A privileged villa in Villefranche
On the private estate of Le Castellet, this contemporary, “mineral” villa of 350 m2 gazes out at the Mediterranean, the very select Cap Ferrat and the sublime bay of Villefranche, the colourful village dear to Jean Cocteau.
Le Castellet is one of the only gated estates in the eastern part of the Alpes-Maritimes, a setting synonymous with security and practicality, highly prized by buyers from northern Europe in search of holiday residences. Home to 5,000 residents, Villefranche-sur-Mer owes its renown to the sublime panoramic view it offers of neighbouring Cap Ferrat, and its bay lined with houses in Italian colours, already known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. This little town on the Côte d’Azur, close to Nice and about 10 kilometres from Monaco, stands on a rather densely wooded territory rising from sea level to an altitude of 577 metres. A kind of amphitheatre on the Mediterranean, which draws the interest of an international clientele, dazzled by its breathtaking views. The villas, 40 % of which consist of holiday homes, are often described as “balconies overlooking the sea”. This property on Le Castellet, a perfect blend of mineral and vegetable, stone and Mediterranean shrubs and plants, offers living space of 350 m2 and terraces of no less than 400 m2 in grounds of 2,000 m2 with lush vegetation. Its contemporary architecture gives precedence to outcropping construction, the flow between indoors and out, and a play on perspectives. The accommodation is comprised of five en-suite bedrooms, a double “summer/winter” lounge with picture windows, and a professional kitchen. A lift takes you to the various levels of this property benefiting from spearhead home automation, including a high performance audio-visual system. Sole agent.
Savills French Riviera (04 93 87 41 15).
