Cannes, the Pearl of the French Riviera, with a gentle, sunny climate, is served by an excellent motorway network, a heliport and the Nice Cote D’Azur airport (20 minutes away), which puts all the European capitals within easy reach. Cannes, a town known for its sailing, its international festivals, important hotels, “haute couture” and its rich “arrière-pays” (hinterland), is undoubtedly a highly developed economic sector where activity flirts with the pleasures of Mediterranean life.
A change in the usual routine is possible only 5 minutes from downtown. The most beautiful homes on the Cote d’Azur are to be found on a protected hillside, away from the animated lifestyle of La Croissette, where they nestle in the heart of luxurious vegetation, with an abundance of mimosa.
The property, which is bordered by the communal woodland surrounding the town, is located in this area which is known as “the green lung of Cannes”, protected from all types of pollution and the usual concrete excess buildings to which we are accustomed. Here can be found absolute peace, only broken by the sounds of cicadas and birds. A matchless, ever-changing landscape is offered to the eyes of those privileged to delight in it, from the time that the sun rises over the expanse of blue until it sets over the mountain range of Esterel. The property has an open view of the sea of 180º which cannot be obstructed.
The most wonderful views can be seen:
-La Croissette as far as Palm Beach.
-The Lerins Islands.
-Le Souquet
-La Napoule
-Tehoule.
THE PROPERTY
The property is composed of two independent villas on an area of land measuring 10,000 m2/2.47 acres. Both villas, with a combined built surface of 2,059 m2, can be easily reunited (see attached project).
VILLA I
Construction completed in 1989 with an exceptional architectural quality:
-Robust construction, foundations, floors and walls in molded, reinforced concrete.
-Exceptional marble and finishings.
-Floors and wall coverings in the bathrooms of white Carrara marble.
-Interior and exteriors floors of marble.
-Carved marble columns in one block in the interior part of the villa.
-Columns in natural “estaillade” stone on the outside of the building.
-Reinforced glass walls.
-Artistic metalwork.
-Roofing with old tiles imported from Spain (Genoese style).
-Lighting (direct, indirect, crystal chandeliers, Reggiani spotlights).
-Delepine gold-plated taps and fittings.
-Radiant heat; Daikin heat pump and air conditioning.
-Automatic watering/irrigation system.
-Large heated swimming pool with spillway around the edge.
-Dog kennels.
ENTRANCE
-Florentine patio paved in white and pink marble (17.80 x 12.70 m/ 58.3 x 15 ft.)
-Four car garage.
-Spanish (Andalusian) patio in the Moorish style (92 m2/ 984 sq. ft.) giving on to the main entrance with a central fountain and three wall fountains decorated with marble and mosaic (“Djelliz” Andalous style).
-Large solid ebony front door.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall with columns and banister of marble carved from a block. Large marble staircase with rod iron and brass banister. Glass walls (bullet proof). Imposing crystal chandelier. Indirect neon lighting and 20 Reggiani spot lights.
Guest Bathroom with floor and wall coverings in white Carrara marble. Double marble sink. Two large coat closets. Separate room with toilet and bidet.
Living Room with a 10 m/ 32.8 ft. Wall to ceiling bookcase. Large glass wall. Two crystal chandeliers. Large chimney.
Dining Room with glass walls and 20 spot lights. This area is separated from the Living Room by two pocket doors.
Kitchen and China Pantry equipped with top of the line cabinets and appliances. Granite countertops and island/table offering a large working area. Glass wall.
Utility Room with top of the line washer and dryer. Large utility sink. Two closets.
Office with a wall-to-wall built-in bookcase.
Bedrooms: the ground floor offers two large bedroom with their own full bathrooms.
FIRST FLOOR/MASTER BEDROOM
A magnificent staircase for access in marble and metal artwork, opening on to a mezzanine floor (Picture Gallery) with access to the Master apartment comprising:
-Kitchenette with refrigerator.
-Two dressing rooms of 19 m2.
-Cold room for furs.
-A vast bedroom (61 m2/ 652 sq. ft).
-A large bathroom with fluted marble columns carved from a block, multijet shower and Jacuzzi.
The master bedroom opens onto a large balcony (46 m2/ 492 sq. ft.) with an ocean view.
BASEMENT
The basement has four rooms including:
-Wine cellar with climate control.
-Food pantry.
-Technical room.
-Half bathroom.
INDEPENDENT APARTMENT
The villa offers a one bedroom (71 m2/759 sq. ft.) apartment with its own independent access.
TWO INDEPENDENT SUITES
Two 35 m2/ 374 sq. ft. suites are available, completely independent from the main villa (unfinished)
VILLA II
The building is made in molded, reinforced concrete, with the same materials and quality of construction as Villa I.
The finishings and the garden remain to be completed.
Size: 634 m2/ 6783 sq. ft.
THE EXTERIOR
-Large “L” shaped, heated swimming pool.
-Dressing room for the swimming pool with shower and toilet.
-Four car garage.
-Barbecue area.
-Green for petanque.
-1 mirador.
-Irrigation system.
-Exterior lighting.
SECURITY
-Gated property
-Bullet-proof glass walls with security curtains.
-Reinforced doors.
-Alarm system.
-Three surveillance screens.