This spacious, elegant duplex is the ideal Parisian pad
If seeking an impressive, centrally-located pad in Paris, there is little to fault in this duplex apartment within a Haussmann building that sits, wonderfully, on the Champ de Mars, enjoying an unparalleled view of the Eiffel Tower.
Occupiers will never tire of the best view in the city
With approximately 294 sq m of internal space, this property covers the second and third floors and has been renovated to a luxurious standard, providing five bedrooms and ample living space, all with spectacular views of Paris’ iconic tower.
Bright open-plan living space is ideal for entertaining
The main living area is large and bright, with a dining area and a living room which flows out onto the terrace in one direction, flowing into a beautifully-equipped and very stylish kitchen in the other. It’s an ideal set-up delivered in artistic style.
With a kitchen this chic and convenient, you may just swap Parisian gastronomy for home cooking…occasionally..
The master bedroom suite has a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom, all of which are spacious and luxurious. This bedroom opens straight onto a private balcony for a hearty glimpse of the Eiffel Tower before or after sleep. On this floor there is another bedroom and bathroom, as well as an office and a laundry room (ah, the sensible things).
Bedrooms have private balconies for secluded spaces to enjoy the spectacular view
Climbing up another floor – this has it’s own access too, if private access is required – leads you to a further two bedrooms and a living room, as well as a bathroom and dressing area. This serves as a private suite and could suit a family (hide the kids upstairs?) or accommodate guests in privacy.
With two bedrooms and a living space on the second floor, a private suite is available
All rooms are exquisite in their proportions and their style, making the whole property feel as elegant as Paris itself and yet providing a sense of comfort and welcome in the anonymous bustle of a capital city.
Bathrooms are as stylish as they are convenient, with seriously impressive tubs
The property is completed with a cellar to store the ample wine collection (it’s France, you’ll need it), and the building itself is served by a caretaker and – despite the age of the building – an elevator.
Such contemporary luxury within an historic part of the capital is a winning combination
There are three airports serving Paris, the closest just 8.6 miles away (Orly) while Charles de Gaulle Airport is 16 miles away. The building is a short walk from the nearest Metro station and from one of the many main stations (Paris has six), from where there are train connections to other major French cities and across Europe.
The villa is over 100 years old but has been beautifully renovated
Both stunning and historic, the glorious villa ‘Belle Epoque’ was built in 1911 and sits just 3-minutes walk from some of Nice’s most beautiful beaches. The house, which is three floors high and has 545 sq m of living space, was completely renovated in 2016 to provide contemporary luxury within the walls of a house with a long history.
The grounds are as impressive as the house, with a large pool and landscaped lawns
It’s not just about interiors, of course. The villa sits on 16,500 sqm of carefully landscaped grounds, with rolling gardens and a spectacular swimming pool. With seating areas and dining areas around the pool, this space is sure to become the real draw for householders and guests on warm summer afternoons.
The large pool with its incredible views will be ideal for entertaining
Many of the outdoor terraces and seating areas are immediately surrounding the main house, while the grounds also contain a separate building with a studio and another with a massage room, making this estate imminently adaptable to the new owner’s needs. Oh, and did we mention those views? Perched on the hillside of this idyllic stretch of French coastline, the vista from this property is unreal.
Dining al-fresco is a sheer joy with a view like that…
Step inside the grand property to find a ground floor of vast reception rooms and living spaces, all of which boast impressive views and wash with light from well-placed windows. The sense of space is magnified by the white theme and splashes of opulent marble that are used prodigiously throughout the house.
Formal dining areas, lounges and more casual snugs are all light-filled and opulent
In addition to the formal dining room, there is a spacious kitchen with plenty of room for casual dining and chats around the hob, courtesy of a vast island. The appliances in the kitchen are all high-end and subtly fitted to make the cooking area convenient as well as chic.
Stylish, social kitchen has direct access to the terrace
Each of the bedrooms – there are four in the main villa – has a large private bathroom and a dressing room to create a portfolio of suites for guests to choose from. The bathrooms are marble-lined splendor, reminiscent of grand French classical style, and will make bathing feel luxurious.
Spacious, marble-clad bathrooms will be a delight to wash in
The master bedroom is what it’s all about, of course, and the space is grand and splendid, with a sitting area nestled up by the windows for enjoying the view from the privacy of your own room. There is also a private terrace for taking morning coffee in solitude, enraptured by the glittering sea.
The master bedroom suite is vast and grand, with a private terrace to enjoy those views in privacy
Directly adjoining the master bedroom is a compact but well-equipped gym for a private work-out for the main occupier of the property. And as you may be starting to expect, the views are sublime from the multi-aspect windows – it’s a real incentive to sweat your stuff so you can look good on those beaches.
Compact home gym is directly linked to the master suite – there is a larger gym elsewhere
There is also a large gym for more general use, as well as a two-bedroom apartment in the basement of this main house; it’s a property that easily provides all guests with their own space in addition to areas to congregate together.
Even the staircases are spectacular – this is a house that makes a statement
Interiors are regal but the view is nature’s moment for showing off. The bay curves just past the property and the sea stretches towards the horizon. It’s a majestic scene which can be enjoyed in multiple locations at the various beautiful terraces – some covered, some open – that surround the house. You’ll find your top spot for sunsets and sunrises pretty quickly..
