About this property
Originally built in the 1920’s le Petit Château embodies a certain ‘art de vivre’ that the French Riviera was renowned for blending the authentic charm of it’s period architecture with the sophistication of today’s modern comfort.
Covering nearly 600 sqm of living space all of the rooms are of generous sizes, bathed in sunlight and enjoy sensational views across the Villefranche bay to Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. There are four en-suite bedrooms in all, spacious reception and lounge areas, an elegant dining room and a fully fitted kitchen opening onto a garden terrace that’s perfect for lunch or evening dinners with guests.
There is also a charming guest apartment nestling inside one of the stone turrets, and two further apartments for staff accomodation. The château has been fitted with an elevator providing effortless access to all levels.
Outdoors, the surrounding mature gardens, lined with century old pine trees have been beautifully landscaped to provide calm and intimacy. A particularly large swimming pool has been set aside in a private corner of the grounds, surrounded by south facing terra cotta terraces with sea views.
This is a one off opportunity to purchase a historical landmark in a first class location only 20 minutes from Monaco and Nice Cote d’Azur airport with panoramic sea views over the most emblematic bay of the French Riviera .The château has been lovingly maintained, regardless of cost and carefully updated to preserve it’s unique atmosphere.
Whether you are thinking of buying a unique family home or looking for a prime real estate investment with high-end rental potential it is unlikely that there will be another chance to acquire Le Petit Château
Agency fees payable by vendor – Classe énergie 257 kWh/m².year (E) – Classe climat 53 kg CO2/m².year (E) – Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d’énergie pour un usage standard, établi à partir des prix de l’énergie de l’année 2021 : 7571€ ~ 10243€
Local information
- Villefranche-sur-Mer and its famous bay lies 6km east of Nice and approximately 10km south west of Monaco.
- The old harbour dates to 17th century but nautical ties to the area predate the Roman presence in the area. As one of the deepest natural harbours in the Mediterranean Sea, Villefranche attracts significant visitor levels who are keen to explore the Riviera coastline.
- Villefranche-sur-Mer has maintained its historic cachet with its port, the colorful façades of the Old Town and its Citadelle. Jean Cocteau, amongst other artists, fell under the spell of this enchanting site. Bathers and divers especially appreciate its beaches lapped by clear waters.
- The town extends to the hills surrounding the bay which provides stunning panoramic views and the three “Corniches” or main roads linking Nice to Italy pass through Villefranche and offer spectacular vistas of the coast and surrounding hills.
