_International property of the week: A country house in Switzerland

There are many reasons why Clarens in the Swiss canton of Vaud is a delightful place to live.

First there is St George’s, one of Switzerland’s best-known and longest established international schools where 480 pupils from 60 different nationalities create a vibrant community.

Then there are the wonderful views across the lake to the jagged snow-capped peaks of the Dents du Midi. And of course there is the wonderful location, between Vevey and Montreux, and excellent road and rail links to Lausanne and Geneva.

This handsome nine bedroom detached period property sits among the substantial private estates in Clarens prestigious Bosquets de Julie area with picture-perfect views of the lake and mountains.

The spacious grounds, just over two acres in all with a garage, pool and pool house, are filled with mature trees and include a large flat lawn and a small private vineyard.  

The main house has six bedrooms, spacious reception rooms, a gym and wine cellar and with the separate and private guest house provides a total of 885 square metres of comfortable and expansive living space.

Stylish and elegant for entertainment yet supremely comfortable for family life, the property offers prime Lake Geneva Riviera living. 

For further information on this property and all of Knight Frank’s Swiss portfolio contact Alex Koch de Gooreynd, Head of Knight Frank’s Swiss Network.