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Iran sells historic Geneva estate for $17 million
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Iran sells historic Geneva estate for $17 million

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's permanent mission to the UN is selling a historic 13-room estate in Geneva for 15.5 million Swiss francs.
  • The 1720 Domaine Mercier, located in the Petit-Saconnex district, features 700 square meters of living space and sits on 4,000 square meters of parkland.
  • The mission deems the current property unsuitable and seeks to acquire a new one, while the estate is listed as a protected heritage site.

The Islamic Republic of Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations is selling a historic Geneva estate, Domaine Mercier, for 15.5 million Swiss francs. The 13-room property, built in 1720, is situated in the Petit-Saconnex district on 4,000 square meters of parkland, offering a rare sense of silence in a highly urbanized area.

If we were to sell, we would be interested in talking.

— Iranian mission officialThe source mentions that the Iranian mission is looking to acquire another property.

The estate spans nearly 700 square meters, featuring reception rooms, marble fireplaces, Hungarian point parquet flooring, and nine bedrooms. It is also recognized as a protected Geneva heritage site since 1986, particularly for its "largely enclosed and richly wooded garden" in a densely built neighborhood.

true luxury: silence.

— Real estate listingDescribing the estate's appeal.

Despite its historical significance and amenities, the Iranian mission finds the current location unsuitable. They are actively seeking to acquire a different property, indicating a shift in their needs or operational requirements in Geneva. The sale of such a rare property in the heart of the city highlights the mission's efforts to secure a more appropriate base.

largely enclosed and richly wooded garden

— Geneva heritage listingExplaining the site's protected status.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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