If you’re an Audrey Hepburn fan (and who isn’t?), a listing that just came to market may be of great interest. While Hepburn is famous for being one of the most iconic leading ladies in Hollywood, the British actress grew up in places like Belgium, England, and the Netherlands. Therefore, it isn’t too surprising that she wanted a special home in Europe after she rose to fame.
This s’wonderful estate in Switzerland belonged to the Oscar-winning actress for 30 years—reportedly up until she passed away here in 1993—and just hit the market. From her films to her fashions to her philanthropy, Hepburn’s life work and graceful taste seem almost unrivaled. So, to view her beloved longtime home is a rare treat.
Perched in the quaint village of Tolochenaz near Lake Geneva, the park-like 40-acre property offers natural beauty and enchanting architecture that would fit right into a Golden Age Hollywood romance film. Indeed, you can just imagine movie scenes unfolding throughout its wide-open lawns and blooming gardens with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Known as La Paisible, the magical villa covered in ivy and adorned with blue shutters is the pièce de résistance. Boasting 21 rooms and roughly 10,700 square feet of living space in total, there’s no telling the entertaining Hepburn may have done here over three decades. It certainly is poised for grand holiday parties or benefit galas, as well as quiet days at home recharging. Traditionalists will likely swoon over the vast reception rooms and details including delicate woodwork, timeless fireplaces, and black-and-white checkered flooring. The spaces also received some generous updates in 2001, which you can most visibly see in the chic kitchen.
There’s nothing to make a ‘Funny Face’ about at this mesmerizing residence Hepburn cherished. Knight Frank holds the listing and the price is available to serious buyers upon request.