Originally a “Bergerie” (Shepherd’s hut), this home was (re)built in 1930, by a famous British writer, and her husband (who, before moving to France was the King’s librarian). She wrote a number of books while living in the house, about her life in the South of France and daily encounters with the local people. The current owners are equally as creative. She is an oil … Continue reading French Riviera Property of the Week: “Eden found”
When thinking of the French Riviera, you would automatically presume that there are countless seafront properties, where you can wander down from your croissant, fruit platter and coffee breakfast on the terrace, straight onto your private beach or speed boat at the bottom of the garden. Well, there aren’t. With all the excitement of the railway arriving on the Riviera in the late 1800’s, and … Continue reading French Riviera Property of the Week: “Waterfront Wonderland”
Villas & Townhouses featured below are in descending price order There are some beauties! **** CHATEAUNEUF DE GRASSE – EXCLUSIVE 19th CENTURY MAS Price – 6 300 000€ Beautifully restored – Profoundly authentic – 21st Century comfort Discreetly elegant, this beautiful 19th century “Mas” is an original “Bergerie” with thick stone walls and beamed ceilings throughout. The “Mas” faces due south, and is perched on … Continue reading What’s “Hot” in 2014 – Villas & Townhouses for Sale in Cannes and the Cote d’Azur
Boulevard Saidi Carnot Cannes – A short History. Cannes was connected to Paris by the railway line which was completed in 1883 and a rich cosmopolitan clientele began to arrive and settle in the region, following in the footsteps of our most famous early proponent of the joys of the “Midi” as the region was then known, Lord Brougham. It was believed that many people … Continue reading Cannes’ Elegant Boulevard – Saidi Carnot
OPULENT CENTRAL CANNES APARTMENT Price – 950 000€ Spacious – Imposing – Elegant Boulevard Carnot Luxury 3 bedroom apartment for sale in Cannes Centre 153 m² of living space 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Living Room and Dining Room Separate spacious kitchen with high quality fittings Original Fireplaces Wooden Floors and high pressed ceilings Fantastic location within easy walking distance of all amenities Storage cellar Elegantly … Continue reading Opulent three bedroom apartment for sale in Cannes
What do YOU love about Winter? For me, there’s just something about a crackling wood fire on a chilly evening (not to mention the glass of red wine which completes the “scene”). If you feel the same, then we may have just found your perfect home. Why? Because there are SEVEN original stone, fully functioning fireplaces… including one in the Master Suite Bathroom! (Romantic or … Continue reading There’s just something about a Fireplace…
Would you like to own your own B & B on the French Riviera? We have some suggestions. Fine & Country Cannes is not yet a year old, but is simply exploding with energy and opportunity and our listing of highly desirable Cote d’Azur properties for sale is growing daily. Today I want to highlight a few truly delightful properties which have caught my attention … Continue reading Run your own B and B or Gîte in the South of France
