On The Market: A Restored 15th-Century Swiss Chateau with Views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps
Beds: 7 Baths: 7 Living Area: 2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft) Lot:almost 1 hectare (~2.47 acres)
Amenities: Multiple reception rooms and salons, wine cellar / wine tasting room, winter garden, summer kitchen, La Cornue kitchen, staff accommodation, landscaped gardens, terraces
Listed with Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty with Price on Request. A restored 15th-century château near Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) has come to market following a comprehensive renovation completed in 2015. Known as Château du Martheray, the property is located in the village of Begnins, within the La Côte wine region between Geneva and Lausanne. The estate offers approximately 2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft) of living space on almost 1 hectare (~2.47 acres) of land and traces its origins to the de Martheray family, a local noble lineage associated with the property in its early history.
Nyon and Lake Geneva: approximately 10 to 15 minutes
Geneva: approximately 20 to 30 minutes
Lausanne: approximately 30 to 40 minutes
Chamonix: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Begnins sits above Lake Geneva within La Côte, a stretch of vineyard-covered hills between Geneva and Lausanne. The area is known for its vineyard landscapes, discreet residential communities, and proximity to both cities, with Lausanne serving as a cultural and academic center and home to the International Olympic Committee. From the property, there are views toward the lake and the Alps.
The château was constructed in the 15th century and later expanded in the 19th century, when it was adapted into a larger residential estate. The property underwent a significant, multi-year restoration completed in 2015. The work included structural rehabilitation and interior refurbishment, with an emphasis on preserving the building’s historical character while introducing modern systems and period-appropriate furnishings.
Today, the château offers approximately 2,000 m² of living space. Access to the château is via a tree-lined drive that leads to a courtyard positioned in front of the main structure. The interior includes a sequence of formal reception rooms and salons, along with seven en-suite bedrooms. Additional spaces include a winter garden, a wine cellar with a dedicated tasting room, a summer kitchen, and service areas. The estate also includes an outbuilding converted into staff accommodation, and the kitchen is fitted with La Cornue. The property benefits from a high degree of privacy and separation. At this scale and with its documented history, it falls into what is often described in real estate terms as a trophy château, defined by a combination of age, scale, and preservation rather than purely by location.
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