On The Market: Lake Constance, Switzerland
January 1, 2005
In addition to their renowned chocolate, fine watches and international
banking, the Swiss are quite skilled at designing and building beautiful villas. On a mountain
slope above Lake Constance and 30 minutes from Zurich is one such villa.; function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
Nearly every window of this more than 21,000-square-foot home opens to
magnificent views of Lake Constance, which borders Austria and Germany. Outfitted with a glass
elevator, the home contains five bedrooms, each with its own bath, dressing room and fireplace.
Amenities include a sauna and Turkish bath, a solarium, a wine cellar, an indoor pool
and a six-car garage. A video surveillance system and remote-controlled electrical
installations denote the villa’s technological refinements. Numerous terraces and gardens
complement the two-acre property. (Click image to enlarge)
Included in the sale price are the home’s custom furnishings and a guarantee
that the panoramic views will never be compromised, because adjacent land cannot be
built upon.
MARKET INQUIRIES
E14.99 million (about $19.3 million)
Engel & Völkers, +49.7531.81.92.90, www.engelvoelkers.com
Christie’s Great Estates, 505.983.8733, www.christiesgreatestates.com
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