Villa for Sale in Vence

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Villa for Sale in Vence.
Ref:052019-014. Fabulous Florentine Style Villa with Panoramic Views for sale in Vence. Originally built by an Italian Countess as her summer residence - This sensational spacious villa in Vence with approximately 700 m² of internal living space sits upon a commanding piece of land measuring half a hectare, on the hillside just above the charming town of Vence itself. The striking architecture has strong Italian / Florentine influences, and the villa combined with unsurpassed gardens, tranquillity, and unobstructed 270° views make this an opportunity not to be missed. From Nice and Cap Ferrat in the east, to the famous red mountains of the Esterel towards St Tropez in the west, with countryside views of the hills and mountains, the tableau of the Cote dâAzur in all its glory is all enveloping. The home has 7 bedrooms, vast living areas and amenities to match all in an exceptionally comfortable property. The villa opens front and back onto glorious terraces, quiet areas for sitting and relaxing, and lush gardens bordering and blending perfectly with the large, heated and breathtakingly beautiful infinity swimming pool. The views! The passion of the owners for many years has been the gardens and the glorious land and seascapes that encompass them. The rose garden is a jewel, olive trees and natural Mediterranean shrubs and flowering plants abound, and taken together they are a true delight. For connoisseurs of fine property on the French Riviera, this Mediterranean masterpiece requires a visit. VENCE: Vence also known as the âCity of Artâ is a mediaeval walled village, still today a tight, walled circle of medieval buildings, much as they appeared hundreds of years ago, with 5 very different gates still in daily use by thousands of people coming and going. It is filled with interesting and historic sights and monuments to a fascinating and tumultuous and very artistic history. There are engravings on the facades dating as far back as 220 AD and 239 AD, and the cathedral was built in the 4th Century on the site of a Roman Temple. More contemporarily, a chapel in the cathedral has a mosaic by Marc Chagall dated 1911, and the small Chapelle du Rosaire is decorated with stained glass and other fittings by Henri Matisse. The castle is today a modern and contemporary art museum. Vence has been a town of artists, with painters, sculptors and writers living and working here for centuries. The town is full of galleries, with sculptures, decorated buildings and frequent (summertime) outdoor exhibits. The 12th-century troubadour Pierre Vidal called Vence "le doux repaire" (the sweet nest), and in the 13th century, Dante Alighieri included Romeo de Villeneuve, Lord of Vence, in his Paradise. Nostradamus wrote of âthe Garden of Vence, marvel of Provenceâ. Some of the famous painters who worked in Vence include Dufy, Soutine, Matisse, Chagall and Dubuffet. In 1930, D. H. Lawrence spent his last days in Vence, and was buried here It is an attractive old town surrounded by a protective ring of hills, with magnificent views down to the Mediterranean over Antibes and Cagnes sur Mer. Its winters are mild thanks to the hills on the northern side of the town. Property for sale in Vence is generally quickly snapped up, often by UK and Northern European buyers for second or retirement homes, cognisant of all the charms and attractions already mentioned. However it is equally popular because it is only 20 kms from Nice International Airport, 26 kms from the ski resort of Gréolières, 20 kms from Antibes and 28 kms from Cannes. Location, location, location!

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