It is perched on a terraced hillside of olive trees and is adjacent to a charming village beloved by artists.

Feel the ancient beauty of this stunning home, which provides lovely lodging for twelve visitors.

Perched on a terraced hillside of olive trees, close to an enchanting village much loved by artists, the villa enjoys the most magical setting in the Côte d'Azur hinterland near Grasse.

Feel the historic charm of this gorgeous abode which offers beautiful accommodation for twelve guests. The 19th century house is a delight with pretty blue shuttered windows and south-facing aspect. Step inside and it’s just as lovely with carefully selected antique furnishings and characterful features alongside modern comforts such as a sound system, cable TV and a wonderfully equipped country kitchen. Two of the doubles are en suite, including the romantic master bedroom, whilst the two bedrooms on the top floor share a beautifully decorated bathroom. Downstairs, French windows lead out to a stone terrace and a gorgeous pergola for tranquil breakfasts of coffee and croissants.

A 500-year old two-storey cottage, just set behind the maison, also features an en suite double bedroom with a grand king-size bed whilst a separate pretty stone annexe can be home to another two guests with its own little rustic terrace.

Wander through the designer landscaped gardens and admire the glorious scents, bright colours and soothing sounds of your picturesque surroundings. With terraced grounds of olive trees, fragrant herbs, a towering pine, pretty stone steps and a trickling fountain, the ambience is just perfect. At the very end, find the inviting swimming pool and perhaps the pièce de resistance, the spectacular pool house with its vast lounge and kitchen-diner, contemporary shower room and stunning terrace with barbecue for poolside dining at its best.

Just 2.5km away is a much-loved perched village so typical of this region with narrow lanes, historic houses and terrace cafes alongside upmarket restaurants. This characterful village has attracted artists and writers over the many years and its panoramic views are sure to inspire you.

There are many other idyllic villages to explore, from Fayence and Seillans, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, to Picasso’s beloved Mougins near the coast. Learn all about France’s perfume heritage in nearby Grasse, visit the historic market town of Valbonne on a Friday morning or head further inland to the magnificent landscapes around Gourdon and the Gorges du Loup.

Then there’s hiking, horse-riding and summer watersports around Lac de Saint-Cassien, only 12km away, as well as the sandy shores of the French Riviera with Cannes around half an hour by car and the beauty of Antibes and its peninsular just a little further. You really can experience both mer et montagne in this wonderful part of southern France.

Main House Interiors

Garden Level

Living room with fireplace, TV, sound system and doors leading to terrace and gardens
Open-plan kitchen-diner, well-equipped with doors leading to al-fresco dining pergola and terrace
Office with laser jet printer
WC

Upper Floor

Upper entrance
Hallway with lounge area
Master bedroom with grand king-size double bed and en suite bathroom with terrace
Bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom

Top Floor

2 x bedrooms with double bed
Bathroom (shared between the two bedrooms)

Two-storey Stone Cottage Interiors

Living area and kitchenette with doors leading out to terrace
Bedroom with grand king-size double bed and en suite bathroom

Annexe Cottage Interiors

Bedroom with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom

Pool House Interiors (at lower end of terraced gardens)

Open-plan living-dining room with sofa-bed, TV and sound system
Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped
Shower room

Outside Grounds

Swimming pool (5x11m) with heating (available on request) and safety alarm. Open approximately May to September
Pool house’s al-fresco dining terrace and barbecue
Pergola for al-fresco dining
Terraced gardens
Garage with electric car port and space for 3-4 cars
Outside parking (3 cars on lower level, 2 cars on upper level)
Electric gate (poolside level)

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Portable air-conditioning (free-standing units remote controlled, in bedrooms only)
Heating
Fireplace
Cable TV (with English-speaking channels)
Sound system
Laser jet printer
Washing machine and dryer
Fans in every room

Villa FR5455