House for sale in Grasse

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Charming Provençal villa of approx. 300m² set in a private, not overlooked, terraced garden of 5035m². The lush Mediterranean style garden features many olive trees, oaks, cypresses and palm trees. The property is in one of the prestigious Grasse districts of the traditional ‘perfumers bastides' and close to the new 'Domaine de la Rose' by Lancôme, the renowned French perfumer. The villa benefits from a very private and concealed location, close to all amenities, with schools, shops, restaurants and excellent medical services just a few minutes' drive away. This beautiful Provençal villa consists of a pretty entrance opening onto a spacious and bright living room with a gorgeous fireplace, with on one side a very large picture frame window overlooking the luxuriant garden and on the other a terrace with views and access to the swimming pool by a staircase. Adjoining the living room, a pretty dining area and beautiful fully equipped De Tonge kitchen with marble counters, opening onto a magnificent large covered terrace with panoramic views of the countryside and hills of St Mathieu 'little Tuscany' and towards the sea in the distance. On the same level, 2 large bright sunny bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On the upper floor, a large converted attic room with tiled floor with underfloor heating and separate WC serving as an office. On the lower floor: independent entrance, hallway, a second fully equipped modern kitchen and dining area, 3 en-suite bedrooms with 2 shower rooms and 1 bathroom, separate guest WC, De Tonge laundry cupboard, wine cellar, storage room and separate large laundry room. A corridor leads directly to the south-facing swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a beautiful paved lounging area. A few steps lead to a nicely shaded petanque court. On the lower garden level with independent access a bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC, and an adjoining study or office. Several parking spaces on 2 levels Energy rating: 137 - C Greenhouse gas emission: 4 Estimated annual housing energy costs: 2380-3280 euros. Transaction fees (all taxes included) to be paid by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr The luxury real estate market at the Côte d'Azur is one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean area. Whilst 'idyllic lifestyle and escape from city life' remains the primary reason people wish to purchase property in the French Riviera, due to the global economic situation, clients are also looking to buy secondary homes in the South of France as it is a stable investment and intelligent retirement plan. The picturesque area of Saint Jean is situated south-east of the town of Grasse and offers a delightful living environment and Provençal lifestyle. The lavish greenery of the terraced 'restanques' with its beautiful olive groves which provides a unique scenery palette along with the enhancing fields of centifolia roses. Since November 2018 the ancestral skills and the know-how linked to perfume flowers has been inscribed as a UNESCO cultural heritage. This district benefits from an excellent road network, proximity to the renowned international schools, prime medical services and a plethora of small charming shops and restaurants in the nearby old town of Grasse. Nice airport and Cannes are both merely a 25 minutes' drive time. Wonderfully located in the heart of the Alpes Maritimes, thus offering many possibilities to enjoy activities such as the beach, sailing, golf, tennis, horse riding but also the pleasures of the first ski resort just 40 minutes by car, offering skiing or snowshoeing, canyoning, hiking and climbing and superb walks in the Mercantour National Park.