This Provençale home is set 400m above sea level in a quiet and peaceful area, just 30 minutes from Nice airport. The villa sleeps 12 adults in 6 double ensuite bedrooms (plus 4 children in the playroom). A large (heated) swimming-pool with plenty of lounging space, a newly installed padel tennis court, coupled with badminton and boules and fabulous views along 60kms of coastline, make this the perfect family holiday destination as there is always plenty to do... or not! The gardens are well stocked with local plants and trees and are floodlit at night. See Gallery
The sitting room is a large, open-plan space, with one seating area centred around the log fireplace and the other round the television and library. It has a magnificent panoramic view stretching over 60kms of coastline from Eze to La Napoule. The French windows retract so the room opens up onto the sea view terrace which provides an ideal area for entertaining. There is also a Roland electric piano. See Gallery
The open-plan Provencale rustic marble kitchen includes a five-burner range and two full-size electric ovens, a fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The large central island incorporates red and white wine chiller cabinets and a commercial ice machine in addition to an American-style fridge-freezer with ice machine. There is also a gas barbecue on the terrace outside the dining room. See Gallery
The entire windowed wall of the dining room folds back so that it becomes part of the garden in summer, giving the choice of eating at the dining table, which seats twelve comfortably, or under the adjacent terrace which has a larger table that seats up to twenty. See Gallery
In addition to the dining-room and adjacent terrace, meals can be served under the shade of the pool hut or the front terrace overlooking the sea view, which also doubles as a wonderful place for evening cocktails. The grounds are extensively lit for parties and al fresco dining at night which creates a memorable ambiance. See Gallery
All bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans, air-conditioning and wall safe for valuables. Each of the six en-suite bedrooms is decorated with an international theme. All (except Provence) are ‘zip and link’ so can be made into ‘twin’. Provence (Master)reflects the blue light of the surrounding countryside and has its own private terrace with stunning views. Moroccofeatures hand-woven North African fabrics, hand carved chairs and brass ornaments, as well as an ornate blue-tiled shower room. Africais decorated with carved furniture and wooden masks, and features a dramatic wet room with pebbled floor and reed vaulted ceiling. Arizonareflects the bright colours of the Arizona desert scenery and the bathroom has a traditional adobe bath. Indiafeatures silver and enamel antique doors, ornate carved wood and bone furniture and hand-woven Kashmiri rugs. The traditional Indian marble and tiled bathroom is decorated with murals depicting views of India. Thailandis decorated with Thai artefacts featuring a reed covered ceiling, dark wood and white walls. See Gallery
The Playroomis the perfect place to keep your little ones occupied, with a wide range of toys and games. It has two bunkbeds (sleeping 4 children) and is decorated with plenty of colour. In addition to a/c, each bunk has an individual mini-fan and side light. Located on the ground floor, it opens onto the paved area outside the kitchen by the ping-pong table that leads onto the lawn, allowing easy monitoring of their activities. See Gallery
The 14x6m swimming pool has an electric pool cover for safety. Filtration is via a salt system instead of chlorine. Heating is available as an additional cost. The pool hut has a covered terrace with a dining table which comfortably sits 10 people. There is also a small shower-room with a loo. See Gallery
Padel courtPadel's an innovative form of tennis that’s fun, easy to learn and extremely sociable. Played on an enclosed court about a third of the size of a tennis court, groups of mixed ages and abilities can play together. There's no better place to play than with a view of Côte d'Azur. Badminton courtTable tennisOther facilities include trampoline and boules pitch. See Gallery
There is broadband wi-fi throughout the house and pool hut, TV with satellite and internet connection, extensive film and music database via Apple TV. There is also an extensive choice of board games and books. See Gallery
The caretaker couple lives on site in the 300-year-old cottage. They are responsible for pool and garden maintenance, upkeep of outside terraces and 10 hours per week of cleaning is included in rental fees. They can also source by arrangement additional housekeeping, shopping, cooking, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, transport to and from restaurants, babysitting, massage and beauty therapy. Please ask for further details. See Gallery