• For Rent
  • PRICE ON APPLICATION 
  • Build Size: 15,069 ft2
  • Property Type: House
  • Property Style: Villa
  • Bedroom: 10
Overlooking the bay of Cannes and the Esterel mountain range, this magnificent property occupies the southern half of a hill overlooking the bay of Cannes/Mandelieu, in the heart of 15 hectares of forest, olive grove and vegetable garden which form a buffer zone of intimacy, encircling the private park of 5 hectares which forms the heart of the property. The woodlands and most of the parc of the property are classified as a nature reserve for its outstanding natural beauty (Espace Boisé Classé)The château of approximately 1,400 m² of total surface was originally built as a monastery by the monks of the isles of Lerins, and converted to an aristocratic Riviera villa by sir Edwin Lutyens in 1912. Lutyens is considered one of the greatest British architects who ever lived. After the First World War, the château was acquired by the Baron of Wolverton, and served as the Riviera holiday house of that family for many decades. In the 1980’s and 1990’s it hosted countless movie stars and celebrity partiesToday, the château presents itself completely renovated (ended this year 2022), upgraded to the most modern standard, with state-of-the-art domotica, air conditioning, wifi, and security. It boasts generous entertainment spaces, 3 master suites, and a variety of additional guest / staff quartersThe 500m2 Ground Floor hosts the 80m2 « Grand Salon », 60m2 « smoking room & bar », 50m2 library, 50m2 dining room, and a culinary tract with professional kitchen, pantry, wine tasting/storage, etc.The South wing offers 3 magnificent master suites : Suite 1 – 80m2 suite, 50m2 terrace, sea view Master Suite 1 is the brightest of our suites, with the largest windows and highest ceilings. It offers a 50m2 terrace and 80m2 indoor living space, split into a living room, dressing, bed room, bath room and separate WC. It is located on the first floor, in the south-west corner of the building. It has a emperor size bedSuite 2 – 120m2 suite, 30m2 terrace, sea view, 2 bed rooms Master Suite 2 is the largest of our suites, offering the greatest tranquility and privacy. It offers a 30m2 terrace and 120m2 of indoor living space, split into a living room, 2 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, and a separate WC. It is located on the second floor, in the south-east corner of the building. The bed rooms have king size beds. (The second bed room of this suite can also be accessed separately, in which case it is Room 4)Suite 3 – 60m2 suite, 30m2 terrace, sea view Master Suite 2 is the cosiest of our suites, and the only one with its own fully-equipped kitchen. It offers a 30m2 terrace, and 60m2 indoor living space, split into a living room, fully equipped hidden kitchen, bed room and bath room. It is located on the second floor, in the south-east corner of the building. It has a queen size bed.The North Wing offers also 1 staff bed room for use by the tenant, as well as a fitness areaBed Room 4 – 35m2 bed room, en-suite bath room, sea view Bed Room 4 is the second bed room of Master Suite 2. It can be separated from Suite 2 to form an independently accessible 35m2 bed room with en-suite bath room. It is located on the second floor of the building, on the south side. It has a king size bed.Bed Room 5 – 25m2 tower room, en-suite bath room, sea view Bed Room 5 is a bright and minimalist 25m2 tower bedroom, decorated as a small painter’s atelier with canvas, paint etc. It offers a panoramic view over the entire property, bed room and en-suite bath room. It occupies the entire – small – third floor of the building. It has a king size bed. (this room is not accessible by elevator, the staircase is narrow – it is not advised for guests with limited mobility or particularly tall guests)Bed Room 6 – 20m2 deluxe room, en-suite bath room, garden view Bed Room 6 is a luxuriously cozy 20m2 bedroom with a somewhat maritime atmosphere. It offers a bed room and en-suite bath room. It is located on the 1st floor of the building in the north-west corner. It has a king size bed.Bed Room 7 – 15m2 deluxe room, en-suite bath room, courtyard view Bed Room 7 is a bright and luxurious 15m2 bedroom with the perfect view over the courtyard. It offers a bed room with a comfortable reading chair, and en-suite bath room. It is located on the 1st floor of the building in the north-east corner. It has a queen size bed.Bed Room 8 – 15m2 deluxe room, en-suite bath room, garden viewBed Room 8 is a luxuriously cozy 15m2 bedroom. It offers a bed room and en-suite bath room. It is located on the 1st floor of the building on the west side. It offers a queen size bed.Bed Room 9 – 20m2 room, en-suite bath room, garden viewBed Room 9 is a cozy 20m2 bedroom with a somewhat “cottage” atmosphere. It offers a bed room and en-suite bath room. It is located on the 2nd floor of the building in the north-east corner. It offers a queen size bed.Chalet 10 – 25m2 deluxe chalet, en-suite bath room, forest viewOur Chalet is a charming log cabin, constructed from the trees on the property. It is located in the middle of the forest, with absolute privacy on all sides, invisible from any other building. In spite of its rustic exterior, it offers the same luxuries as the other rooms, with air conditioning, en-suite bath room, etc. It is located 100 metres south of the château, next to the driving range. It has a queen size bed.(This chalet is not easily accessible, it requires a 100 meter walk over an unlit forest path, with some staircases. It is not advised for guests with limited mobility or unaccompanied minors)The PARK :The private parc dates back to the times of Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, offering stunning old trees and different areas for different purposes throughout the day and the seasons :The main terrace of the château is perfect for lunches or dinners offers shaded under the plane trees, in full sun light between the fountains, in the evening shade of a large cypress, around the wood-burning pizza-ovenThe formal « French Terrace » below the main terrace offers the geometric hedge design made famous by VersaillesThe 2500m2 main lawn arches around these terraces, with a large fountain in the middle. It is used for exhibitions or large garden parties.The ancient olive grove next to the château boasts olive trees of between 400 and 800 years old, a beautiful place to promenadeThe traditional rose garden displays ±50 different rose varietals with varying colors, shapes and smells.POOL-HOUSE with fully equipped summer lounge of 90 m2 Heated swimming-pool 21m x 6 m Tournament size clay tennis court Pétanque court Chipping & putting golf practice area A 130m golf driving range Possibility of setting out a 5km jogging/walking trail inside the propertyParking areaImportant:Pets are not allowedNo smoking inside the villa
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