FRANCE. VILLEFRANGE SUR-MER FRENCH RIVIERA.
Contemporary villa with 5 bedrooms and a pool in a secure estate, benefiting from a dominant position and boasting exceptional views.
In a quiet setting in the heart of a secure estate, contemporary villa in a dominant position on the cliff-face, boasting stunning views over the bay of Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, the bay of Beaulieu and the Bay of Angels in Nice.
The elegant, south facing property of approximately 300 m² is presented in immaculate condition and arranged over three levels, served by a lift.
The upper level is entirely dedicated to the principal bedroom suite with a private terrace.
The lower floor features a reception /dining room opening onto a spacious terrace, plus a fully equipped kitchen.
The ground floor features three further bedrooms with shower rooms, dressing rooms and ample storage space.
The villa is set within a landscaped garden of approximately 1,839 sq m arranged over several terraces at different levels, plus a beautiful swimming pool with extensive decking, a summer kitchen and a pool house.
Independent guest accommodation, a garage and several parking spaces complete this exceptional property.
Annual energy charges (2022) : 1210€ - 1700€
The Bay of Villefranche, reputed as one of the five most beautiful bays in the world, is embraced by the Cap of Nice to its west and Cap Ferrat to the east. The village of Villefranche sur Mer, perched on the bay, is located just over the hill from Nice (5 minutes away) and 10 minutes away from Monaco.
The charming Old Town of Villefranche cascades down the hillside to the sea, and the bays sandy one-kilometer long beach offers great recreation throughout the year.
Villefranche-sur-Mer is located next to Nice, in the direction of Monaco. During the 19th century numerous crowned heads and aristocrats from England and Russia came to the town to rest and relax. This is where the second most expensive house in the world stands, the Villa Leopold, built on the orders of the King of Belgium, Leopold II, and worth $500 million. And in the cellars of Villa Nellcote, the Rolling Stones recorded their famous album, Exile on Main St. Guitarist Keith Richards rented this villa from April 1971 to March 1972.
The citadel in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Citadelle Saint-Elme), built between 1550 and 1561, was to protect the war fleet of the Duke of Savoy, Emanuel Filibert (Emanuele Filiberto di Saboia). The structure was the most important element in the defensive system of the Sabaudia coastline in the Villefranche region.
When visiting Villefranche Old Town you can not miss the passage under the buildings. Its a bit scary and has a medieval atmosphere. The entrance is right next to the La Mere Germaine restaurant. Its also worth walking around the citadel along its walls, which are right by the sea.
You will then reach the yacht harbor where there is an oceanographic observatory and the younger part of the village. A few centuries ago, the harbor served as a port for the navy, and these historic docks are still used today.
