Description
A SWITZERLAND SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY EXCLUSIVE !
Between lake and mountains, in the heart of the Vaud Riviera, a historic residence stands as a living testament to elegance and vision.
Built in 1930 by Professor Paul Niehans, founder of Clinique La Prairie and pioneer of cellular medicine, the villa "Le Rocher du Soleil" has weathered the decades while preserving its soul. It was a meeting place for the international medical and artistic elite.
Recently restored to a rare high standard, it combines respect for heritage with sustainable innovation. The original volumes have been preserved and sublimated by a consequent renovation integrating geothermal energy, high-performance insulation and top-of-the-range equipment.
The interiors reveal a veritable gallery of precious materials, quartzite from Brazil in deep shades, rare marbles, artistic De Gournay
wallpapers, handcrafted joinery.
Each en suite bedroom, each custom-designed space, composes a refined art of living, at the crossroads of heritage, innovation and absolute serenity.
The park, redesigned by renowned landscape architect Jean Mus, extends the villa in a Mediterranean plant setting, punctuated by an infinity pool suspended over Lake Geneva.
Construction
Construction
In 2022, the owners undertook an ambitious renovation, respecting the original spirit while incorporating the most demanding standards:
- 100% renewable energy thanks to a geothermal system and high-performance insulation.
- Optimal thermal comfort: natural coolness in summer, ecological heating in winter.
- Redistribution of interior volumes to reconcile contemporary fluidity with historic cachet.
- Almost 5,000 m² of parkland redesigned by renowned landscape architect Jean Mus.
- Overflow pool, with its plunging view over the lake, invites relaxation and escape.
- Realized by Swiss architectural firm CCHE
Every detail reflects a quest for excellence:
- Natural quartzite from Brazil, with spectacular, resistant veins.
- Painted De Gournay Wallpapers, made to measure, veritable works of wall art.
- Rare marbles and noble finishes in every room.
- Handcrafted joinery and bespoke fittings, combining aesthetics and functionality.
In addition to the main villa, the property offers exceptional building potential, rare in the region: possibility of erecting a guest or staff house, or a building below the plot.
An additional garage box could also be considered, accommodating around 6 additional vehicles, thus meeting the needs of a car collection or extended private parking.
Distribution
Basement
- Hall of circulation
- A living room, Home Cinema
- A wine cellar
- A cellar
- Wc
- Laundry room
- Technical room with storage space
Ground floor
- Spacious reception hall with checkroom and guest WC
- Large living room with fireplace, access to terrace and pool
- Dining room with access to terrace
- Kitchen fully equipped with Gaggenau appliances
- A Independent room / Fitness
- A library
1st floor
- Spacious hall
- Very large principal bedroom of over 70 m2 with c dressing room and en-suite bathroom
- 2 Large en-suite Bedroom of over 30m2
- 2 en-suite bedrooms
Conveniences
Conveniences
Proximity
- City centre
- Green
- Mountains
- Lake
- Beach
- Harbour
- Shops/Stores
- Bank
- Post office
- Restaurant(s)
- Pharmacy
- Railway station
- Bus stop
- Highway entrance/exit
- Preschool
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Secondary II school
- International schools
- Public swimming pool
- Ski resort
- Hospital / Clinic
Outside conveniences
- Terrace/s
- Garden
- Garage
- Sauna
- Swimming pool
- Barbecue
Inside conveniences
- Lift/elevator
- Garage
- Eat-in-kitchen
- Guests lavatory
- Dressing
- Cellar
- Wine cellar
- Ski storage
- Storeroom
- Sauna
- Fitness room
- Swimming pool
- Home cinema
- Fireplace
- Triple glazing
- Bright/sunny
- With character
Equipment
- Fitted kitchen
- Induction cooker
- Oven
- Steamer
- Warming drawer
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Wine cooler
- Dishwasher
- Built-in coffee machine
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Alarm
- Interphone
- Code door
- Videophone
- Oversee camera
Floor
- Tiles
- Parquet floor
- Stone
Condition
- As new
Orientation
- South
Exposure
- Optimal
- All day
View
- Unobstructed
- Lake
- Alps
Style
- Classic
- Modern
- Mediterranean
Distances
Distances
Energy efficiency (CECB)
The energy label is the result of an evaluation of the global energy performance (energy consumption and energy source) and of the performance of the building envelope.