Sundowners with one of the most splendid views in the French Riviera
The property is located in the resort town of Villefranche-sur-mer, just five minutes from Nice and ten minutes from Monaco. It sits on the hillside above a bay that is claimed to be one of the five most beautiful in the world. Nice airport is just 25km away and Nice train station (which is 7 minutes on a local train from the village) provides connections to Cannes, Turin, San Remo and Paris (high speed connection takes 5.5 hours), as well as further afield across France.
It’s a modern take on a cosy alpine chalet to provide the ideal place to warm and get pampered post-ski
Anyone who is a fan of skiing and luxury will be entranced by this glorious chalet that has become available in the up-and-coming district of Nogentil in Courchevel, France.
The dining area, complete with a bar, makes staying in the more luxurious choice
The area is a world-class ski resort and boasts access to 600km of marked pistes. The high-altitude activities are all sprinkled with glitter, from the state-of-the-art lift system to the Michelin-starred restaurants to fill your hungry bellies. There is also a vibrant nightlife scene during the peak seasons, although owners and their guests will find it hard to leave the snug yet exceptionally-glam chalet…
The seven bedrooms are all elegantly designed, with wood-paneling to enhance the comfortable cosiness
This seven-bed chalet enjoys a breathtaking view of the Vanoise massifs and is built from a mixture of old wood and local stone. It is also one of the largest chalets on this new development and can sleep up to 14 in alpine-accented elegance.
The chalet has a smart boot-room where bulky outerwear and slope paraphernalia can be neatly stored
Recreation rooms are ample for a full house and provide all the luxurious comfort one craves after a day on the mountains. There is a living room with a spacious dining area, a lounge with a roaring fire and a bar, and a balcony for the spectacular views that can be glimpsed through the windows.
The living and dining spaces are open and convivial, ideal for a large group
If you haven’t had enough exertion on your skis, there is an exceptional spa and fitness area, as well as a fitness room and a swimming pool within the chalet. For more relaxed pursuits, an in-house hammam is the place to decompress, or the home cinema and games room provide facilities for letting off some steam more metaphorically.
An indoor pool and spa facilities will be ideal for a weary, cold body to recover
All seven bedrooms are indulgently alpine-themed (why not?) and provide a comfortable respite from the snow outside. They all come with en-suite bathrooms that are finished to the same high standard as the entire property.
Bedrooms provide welcoming hideaways with superb views of the snowy world outside
The clincher has got to be the location – this chalet is just 50m from the Bellecote piste for rapid access to what is certainly the main draw at this ski resort. It is also close to the centre of town for ease when the slope activity is swapped for some shopping and dining – there are ample boutique shops, bars and restaurants to keep you entertained.
What a welcoming sight! This is a chalet to lose your heart to
Most visitors access the area via Geneva airport (170km away) but there is a closer international airport at Chambery – you can be on the slopes just after an hour from landing! There is also an altiport in Courchevel, close to this property, where you may prefer to land your personal helicopter…
There is a reason that Nice is locally nicknamed ‘Nissa La Bella’ (or Nice the Beautiful). This is one of the most popular destinations in the glorious French Riviera and a luxurious four-bed villa has now become available in the sought-after Materlinck, Mont-Boron area. With cutting-edge design and exceptional views of the water, this villa is a dream house in one of the dreamiest locations on Earth.
The contemporary villa was designed to maximise its unbeatable location and the sea view
The villa was designed by the acclaimed contemporary architect Jean Nouvel and is a masterpiece of stainless steel, glass and natural elements that sits comfortably and complementarily in the landscape. Owners will love the innovative details of this property, such as a ‘green roof’ filled with native fauna for privacy and retracting windows that allow for a blurring of the interior and exterior spaces.
Sleek, elegant design touches add a sense of opulence amid the comfort of this home
The villa is arranged over two levels, boasting a stairway and a funicular (yes, you read that right) and provides around 550 sq m of living and dining space, all of which are designed to optimise the views.
That shimmering sea will still be there when you wake upto help you burst into the new day
There are four en suite bedrooms, each with it’s own private terrace and providing superb sea views from bed and bath.
Might be worth seeking a good window cleaner because they are vital to 360-enjoyment of this property
The main reception area is large and open-plan, providing the space for cooking, dining and lounging – ideal for entertaining! And of course there are those windows and that view…
The large reception area expands seamlessly onto the large terrace for the ideal entertaining space
The entire reception area can be opened to the elements to spill out onto the spacious terrace overlooking the infinity pool. This provides ample space for all guests, family members and visitors to find their perfect place, in sun or shade, inside or out.
The infinity pool is not only a stunning design feature – its also large and lappable
The villa sits on over 8,500 sq m of gardens and land to provide a peaceful and serene natural environment even on the edge of such a busy and glitzy city. It’s the ideal place to swim, eat, recharge and refresh before re-entering the glamourous rush of life on the French Riveiria.
The pool and grounds provide the peace and serenity sometimes lacking in the rush of downtown Nice
The property is perfectly placed for easy access to Nice and with the international airport just 4 miles away. Monaco is 20km away, while Cannes is 33km along the coast.
Nice is packed with independent and branded stores, restaurants, bars, museums and recreational facilities. There are stunning beaches to enjoy and the Promenade des Anglais to stroll along. When you tire of the bustle, the popular and idyllic Parc du Mont Boron is very close to the property and provides about about 11km of footpaths that are perfect for exploring and hiking, including a 1.5km trail with exercise stations.
And when the day is done, your beautiful bed awaits back at the stunning villa..
