

Lord Byron rented the Villa Diodati in Cologny, where he hosted Percy and Mary Shelley. The well-heeled have been building elegant chalets on the shores of Lake Geneva in Cologny for centuries. More: Monaco, Geneva, Singapore Have Highest Percentage of Ultra-Wealthy Residents Denereaz noted that grander homes can be listed between CHF 20 million and CHF 25 million (US$20.3 million and US$25.3 million), in large part due to high land values.Īt that higher price range, buyers can expect larger lots, privacy, abundant amenities, high-level finishes, and lake views, according to Dino Moschovis of Cardis Sotheby’s International Realty. New, top-floor apartments can fetch as much as CHF 15,000 to CHF16,000 (US$15,209 to US$16,223) per square meter. The average price for homes in Cologny is around 10 million swiss francs (US$10.14 million), according to Marc Denereaz of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz, while apartments average between CHF 3 million and CHF 3.2 million (US$3.04 million and US$3.24 million). The southern boundary is more irregular, but the municipality stops just short of the Parc de la Grange. The eastern boundary runs along the Route de la Capite, the Chemin de Planta, and the Chemin des Buclines. Lake Geneva forms Cologny’s natural border to the west, while the Chemin des Princes forms its northern boundary.

Technically a municipality of Geneva, Cologny is subdivided into the village of Cologny, Saint-Paul, Stade-de-Frontenex, Rampe-de-Cologny, Ruth-Nant d’Argent and Prés-de-la-Gradelle. More: Medieval Chateau in Switzerland is Headed to Auction Without Reserve The area’s prized lake views, tree-lined streets and villa-style homes have made it a coveted, glamorous home for bankers, diplomats, heirs and heiresses, and celebrities alike. On the left bank of Lake Geneva, between the Jura and Mont Blanc, sits the exclusive, luxurious enclave of Cologny.Īn elegant community of just over 5,000 residents, Cologny offers privacy and a country-like atmosphere, despite being just a few kilometers from central Geneva.
