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Architect villa with panoramic view of Geneva
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Organic architecture
Organic architecture is a philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world. The buildings shouldn’t take away from their natural surroundings but should rather be integrated within and in service to their landscapes.
The architect applies this approach to the design of the building and its furnishings.
This approach gave rise to the concept of the bubble house, developed in the 1960s by architects such as Antti Lovag, Claude Costy and Pascal Häusermann. Their work included Pierre Cardin’s bubble palace in Théoule-sur-Mer. As well as their surprising aesthetic appeal, the construction process, using a reinforced concrete veil without formwork, is unprecedented.