Description
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Located in the heart of the rocky Alps, on the lush Rhone plain, the village of Saxon has grown considerably in recent years and now boasts a population of almost 4,000. This popularity is due in particular to its privileged location, close to the major towns of the Valais, less than 20 minutes from Sion and 10 minutes from Martigny.
This mansion, known as "Villa Fama", was built in 1861 by the famous Joseph Fama when he moved to Saxon and took over management of the casino and baths. He revolutionized the village into a fashionable cosmopolitan place, transforming the casino into a luxurious establishment with a concert hall. Many famous people stayed at the villa, including the writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Victor Hugo and Garibaldi.
Villa Fama is ideally located just a few minutes' walk from the center of Saxon, all amenities and the freeway exit. Erected on a 2'600 m² plot, this building comprises 22 rooms distributed over 1'131m² of living space. Spread over 3 levels, it offers an exceptional volume of 5'700 m³.
Splendid architectural details from the period have been preserved, making this residence timeless. Ceilings over 3 meters high, magnificent parquet floors in excellent condition, fireplaces in almost every room, breathtaking Rococo-style rooms and an imposing staircase in Saillon marble, crowned by a glass dome.
Villa sold with planning permission in force, all conceptual and technical studies (architect, engineers) as well as a ready-to-build renovation project.
The villa has undergone several demolitions as well as asbestos removal in order to prepare it for sale. The plot was extensively deforested and several annexes were demolished in order to aerate it and create a new outdoor space. The project was monitored from the outset by the canton of Valais and an architect. It is possible to continue the work with the same architect or to modify the project at the buyer's discretion.
Private foundation, museums, offices, municipal building, multi-apartment building, hotel... this large house opens up a very wide range of possibilities and offers significant potential.
Construction
Distribution
Basement
- 17 cellars
Ground floor
- Entrance hall with exit to outside
- 2 Rococo-style rooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Saillon marble staircase
- Kitchen
- Commissary
- 1 Visitor W.C
1st floor
- Distribution hall
- Kitchen
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Utility rooms
- 2 Shower rooms, W.C.
- 1 Kitchenette
- 1 Guest W.C
2nd floor
- Master suite with bathroom and WC
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Shower room, WC
Under the roof
- Attic space
Annexe
- Cutlery for cars
Conveniences
Conveniences
Proximity
- Village
- Green
- Shops/Stores
- Bank
- Post office
- Restaurant(s)
- Pharmacy
- Railway station
- Bus stop
- Highway entrance/exit
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Sports centre
- Concert hall
- Religious monuments
- Hospital / Clinic
Outside conveniences
- Balcony/ies
- Garden
- Quiet
- Parking
- Carport
- Built on even grounds
Inside conveniences
- Without elevator
- Public parking
- Guests lavatory
- Pantry
- Cellar
- Wine cellar
- Garret
- Storeroom
- Unfurnished
- Fireplace
- Swedish stove
- Bright/sunny
- With front and rear view
- With character
- Timber frame
Equipment
- Shower
- Bath
- Internet connection
Floor
- Tiles
- Mosaic parquet floor
- Antique parquet floor
- Carpet
- Marble
Condition
- To be renovated
- In renovation
Orientation
- South
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Nice view
- Unobstructed
- Garden
- Mountains
Style
- Classic
- Character house









