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Bright 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 249290
Elegant 4 bedroom house with a 2 bedroom apartment, ideally situated within a highly sought-after area of Antibes, close to shops and beaches. With a living area of around 256m2 and set in landsca...
1,575,000 EUR
Immaculate 6 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and sea views in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 249162
Pretty 6 bedroom villa, which is ideally located right in the heart of a popular residential area, and with a panoramic sea views. With a mix of classicism and modern comforts, this superb propert...
2,750,000 EUR
Lovingly Maintained 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 249146
Beautifully maintained, this magnificent 2 bedroom apartment is ideally situated within a highly sought-after residence with a swimming pool and tennis court, and close to the beaches and all ameni...
1,850,000 EUR
Beachfront 1 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248972
Desirable beach-front apartment on the fourth floor of a residence opposite Salis beach in Antibes, with fantastic panoramic views of the sea, the old town and the mountains. The 55m2 apartment i...
680,000 EUR
Renovated 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248856
Splendid three bedroom apartment of approximately 100m2, completely renovated with high quality materials, boasting stunning sea views. The accommodation features an entrance hall, a kitchen / di...
950,000 EUR
Stylish 4 bedroom House for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248848
A stylish 4 bedroom villa for sale in a great location in a gated domain, in a quiet area and within walking distance of beaches and shops in Antibes. This modern villa which was entirely renovat...
2,660,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic and sea views in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248796
Unique opportunity to acquire a stunning, authentic 6 bedroom villa nestling in nearly an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its locat...
4,250,000 EUR
Stunning 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248721
Stunning 4 bedroom luxury villa set in half an acre of gardens with pool, located near all amenities in Antibes. This superb property of 208m2 features an entrance hall opening onto a spacious rec...
4,700,000 EUR
Bright 4 bedroom House for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248598
A bright and beautiful house, with a living area of about 148m2 in a quiet and desirable location, about 30/40 minutes walk from the centre of Antibes. The house was completely renovated about 3 ...
1,299,000 EUR
Renovated 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248318
Fabulous and spacious 4 bedroom villa with pool in the Antibes Rostagne area, just a few minutes walk from the town centre in a peaceful situation with open sea views. This beautiful 230m2 proper...
2,549,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248183
In excellent condition is this exceptional 4 bedroom luxury villa set in beautiful gardens with pool, located near all amenities in Antibes. This outstanding bourgeois style property of approxima...
3,800,000 EUR
Modern 3 bedroom Villa for sale in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 248067
Beautiful and recently renovated 3 bedroom home, which is ideally located in an exceptional location in Antibes and in close proximity to the sea. This prestigious villa meets the latest standard...
3,290,000 EUR
Belle Epoque 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 247856
Superb Belle Epoque villa dating back to 1901, nestled on the western slope of Cap d'Antibes with access via a private road and just a few steps from the beaches and the port. This historic prope...
9,500,000 EUR
Inviting 3 bedroom Penthouse Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Antibes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 247650
Superb 3 bedroom penthouse apartment, with a bright and welcoming living area of 140m2, which was completed in May 2017. Features include: entrance hall, open recently refurbished fitted and equip...
966,000 EUR
Immaculate 6 bedroom House for sale with sea view and countryside view in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 247153
Superb totally refurbished 6 bedroom villa, which is set out over several floors, located in a quiet setting in Antibes and enjoying beautiful views towards the sea. Set on a flat manicured garden...
6,360,000 EUR
Unique 7 bedroom House for sale with sea view and countryside view in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 247059
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Grand, spacious and immaculately presented throughout, this unique 7 bedroom villa is ideally situated in a quiet setting on the western slope of Cap d'Antibes, and offers exceptional panoramic sea...
35,000,000 EUR
Bright 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view and panoramic view in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 246899
Bright, spacious and beautifully presented 1 - 2 bedroom apartment, situated on the 7th floor with lift access and stunning panoramic sea views from Cap d'Antibes to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Wit...
985,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom House for sale in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 246427
Beautifully presented 5 bedroom villa, which is perfectly situated between Antibes and Juan les Pins3. Totally refurbished with care and taste and with a spacious living area of 173.18m2, this imm...
1,250,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 246019
Superb 5 bedroom Provençal style villa, which is set within an exceptional location in a private estate on the west side of Cap d'Antibes. With a magnificent swimming pool, perfect for cooling of...
7,500,000 EUR
Modern 3 bedroom Penthouse for sale with panoramic view in Antibes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera
Ref 245853
Enjoying panoramic views from the roof terrace, is this bright and spacious 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment with 2.5 hectares of beautiful communal landscaped gardens, pool and tennis court, ideally...
795,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The village of Mougins is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Southeast of France, and just a 15 minute drive from the famously elegant resort of Cannes. Mougins is both picturesque, surrounded by forests and dramatic scenery, and historic, with much of the property in Mougins being full of traditional character. The village itself consists of a great many older houses, lining narrow cobbled streets, dotted with rainbows of flowers and carefully planted trees which provide blissful shade on the hottest of Provencal days. Seemingly around every corner is a statue, both ancient and modern, and all roads in Mougins do not lead to Rome, but rather a spectacular fountain at the very heart of the old town. Property in Mougins is located in one of the prettiest hilltop villages in the area, but has much more to offer than just a beautiful village with spectacular views of the sea, mountains and countryside.

