Clarens1815 VD

This magnificent estate of some three hectares enjoys an exceptional dominant position, sheltered from view while offering a superb sight of the lake and the Alps. The property is ideally located, close to all amenities and around three hundred meters from the lake, in one of the most sought-after areas of the Montreux Riviera, between lake and mountains, offering a wide range of sporting, leisure and cultural activities. Access is via a majestic gate opening onto a long driveway that leads to the L-shaped main buildings, comprising a mansion and a large janitor's cottage. Several other outbuildings, cottages, swimming pool and tennis court complete the property. Originally the holiday home of a large regional family whose name it bears, the property was built in the early 20th century and renovated in the 1950s. The main building is laid out over four levels plus a basement, allowing the creation of remarkable spaces for reception, rest, relaxation, spa, home cinema, cellars and more. It is an exceptional estate for its location, the quality of its landscaping, the size of the surrounding park and its potential for conversion. The two plots that make up the property, totalling more than 31,000sqm, are currently zoned for undefined use pending the new Montreux building regulations, and for very low-density residential use under the old building regulations. The main house is listed as note 4 in the Canton de Vaud architectural census, which does not justify intervention by the Monuments and Sites Division. This, and the large volumes of over 6,700m3 of the two main buildings, make it possible to envisage substantial transformations, or even the demolition of the current buildings and the construction of an exceptional contemporary residence. In any case, renovation will enable the mansion to regain its former splendor and, in our opinion, make it one of the most sumptuous estate on the Swiss Riviera.