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Mid-19th Century stone farmhouse near Geneva €510,000

Stunning mid-19th Century stone farmhouse. In tranquil hamlet near Geneva/Thonon les Bains.

(35 kms to Mont Blanc Bridge) and 4 kms to Thonon/Lake Geneva). Charming renovated four bedroom house (move-in condtion) has attached stable, barn (cathedral interior) and wine cellar (13m2 x13m2 and 14 meters in height). Could be expanded to extend living space, AND create a bed and breakfast, OR two large apartments. Located  in historic quarter with enclosed 350m2 garden and unobstructed view of Chateaux of Allinges (illuminated at night) and private park.  Habitable space on four levels is over 120m2, with South West  exposure; all rooms with abundant light. Roof is restored in traditional clay tiles and ancient “pressoir” is in original granite foundation. Watersports/fishing on lake, hiking and horseback trails (at doorstep), ski resorts and hangliding (20 to 30 minutes drive). Convenient to supermarket, artisanal bakeries, schools, two cinemas, and hospital. Public bus, two minute walk from house.

Renovated living space over 120m2. Attached stable, barn and wine cellar measure over 2000m2, reaching nearly 15 meters in height.
Roof restored in traditional tiles. This is the tallest house in the area, with enormous volume and potential for expansion.

Ground floor 32m2: Kitchen is fully equipped, with new tile flooring and exposed stone wall. Entrance door and kitchen window are double glazed. Overlooks garden from the south view and Chateaux in the west. WC has decorative tile floor and walls.    
                                      

Open plan: Adjoining salon has efficient wood burning stove and tiles matching kitchen floor.

There is a separate entrance up an exterior staircase to a balcony on the first floor (second level) overlooking three beautiful 19th century houses and the Chateaux and Monastery.

First floor 30m2: Large bathroom with shower, tub, bidet and stacked washer/dryer enclosed in original armoire. Hall leads to master bedroom, below, and a room, which could be renovated to create a salon or fifth bedroom. 

Master bedroom overlooks private park.

Second floor 30m2: Two bedrooms. One has a shell shaped sink. Both have small closets built in. Original oak floors in hall and both bedrooms have unobstructed views.

One of two bedrooms on second floor (third level).

Third floor 25m2:  Large cathedral ceiling room (4th bedroom or office/artist studio) with wood beams, two skylights and view of the Chateaux. Roof is fully insulated. Energy diagnostic is D and house is asbestos and lead free.

Intermarche supermarket, bakery and kiosk are less than 1 km away. Schools and hospitals and a new movie theatre with four screens are less than 4 kms. Public transport is excellent. The bus stop, a few minutes from the house, has a commuter connection by train from Thonon les Bains to Geneva or Evian. The property is approximately a 35 minute drive to Mont Blanc bridge in Geneva, and less than 30 kms to the World Economic Forum. The boat from Thonon also has 26 daily connections to Lausanne (27 minutes).

Additional photos below:

View from balcony of other 19th Century stone houses.

Quiet corner between stable and barn. Overlooks chateaux.