Mougins can boast links to, arguably, some of the most famous names of the 20th century. Pablo Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life living in a property in Mougins, choosing a ‘mas’ (farmhouse) at Notre-Dame-de-Vie. This small hilltop beside the old village is crowned by a 12th century chapel of the same name, and Picasso’s property in Mougins boasts spectacular views across the historic centre and to the Bay of Cannes beyond, which, no doubt, inspired his art. Picasso’s studio can be found in the old village, and possibly the most famous property in Mougins now serves the community as the tourist office. Another property in Mougins that was once a studio is that of Fernand Léger, which is located above what is now the village wine shop.

As with much of the region, food and wine are important to the culture of the area, but few places more so than Mougins, famed, as it is, for its numerous gourmet restaurants. The village hosts the ‘International Gastronomy Festival of Mougins’ ('Les Étoiles de Mougins’) every September, and several famous chefs have managed restaurants in the village. One of the restaurants, L’Amandier, is housed in perhaps the most important property in Mougins, which was the court house of the Monks of Saint Honorat in the Middle Ages, before being transformed into an almond mill in the 18th/19th centuries, leading to the name of the restaurant.

Due to the close proximity of the village to Cannes, many big Hollywood names, both past and present, have been known to frequent the village. Mougins is one of those rare places where luxury and tranquillity combine seamlessly, and much of the property in Mougins can boast of famous names beneath its roof. For many years Elizabeth Taylor hosted charity dinners for the Hollywood elite, and today Mougins is the perfect place to ‘rub shoulders with the stars’.

Property is Mougins is diverse, with large private estates suitable for the Hollywood greats, character-filled farmhouses located in the tranquil countryside, surrounded by pine forests and olive groves, and historic village houses and apartments. Some of the property in Mougins dates to the medieval period, when the village was under the control of the Monks of Saint Honorat. During this period, Mougins was a fortified village, with ramparts and a medieval wall with three gate towers. While many of these fortifications were destroyed in the 18th century, during the War of Austrian Succession, parts of the medieval wall and the Porte Sarrazine gate tower still stand. The old town was substantially extended in the early 19th century, and often village property in Mougins dates from this period, in charming narrow flower-filled streets. One of the attractions of property in Mougins is the spectacular scenery. The 260m height of the village allows 360-degree views over the Côte d'Azur. To the south there are sea views of the Mediterranean and the Bay of Cannes, to the northeast the Maritime Alps provide a stunning backdrop to the village, and to the northwest lies the village of Grasse, famous for its perfumeries and fields of lavender and roses.

In the countryside surrounding the village, property in Mougins can be found near to the beautifully maintained golf courses of the Royal Mougins Golf Resort and the Cannes-Mougins Golf Club. Beyond L’Etang de Fontmerie, which provides a large open area surrounding a small, shallow lake filled with lotus flowers, perfect for strolls and picnics, is the Valmasque Forest, which covers 427 hectares and almost surrounds the village, and is perfect for hiking and horse riding.

Despite the historic feel of the old town, property in Mougins offers a wealth of nearby facilities. As well as the elegant and modern facilities of Cannes, just a short drive away, the village has its own international school, supermarket and small shopping mall to serve the population of almost 20,000. In addition, the village’s connection with famous artists and long history ensure that there are also a great many cultural facilities. The Mougins Museum of Cultural Art was opened in May 2011 and displays a vast collection of Roman, Egyptian and Greek antiquities, alongside modern and contemporary art with a classical theme, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Damien Hirst. Among many other galleries and museums, the Galerie Elegance also exhibits work by French artists, and the long history of the village is arguably best seen by visiting some of the more important historic property in Mougins, such as the 11th century church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in the heart of the village.

Property in Mougins can be easily reached by car, train and bus from Cannes. The nearest airport, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, is just 18km away, with both domestic and international flights.

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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