Set above the vineyards of Satigny, Château de Choully has quietly come to market through Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty, with the price disclosed upon application. Dating to 1721 and classified as a Swiss heritage site of national significance, the estate occupies a discreet position within Geneva’s largest wine-producing municipality—an area where properties of this scale and pedigree rarely change hands.

The château extends across approximately 1,500 square metres (14,046 sq ft) and comprises 25 rooms, including eight bedrooms and a sequence of formal reception spaces. Original architectural elements—wood panelling, parquet floors, and 13 fireplaces—have been carefully conserved, while modern infrastructure has been introduced with restraint. The result is a residence that reads as a private home rather than a preserved monument, retaining the authority of its original proportions while supporting contemporary living.

The restoration, carried out over more than twelve years, reflects a long-term and uncompromising approach. Today, the château includes an elevator, a professional nine-seat cinema, a wine cellar with tasting room, and a discreet wellness programme incorporating a sauna and fitness room. Interiors have been reworked to improve flow and functionality without diluting the building’s historical coherence.

The estate unfolds across approximately 2.4 hectares (nearly six acres) of fully enclosed grounds. Landscaped gardens frame the château with formal paths, statuary, illuminated trees, a central fountain, and a rose garden, while open views extend toward the Salève and across the Geneva basin. A swimming pool with pool house, tennis court, multiple terraces, an additional staff house, and a rare “Touch & Go” heliport authorisation complete the amenity profile. Security is comprehensive and discreet, with controlled access and on-site systems in place.

Geneva’s wine region is one of Europe’s quietest large appellations, largely because almost none of its production is exported. What exists here is not a global wine brand, but a tightly held local system—one that gives Satigny and its surroundings their understated significance.

The Canton of Geneva is Switzerland’s third-largest wine-producing canton by volume, yet it remains largely invisible internationally. More than 90 percent of Swiss wine is consumed domestically, supported by small-scale production, high land values, and a local market willing to pay for quality. As a result, Geneva’s vineyards function less as an export economy and more as a protected agricultural landscape.

Wine here is inseparable from land-use policy, heritage protection, and zoning. These frameworks—rather than marketing—explain why expansive vineyard corridors still exist within minutes of a global financial centre. Satigny sits within the Mandement, alongside villages such as Russin and Dardagny. It is the canton’s largest wine-producing municipality, defined by fragmented parcels, strict development controls, and a landscape shaped as much by policy as by terroir. The Rhône and Allondon rivers help moderate temperatures and reduce frost risk, reinforcing the area’s long-term agricultural viability.

For international buyers, Switzerland’s residential market is shaped as much by regulation as by scarcity. In Geneva, residential purchases are assessed conservatively, particularly for historic estates, which contributes to exceptionally low turnover and reinforces long-term value.

Despite its vineyard setting, Château de Choully remains closely connected to Geneva’s infrastructure. The international airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car, while the city centre can be reached in around 30 minutes. Satigny itself retains a village character while offering everyday amenities, anchoring the estate within one of the canton’s most protected and agriculturally significant landscapes.

In a market shaped by regulation, heritage oversight, and long-term land protection, the availability of a fully restored 18th-century château of this scale—offered through Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty—stands out as an exceptionally uncommon opportunity within the Geneva region.