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Unique 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Le Pradet, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254822
Wonderful opportunity to acquire an exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa with separate 2 bedroom apartment, nestling in one hectare of glorious land with 2 pools, gardens and equestrian facilities. ...
2,600,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254821
In excellent condition is this fabulous 3 bedroom luxury apartment with communal gardens, pool and tennis court, enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location near all amenities in th...
2,590,000 EUR
Immaculate 6 bedroom House for sale with sea view in Gassin, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254820
Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom ultra modern and luxurious villa with independent apartment, set in over half an acre of landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from it...
19,950,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Saint Paul de Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254819
In excellent condition is this luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom neo-Provencal villa with separate apartment and guest house, enjoying panoramic views from its South facing location in Saint Paul de...
2,450,000 EUR
Unique 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Beaulieu sur Mer, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254818
Rare opportunity to acquire a stunning 4 bedroom luxury ground floor apartment with communal gardens, ideally located near the beach, port and all amenities in the heart of Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Situa...
1,720,000 EUR
Stunning 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Grasse, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254817
Superb and spacious 4 bedroom villa nestling in half an acre of lush mature gardens with pool, enjoying breathtaking countryside views from its elevated location in Grasse. This stunning 260m2 pr...
1,390,000 EUR
Luxury 3 bedroom Villa for sale in Mougins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254816
Exceptional 3 bedroom luxury villa nestling in beautiful mature landscaped gardens with pool, ideally located in the sought-after neighbourhood of Saint Barthelemy in Mougins. This superb propert...
2,900,000 EUR
Luxury 4 bedroom House for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254815
Bright and spacious 4 bedroom luxury villa with studio, set in mature gardens with pool, ideally located near all amenities in Antibes. Just steps away from the Theatre Anthea in a very quiet area...
1,690,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in Juan les Pins, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254801
Beautiful and stylish 4 bedroom apartment, just steps from the beaches and all amenities in Juan les Pins in a dream location with fabulous views of the Mediterranean. This stunning 5-room apartm...
1,250,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom Provencal Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Vallauris, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254800
Attractive traditional-style villa with pool and landscaped gardens, just 10 minutes from Cannes in a peaceful setting with superb panoramic views of Super Cannes and a glimpse of the sea. This q...
1,749,000 EUR
Bright 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254799
Rare 2 bedroom property with excellent panoramic views to the sea in a desirable and peaceful residence. The pretty top floor property of 45m2 has a North/South aspect with a South facing balcony...
620,000 EUR
Inviting 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic and sea views in Grimaud, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254793
Charming 2 bedroom apartment in Grimaud, ideal for a second home or rental investment in a prestigious domaine with view to the sea. The 50m2 air-conditioned apartment includes a spacious master ...
425,000 EUR
Spacious 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Auribeau sur Siagne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254785
Impressive and spacious 6 bedroom Provencal villa set in generous grounds with swimming pool and tennis cour, in a peaceful situation just 10 minutes from Mougins. This beautiful 237m2 property i...
2,190,000 EUR
Furnished 4 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Fayence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254784
Delightful furnished villa of 200 m2, within walking distance of the centre of the village of Fayence, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding hills. Spread over 2 floors, the villa features...
1,480,000 EUR
Beautiful 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254783
Desirable 2 bedroom apartment on the penultimate floor of a sought-after residence in a secure area in the heart of the quiet Plages du Midi district and just a few minutes walk from the Palais des...
1,045,000 EUR
9 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views with Income Potential in Saint Paul de Vence, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254772
Situated in a quiet setting in Saint Paul de Vence and with spectacular sea views, from Nice airport to the Esterel and Cap d'Antibes, this exceptional Dallas-designed property is located in the pr...
12,500,000 EUR
Luxury 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Mouans Sartoux, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254768
Absolutely exceptional 3 bedroom luxury villa with separate one bedroom apartment, nestling in 2.5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying breathtaking views from its locati...
3,890,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Chateauneuf, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254767
Enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location on the hillside of Chateauneuf, is this wonderful 5 bedroom authentic stone bastide nestling in over 2 acres of beautiful landscap...
4,850,000 EUR
Waterfront 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Les Issambres, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254766
Unique opportunity to acquire a 'Riviera Jewel' of a 5 bedroom luxurious house set in beautiful mature gardens with pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its idyllic waterfront location ...
4,500,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Valbonne, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 254764
Ideally located near all amenities in Valbonne, is this charming 3 storey, 5 bedroom authentic stone farmhouse with one bedroom cottage, all nestling in nearly one acre of beautiful landscaped gar...
1,886,400 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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