Who said, “I believe in manicures”?
“If I get married, I want to be very married.”
“Happy girls are always the prettiest.”
“Giving is living.”
And: “I was born with an enormous need for affection and a great need to give it.”
The same lady who said, “Every day, you should always have at least one exquisite moment.”
And: “Life is a party. Dress for it.”
The same humanitarian, UNICEF Ambassador, Hollywood superstar, and fashion icon, and everyone’s favorite “gamine” who said, “Paris is always a good idea.” And “Gardening is the greatest tonic and therapy.”
Answer: The former owner of the eighteenth-century Swiss manor, “La Paisable” in Tolochenaz which is now for sale. The asking price for the 21-room, 8-bedroom, 12-bedroom, 40-acre property with a rose garden created by Givenchy is £16.7m/$20.8m,
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Brussels-born actress Audrey Hepburn, the star of classic movies such as My Fair Lady, Charade, War And Peace, The Nun’s Story Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the 1953 Roman Holiday, for which she became the first actress to win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA in the same year, moved to Switzerland in 1963. “La Paisable” means “The Peaceful”. She lived there with her second husband, Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, and then Dutch actor Robert Wolders, the widower of actress Merle Oberon. There is a bronze bust of her in the waterfront park.
The estate overlooking Lake Geneva was her final home. She died there in 1993, aged sixty-three, and is buried in the local cemetery, Chemin des Plantees.
The property near Morges (the home of The Audrey Hepburn Foundation, whose work includes providing access to education, clean water, and healthcare, as well as working to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of children) is listed for sale by BARNES | Private Office – Switzerland.
The home maintains its original charm with elegant facades, high ceilings, and classic detailing. Inside, expansive living areas are complemented by multiple entrances, making it perfect for entertaining and family life. The residence also features a lift for convenience, giving residents full accessibility across its levels. The estate’s meticulously maintained grounds create a sense of peace and seclusion, with lush gardens and shaded walkways offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Tucked away yet conveniently close to the town of Morges, the property allows residents to enjoy a lifestyle of refined tranquility while benefiting from access to world-class amenities.
Set in the canton of Vaud, just 15 kilometers from Lausanne and two kilometers from Morges, Tolochenaz is an ideal choice for high-net-worth individuals seeking privacy, elegance, and convenience.
Residents in this region benefit from access to Switzerland’s renowned healthcare system, offering top-tier medical services. Families will also appreciate the prestigious international schools that provide excellent educational opportunities for children of expats and global citizens.”
