9 Bed House for sale in Valbonne, Cannes/Grasse/Antibes, France

This must be the most prestigious property on the market in the countryside behind Cannes:

A stunning, completely renovated Moulin from the 16th century just a 2 minutes walk from the centre of Valbonne village, a very pretty and lively village in the heart of the Cote d?Azur!

The property boasts an extensive 600m2 of living space and is set on a private estate of over 5 hectares (13 acres) bordering on the river Brague. The house is completely secluded, and every view from the house is over private land.

With a total of 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, including the downstairs 'guest wing' with 2 double guest bedrooms and an additional separate 2 bedroom annexefort staff, this is a unique property for large families or for entertaining purposes.

The 600 square metre villa is entered through two main entrance doors, beautiful oak flooring has been laid throughout the property. The main entrance conveniently provides access to upstairs and a totally self-contained, newly renovated Master bedroom suite with bedroom, large bathroom, and his/hers dressings, as well as a private balcony terrace overlooking the stunning grounds and stream.

A stairwell provides direct access to the kitchen from the main door.

There are 4 more double bedrooms on this level, all with en suite bathrooms, all beautifully and tastefully decorated. All bedrooms are air-conditioned.

A stairwell at the other side of the house links the bedrooms to the living area, and provides convenient acces to the second entry as well.

A large office is on the same level with a separate entry.

The ground level is home to a bar and TV room, which lead through to a vast, double drawing and dining room with magnificent vaulted ceilings. Two beautiful open antique fireplaces adorn each end of the rooms, which opens out onto the large terrace. The newly renovated American-style large kitchen opens on to the same terrace, providing a perfect space for entertaining and relaxing.

Two separate double guest bedrooms and a small office are located adjacent to the breakfast room with their own bathroom facilities.

Independent guest quarters are situated on the garden level, including two bedrooms with a kitchen and bathroom - perfect for teenagers or additional staff, these have been newly renovated.

Access to the estate is through private gates situated 100 metres from the entrance to the village of Valbonne. The immaculately presented extensive gardens are a perfect playground for all ages. A large heated, alarmed swimming pool with a fully equipped pool house (lounge, kitchenette and shower with WC sits close to the house.

A new orchard with a green house, along with a large new play/arthouse is situated on top of the hill where also the newly built full tennis court is found.

The river is filled with fresh water trout, a man-made pond with fish, ducks and turtles, as well as a waterfall. A footpath runs around the entire property for a lazy afternoon walk.

A large nature reserve starts outside the property which comprises of a 3 hour walk along the river to the medieval village of Biot and the beach.

All in all this is one of the finest properties on the market today in a very exclusive location!

Full details and pictures available on demand.

See also: http://www.valbonneproperty.info for further details

Property features:

Heating:

Central, Oil, Rev. climate control

View:

Countryside, Hills, Panoramic, Pleasant, River, Rural, Woods

Property features:


Air conditioning, Alarm, Automatic Gates, Automatic Watering, Balcony, BBQ, Bore hole water, Broadband / ADSL, Cave, Cave à Vin, Dependancies, Exposed ceiling/roof beams, Exposed stone walls - exterior, Exposed stone walls - interior, Fireplace, Forage, Fountain, Heated Pool, Independant Apartment, Large Rooms, Laundry, Letting Potential, Marble Floors, Old Stone/tile floors, Outbuildings, Outside Lighting, Parquet Floors, Pool Security, Pool-House, Private Garden, Private Pool, Quality Fittings, Satellite TV, Staff Quarters, Summer Kitchen, Tennis Court, Terrace

Nearby Amenities:

Fitness Center, Forest/Parkland, Golf Course, Local Shopping, Medieval Village, Public Transport, Restaurants, River, Schools, Ski-ing (-2hrs), Sports Complex, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, TGV - less than 1 Hour, Weekly market