9 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

16,000,000 EUR 13,760,000 GBP 17,280,000 USD

Reference: 179771

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 628 m2
Plot Size: 0.56 hectares / 1.39 acres

Features

Terrace
Sea View
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

PRICE REDUCED - A stylish classical property dating back to 1865 and situated in a historic quarter of Cannes, built for English nobility who have been attracted to this enviable location of the French Riviera ever since.

Located in the English Quarter along with other luxurious properties some of which still exist today, yet just minutes walk from the Croisette. Situated close to the Villa Rothschild, which has become a Multimedia Library in Cannes.
A peaceful and sun-drenched property of 628m2, close to the city centre and its beaches, the villa sits in 5615 m2 with 134 m2 of terraces, an independent 50 m2 caretaker's house, and a carport of approx.100 m2.

A magnificent swimming-pool is located behind the villa, among the palm trees and close to the majestic lane of cypress.
This property is fully exposed to the south and is located close to the coast and sandy beaches.
The upper storeys enjoy panoramic sea view and views of the superbly designed garden.

Ground floor : 134 m2 of terrace, triple living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, bathroom, wc and laundry room

First floor: 5 bedrooms each including a bathroom and wc, landing, 2 rooms for staff together with one bathroom and backstairs with direct access to the kitchen

Second floor : 2 suites each with bathroom and terrace with sea view

• Total of 9 bedrooms
• large swimming pool
• Corner area at the rear of the property close to the swimming pool, for an additional caretakers house or a barbecue area
• 2 cellars (1,80 m2 height), one for wine
and the other one for storage
• 50 m2 caretaker house
• parking of approx. 100 m2
• Prior approval from local governmental authorities to build additional 1200 m2 at the property

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France Property Buying Guide

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

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

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.