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Exquisite Provencal Estate, Mougins
€22,000,000
Reference: INT080046
An exceptional Provençal estate with extensive grounds, of approximately 6.5 acres, set on a hillside overlooking the Bay of Cannes. This family home has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms in the principal house, elegant reception rooms and a wonderful Provençal kitchen with a large open fireplace, painted beamed ceilings, ornate painted doors, scullery, modern appliances and a large terrace. There are a further 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms divided between the outbuildings which consist of a chapel, a substantial converted farmhouse and an artist's studio.
Facing predominantly south and surrounded by magical landscaped gardens, the property has lovely terraces with extensive views of the Mediterranean, the Bay of Cannes and the hills of Esterel. The gardens were designed by Jan Mus, one of France's leading landscape gardeners, so as to capitalise on the terraced setting of the property. A stone staircase lined by magnificent cypresses leads to the swimming pool area and stone walled all-weather tennis court. An olive tree is set in the shallow end of the swimming pool which makes an unusual and striking feature.
The 980m² principal house offers numerous bedrooms and delightful reception rooms all of which lead onto the terrace and overlook the garden and down towards the Bay of Cannes. Adjacent to the drawing room is a pretty, enclosed loggia which overlooks the grounds and terraces and is bathed in sunlight.
As well as the principal house, the estate consists of a chapel which has been converted into a separate guest cottage with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The 380m² converted farmhouse is situated a short distance from the principal house and can also be reached from an independent gated entrance. At present it is used as a suite of offices but could just as easily be used as a substantial guest house. It has 5 bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting room. The self-contained 140m² artist's studio has a large galleried mezzanine/bedroom, a sitting room/work room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom and could be used as a guest or staff house.
The formal gardens form a series of terraces with ornate fountains and secluded sitting areas. The grounds support a number of mature trees including lemon, orange, pine, fig, oak, cypress and olive trees. The lower terraces comprise further wide areas of lawn and lead to the swimming pool and tennis court areas to the south west of the principle house with the extensive olive grove beyond. The gardens benefit from an automatic watering system which is drawn from the property's own water source.
The décor in the main house is a wonderful and eclectic mixture of classical furnishings, bespoke pieces, paintings and sculptures including some important pieces by well-known artists. Some of the artwork and furnishings may be available by separate negotiation. The property is within walking distance of the medieval village of Mougins known as the gastronomic capital of France. The house is ideally situated for restaurants, art galleries and the motorway to the coast and airport. Mougins village has been beautifully preserved and is one of the prettiest villages in the area.
Accommodation & Amenities
Entrance Hall
Drawing room
Sitting room
Dining room
Library
Study
Enclosed loggia
Kitchen
Master bedroom suite comprising bedroom, study, 2 dressing rooms, 2 bathrooms
3 Further guest suites (all with en-suite bathrooms)
Separate 2 bedroom flat with independent entrance
Two staff apartments in the main house
Self-contained guest apartment (converted chapel)
Substantial second house (converted farmhouse) with 5 bedrooms
Gym
Cinema
Tennis court
Olive grove
Pétanque pitch
Swimming pool with pool house and bbq area
Laundry room
Sewing room
Attic storage area
Cold room equipped with fridges and freezers
2 double garages with electric doors
Outdoor parking spaces
Video security gates
DISCLAIMER: For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. Room sizes are not to be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If these are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.