FORMER COMMANDERY - POOL - COVERED TERRACE 154 SQM - ORIGINAL FRESCOES - BARN - OUTBUILDINGS - SCIEZ 74140
Welcome to L’Agence Immo, your trusted real estate partner.
The team at L’Agence Immo is delighted to present a property as rare as it is remarkable. Located in a peaceful area of the commune of Sciez, close to Lake Geneva and the Swiss border, this 17th-century former comma
FORMER COMMANDERY - POOL - COVERED TERRACE 154 SQM - ORIGINAL FRESCOES - BARN - OUTBUILDINGS - SCIEZ 74140
Welcome to L’Agence Immo, your trusted real estate partner.
The team at L’Agence Immo is delighted to present a property as rare as it is remarkable. Located in a peaceful area of the commune of Sciez, close to Lake Geneva and the Swiss border, this 17th-century former commandery, semi-detached on one side, offers 310 sqm of living space and nearly 500 sqm of total area, fully renovated with exceptional care. A living testament to regional heritage, it combines historical authenticity with high-end comfort and rare elegance.
Interior layout: Behind its centuries-old lime-rendered walls, respectful of the moisture balance of old buildings, this home unfolds over four levels with a fluid and coherent organization. From the entrance, the unique character of the place is evident: noble materials, generous volumes, and meticulous renovation down to the smallest detail.
On the ground floor: - Separate kitchen with polished concrete floor - Pantry with handcrafted birch log storage - Wellness room with adjoining bathroom - Independent 32 sqm studio with shower room and WC - Spacious entrance hall
Upper floors feature: - Warm living room with fireplace (slates sourced from Morzine mines) - Billiard room - Master suite with dressing room and private bathroom - Former confessional converted into a reading nook - Exceptional bedroom: the Fresco Room, over 40 sqm, adorned with original frescoes from 1604, preserved in their original state. Only two properties in the region have such decorative heritage. - Floor covered with ancient terracotta tiles from an abbey, over 800 years old
Technical features: - Double-layer soundproof plasterboard ceilings and walls - Ecological insulation (wood fiber, recycled cotton, compressed wood) - Solid wood joinery (oak, chestnut, pine) - Insulated floors - Brass and ceramic fittings - Central vacuum system with Rétraflex units in kitchen and living room - Underfloor heating throughout most of the house, complemented by Rococo-style cast iron radiators in some rooms - Gas boiler connected to the city gas network
Exterior layout: - 603 sqm landscaped plot - 154 sqm covered terrace designed as a true living space - Indoor pool in waxed concrete with a spectacular 7.5-meter ceiling height - Saltwater treatment, ultra-flat skimmer, automatic pH and water level regulators - Illuminated fountain - Reserved space for a safety curtain - Adjacent paved pergola with functional well and traditional pizza oven - 18 sqm balcony overlooking the inner courtyard
Additional buildings: - Attached barn with existing utility connections (water, electricity, drainage) - Approved building permit for a new road-side opening, two bay windows upstairs, and garage doors - Preserved and adapted historic wine press with terracotta and concrete floor - Bright workshop with three windows, ideal for conversion into a gym or creative space
Utilities and equipment: - Three-phase electrical network - Fiber optic internet - Mains drainage - High-performance heating system - Ground-floor windows secured with anti-burglary glass - 55 sqm vaulted cellar, drained, housing a steam generator for a hammam with three-phase provision for sauna conversion - Well with pump and pressure system - Filtered rainwater recovery system (activated charcoal) supplying toilets, washing machine, and dishwasher - Two historic salting basins - Templar cross engraving on the cellar staircase
Parking: - Five covered parking spaces across two double garages (one with concrete slab, one with earth and plank floor) and one single paved garage
Location and amenities: - Ideally located minutes from Excenevex beach, the medieval village of Yvoire, and the Geneva border - Offers a preserved living environment blending nature, heritage, and accessibility
Additional information: - Property available immediately - Utility connections (water, gas, electricity, drainage) ready in the pool area for future equipment or developments - For more information on potential risks, visit the official risk information website
Don’t wait to discover this exceptional commandery in Sciez! Contact us now to arrange a visit.
L’Agence Immo, more than an agency, an experience. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/