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Luxury 3 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Roquebrune Cap Martin, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254160
Enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in Roquebrune Cap Martin, is this exceptional historic villa with separate guest house, pool and garden. Nestled in a haven of greene...
3,300,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254159
Stylishly renovated 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near the beach and all amenities in Antibes. Situated in a so...
2,175,000 EUR
Luxury 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Villefranche sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254158
Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic views of the Cap-Ferrat, the bay of Villefranche and the Mont-Boron f...
7,400,000 EUR
Luxury 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Grasse, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254157
Exceptional 6 bedroom Bastide with separate 2 bedroom guest house, nestling in 7.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peacef...
3,700,000 EUR
Unique 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254156
Enjoying panoramic sea views from the roof terrace is this luxurious Penthouse apartment with independent studio and communal pool, ideally located in the area of Montrose. Situated just a 12 min...
1,750,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254154
Luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool while enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious and secure location in the sought-after Californie distri...
5,300,000 EUR
Unique 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254153
Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom luxury villa with guest house, nestling in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located in one of the most prestigious and ultra-secure private estates i...
6,890,000 EUR
Wow factor 10 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Valbonne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254139
Absolutely exceptional estate comprising of a luxurious 6 bedroom villa with separate 2 bedroom guest house and 3 bedroom house, all nestling in 5 hectares of glorious land with gardens and expansi...
17,900,000 EUR
Bright 4 bedroom House for sale in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254138
Stylishly renovated 4 bedroom house with pool and garden, ideally located near the beach and all amenities in the Croisette area of Cannes. This adorable Bourgeois house, has been entirely renova...
2,550,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Gassin, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254137
Located in a prestigious area of Gassin is this architectural gem of a property with pool and beautiful landscaped gardens, enjoying sea views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Situated in a peaceful...
5,990,000 EUR
Authentic 4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Saint Paul de Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254136
Enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Saint Paul de Vence, is this charming 3 storey, 3 bedroom villa with pool and garden. The 181m2 offers a bright living and ...
1,290,000 EUR
Stunning 3 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Roquebrune Cap Martin, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254135
Unique opportunity to acquire a stylishly renovated 3 bedroom house with terracing, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in Roquebrune Cap Martin. Nestled in an exception...
1,590,000 EUR
Luxury 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254134
Absolutely exceptional 4 bedroom duplex apartment with communal garden and pool, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Cannes. This mag...
2,290,000 EUR
Spacious 3 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and countryside views in Mandelieu la Napoule, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254133
Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Mandelieu la Napoule, is this stunning, modern 3 bedroom single storey villa set in lush gardens with pool. Situated in a dominant position with...
1,449,000 EUR
Beautiful 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Eyragues, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254132
Beautifully renovated 6 bedroom Mas, nestling in nearly 5 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Eyragues. The ...
2,150,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Saint Paul de Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254131
Built in a dominant position close to the village of Saint Paul de Vence and completed in 2023, this superb new contemporary property enjoys absolutely splendid panoramic views over the surrounding...
2,390,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254130
Very well presented 5 bedroom luxury villa nestling in nearly one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, enjoying uninterrupted countryside views from its peaceful location near Vence. T...
1,880,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cap d'Ail, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254129
Absolutely stunning new 4 bedroom luxury ground floor apartment with garden and Jacuzzi, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its sought after location in Cap d'Ail. Situated in a prestigious new ...
4,200,000 EUR
Wow factor 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Fayence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254128
In excellent condition is this fabulous 4 bedroom luxury villa set in nearly an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, ideally located in the heart of the prestigious private est...
5,500,000 EUR
Beautiful 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Montauroux, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254127
Combining charm, comfort and authenticity is this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom house with separate 2 bedroom guest house, nestling in over 3 acres of glorious mature gardens with pool. Situat...
1,800,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The Area

Cannes - home to the rich and famous with its casinos, festivals, fairs, beach and nightlife. It is of course one of the most busy, glamorous and fashionable of the Riviera resorts. The heart of the city is built around the palm-lined boulevard de la Croisette. However, this is not all Cannes has to offer, it is also rich in history. The old port is a mixture of colours and traditions, with the fishermen gathering in all the fruits of the sea.

Nice - very popular at the turn of the century, it still boasts many buildings from the Belle Epoque era. Nice, bursting with elegance and style, is a wonderful city to stroll around, the beautiful seaside promenade affords wonderful views over the Mediterranean. A short drive along the coast and you arrive in Monaco, Europe's most famous principality. Sophisticated, chic and playground to the rich and famous, Monte Carlo combines the best features of a cosmopolitan city and a Mediterranean resort. Wander through the medieval streets of the old town to the harbour to admire the magnificent yachts and after sunset try your luck in the world famous casino.

St. Tropez - miles of rugged scenery and beautiful sun-soaked beaches surrounding a series of chic resorts, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Stroll along the dreamy port with its gleaming yachts and cruisers, browse the trend-setting shops or simply take in the magnificent atmosphere and spot the celebrities. St. Tropez bubbles with life and vitality and boasts undeniable style and sophistication.

Activities

Nesting in the bay of St. Tropez is pretty Port Grimaud, a masterpiece of design, built in typical Venetian style, offering a fabulous array of bars, shops and restaurants interlaced by a network of canals and waterways.

Sporting facilities are widely available such as scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, golf and horse riding. There are daily Provencal markets in St. Maxime. Places to visit include the famous flower markets of Nice, the Miniature Park and Phoenix Park nature reserve in Nice, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology in St. Raphael.

Buying a Property in France

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.

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