Cover Audrey Hepburn spent the last few decades of her life in this 18th century property, just 50kms north of Geneva
Audrey Hepburn spent the last few decades of her life in this 18th century property, just 50kms north of Geneva
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The Swiss estate where Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn spent the last 30 years of her life can be yours now
The Swiss villa where Audrey Hepburn spent the last three decades of her life is on the market for US$20.8 million.
The legendary actress lived in the 18th-century estate, named La Paisible, or “peaceful place”, from 1963 until her death in 1993. It is located in the municipality of Tolochenaz, about 50 kilometres north of Geneva. The estate sits on a 40.33-acre lot; it has 10,764 sq ft of interior space, with 12 bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Features in the estate include a heated pool, century-old trees and two indoor garages. The home also boasts serene mountain views.
Hepburn’s sons reportedly sold the home to its current owners in 2001; that year, the home underwent a major renovation. The star is buried in a nearby cemetery.
Here, we take a look at the sumptuous home.
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The living spaces feature a blend of traditional and modern designs; it pays homage to the home’s roots as a farmhouse, with touches like French doors, and incorporates contemporary details, like black and white floor tiles.
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The kitchen, meanwhile, has a modern look and feel and is anchored by a marble kitchen island and cabinets painted a deep blue.
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The rooms are spacious yet retain an intimate feel, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space and offering views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
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One of the large living spaces is used as a library; the pool is positioned by the garden.
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Andrea Lo was the Executive Editor of Tatler Hong Kong and Editor of Tatler Macau.
Born in Canada and raised in Hong Kong and England, she started her career in journalism in 2012.
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