Stunning historic waterfront property on the largest plot of land in Villefranche sur Mer. This could be the finest waterfront property available for sale between Nice and Monaco. A rare find on the market, this magnificent Belle Époque style villa was built in 1911 and completely renovated in 2016 to a very high standard by the famous Italian architect Alberto Mariotti. But what makes this property unique is a generous plot of 16,500 m2 which is just a 3 minute walk from a sandy beach, and only 33 metres above sea level, something impossible to find on the French Riviera.

This incredible property called “La Rêve d’Azur” was once owned by a wealthy French developer, Bernard Voisin, who built and owns the port of Villefranche. Marvel at your own forest, enjoy the wide green lawns, sunbathe on the terraces around a heated, almost Olympic-sized swimming pool or follow a private staircase down to a small sandy beach: this estate can offer you everything you dream of. Built over 3 floors, this spectacular 545 sqm house comprises 4 double bedrooms each with its own bathroom, several dressing rooms, a comfortable living room, a large dining room, a separate fully equipped Miele kitchen with an island, spacious terraces, and a gym attached to the master bedroom. All the main rooms enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and Cap Ferrat. The magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, owned by the French government, is located directly opposite the property, on the other side of the bay.

The famous Villa Leopolda, which belonged to the King of Belgium, can be seen on the left. The villa faces east, so if you love the morning sun, you will be the first person in Villefranche to enjoy it. There is an incredible roof terrace with a lounge and summer kitchen to enjoy the views of the mega yachts and cruise ships entering the bay of Villefranche. This extraordinary property has marble floors and walls of the highest quality, as well as heated wooden floors in the upper bedrooms. A reversible air conditioning system is installed throughout the property.

On the semi-basement level there is a 2-bedroom staff apartment with a separate entrance, but connected to the main facilities. It comprises 2 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom. A large laundry room and storage room complete the upper floor. There are 2 independent buildings on the property: a 29 m2 studio for staff, equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and dressing room. And a 69 m2 veranda type house for the gym, with massage room, bathroom and storage rooms. The only word to describe this property is: privacy.

Isolated by the forest at the back and sides, the property has a private driveway, is fully fenced on all sides, equipped with video surveillance, alarm and guard, opens onto the Mediterranean at the front to enjoy the perfect view like nowhere else. Villefranche-sur-Mer, or simply Villefranche, is a small seaside resort of 6,000 inhabitants located on the French Riviera, 6 km east of Nice and 10 km southwest of Monaco. The nearest international airport is in Nice, approximately 14 km away.

The harbor of Villefranche is one of the deepest harbors in the Mediterranean and is considered the most picturesque of the entire French Riviera. It reaches a depth of 95 m between Cap de Nice and Cap Ferrat and extends 500 m to the south, forming a chasm known as the Villefranche canyon one nautical mile from the coast. Due to the depth of the bay, this is where the large Mediterranean cruise ships dock. The sandy beaches of Villefranche are much more popular than the pebble beaches of Nice.

The long central beach of Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the rarest on the coast between Nice and Italy, where you will not find pebbles but coarse sand, so you do not need special shoes. You can even swim there with young children.

ENERGY CLASS: B (index 47) / CLIMATE CLASS: B (index 8). Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established from energy costs for the reference years 2021, between 2,360 euros and 3,280 euros.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the areas concerned. https://errial.georisques.gouv.fr