Property for sale in Opio, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d`Azur, France

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Accommodation

Arranged across four equally-impressive buildings, each property faces due-south whilst enjoying privacy.

The Main House offers approximately 300 sqm of accommodation whilst comprising an entrance lobby, an elegant drawing room with high ceilings which opens onto the sprawling south-facing terrace, a second living room, a newly refurbished kitchen, and a separate dining room (seating 14-persons). One will also find two elegant suites (each with an en-suite bathroom) and a single bedroom with its own adjacent shower room. Elsewhere one finds a guest cloakroom, a huge cellar, further storage, and a vast roof terrace with remarkable views.

'Tom's Cottage' is a separate, charming guest house with two double bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms, as well as a further bedroom with a bathroom. The property also has a laundry room.

A separate 200-year old Provencal stone farm house has a lovely sitting room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a galley kitchen. This property is offered in its own 'authentic condition' and so may benefit from some cosmetic renovations.

An adjoining guest house comprises an entrance hall, a drawing room, two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, and a galley kitchen.

The Caretaker's house offers some 100 sqm of accommodation with a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry room.

Gardens and grounds

Locally and globally renowned grounds of some 12,000 sqm surround the property with a lattice of beautiful pathways and driveways leading to the property.

The gardens have been intelligently arranged to create a series of 'outdoor rooms' with each terrace having its own character and aspect. The terraces have been carefully considered with lush lawns and skilfully balanced planting to create a balance of order and informality. With a total of eight terraces into the hillside, each terrace enjoys its own seasonality.

Above the terraces of olive groves is a beautiful summer house with a swimming pool. From here, one enjoys remarkable views extending over the cascading Riviera's countryside in the direction of the Mediterranean.

History

Originally designed by Robert Streitz in 1960 as a replica of a neo-classical 18th Century pavilion built for Madame de Pompadour in the gardens at Fontainebleu, La Casella enjoys a rich history which includes a wide variety of prestigious guests. Under the astute direction of Claus Cheinert, the structurally ambitious and romantic gardens have now become one of the most renowned in the south of France.

Enjoying an idyllic and tranquil setting, the property is some 5 km from the charming village of Opio, 11 km from the bustling village of Valbonne, and 18 km from the vibrant and hugely sought after village of Mougins. Nice International Airport is some 35 km from La Casella whilst the beaches of Cannes are approximately 18 km away.

Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.