Historical 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Nice, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Magnificent, grand and spacious 1900' villa, which is ideally situated just a few steps from the beaches and shops, with a vast total living area of 791m2 and worthy of being described as a large bourgeois palace, with magnificent interiors with many original details preserved, which include splendid mouldings on the walls and ceilings, fireplaces, original parquet flooring, pretty carpets, balconies as well as a magnificent high ceiling.

Some rooms have not yet been renovated upstairs and the kitchen needs updating.

This splendid residence, which dates from the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th Century, is set within a beautiful large park of 9,700m2, which is planted with palm trees, many other varieties, a fountain and a majestic entrance offering a large terrace with park views. There are also 2 Greek-style temples which help to add charm to the gardens.

The different floors are connected by a sumptuous marble staircase with pretty guard-rails.

First floor/entrance level: majestic living room with many windows letting in lots of light and giving access to a terrace with a double spiral staircase leading to the garden. Large dining room with French doors, kitchen, utility room and an office/games room, which was formerly used as a ballroom.

Second floor: 3 bedrooms with balconies and 2 bathrooms with dressing rooms.

There is also an enormous ground floor area to be renovated. This area is currently configured as a service kitchen and many other rooms.

Situated close to the house, there are also 2 caretakers' houses to be refreshed.

There are also numerous parking spaces and a very pretty olive grove.

Close to transport, downtown and just a 10 minute drive from the airport.

This is truly a rare and exceptional property.

FEATURES
Electric Gate
Lift
Outdoor Lighting
Irrigation Sprinkler
Carport
Air Conditioning
Land: 9,700m2
Main House: 791m2
House: 126m2
House: 130m2
Unobstructed Views

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Features

Reference231312

Price6,900,000 EUR

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

4

Floor Space

791.0m2

Land Area

9,700.0m2

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Balcony

1 or more balconies

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Fruit Trees

Has fruit trees

Air Conditioning

Existing in one or more rooms

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Elevator

Serviced by Lift / Elevator

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Good Condition

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

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3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.