House for sale in Magagnosc

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Stone Bastide for Sale in Magagnosc, Grasse, France

Ref 032018-002 - Stone Bastide for Sale in Magagnosc, Grasse, France. B&B of 400m2 on a plot of land of 1350m2, offering 8 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, a large living and dining area, jardin, terrace and pool, parking and garages. Built around 1780, this charming bastide faces South, and overlooks the valley and out to sea. Believed to have been the original Boulangerie for the local village up until about 1940 - this wonderful home is full of history and offers superb views and position. Built on solid rock, the home itself is beautifully constructed with thick walls and original stone features - leading out to a fabulous large terrace, lush garden and heated swimming pool. There are 8 bedrooms in total (4 of which form 2 separate apartment areas with a separate entrance, ideal for a work from home practice or a Bed and Breakfast, as it is situated so close to town). Every room at the front of the house has the same inspiring views towards the Esterel Mountains. Having been fully renovated within the last 8 years, the electrics, plumbing, roof and state of the home are in superb modern day condition - while the history remains fully intact with 4 working fireplaces, original wine cellar and a wonderful 100m2 rooftop loft - now used as an open plan office, work and tv area - it was the " Pigeonnier "originally. A wonderful and loved home! DPE Energy Performance Rating C (111kWh) MAGAGNOSC: The beautiful, green hillside of Magagnosc, right next to the charming mediaeval hilltop village of Chateauneuf-Grasse, is favored by people looking to buy a second home in Provence. Magagnosc sits amid a starry galaxy of famous Provencal names of towns and villages steeped in history, art and romance. People wanting to buy a property on the Cote d'Azur, slightly away from the busy coast value the area highly. It is just 4 kms from Grasse the perfume capital of France, proudly boasting 200 years and more of tirelessly pursuing perfection in of the art and craft of fragrance. Close by are Valbonne (9kms), and Mougins (13kms), primary home or second home in France to many expatriates and locals alike since the 19th century, all seeking and finding the superior quality of life they are looking for. Le Cannet is just 15 kms away and Cannes 21 Kms. Vallauris, famous for pottery and Picasso's private project village, Juan les Pins and Antibes, Vence and the very famous Saint Paul de Vence, La Roquette and Roquefort-les-Pins are neighboring villages of great charm. The list goes on, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gordon, Biot, all are near ! And all are very popular with people who wish to invest in property in France, because the market in this sought after region is so stable. It is a wonderful environment - slightly inland of Cannes â and together it showcases the South of France and famous Provence at its very best. Chateauneuf-Grasse at the heart of it all, ever popular and ever loved by discerning people, and irresistible to people wanting to own a villa on the French Riviera with views and a lifestyle unmatched anywhere. There are many famous and world class golf courses within 30 minutes, Michelin Star as well as more affordable delectable restaurants around every corner, walks, runs, cycle tracks, ski slopes - and history, and art! The history of Chateauneuf-Grasse can be traced back 2 500 years before Christ, but itâs more accessible history starts with the building of a church and a baptistery in the 5th century in Brusc just 2 kms down the hill â and the building of a Castle on the highest point by the Lords of Opio in the 12th century. There were centuries of peace, and centuries of turbulence, centuries of pestilence and war, and the Old Town speaks to the visitor of all of it! There is almost no commerce in the town to distract one from feeling it â the narrow mediaeval streets are quiet and almost entirely unspoilt. And art â almost every artist of renown has spent time