Castles for sale Contes, France

This exceptional chateau located on the hills of Nice, in the rural heart of the Côte d'Azur, has been magnificently restored by the famous Architect André Svetchine. Built in the 17th century, it stands on 68 hectares of private land planted with Mediterranean species. Only 30 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches, Nice and its international airport and only 1 hour 30 minutes from the ski resorts, it offers the ideal setting for lovers of properties steeped in history. The property consists of a castle, a caretaker's house, an independent studio and a small Provencal farmhouse. The castle offers superb living rooms with refined decoration and leading onto the gardens and to a large terrace from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Var valley. The fireplace, the double French doors, the rolling stone stairs are all elements that remind us that we are in an incredible place. Modernity is however present there with its large semi-professional kitchen equipped to be able to cook for large tables. The 6 different bedrooms in the castle with names suggestive of the atmospheres created are all decorated with bathrooms. To take advantage of the superb gardens with more than 300 olives trees, the La Chasse bar with dining area and barbecue faces a pétanque field essential for the region. A superb circular fully heated swimming pool with a fabulous terrace allows you to enjoy the sun. The caretaker's house of approximately 80m2 and the independent studio offers three other additional bedrooms. On the lower part of the estate is also a charming Provencal farmhouse of around 60 m2 nestled in the heart of an oak forest and offering two bedrooms. Some refurbishment work is expected.

Splendid Belle Epoque property for sale, located on the largest private plot of Villefranche-sur-Mer (16500 m²) - an exceptional property between Nice and Monaco. This castle offers many advantages, including several beautiful terraces with stunning sea views. Its location is ideal, with proximity to the sea, the port and the immediate old town. The property covers an area of 545 m² living space, on 3 levels and consists of a dining room, a double living room, six bedrooms (including four master suites), a kitchen and four bathrooms. All the living rooms have a magnificent view of the sea. The property also includes a caretaker’s house and a veranda housing a gym. The mouldings as well as the beautiful heights under ceiling bring character to the whole. For moments of relaxation, you can enjoy the huge wooded park, leading by a majestic staircase to the pool as well as a magnificent roof terrace with summer dining room. This prestigious residence has marble floors and walls of the highest quality, as well as heated wooden floors in the superior rooms. A reversible air conditioning system is installed throughout the property. Built in 1911, this «Belle Époque» villa was completely renovated in 2016 by the Italian architect Alberto Mariotti, renowned for his know-how. This historic residence, known as «La Rêve d'Azur», once belonged to the Voisin brothers, famous pioneers of French aviation.