Purchase property in Cologny
Buying a beautiful villa in Cologny can be a dream come true, thanks to the BARNES Switzerland experts at the forefront of the Genevan real estate market. Acquiring an exceptional property in Cologny is not mission impossible, Tom Cruise can stay comfortably in his lounge in Beverly Hills. But it is a little like, metaphorically speaking, finding a needle in a haystack. We’ll explain why.
First of all, Cologny (the haystack) is a tiny hill bordering Geneva by the neighborhoods of Eaux-Vives and Chêne-Bougeries. This beautiful and highly, highly (our editor has insisted on repetition) sought-after town has an area of 3.67 km2 (1.42 mi2, very small), and stretches from the edge of Lake Geneva to the summit of Cologny’s own mini-mountain. And getting into town takes 3 minutes flat - a well-appreciated luxury.
Now to find the needle (your home), you’ll need an agent who’s aware of all potential real estate transactions in the municipality of Cologny. It’s necessary to move into another spacetime, one of the future, so that this special agent (a bit like 00) will find you a prized property to buy in Cologny.
The beautiful houses and few apartments for sale in Cologny move through the Genevan real estate market at the speed of light. The extraordinary villas of Cologny are often passed down through families, from generation to generation. However, they can be put on sale for various reasons: divorce, inheritance (large family) or aging owners who prefer the comfort of smaller apartments. You have to keep an ear out for movement in the real estate market.
Both Genevan and international families are on the lookout for low-cost land for sale, but vacant land is virtually non-existent. The land is bought for location and the sublime view of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains, leaving architects overwhelmed. Sumptuous villas are demolished only to be rebuilt in line with the taste of new owners and reconstructed with even more luxuries.
Cologny is paradise for HNWI (High Net Worth Individuals) and wealthy families, from Switzerland and around the world, who want to enjoy this incredible living environment. They’re looking for unique properties, exceptional locations and, above all, tranquility and security. Cologny perfectly meets these criteria: a peaceful life in the countryside just minutes away from the city. And to the pleasure of these great families, the town has one of the best elementary schools in Geneva: Institut International Notre-Dame du Lac, an idyllic setting for children to benefit from a prestigious international education. So it comes as no surprise that Cologny’s population has more than doubled in the last 4 decades.
Land and houses are worth the price of gold, we’re talking about real estate transactions of 7 to 8 figures. The most expensive properties in the canton of Geneva are in this little town; it even holds a record-breaking sale of a magnificent property in Cologny for 62 million CHF.
Rest assured, even if your budget is less, your BARNES Switzerland agent will find your needle in the haystack because, like we said, they are very special agents.