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Villa Gal VILLEFRANCHE - FRENCH RIVIERA

Villa Gal VILLEFRANCHE - FRENCH RIVIERA Very rare and charming property in neo-classical style, with 1,200 sqm of living space, “feet in the water” on the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, on 8,500 sqm of land. Delightful swimming pool, very private, in a magnificent garden!

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS: Situated on the “Domaine de la Pointe Saint-Jean”, which is among the greatest of the French Riviera’s waterfront properties occupying a unique 2 acres site on the sheltered western entrance to Cap Ferrat – arguably the world’s most exclusive resort 20 minutes west of Monte Carlo.

The Villa “Maison Rose” has been magnificently refurbished by leading international designers and features.

On 8500 sqm flat land of level gardens with sweeping green lawns and majestic trees overlooking the Baie de l’Espalmador.

Seafront of around 150 metres with beach platform.

Main House: 860 sqm of living space on ground plus two upper floors.

Second (guest/stuff) house: 210 sqm divided into 3 apartments.

Separate 1 bedroom duplex apartment.

Heated pool 14m x 7m.

Central heating with air-conditioning.

200 metre long tree-lined driveway.

Yacht jetty, boathouse.

Gym, vine cellar, etc…

ORIGINS: The villa and gardens were originally built by Auguste Gal in 1882, with a tower and a private harbour with a path to the sea for bathing horses.

Around 1900 his son Hyacinthe extended the villa on the East side, and added an additional wing with a second tower.

The Gal family sold the villa after WWII when it was damaged by the German occupation. Mme Didner removed the towers and refurbished the villa in a neo-provincial style.

MAIN HOUSE: The main house at the water edge measures 860 sqm with 3 vast reception salons; majestic entrance gallery, six spacious bedrooms including a master suite of 110 sqm (1200 sqft). All bedrooms have seaview terraces, en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning.

The interior design theme of the property is art-deco/colonial, in keeping with the architectural character of the Villa, architects and designers from Paris, Monaco and Los Angeles collaborated to provide this supreme elegance.

High quality marble throughout the ground floor maintains a cool and classical ambience even during the warmest periods.

The elegant dining room designed in art-deco/colonial style seats up to twenty-two people, the four patio doors on the sea side of the room lead on to a marble terrace, giving access to the gardens.

All suits are air-conditioned, and as with the rest of the property, are designed and finished to the highest standards, creating an exquisite grandeur.

Complementing the bedrooms each in-suite bathroom is individually created.

The master suite is substantial, with large balconies to the font overlooking the bay, and to the side overlooking the sea and gardens. Within the suite is a separate studio offering telephone facilities independent from the main switchboard. The magnificent bathroom, with Lalique glass designs and white Greek marble, has a garden balcony, with views across the bay onto Cap-Ferrat. Palatial entrance hall.

Salon overlooking the Bay of Villefranche with dining area, around 70 sqm.

Pool Salon of 60 sqm overlooking the pool.

Dining room of 60 sqm leading to American kitchen.

Adjoining the staff room.

FIRST FLOOR: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, laundry.

The bedrooms include a master bedroom suite incorporating entrance hall/dressing; private office; master bedroom with terraces; 20 sqm bathroom with terrace. Very rare mosaic in the four bedrooms.

SECOND FLOOR: Approached via a circular staircase and comprising a single studio with bathroom and access to a roof terrace.

LOWER GARDEN FLOOR: A private office leading to sunken garden overlooking the beach platform; secret door to wine cellar with built-in safe; central heating.

GUEST HOUSE In addition to the main house there is a second charming guest/stuff Villa of 210 sqm (2260 sqft) divided into 3 suites each with private salon, one or two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.

THE GARDEN: The gardens were re-designed in 1990 by Sandra Cluff and featured in “Gardens of the Riviera�. There are many individual areas including the mosaic sun dial, a delightful area for breakfast.

Fully automatic sparkling system.

Garden mainly English-type lawns.

200 metre long tree-lined drive.

Full illumination.

Villa Gal VILLEFRANCHE - FRENCH RIVIERA