Description
Ref 102013-003 - "Mas" Villa for sale in Chateauneuf-Grasse - Discreetly elegant, this beautiful 19th century "Mas" is an original "Bergerie" with original thick stone walls, and beamed ceilings throughout. The "Mas" faces due South, and is perched on top of a hill, overlooking the valley and olive groves below, with a Tuscan countryside feel. The house is split into 3 levels. The bottom level is made up of the different living areas and the chic country style kitchen, all of which flow beautifully into one another, and equally onto the deep Wisteria covered terrace. The main living area has a large original fireplace, and the dining room is ideal for entertaining guests and family. All of the living rooms open out onto the front terrace, again split into different outdoor living spaces which cleverly flow into one another. The thick original staircase leads up to the bedroom level where there are 2 spacious bedroom suites, each with their own fireplaces and living rooms, or, 3 bedrooms with a shared living room and fireplace. On the top level of the home, overlooking the valley and with fabulous countryside views, is the guest bedroom suite with fireplace, and the master suite. The Master Suite is a fabulous space for the owners of this home. A total of 100sqm, it has a roaring log fireplace with cosy living room, large bedroom, bureau, dressing room and romantic bathroom, again, with its' own fireplace. This home has been superbly restored over the years, with incredible attention to detail and appreciation of the history and charm that the "Mas" has to offer. The house is +/- 550sqm of living space, and situated on a beautiful private piece of land of 9000sqm. Bordered by a large forest and with no further construction rights available in the area; peace, tranquility and views are assured. The swimming pool is heated, and from your lounger you look over the olive trees and hills. At the bottom of the garden, and separate from the main house is a Guest Apartment, with independent kitchen, living room, terrace and bedroom. An idyllic haven of peace, and steeped in history, this "Mas" / Villa has been beautifully renovated to bring it into the 21st century. Situated 30 minutes from Cannes and Nice Airport.
CHATEAUNEUF-GRASSE: The charming mediaeval hilltop village of Chateauneuf-Grasse, favoured by people looking to buy a second home in Provence, sits amid a starry galaxy of famous Provencal names â of towns and villages steeped in history, art and romance.
People wanting to buy a property on the Cote dâAzur, slightly away from the busy coast value the area highly.
It is just 4 kms from Grasse the perfume capital of France, proudly boasting 200 years and more of tirelessly pursuing perfection in of the art and craft of fragrance.
Close by are Valbonne (9kms), and Mougins (13kms), primary home or second home in France to many expatriates and locals alike since the 19th century, all seeking and finding the superior quality of life they are looking for. Le Cannet is just 15 kms away and Cannes 21 Kms. Vallauris, famous for pottery and Picassoâs private project village, Juan les Pins and Antibes, Vence and the very famous Saint Paul de Vence, La Roquette and Roquefort-les-Pins are neighbouring villages of great charm. The list goes onâ¦. Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gordon, Biotâ¦.all are near neighbours! And all are very popular with people who wish to invest in property in France, because the market in this sought after region is so stable.
It is a wonderful environment - slightly inland of Cannes â and together it showcases the South of France and famous Provence at its very best.
Chateauneuf-Grasse at the heart of it all, ever popular and ever loved by discerning people, and irresistible to people wanting to own a villa on the French Riviera with views and a lifestyle unmatched anywhere.
There are many famous and world class golf courses within 30 minutes, Michelin Star as well as more affordable delectable restaurants around every corner, walks, runs, cycle tracks, ski slopes - and history, and art!
The history of Chateauneuf-Grasse can be traced back 2 500 years before Christ, but itâs more accessible history starts with the building of a church and a baptistery in the 5th century in Brusc just 2 kms down the hill â and the building of a Castle on the highest point by the Lords of Opio in the 12th century. There were centuries of peace, and centuries of turbulence, centuries of pestilence and war, and the Old Town speaks to the visitor of all of it! There is almost no commerce in the town to distract one from feeling it â the narrow mediaeval streets are quiet and almost entirely unspoilt.
And art â almost every artist of renown has spent time and painted within a few kms of Chateauneuf, and the area is a treasure trove of artists past and present â Picasso, Degas, Renoir, Chagall, Bonnard â to name a few.
