House for sale in Grasse

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Grasse: A Perfumer's Mansion with Pool and Views

An elegant, former perfumer's mansion sitting in a peaceful location amidst an ancient olive grove in the French Riviera countryside, within easy reach of the centre of Grasse, the international capital of perfume and just 10 minutes from Mougins. The estate comprises the five-bedroom main house, along with a two-bedroom guest house, a pool house, and a spacious covered carport for 3-4 cars. Situated on over a hectare (more than 2 acres) of beautifully manicured, fully fenced and mainly flat grounds accessible through electric gates and a private driveway. The landscaped gardens feature a very impressive, recently installed pool, pool house and a summer kitchen, complemented by numerous lawned areas, a stunning olive grove, an orangery, pétanque court and several sunny and covered terraces. This is a property that needs to be seen to be flly appreciated. This appealing, generously proportioned home was built in 1935 and is tucked away in the Saint Jacques area of Grasse, offering peaceful surroundings and wonderful, far reaching views of Grasse and surrounding hills and countryside. The bright and beautifully presented living space in the main house encompasses an impressive entrance hall, a double aspect living/dining room with an open fireplace and large windows and French doors opening onto two terraces. In addition, there is a separate dining or breakfast room and a large dining kitchen with an island, leading out to a shaded terrace and garden at the rear of the property. Also on the ground floor there is a guest W.C and a single bedroom / office with a shower room. On the first floor, there are four elegant double bedrooms and three bathrooms, inclusive of a principal bedroom with access to a private terrace; whilst two other bedrooms share a terrace offering stunning views. Furthermore, a susbstantial basement accomodates a superb climate-controlled wine cellar/tasting room, a laundry room and lplenty of storage space. A separate garden storage room, accessed independently from the garden, presents the potential for conversion into additional living space if desired. Adjacent to the main house lies an independent guest house featuring two newly renovated bedroom suites, each with its own bathroom. Importantly, this property benefits from residual building rights should you wish to extend or build a separate property on the land. This is subject to planning permission. This is a wonderful family home in a sought-after, peaceful location with local shops and amenities close by. Early viewing is highly recommended, as we anticipate keen interest in this property. Furniture, fixtures and fitting are available under separate negotiation. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr