13 bed detached house for sale

Cannes, Fr

In the heart of a privileged environment between Cannes and the Croix-des-Gardes, a few steps from the beaches, the Villa Belle Rive embodies all the elegance of the Belle Époque. Built in 1863 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc for Henri Courmont, director of the Beaux-Arts under Napoleon III, this emblematic residence was then acquired by François-Henri Lavanchy-Clarke, a pioneer of cinema and representative of the Lumière brothers in Switzerland. Enlarged in 1910 by the Cannes architect James Warnery, it retains all its authenticity today: High ceilings, vast openings, majestic volumes and a unique atmosphere. The main villa offers generous reception areas, a bright living room of 47 m2, a dining room, a kitchen with scullery, as well as numerous bedrooms spread over the floors, including several suites with terraces and sea views. The garden level offers nearly 166 m2 of additional space, which can accommodate a gym, wellness area, cellar or other uses. The property also includes an independent caretaker's house, former stables with apartment, a decorative water tower, a large greenhouse and several annexes, bringing the total built area to approximately 826 m2. Outside, the approx. 4,000 m2 landscaped park with palm trees and fruit trees hosts a renovated 15 x 8 metre swimming pool with Bavarian stone decks. From the garden, direct access allows you to reach the beach in a few moments, a rare privilege on the Cannes market. An exceptional heritage property, a witness to the history of the Côte d'Azur, intended for lovers of unique places, character and the Mediterranean art of living.